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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 28, 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-235827 |
| 117 CHILTON STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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ROBERT FILENE & SUSAN FILENE – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Appeal To appeal a zoning violation letter dated July 6, 2023, from Peter McLaughlin, Acting Commissioner ordering owners to cease and desist from keeping chickens on the property. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.20 (Appeal).
Variance: To Allow petitioner to keep hens on their residential property.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.30 (Table of Use). Sec. 4.13 (Use Regulations). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-237886
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| 1430 MASS AVENUE |
Business B Zone |
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T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC FOR GH HOLDINGS LP – C/O ADAM F. BRAILLARD, ESQ.
Special Permit: To modify its facility currently located on the facade of the penthouse on the existing building by replacing the existing five (5) panel antennas and one (1) dish antennas with eight (8) new panel antennas, as well as replacing six (6) existing RRUs with six (6) new like kind RRHs, and replace ancillary radio equipment and cabinets. All of the antennas associated with the Facility will be located in the same locations as the existing antennas, and all antennas will be painted to match the color of the facade of the penthouse of the building.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
6409 (Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act (Spectrum Act).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-235875 |
| 124 BRATTLE STREET |
Residence A-2 Zone |
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KATE & GERALD CHERTAVIAN & VALERIE SMALLWOOD
Variance:To construct a rear entry "connector" between main house and garage and removal of existing rear entry with roof and steps.
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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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-236649 |
| 65 DUDLEY STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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RACHEL LEGREE
Special Permit: To install skylight openings which violate both side yard setbacks on the east and west side of the property.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-233167 |
| 50 CLIFTON STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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KIEM FOR NGO & LEI JIANG
Special Permit: To construct a dormer on the north side of the attic to create more living space.
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).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-238314 |
| 46 BREWSTER STREET Residence A-1 Zone |
DAVID BREWSTER & OLEANNA KLEIN – C/O MAGGIE BOOZ, ARCHITECT |
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Variance: Construction of a portion of a rear deck that exceeds the rear yard setback minimum. Construction of a hot tub within 10' from the primary structure. 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).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-235031 |
| 55 GOLD STAR ROAD – UNIT 2 Residence B Zone |
WILLIAM HUBNER & NOEL DANFORTH |
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Variance: To replace the existing detached garage with an attached garage.
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-238363 |
| 29 ASH STREET Residence C-1 Zone |
CATHERINE HAYDEN AND DAVID THURSTON |
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Special Permit: Extension of living space into the basement, proposed egress window wells and dormer additions.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). 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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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 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.