Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, November 21, 2024

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

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6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1139918
1350 MASS AVENUE	Business B Zone
PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS C/O BRETT SMITH, ESQ. Special Permit: Verizon Wireless proposes to REMOVE two (2) existing LTE antennas and hardware from the existing Alpha Sector, one (1) existing Alpha Sector 6 x 12 hybrid cable and one (1) existing Alpha Sector 6-OVP, and INSTALL one (1) new MS-6.3-DB90-T antenna to the proposed heavy duty wall bracket, seven (7) new RRHS inside of the existing penthouse, two (2) new Alpha Sector 12-OVP, two (2) new Alpha Sector 6 x 12 hybrid cables, as well as updated support equipment and cables as shown in greater detail on the Plans. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.g.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit). 6409 Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act (Spectrum Act).

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1139918

1350 MASS AVENUE

Business B Zone

PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS

C/O BRETT SMITH, ESQ.

Special Permit: Verizon Wireless proposes to REMOVE two (2) existing LTE antennas and hardware from the existing Alpha Sector, one (1) existing Alpha Sector 6 x 12 hybrid cable and one (1) existing Alpha Sector 6-OVP, and INSTALL one (1) new MS-6.3-DB90-T antenna to the proposed heavy duty wall bracket, seven (7) new RRHS inside of the existing penthouse, two (2) new Alpha Sector 12-OVP, two (2) new Alpha Sector 6 x 12 hybrid cables, as well as updated support equipment and cables as shown in greater detail on the Plans. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.g.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit).

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

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1140206
1350 MASS AVENUE	Business B Zone
PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – C/O ALLISON CONWELL, AGENT FOR CENTERLINE Special Permit: To replace 2 existing antennas with 2 new antennas in nearly the same locations, replace 6 remote radio heads with 10 new remote radio heads in nearly the same locations, replace certain cabling with new cables, add diplexers, and remove and replace certain equipment in AT&T’s existing rooftop equipment shelter. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.g.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit). 6409 Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act (Spectrum Act).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1140206

1350 MASS AVENUE

Business B Zone

PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – C/O ALLISON CONWELL, AGENT FOR CENTERLINE

Special Permit: To replace 2 existing antennas with 2 new antennas in nearly the same locations, replace 6 remote radio heads with 10 new remote radio heads in nearly the same locations, replace certain cabling with new cables, add diplexers, and remove and replace certain equipment in AT&T’s existing rooftop equipment shelter.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.g.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit).

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

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-585557
120 CHILTON STREET	Residence B Zone
SETH TASKER & KAREN ELLIS – C/O PAUL MAHONEY, ARCHITECT Special Permit: Build an addition at rear of house to extend nonconforming house within nonconforming side yard setbacks and increase non-conforming FAR. Windows within setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d & Sec. 8.22.2.c (Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-585557

120 CHILTON STREET

Residence B Zone

SETH TASKER & KAREN ELLIS – C/O PAUL MAHONEY, ARCHITECT

Special Permit: Build an addition at rear of house to extend nonconforming house within nonconforming side yard setbacks and increase non-conforming FAR. Windows within setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

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

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-279459
359 WALDEN STREET	Residence B Zone
359 WALDEN LLC – C/O ADAM MUNNELLY & LAUREN MARRETT Special Permit: Relocation, enlargement, and addition of windows and doors on the nonconforming right-side facade. Addition to the existing enclosed front porch that will increase the existing building mass that is currently nonconforming to the required front and right-side 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).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-279459

359 WALDEN STREET

Residence B Zone

359 WALDEN LLC – C/O ADAM MUNNELLY & LAUREN MARRETT

Special Permit: Relocation, enlargement, and addition of windows and doors on the nonconforming right-side facade. Addition to the existing enclosed front porch that will increase the existing building mass that is currently nonconforming to the required front and right-side 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).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-287510
94 FAYERWEATHER STREET	Residence B Zone
ELLIOT & KATHYR RANGER Special Permit: To replace our existing, non-conforming 2nd story porch with a 2-story enclosed addition. We are requesting to extend the porch to the edge of the house on the driveway side and overhang on the second story by two feet over the existing structure footprint. 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-287510

94 FAYERWEATHER STREET

Residence B Zone

ELLIOT & KATHYR RANGER

Special Permit: To replace our existing, non-conforming 2nd story porch with a 2-story enclosed addition. We are requesting to extend the porch to the edge of the house on the driveway side and overhang on the second story by two feet over the existing structure footprint. 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).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1139335
11-15 DOVER STREET	Residence B Zone
KENNETH CHIN, KEN SAM CHIN & FONDA CHIN Variance: To convert existing 3 residential/ 1 commercial units into 4 residential units. Add 2 dormers, along back part of house: allowing the rooms at the rear of the top floor to be more usable space. Proposed dormer is less than 12’ in length and within side setbacks; the dormers increase the interior ceiling height and create FAR. Add skylight and window within setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration or Enlargement of a Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1139335

11-15 DOVER STREET

Residence B Zone

KENNETH CHIN, KEN SAM CHIN & FONDA CHIN

Variance: To convert existing 3 residential/ 1 commercial units into 4 residential units. Add 2 dormers, along back part of house: allowing the rooms at the rear of the top floor to be more usable space. Proposed dormer is less than 12’ in length and within side setbacks; the dormers increase the interior ceiling height and create FAR. Add skylight and window within setback.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration or Enlargement of a Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

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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.

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