Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda
6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, October 12, 2023
Contact:
Ranjit Singanayagam, Olivia Ratay, Stephen Natola, Maria Pacheco -, ranjits@cambridgema.gov, oratay@cambridgema.gov, snatola@cambridgema.gov, mpacheco@cambridgema.gov, 617-349-6100
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – OCTOBER 12, 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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"CLICK CASE NUMBER TO VIEW APPLICATION, PLANS & OTHER SUBMISSIONS"
| 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-240611 |
| 7 MELLEN STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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7 & 9 MELLEN STREET LLC – C/O HONG LIU
Variance: The building was residential until 1970, when Lesley University purchased it for use as office and residences, now I want to change to a hotel/motel use. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.31.I.2 (Table of Use Regulations). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-240609 |
| 9 MELLEN STREET |
Residence C-1 Zone |
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7 & 9 MELLEN STREET LLC – C/O HONG LIU
Variance: The building was residential until 1970, when Lesley University purchased it for use as office and residences, now I want to change to a hotel/motel use Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.31.I.2 (Table of Use Regulations). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-237019 |
| 2240 MASS AVENUE |
Business A-2 Zone |
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HONG LIU
Variance:To convert basement into (2) lodging units and to permit already constructed basement stair egress that acts as egress in basement that requires dimensional relief. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.33 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.31.i.3 (Lodging House). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-239588 |
| 21 GURNEY STREET |
Residence B Zone |
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LEI WANG & TODD CASE – C/O JONATHAN TAN, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
VarianceTo build a new wood deck within the rear yard setbacks.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: To enclose an area below an existing overhang of the building to be storage exceeding allowed FAR.
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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| 7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-232490 |
| 73 ORCHARD STREET – UNIT 1 |
Residence B Zone |
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YIN YIN LIN – C/O KUN WANG
VarianceTo locate parking within the front yard setback.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Parking Setbacks). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 7:45 P.M. CASE NO.BZA-241502 |
| 1374 MASS AVENUE Business B Zone/HSQO |
CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK – KAREN A. GIESTA |
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C/O JOHN PETERSON, METRO SIGN & AWNING
VarianceTo install one internally illuminated blade sign for Cambridge Savings Bank.
Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.16.22 (Sign). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
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| 8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-241905
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| 95 IRVING STREET Residence A-2 Zone |
FOX & PRINCE 86, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. |
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Special Permit:To make modifications to plan approved in BZA Case No. 207689.Proposed alterations include constructing a new exterior basement stair, enclosing portion of rear porch, and adding a bay window at the basement level.
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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| 8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-241746 |
| 136-138 RINDGE AVENUE Residence B Zone |
RINDGE MLD LLC – C/O MICHAEL DRISCOLL |
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Special Permit:To create a 2nd curb cut on a lot less than 100 ft. of frontage.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.5.c (Curb Cut). & 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.