Board of Zoning Appeal — June 10, 2021

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Cases (9)

• 6:30 P.M. BZA-116393 — Residence C-1 Zone 14 BIGELOW STREET REED SHEA Variance: To construct a 2-story addition at the rear of house. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Special Permit: To exempt the basement from GFA and to relocate/add windows and doors. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Article 2.000, Sec. 2.16 (Definition of Basement FAR). [special-permit, variance]
• 6:45 P.M. BZA-108452 — 45 BLANCHARD ROAD #1 Residence B Zone BRIAN DEPORZIO, NICHOLAS DEPORZIO, TR. & KATLYN COVENEY Variance: To allow to provide overnight, postoperative care in my home to 1 (one) canine at a t ime, in need of this care. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.L (Veterinary Establishment, Kennel, Pet Shop or Similar Establishment). [variance]
• 7:00 P.M. BZA-117337 — 145 WILLOW STREET - UNIT 1 Residence C-1 Zone 145 WILLOW STREET LLC - C/O ANDREW PLUMB Variance: To construct a new three-family dwelling within front, side, and rear yard 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). Special Permit: Exempt the basement floor area from being included in the building's gross floor area and reduce number of required parking spaces. At. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non -Conforming Structure). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.35.1 (Reduction in Required Parking). Art. 2.000, Sec. 2.16 (Definition of Basement FAR). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). [special-permit, variance]
• 7:15 P.M. BZA-117396 — 41 MAGOUN STREET Residence B Zone NEHEET TRIVEDI & KATE McGOVERN Special Permit: To construct two shed dormers in attic, reconstructing and extending the existing deck three feet, and modifying windows and a door in the side yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.1.D (Window Alterations), Sec. 8.22.2.C & Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non- Conforming Structure) & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). [special-permit]
• 7:30 P.M. BZA-114770 — 8 DAY STREET Residence B Zone HAWTHORNE DEVELOPMENT VENTURES, LLC - C/O BRIAN LAVELLE Special Permit: Alter existing and add new window openings within the side yard setback, enlarge an existing third-floor dormer, and construct two bump-outs on the side walls of the building to accommodate new fireplaces. 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). [special-permit]
• 7:45 P.M. BZA-117068 — 159 CHILTON STREET Residence B Zone CHARLIE LIU & PATRICE LIU - C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Special Permit: To construct two story rear addition to accommodate an expanded rear entry with mudroom and an enlarged bathroom on second floor to pre-existing non-conforming two-family dwelling. 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). [special-permit]
• 8:00 P.M. BZA-117398 — 114 & 118-122 CLAY STREET Residence B Zone DANIEL STAMOS & JANICE STAMOS - C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Variance: To subdivide pre-existing lots that were unintentionally merged as the result of an acquisition by adjoining property owner in 2008. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) Sec. 5.15 (Subdivision). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). [variance, subdivision]
• 8:15 P.M. BZA-117680 — 114 CLAY STREET Residence B Zone DANIEL STAMOS & JANICE STAMOS - C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Variance: Seeking relief from driveway setback requirements and parking aisle widths for proposed new structure on proposed, subdivided lot at 114 Clay Street. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.42 (Parking Ai sle Widths). & Sec. 6.44.1 (Driveway Location). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). [variance]
• 8:30 P.M. BZA-118920 — 40 LAND BOULEVARD PUD -2 HPT CAMBRIDGE LLC - KRISTINA COTTONE, AT&T AGENT Special Permit: AT&T proposes the following modifications on the existing telecommunications site; remove (2) antennas, and install (2) new antennas, (6) new Remote Radio Units, and (1) DC Only Squid. The proposed modification will not increase the height nor footprint of the existing wireless facility. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409 (Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act). [special-permit, pud]

Hearing Record (transcript)

Present: Constantine Alexander (Chair), Brendan Sullivan (Vice Chair), Andrea A. Hickey, Jim Monteverde, Matina Williams, Jason Marshall

Staff: Ranjit Singanayagam, Sisia Daglian

Verbatim record: Data/Boards/BZA_transcripts/2021-06-10.txt (266 pages)

• BZA-110890 — 11-13 Haskell Street — granted (orig. hearing 04/22/21)
• Spoke: Sarah Steward, Christopher Alphen, Mike Fields
• BZA-106913 — 33 Gore Street — granted (orig. hearing 02/25/21)
• Spoke: Sarah Rhatigan
• BZA-116393 — 14 Bigelow Street — denied
• Spoke: Reed Shea, Alexander Kuhne
• Public comment: 4 members of the public spoke (speakers are named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-109394 — 118 Spring Street 63, — continued (orig. hearing 04/08/21)
• Spoke: Morris Schoff, Sid Gehlot, Donna Soucy
• BZA-108452 — 45 Blanchard Road #1 — denied
• Spoke: Kaitlyn Coveny, Nick Deporzio, Deprozio
• BZA-117337 — 145 Willow Street, Unit #1 — continued
• BZA-117396 — 41 Magoun Street — granted
• Spoke: Michael Wiggins, Amy Semmes, Kate And Naheet Trivedi
• Public comment: 4 members of the public spoke (speakers are named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-114770 — 8 Day Street
• Spoke: Brian Lavelle, Carl Oldenburg
• BZA-117068 — 159 Chilton Street — granted
• Spoke: Carl Oldenburg, Brian Lavelle, Charlie Liu, James Rafferty
• BZA-117398 — 114 & 118-122 Clay Street — granted
• Spoke: James Rafferty
• Public comment: 1 member of the public spoke (speakers are named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-117680 — 114 Clay Street — granted
• Spoke: James Rafferty
• Public comment: 1 member of the public spoke (speakers are named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-11892 — 40 Land Boulevard — granted
• Spoke: Kristina Cottone