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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 14, 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-234186
107 RINDGE AVENUE Residence B Zone
RACHEL GRASHOW & KEN WALTON – C/O EZRA BLOCK, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: To add an addition to the 3rd floor within the side and rear yard setback that also increases the existing non-conforming FAR dimension and to add windows within the setbacks. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-231284
478 HURON AVENUE – UNIT 2 Residence B Zone
MICHAEL HARTMAN – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN – GCD ARCHITECTS
Variance: To remove and rebuild existing non-conforming 1-car detached garage.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.h (Accessory Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-232270
25 NORMANDY TERRACE EXT. Residence B Zone
JOHN BAKER & AZILAH ISKANDAR
Variance: To legalize a front porch that projects into the front yard setback and 2 rear decks that project into the rear yard setback that was built without proper permits. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Uses). Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-226781
61 CHURCH STREET Business A Zone / Harvard Square Overlay District
59 CHURCH STREET LLC – C/O MARK PESCE OWNER OF BEANTOWN DONUTS, LLC
Special Permit: To continue as a fast order or quick-services food establishment under new ownership.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order or Quick-Service Food Establishment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-226790
65 JFK STREET Business B Zone / Harvard Square Overlay District
JOHN P. DIGIOVANNI – GENERAL PARTNER OF TRINITY REALTY II, LLC (KENNEDY & ELIOT REALTY TRUST)
C/O MARK PESCE OWNER OF BEANTOWN DONUTS, LLC
Special Permit: To continue operating a fast order food or quick-service food establishment under new ownership.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order or Quick-Service Food Establishment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-233716
63 CLARENDON AVENUE Residence B Zone
KIMBERLY MOTT & JESSE MOTT – C/O MICHAEL W. WIGGINS, ESQ.
Special Permit: To increase FAR to a non-conforming structure by raising the roof and installing dormers and to add awnings over front and rear porches. Relocate front stairs to the building and make changes to exterior openings on the right side within the setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-216107
1103 CAMBRIDGE STREET Business A Zone
CARLOS H. ZUCHER – C/O JAMES RISSLING
Variance: To demolish existing mixed-use building and reconstruct building to be commercial on the 1st floor and residential on 2nd floor and to add a 2nd dwelling unit on the 3rd floor that sits within the setbacks. Also, reduction of short-term bike parking requirement for commercial use. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.36 (Short-Term Bicycle Parking).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-233603
233 RIVER STREET Business A-3 Zone
ANTHONY BROOKS
Special Permit: To continue an existing fast order food establishment (coast cafe) received special permit #7378 in 1997, which is now expired. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food Establishment). 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.