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Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

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

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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting,THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 8, 2022. 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-184987
700-704 HURON AVENUE Residence C-3 Zone

T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC FOR THE PARKSIDE PLACE COMPANY – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ.

Special PermitTo modify its existing Facility currently operating on the building by replacing six (6) of the existing panel antennas with six (6) new panel antennas; replace three (3) existing RRHs with three (3) new RRHs; adding 1 (one) new equipment rack; and modifying ancillary equipment within an equipment room of the building. All antenna sectors will continue to be concealed behind new transparent enclosures and painted to match the color of the building’s façade. Consequently, the visual change to the Applicant’s existing facility will be minimum.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 and Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6409 (Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act – Spectrum Act).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-185102
2500 MASS AVENUE Business A-2 Zone

T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC FOR MT. AUBURN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. – C/O ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ.

Special Permit:To modify its existing wireless telecommunications facility currently operating on the rooftop of the building, by adding three (3) new like kind panel antennas to the existing (6) panel antennas, and by adding three (3) new remote radio units (RRUs).  All of the proposed additional antennas will be installed on the façade of the building and within the existing screen wall and painted to match the color of the building.  Also, the Applicant proposes to replace its radio cabinets and ancillary equipment on the rooftop of the building.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 and Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6409 (Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act – Spectrum Act).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-184415
284-288 NORFOLK STREET Residence C-1 Zone

NORSHIRE, LLC – CELLCO D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS – C/O ELLEN FREYMAN, ESQ.

Special Permit:To perform modification/update to existing wireless communication facility on the rooftop of the existing building.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 and Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6409 (Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act – Spectrum Act).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-182524
13 YERXA ROAD Residence B Zone

DENA STEARNS – C/O JOSHUA BUDD

Special PermitTo add windows to the back of the house.  

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure).  Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-180699
307 ALLSTON STREET Residence C Zone

JOANNE M. CARROLL, TR. OF THE JOANNE M. CARROLL DECLARATION OF TRUST – C/O RICHARD BROWN, ARCHITECT

Special Permit:To enlarge the first-floor right side entry deck, to widen 2nd floor enclosed porch by 16' and to add 2 third floor dormers.  

To change a single window on the north side of the third floor to a triple window. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-184396
23 REED STREET Residence B Zone MOUTHPIECE LLC – C/O KEITH GLOVER

Special Permit:To install windows and one skylight within the side setback of a non-conforming residential building.

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-185241
6 HAWTHORNE PARK – UNIT 2 Residence B Zone

REBECCA KRAUSS O’HARA

Special Permit:To add dormers to an existing two family thereby exceeding the allowed Floor Area Ratio and locate exterior stairs and window alterations and additions within the side yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Alteration to Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-186746
134 REED STREET Residence B Zone JEFFREY O. MYERS & MONIKKA L. BOWMAN – C/O CHRISTOPHER T. CHAN, ARCHITECT

Special Permit: Second floor addition, new dormers, new windows and changing existing windows in setbacks. Rear dormer does not require relief as it is as of right per 8.22.1. 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).

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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