Board of Zoning Appeal — June 20, 2024

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Cases (12)

• 6:30 P.M. BZA-266931 — 6 FRANCIS AVENUE Residence A-2 Zone FOX CLUB UNDERGRADUATE ASSOCIATION, INC. -C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ. APPEAL: Zoning enforcement letter issued by Building Commissioner, dated March 26, 2024, and addressed to the “Harvard Fox Club, c/o Kevin Wallace” in which the occupant of the premises is cited for the use of premises located in a Residence A -2 zoning district as a “lodge or other fraternal sororal meeting facility” in violation of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.30 (Table of Uses). Sec. 4.33 (Institutional Use Regulations). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.20 (Appeal). [zoning]
• 6:30 P.M. BZA-267305 — 6 FRANCIS AVENUE Residence A-2 Zone EMMA C. WOLBACH - C/O BAILEY BUCHANAN, ESQ. APPEAL: Ms. Wolbach appeals the zoning enforcement letter issued by the Building Commissioner, dated March 25, 2024 to her, the owner of the premises and lessor to the Fox Club Undergraduate Association, Inc., ("FCUA" or "tenant"), under a lease dated 12/6/2023, citing Ms. Wolbach for alleged violations of the Zoning Ordinance by the tenant and violation notices issued to Ms. Wolbach pursuant to Article 9, Section 9.16 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance, for the tenant's violations of the ordinance. Ms. Wolbach appeals and contests the violation notices, citations, and any assessment of fines and seeks an appeal of any fees assessed and stay of any further fees pending appeal. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Uses). Sec. 4.5 (Institutional Use Regulations). Art. 9.000, Sec. 9.16.2 (Non -Criminal Disposition). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.20 (Appeal). [zoning]
• 7:00 P.M. BZA-268589 — 4 HOLWORTHY TERRACE Residence B Zone DUNCAN MACARTHUR / BAKER POND LLC - C/O ROBERT LINN, ARCHITECT Variance: To amend plans previously approved on BZA Case #253656 to propose new non -conforming house and propose new shared non -conforming driveway. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.b & Sec. 6.44.1.c (Off Street Parking). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non -Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). [variance]
• 7:15 P.M. BZA-268340 — 16 ELLSWORTH AVE - UNIT 2 Residence C -1 Zone GARRETT TINGLE & JANICE TINGLE - C/O ROBERT TINGLE Special Permit: To install two larger egress windows in existing openings in the basement. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non -Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). [special-permit]
• 7:30 P.M. BZA-268861 — 6 SACRAMENTO STREET Residence B Zone/Basement Housing Overlay SACRAMENTO HOUSE, LLC - JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Variance: To convert pre -existing institutional dormitory use to multi -family residence containing seven dwelling units (Use & Density). Seek to replace existing roof headhouse. Seeks relief from Dimensional Regulations of Off - Street Parking Spaces by permitting use of compact spaces. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.31.g (Multifamily Dwelling). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.34 (Compact Space Ratio) & Sec. 6.43 (Dimensions of Off -Street Parking Spaces). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance). Special Permit: To locate parking space within ten (10) feet of habitable windows and within five (5) feet of the property line and install window wells within the required setback. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.g (Parking Space Setbacks). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). [special-permit, variance]
• 7:45 P.M. BZA-268777 — 7 FENNO STREET Residence C-1 Zone MAHMOOD FIROUZBAKHT Special Permit: Removal of the existing roof and construction of a new roof and dormers as shown on the submitted plans. The work also includes windows within a side 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). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). [special-permit]
• 8:00 P.M. BZA-268197 — 8 WHITTIER STREET Residence B Zone ARMAN GARAKANI & JENNA HALL - C/O JOHN WINSLOW, ARCHITECT Special Permit: To relocate front porch steps within front yard setback; locate new window in existing side yard setback; addition to existing building with non - conforming gross floor area and new sunken stairway leading to basement. 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). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). [special-permit]
• 8:15 P.M. BZA-268596 — 270 HURON AVENUE Residence B Zone MARIJANE & JOHN JENSEN, CANDACE ANNE DUNLAP - C/O DAMON SIDEL Special Permit: To add a set of below -grade exterior stairs, open to the sky, to improve basement access and further violate non -conforming 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). CONTINUED CASES: [special-permit]
• 6:00 P.M. BZA-261068 — Original Hearing Date: 04/11/24 38-40, 48, 54-56 BANKS STREET LUBAVITCH OF CAMBRIDGE, INC. - C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ. Variance: Renovations and additions to nonconforming structures, including dormers which increases the gross floor area/floor area ratio. Special Permit: On grade open parking in tandem located within 10 feet of a building wall. [special-permit, variance, continued]
• 6:00 P.M. BZA-207647 — Original Hearing Date: 02/09/23 Decision filed on 06/22/23 SIX MONTH EXTENSION REQUEST 401 CONCORD AVENUE 401 CONCORD AVE, LLC - C/O ANDREW PLUMB Variance: To construct a new two-family dwelling on a corner lot within the two front yard setbacks. Reduce the minimum lot area per dwelling unit, increase the maximum floor area ratio and reduce the minimum dimensions of private open space. [variance, continued]
• 6:00 P.M. BZA-218034 — Original Hearing Date: 05/25/23 Decision filed on 07/12/23 SIX MONTH EXTENSION REQUEST FOR VARIANCE ONLY 26 BELLIS CIRCLE - UNIT 26 THOMAS A. CULOTTA & MARY CUSTIC C/O ADAM J. COSTA, ESQ. Variance: To add a new nonconformity, namely an encroachment up to 30.75 - foot minimum rear setback. Special Permit: Amendment to construct an addition to a pre -existing, dimensionally nonconforming detached single-family structure, increasing gross floor area/floor area ratio. [special-permit, variance, continued]
• 6:00 P.M. BZA-188958 — Original Hearing Date: 10/06/22 Decision filed on 06/23/23 SIX MONTH EXTENSION REQUEST FOR VARIANCE ONLY 24 UNION STREET LIN LIN - C/O JOSEPH LUNA, ARCHITECT Variance: To convert the existing hip roof into a gable roof with dormers and windows on all four sides. To park within the front yard setback. [variance, continued]