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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – APRIL 11, 2024. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link:
https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85299551558
Or join by phone: Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 - Webinar ID: 852 9955 1558
"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS AND OTHER SUBMISSIONS"
| 6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-259922 |
| 461 WINDSOR STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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MATT WAGERS – C/O JOHN SKIBO, SKIBO CONSTRUCTION LLC
Special Permit: To install a new window into the backside of the single-family home in the basement foundation within the rear yard setback.>
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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| 6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-257173 |
| 19 HURON AVENUE |
Residence B Zone |
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JONE A. DAHER, SALEH DAHER, LAURA A. RABIDEAU, DUSTIN J. RABIDEAU – C/O DOUGLAS OKUN, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: Adding a new courtyard in the front of building, adding one deck on the side and one below grade staircase on the other side of the house. 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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| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-261068 |
| 38-40, 48, 54-56 BANKS STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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LUBAVITCH OF CAMBRIDGE, INC. – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.
Variance Renovations and additions to nonconforming structures, including dormers which increases the gross floor area/floor area ratio.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration to Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: On grade open parking in tandem located within 10 feet of a building wall.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.5 (Parking-Tandem) Sec. 6.44.1.a.g (Parking Within 10 FT of Building Wall). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.56.a.1 (Place of Worship).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-261310 |
| 123 BRATTLE STREET |
Residence A-1 Zone |
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MARGARET J. BLUMENREICH, TR. OF THE 123 BRATTLE ST. REALTY TR. – C/O MICHAEL W. WIGGINS, ESQ.
Variance: To construct a one-story addition to existing house on the first floor. 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-258240 |
| 20 WENDELL STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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20 WENDELL STREET LLC – MATT McCARTHY – C/O GREGORY McCARTHY
Variance: To subdivide pre-existing lot merged as a result of common ownership with Lesley college that results in a dimensionally non-conforming structure. Construct a rear addition, and convert building into a 3-family dwelling, and finishing basement.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) & Sec. 5.15 (Subdivision). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration to a Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.31.g (Multi-Family Dwelling). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-259579 |
| 191 FRANKLIN STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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CATHERINE CHEN, WESLEY CHEN & YISHU XIA – C/O PETER BARBOSA, CONTRACTOR
Variance: To construct an addition and violate allowable gross floor area and floor area ratio. The proposed addition will be outside of 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).
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.
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