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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting,THURSDAY – JANUARY 12, 2023. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85702655517
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| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-202530 |
| 13 HARRINGTON ROAD |
Residence B Zone |
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RAMON RAAGAS & LISA PETERSON
Special PermitTo alter windows within the setbacks. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d & Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-201979 |
| 11 DANA STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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ELIZABETH A. GRAHAM – C/O JOHN CHAN-TSE, GOLD BEECH CONSTRUCTION
VarianceTo rebuild/enlarge rear deck in the rear setback which also increases floor area ratio.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-203056 |
| 358 BROADWAY – UNIT 2 |
Business A-1 Zone |
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BROADWAY REPRISE LLC – C/O MICHAEL J. WITT
VarianceTo convert an existing 2nd floor commercial office condo in a mixed-use building to a residential apartment.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-203395 |
| 63 CHILTON STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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VIKAS SAINI & JULIA ANN CROSTON – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: To reinstate lapsed variance granted in BZA case no. 124207 to allow Petitioner to construct non-conforming addition to existing single-family structure. Special Permit component of decision has not lapsed.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-203612 |
| 18 CLINTON STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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18 CLINTON LP – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Special PermitAlterations to a preexisting nonconforming multi-family 6-unit building and conversion to a two-family dwelling, including additions, window wells, and new windows within setbacks, an increase in calculated height, but no new non-conformities.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.1.d (Alteration/Enlargement of Non-Conforming Structure). Sec. 8.22.2.d (Alteration of Non-Conforming Two-Family House). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-196630 |
| 97 THORNDIKE STREET Residence C-1 Zone |
93-97 THORNDIKE LLC – C/O GREGORY McCARTHY |
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Variance: Proposed decks within the setbacks and additional FAR created needing relief.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-197840 |
| 97 ½ THORNDIKE STREET Residence C-1 Zone |
93-97 THORNDIKE STREET LLC – C/O GREGORY McCARTHY |
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Variance: Construct decks in front of building creating additional FAR.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-202568 |
| 3 HANCOCK PLACE #1 Residence C-1 Zone |
DAVID MATHESON – C/O JOHN LODGE, ARCHITECT |
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Variance:We are proposing to demolish an existing rear first floor deck and replace it with a new enlarged deck. The proposed deck, which will be less than 4' above average grade, will be within the rear and side yard setbacks.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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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 by appointment only. 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 participating virtually during 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.