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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

Location

Citywide Senior Center
806 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139

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Contact

Ranjit Singanayagam
Sean O'Grady
Maria Pachecoranjits@cambridgema.gov
sogrady@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@ambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

Description

The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Public Meeting, THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 26, 2019, at the Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Avenue, First Floor, Cambridge, Massachusetts. The following cases will be heard.

"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS".

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017165-2019

35 CAMBRIDGEPARK DRIVE Office 2 Zone

DIV 35 CPD, LLC /THE DAVIS COMPANIES – C/O KEVIN P. O’FLAHERTY, ESQ.

Appeal:Petitioner requests that the ZBA review the Building Inspector's interpretation and application of Cambridge Zoning Ordinance Section 2.000 and 11.202 as set out in the Building Inspector's letter dated July 10, 2019 which is attached as Exhibit B to Petitioner's Notice of Appeal filed herewith, which Notice of Appeal sets forth more fully Petitioner's position and is incorporated herein by reference.

Art. 2.000, Sec. 2.000 (Incentive Project). Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.202 (Incentive Zoning). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.20 (Appeals).

7:45 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017161-2019
38 SACRAMENTO STREET Residence C-1 Zone

LINDA BRION-MEISELS

Special Permit: To relocate a door in the setback.

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017163-2019
283 UPLAND ROAD #2 Residence B Zone

JOHN AND JUDY BRIGHT – C/O ROBERT LINN, AIA

Variance: To build a covered porch and reconfigure a second-floor bay.   Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.00, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017164-2019
141 PROSPECT STREET Residence C-1 Zone

GEORGE S. SALLUM

Variance: To legalize existing third unit.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). & Sec. 5.26 (Conversion). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.36.1 (Parking).

8:30 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017166-2019
67 DUDLEY STREET Residence B Zone

JESSICA CASHDAN & FRANCOIS BERELOWITCH

Variance: To construct a new stairway from basement projecting into the rear yard setback, install guard rails for new window wells within the setback.    Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).

Special Permit Install new windows on non-conforming sides.   Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure).

8:45 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017167-2019
23-25 LINE STREET Residence C-1 Zone

EVB DESIGN – C/O EDRICK VANBEUZEKOM, ARCHITECT

Variance: To construct two dormers at the attic level of the existing structure.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).

9:00 P.M.  CASE NO. BZA-017168-2019
146-148 PEARL STREET

CAMPBELL H. ELLSWORTH, ARCHITECT

Variance To modify existing window wells and basement walkout in setback, and to add one additional walkout in setback.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

9:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-017171-2019
810 MAIN STREET Business B Zone/Central Square Overlay

TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES/ CAMBRIDGE BRANDS, INC. – C/O JOHANNA SCHNEIDER, ESQ.

Variance: Cambridge Brands, Inc. (CBI) proposes to construct an addition to its existing candy manufacturing facility to house upgraded electrical switching equipment.  The site will also be reconfigured to locate all parking and loading on CBI-owned property.

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.91 & 6.92 (Location & Layout of Loading Facilities). Art. 5.33.1 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.37 (Light Industry, Wholesale Business & Storage).

TO VIEW BZA CASE APPLICATIONS, PLANS & SUBMISSIONS, GO TO: https://www.cambridgema.gov/inspection/zoning.aspx at top of page, click “Calendar” > Click hearing date > Click “Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda.”  Any information filed after the agenda has been posted can be viewed at the Inspectional Services Department located at 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge.   Copies of this petition are also on file in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, MA.   Interested persons may provide comments to the Board of Zoning Appeal by appearing in person at the hearing and/or may provide written comments for the Board’s consideration by mailing or delivering them to the attention of the Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeal, 831 Mass Avenue, 02139 or by emailing them to mpacheco@cambridgema.gov.  Comments must be submitted prior to the Hearing and include the Case Number.   Continued cases are not re-advertised but are posted on the office board at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall & on the same BZA Web Page 48 hours prior to hearing.


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