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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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Ranjit Singanayagam
Olivia Ratay
Stephen Natola
Maria Pacheco -ranjits@cambridgema.gov
oratay@cambridgema.gov
snatola@cambridgema.gov
mpacheco@cambridgema.gov
617-349-6100

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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – MARCH 9, 2023. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85702655517

Or join by phone:  Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 85702655517

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

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-207271
84 BISHOP ALLEN DRIVE Business B Zone

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE – C/O MICHAEL MONESTIME

Special PermitTo extend the relief previously granted in Case #163746 and Case #180689 for Outdoor Entertainment & Recreation Facility, Outdoor Retail & Consumer Service Establishment not otherwise defined, and a Temporary Outdoor Retail or Consumer Service Use.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.36 (Outdoor Retail or Consumer Service Establishment). Sec. 4.36.d (Outdoor Entertainment & Recreation Facility).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-203392
14 BOWDOIN STREET Residence B Zone

MARY MORRIS – C/O MATTHEW BERGWALL

Variance To permit an existing structure and to replace the plexiglass roof with a permanent roof.  The existing trellis footprint will stay the same. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).  Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-207689
95 IRVING STREET Residence A-2 Zone

FOX & PRINCE 86, LLC – JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Special PermitTo construct rear addition and dormer to non-conforming home.  Petitioner also seeks to modify roof and door layout of existing accessory parking structure. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).  Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-209129
3 PORTER PARK Residence B/Mass Ave Overlay

FRANK BARBOSA – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Special Permit: To construct dormers in excess of the required amount of gross floor area within the required setback. 

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-208432
90 HAMILTON STREET Special District - 9

CHICHI LIAO

Special Permit: To change current office use to daycare/preschool use. Add four windows on first floor. Upgrade kitchen on first floor and add bathrooms on both floors.  First floor will be daycare/preschool and second floor will remain office space.  Art. 17.000, Sec. 17.97 (Issuance of Special Permit).  Sec. 17.95 (Addition Use & Gross Floor Area for Non-Residential). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.33.b.2 (Table of Uses). & Sec. 4.56.c.1 (Institutional Use Regulations).  Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-209107
587 MT. AUBURN STREET Office-1 Zone THE BOURJI NOMINEE REAL ESTATE TRUST – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.

Variance: To construct 64 square foot addition to rear of existing service bay to allow for the addition of new equipment necessary for state inspections.Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.32 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.36.g (Auto Service Station).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Use). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

 

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-209173
27 HURLBUT STREET Residence B Zone ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT

Variance: To install new right side below grade window and stairwells. 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).

Special Permit: New 2-story rear addition.New right-side door and window opening, and the guardrail associated with new right side below grade stair and window wells. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d & 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-206411
9 JOHN F. BELLIS CIRCLE – UNIT 2 Residence B Zone GEORGE WHITE

Variance:To add 2 sheds within the setback and increase gross floor area over allowable amount.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Use). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

 

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.

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