Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

6:00 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, July 11, 2024

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6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-272231
41 TIERNEY STREET	Residence B Zone
41 TIERNEY ST LLC – C/O GERALD J. MCCARTHY Special Permit:To rebuild front staircase to add height needed to enter front doorway. Staircase is within the front yard setback. 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).

6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-272231

41 TIERNEY STREET

Residence B Zone

41 TIERNEY ST LLC – C/O GERALD J. MCCARTHY

Special Permit:To rebuild front staircase to add height needed to enter front doorway. Staircase is within the front yard setback.

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).

6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-268599
17 MILLER AVENUE	Residence B Zone
PAUL FOMBELLE – C/O GINA FOMBELLE Special Permit:To modify window & door sizing on rear of existing house within rear setback, add skylight within side yard setback and add railing to existing front porch roof within front setback. 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).

6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-268599

17 MILLER AVENUE

Residence B Zone

PAUL FOMBELLE – C/O GINA FOMBELLE

Special Permit:To modify window & door sizing on rear of existing house within rear setback, add skylight within side yard setback and add railing to existing front porch roof within front setback. 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).

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-274800
50 WENDELL STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
REBECCA M. HENDERSON – C/O MICHAEL W. WIGGINS, ESQ. Special PermitTo increase the width of an existing dormer located on the third story resulting in an increase to an existing nonconforming Floor Area Ratio. 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).

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-274800

50 WENDELL STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

REBECCA M. HENDERSON – C/O MICHAEL W. WIGGINS, ESQ.

Special PermitTo increase the width of an existing dormer located on the third story resulting in an increase to an existing nonconforming Floor Area Ratio. 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).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-271439
47-20 COGSWELL AVENUE	Residence B Zone
DANA SCHAEFER & MATTHEW PESCI – C/O MICHAEL W. WIGGINS, ESQ. VarianceA small addition is planned to the rear of the residence that will slightly increase the currently nonconforming FAR. 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).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-271439

47-20 COGSWELL AVENUE

Residence B Zone

DANA SCHAEFER & MATTHEW PESCI – C/O MICHAEL W. WIGGINS, ESQ.

VarianceA small addition is planned to the rear of the residence that will slightly increase the currently nonconforming FAR.

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).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-272790
63-65 RESERVOIR STREET #63	Residence B Zone
RAFAEL JARAMILLO & MARGO LEVINE – C/O ALISON HAMMER, ARCHITECT Special PermitTwo small second floor additions which further increase the nonconforming GFA in a pre-existing non-conforming two-family condominium structure. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Enlargement of Pre-existing Nonconformity). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-272790

63-65 RESERVOIR STREET #63

Residence B Zone

RAFAEL JARAMILLO & MARGO LEVINE – C/O ALISON HAMMER, ARCHITECT

Special PermitTwo small second floor additions which further increase the nonconforming GFA in a pre-existing non-conforming two-family condominium structure. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Enlargement of Pre-existing Nonconformity). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-272791
37 BELLIS CIRCLE	Residence B Zone
ROGER S. BERRY & SONIA PEREZ VILLANUEVA – C/O LEVI TOFIAS, ARCHITECT Special Permit:Addition to the 3rd floor and minor renovations to the 1st floor mudroom. The proposed 3rd floor Addition is conforming to setbacks and GFA, but the addition adds over 10% of the existing Gross Floor Area (GFA) and volume. 1st floor renovations include relocation of windows in the right yard setback. 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).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-272791

37 BELLIS CIRCLE

Residence B Zone

ROGER S. BERRY & SONIA PEREZ VILLANUEVA – C/O LEVI TOFIAS, ARCHITECT

Special Permit:Addition to the 3rd floor and minor renovations to the 1st floor mudroom. The proposed 3rd floor Addition is conforming to setbacks and GFA, but the addition adds over 10% of the existing Gross Floor Area (GFA) and volume. 1st floor renovations include relocation of windows in the right yard setback. 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).

