Board of Zoning Appeal · October 21, 2021

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Cases (10)

• 6:30 P.M. BZA-140148 · 48 PEARL STREET Residence C-2A/Central Square Overlay District LAUREN REZNICK & ERIC NEILSEN - C/O JONATHAN MILLER, ARCHITECT Variance: To replace the existing head house, serving an existing roof deck, with a taller head house, in order to accommodate a code compliant stair. Art. 20.000, Sec. 20.304.2 (1.b) (Building Height Limitations). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of dimensional Requirements). [variance]
• 6:45 P.M. BZA-140631 · 8 GREENOUGH AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone ORLY ULLMAN & TOMER ULLMAN - C/O PETER GULAIEV, ARCHITECT Special Permit: Changes to windows on existing nonconforming façade within zoning side yard setback limits. Enlarge existing dormer to 14'9" that results in combined length of all dormers to exceed 15 ft. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D & Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). [special-permit]
• 7:00 P.M. BZA-141587 · 7 MALCOLM ROAD Residence B Zone GEORGE FINN & CHRISTINE WAITE - C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Special Permit: To construct dormer on right side of existing two-family dwelling. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.D (Non-Conforming Structure). [special-permit]
• 7:15 P.M. BZA-143864 · 5 BENNETT STREET Residence C-3 Zone/PUD-1/Harvard Square Overlay CARPENTER & COMPANY - C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Variance: To convert closed swimming pool area in hotel to eight (8) hotel rooms by adding a floor within the volume. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). [variance] [pud]
• 7:30 P.M. BZA-142402 · 11 BERKELEY STREET Residence A-2 Zone 11 BERKELEY REALTY TRUST - C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Special Permit: To construct windows on nonconforming walls and to convert existing living area on second floor of a carriage house permitted in BZA Case No. 9482 to an accessory apartment. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartments). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). [special-permit]
• 7:45 P.M. BZA-142835 · 11 MAGNOLIA AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone EILEEN M. D’ENTREMONT - C/O Michael Driscoll, Magnolia MLD LLC Variance: To modify plans approved by BZA Case: BZA-017318-2020. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Special Permit: To modify plans approved by BZA Case: BZA-017318-2020. Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.C (Non-Conforming Structure). [special-permit] [variance]
• 8:00 P.M. BZA-140275 · 198 BROADWAY Industry B Zone KENDALL SQUARE ENTITY, INC. C/O CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS - DANIEL D. KLASNICK, ESQ. Special Permit: To modify the existing rooftop mobile communications facility by removing 2 antennas, installing 4 new antennas on existing mast pipes while maintaining 10 existing antennas for a total of 14 antennas all at the same location mounted to existing ballast mounts at top heights to match the existing antennas. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit). 6409A - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (aka Spectrum Act). [special-permit]
• 8:15 P.M. BZA-142993 · 700-704 HURON AVENUE Residence C-3 Zone PARKSIDE PLACE COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP C/O CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS - DANIEL D. KLASNICK, ESQ. Special Permit: Modify the existing wall mounted enclosed antennas through relocation of 3 antennas and replacement of 9 antennas with remote radio heads inside of three enlarged replacement fiberglass enclosures colored to match and mounted to the side of the building. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40- 10.46 (Special Permit). 6409A - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act (aka Spectrum Act). CONTINUED CASES: [special-permit]
• 6:00 P.M. BZA-102207 · Original Hearing Date: 08/19/21 1923 MASS AVENUE 1925 MASS AVE LLC, ERIC HOADLAND C/O JAKE SHAPPY, AGENT Special Permit: Modification to the existing T-Mobile wireless telecommunications facility involving replacing 8 existing antennas, adding 4 additional antennas, replacing 4 existing RRHs, and adding 4 additional RRHs within the existing lease area. [special-permit] [telecom] [continued]
• 6:00 P.M. BZA-120040 · Original Hearing Date: 07/15/21 150 CAMBRIDGEPARK DRIVE LONGFELLOW REAL ESTATE PARTNERS C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Variance: To construct new elevator shaft for a freight elevator and enclose existing covered walkway surrounding the base of the building. Petitioner also seeks to construct expanded loading dock. [variance] [continued]

Hearing Record (transcript)

Present: Constantine Alexander (Chair), Brendan Sullivan (Vice Chair), Wendy Leiserson, Laura Wernick, Matina Williams

Staff: Olivia Ratay

Verbatim record: Data/Boards/BZA_transcripts/2021-10-21.txt (152 pages)

• BZA-102207 · 1923 Mass Avenue · continued (orig. hearing 08/19/21)
• Spoke: 2 people (named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-120040 · 150 CAMBRIDGEPARK DRIVE 12 Original Hearing Date: 07/15/ · granted
• Spoke: 1 person (named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-140148 · 48 Pearl Street · granted
• Spoke: 2 people (named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-140631 · 8 Greenough Avenue · granted
• Spoke: 1 person (named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-141587 · 7 Malcolm Road · granted
• Spoke: 1 person (named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-143864 · 5 Bennett Street · continued
• Spoke: 1 person (named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-142402 · 11 Berkeley Street · granted
• Spoke: 2 people (named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-142835 · 11 Magnolia Avenue · granted
• Spoke: 1 person (named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-140275 · 198 Broadway · granted
• Spoke: 1 person (named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)
• BZA-142993 · 700-704 Huron Avenue
• Spoke: 1 person (named in the official minutes; not listed here, by policy)