Board of Zoning Appeal — June 24, 2021

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Cases (9)

• 6:30 P.M. BZA-118324 — Business A Zone 1353 CAMBRIDGE STREET GILL AHARON - C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, R.A. Variance: To construct new rear 2nd and 3rd floor addition. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). [variance]
• 6:45 P.M. BZA-118270 — 25 BREWSTER STREET Residence A-1 Zone ELIZABETH HALSTEAD & LORRAINE JONES - C/O JESSICA SNARE Special Permit: To modify and re-construct existing bulkhead which will decrease the setback and modify the height. 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]
• 7:00 P.M. BZA-119050 — 39 KELLEY STREET Residence B Zone RICHARD FREIERMAN & LYNN GERVENS Variance: To Enlarge front porch by 14 sq. ft. (FAR increase) and relocate steps within front yard setback. 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). [variance]
• 7:15 P.M. BZA-119627 — 44 KINNAIRD STREET Residence C-1 Zone TAL LEVY & IRINA IZOVSKAYA Special Permit: To construct 3rd floor to existing 2 story portion of building not creating new violation. Relocate and add windows within the 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) [special-permit]
• 7:30 P.M. BZA-118194 — 86 OTIS STREET Residence C-1 Zone CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY - C/O MARGARET D. MORAN & MICHAEL J. JOHNSTON Variance: The CHA is requesting to amend Putnam School's existing Variance (Case No. 4817) to increase the number of dwelling units, increase the Floor Area Ratio (“FAR”), decrease Lot Area for Each Dwelling Unit (“Lot Area per Unit”), maintain existing parking at 2 spaces, and reduce bicycle parking requirements to 12 long-term bicycle parking spaces, given the limitations of the site. The relief is being requested as part of the proposed renovations at Putnam School, which include reconfiguring 9 congregate units to 7 one - bedroom units and 1 two-bedroom unit and converting unproductive common space to provide 2 one - bedroom units and to expand 1 one-bedroom unit into a two-bedroom unit. At the end of the renovation, the unit mix will consist of 32 one-bedrooms and 2 two-bedrooms for a total of 34 dwelling units with a net add of 3 bedrooms (currently, there are 24 one-bedrooms and 3 congregate units for a total of 27 dwelling units but with the 3 congregate dwelling units housing nine individuals). In addition, the construction will expand common space in the basement. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements - Residential Districts). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.30 (Parking Quantity Requirements). & Sec. 6.107 (Required Quantities of Bicycle Parking). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). [variance]
• 7:45 P.M. BZA-119365 — 39 HUBBARD AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone FRANK & TONI GIBSON - C/O SAYEM KHAN, ARCHITECT Special Permit: To demolish and remove an existing exterior open deck structure from second floor level constructed on top of existing first floor kitchen. The existing structure will be replaced by a 3 -season unconditioned porch. The new structure will occupy the footprint of the existing kitchen on first 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). [special-permit]
• 8:00 P.M. BZA-117683 — 1876 MASS AVENUE Business C Zone BYUNG C. LEE, TR. - C/O PHONG NGUGEN Special Permit: The proposed restaurant is seeking permission to continue the use of the space as "Zoe Acai Bar Juicery" at the same capacity but under a different DBA. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.0 & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order Food Establishment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). [special-permit]
• 8:15 P.M. BZA-120105 — 96 FOSTER STREET Residence B Zo ne SUSANNA JACOBUS Special Permit: Construction of second-story dormer in place of two (2) of four (4) skylights previously permitted but not yet built with no change to FAR; raise existing window under proposed dormer from previously permitted location to level of existing windows; and addition of one (1) skylight on rear (right) side of building, all as shown on plans included with application. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.1.D (Non -Conforming Structure). & Sec. 8.22.1.H (Construction of dormer). [special-permit]
• 8:30 P.M. BZA-117391 — 20 AVON HILL STREET Residence A -2 Zone ELIAS J. COREY Special Permit: Small 5x8 bathroom addition on rear of house will only be 4.8' from property line. Current house is only 2' so it is already non-conforming, and the small addition is further than the main house. 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]

Hearing Record (transcript)

Present: Constantine Alexander (Chair), Brendan Sullivan (Vice Chair), Andrea A. Hickey, Wendy Leiserson, Jason Marshall

Staff: Ranjit Singanayagam, Sisia Daglian

Verbatim record: Data/Boards/BZA_transcripts/2021-06-24.txt (245 pages)

• BZA-118324 — 1353 Cambridge Street — granted
• Spoke: Andrew Plumb, Adam Glassman
• BZA-118270 — 25 Brewster Street — granted
• Spoke: Libby Halstead, Jessica Snare, Trevor Hardy
• BZA-117337 — 145 Little Street #1 (orig. hearing 06/10/21)
• Spoke: Andrew Plumb, Tiffany Cogell
• Public comment: 1 member of the public spoke (speakers are named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-119050 — 39 Kelley Street — granted
• Spoke: Richard Frierman
• BZA-119627 — 44 Kinnaird Street — granted
• Spoke: Tal Levy, Alberto Cabre
• BZA-118194 — 86 Otis Street — granted
• Spoke: Natalie Janson
• Public comment: 3 members of the public spoke (speakers are named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-119365 — 39 Hubbard Avenue — continued
• Spoke: Sayem Khan, Toni Gibson, Alison Hammer
• BZA-117683 — 1876 Mass Avenue
• Spoke: Phong Ngugen
• BZA-120105 — 96 Foster Street
• Spoke: Philip Graeter
• BZA-117391 — 20 Avon Hill Street — continued
• Spoke: Elias J. Cory