7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-269729
145 FIFTH STREET	Residence C-1 Zone
CHRISTOPHER SMITH – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT Special Permit: To add a new full second story, raise existing half story and add dormers. 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-269729

145 FIFTH STREET

Residence C-1 Zone

CHRISTOPHER SMITH – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT

Special Permit: To add a new full second story, raise existing half story and add dormers. 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-272620
27 MELLEN STREET	Residence C-2A Zone
JEREMY SEEGER – C/O ADAM DASH, ESQ. Variance:Re-establish the previously existing lot lines of the Property by subdividing the Property from land which merged as a result of common ownership by Lesley University. This subdivision creates nonconformities for abutting lots, but the proposed 27 Mellen Street lot and structure will be conforming. The existing structure at 27 Mellen Street will be altered and expanded to allow for its use, conversion from university offices to residential units Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.15 (Subdivision). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-272620

27 MELLEN STREET

Residence C-2A Zone

JEREMY SEEGER – C/O ADAM DASH, ESQ.

Variance:Re-establish the previously existing lot lines of the Property by subdividing the Property from land which merged as a result of common ownership by Lesley University. This subdivision creates nonconformities for abutting lots, but the proposed 27 Mellen Street lot and structure will be conforming. The existing structure at 27 Mellen Street will be altered and expanded to allow for its use, conversion from university offices to residential units Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.15 (Subdivision).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-272623
29 MELLEN STREET	Residence C-2A
JEREMY SEEGER – C/O ADAM DASH, ESQ. Variance Re-establish the previously existing lot lines of the Property by subdividing the Property from land which merged as a result of common ownership by Lesley University. This subdivision creates nonconformities for abutting lots, but the proposed 29 Mellen Street lot and structure will be conforming. The existing structure at 29 Mellen Street will be altered and expanded to allow for its use conversion from university offices to residential units. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.15 (Subdivision). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-272623

29 MELLEN STREET

Residence C-2A

JEREMY SEEGER – C/O ADAM DASH, ESQ.

Variance Re-establish the previously existing lot lines of the Property by subdividing the Property from land which merged as a result of common ownership by Lesley University. This subdivision creates nonconformities for abutting lots, but the proposed 29 Mellen Street lot and structure will be conforming. The existing structure at 29 Mellen Street will be altered and expanded to allow for its use conversion from university offices to residential units. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.15 (Subdivision).

Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-272139
378-380 RINDGE AVE – UNIT 1	Residence C-1A Zone/MXR
AL-AMIN, INC. – C/O ADAM DASH, ESQ. VarianceAdditions for a third floor, at the Northeast corner, and in the rear of the existing non-conforming structure. Variances are required for Gross Floor Area, Floor to Area Ratio, Open Space, and alteration of a nonconforming structure. 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).

8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-272139

378-380 RINDGE AVE – UNIT 1

Residence C-1A Zone/MXR

AL-AMIN, INC. – C/O ADAM DASH, ESQ.

VarianceAdditions for a third floor, at the Northeast corner, and in the rear of the existing non-conforming structure. Variances are required for Gross Floor Area, Floor to Area Ratio, Open Space, and alteration of a nonconforming structure.

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).

8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-271432
9-11 MT AUBURN STREET	Office 2/Harvard Sq Overlay
MT. AUBURN MLD LLC – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ. Variance:Conversion of buildings from office to residential dwelling units, requiring variance from open space requirements; and removal of connector between buildings requiring variance to allow maintaining of the distance between existing buildings. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion of Dwellings). & Sec. 5.13 (Distance Between Buildings). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). Special Permit: Renovations and additions to nonconforming structure increasing Floor Area but not creating new nonconformities. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.a (Alterations to Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

8:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-271432

9-11 MT AUBURN STREET

Office 2/Harvard Sq Overlay

MT. AUBURN MLD LLC – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ.

Variance:Conversion of buildings from office to residential dwelling units, requiring variance from open space requirements; and removal of connector between buildings requiring variance to allow maintaining of the distance between existing buildings.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion of Dwellings). & Sec. 5.13 (Distance Between Buildings).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit: Renovations and additions to nonconforming structure increasing Floor Area but not creating new nonconformities.

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

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