Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda

6:30 PM - 11:30 PM Thursday, May 23, 2024

Contact:
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-266007
26 FOCH STREET	Residence B Zone
SISI NI & JOHN HARROLD Special Permit: To add an addition to a non-conforming structure. 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-266007

26 FOCH STREET

Residence B Zone

SISI NI & JOHN HARROLD

Special Permit: To add an addition to a non-conforming structure.

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-266282
413 BROADWAY	Residence C-1 Zone
DIANA YOUSEF-MARTINEK & SEBASTIAN MARTINEK – C/O BILL HARPER, AIA Special PermitTo add basement-level windows within the side-yard setback on the property line. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Alteration to Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-266282

413 BROADWAY

Residence C-1 Zone

DIANA YOUSEF-MARTINEK & SEBASTIAN MARTINEK – C/O BILL HARPER, AIA

Special PermitTo add basement-level windows within the side-yard setback on the property line.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Alteration to Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-264148
815 SOMERVILLE AVENUE	Business C Zone/Mass Ave Overlay
SA815 EQUITY PARTNERS LLC – C/O JOHANNA SCHNEIDER Variance:To allow for an existing non-conforming loading bay that became non-conforming after the conversion of existing office building to a technical lab use. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.90 (Location & Layout of Loading Facilities). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-264148

815 SOMERVILLE AVENUE

Business C Zone/Mass Ave Overlay

SA815 EQUITY PARTNERS LLC – C/O JOHANNA SCHNEIDER

Variance:To allow for an existing non-conforming loading bay that became non-conforming after the conversion of existing office building to a technical lab use. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.90 (Location & Layout of Loading Facilities).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-267118
2530-R MASS AVENUE	Residence B Zone
WDGB TRUST, WALTER TAURO, TR. – C/O EURI LEGUISAMON Variance: Auto retail of wholesale tires with installation. No auto mechanical repairs will be done at this site. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.37.h (Automotive Garage). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-267118

2530-R MASS AVENUE

Residence B Zone

WDGB TRUST, WALTER TAURO, TR. – C/O EURI LEGUISAMON

Variance: Auto retail of wholesale tires with installation. No auto mechanical repairs will be done at this site.

Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.37.h (Automotive Garage). & 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, Cambridgeby 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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