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An application was received from Raghu Chivukula, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 12 Linnaean Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. No response has been received from the neighborhood association. CHARTER RIGHT EXERCISED BY COUNCILLOR NOLAN IN COUNCIL JUNE 17, 2024

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6/12/2024 City of Cambridge, MA 246006 Primary Location Applicant Curb Cut 12 Linnaean St • Raghu Chivukula Status: Active Cambridge, MA 02138 2 [phone removed] Submitted On: 10/11/2023 @ [email removed] Owner 1A 12 Linnaean Street CHIVUKULA, RAGHU R.& Cambridge, MA 02138 LEE, ADREA S. LINNAEAN ST 12 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138 General Information Frontage (in feet)* Setback - distance from building to sidewalk (in feet)* 147.7 5.3 Length of proposed driveway (in feet) * Distance from proposed driveway to surrounding structures and property line (in feet)* 9 2 Width of proposed driveway (in feet) * Size of proposed driveway (square feet) 20 180 Location of any trees, sign posts, fire hydrants, utility poles, etc., in direct vicinity of proposed driveway No trees, hydrants, utility poles affected. "No Parking" signs will need to be relocated by a ~2 teet. (Note: setbacks are identical to already existing garage on the same site, unchanged by these plans.)
Attestation Date* Full Name* 10/11/2023 Raghu Chivukula Attachments REQUIRED Certified Plot Plan (survey) 12 Linnaean Street 2023 certified plot plan.pdf Uploaded by Raghu Chivukula on Oct 11, 2023 at 1:15 PM Abutters Forms REQUIRED 12 Linnaean Street abutters.pdf Uploaded by Raghu Chivukula on Oct 11, 2023 at 1:15 PM REQUIRED Plan of Requested Conditions 12 Linnaean Street proposed.pdf Uploaded by Raghu Chivukula on Oct 11, 2023 at 1:15 PM REQUIRED Photographs of the property 12 Linnaean Street photos.pdf Uploaded by Raghu Chivukula on Oct 11, 2023 at 1:15 PM 12 Linnaean Street 2010 plot plan.pdf 12 Linnaean Street 2010 plot plan.pdf Uploaded by Raghu Chivukula on Oct 11, 2023 at 1:16 PM 12 Linnaean Street cover letter.pdf 12 Linnaean Street cover letter.pdf Uploaded by Raghu Chivukula on Oct 11, 2023 at 1:16 PM 12 Linnaean Street curb cut permit (updated 20240501).pdf 12 Linnaean Street curb cut permit (updated 20240501) pdf Uploaded by Raghu Chivukula on May 2, 2024 at 9:29 AM
12 Linnaean Street Neighborhood Association unsigned.pdf 12 Linnaean Street Neighborhood Association unsigned.pdf Uploaded by Lori Perez on May 15, 2024 at 3:59 PM History Activity Date approval step City Clerk Review for City Council Agenda was assigned 6/6/2024, 1:00:23 PM to Lori Perez on Record 246006 TJ Shea approved approval step Department of Public Works Review 6/6/2024, 1:00:23 PM on Record 246006 approval step Department of Public Works Review was assigned to TJ 5/30/2024, 10:52:23 Shea on Record 246006 AM Jonathan Brown approved approval step Traffic & Parking Department 5/30/2024, 10:52:22 Review on Record 246006 AM Stephen Natola changed Size of proposed driveway (square feet) from 5/16/2024, 7:18:55 "198" to "180" on Record 246006 AM Stephen Natola changed Width of proposed driveway (in feet) from 5/16/2024, 7:18:55 "22" to "20" on Record 246006 AM approval step Traffic & Parking Department Review was assigned to 5/15/2024, 4:00:44 Jonathan Brown on Record 246006 PM Lori Perez approved approval step City Clerk Review on Record 5/15/2024, 4:00:43 246006 PM approval step City Clerk Review was assigned to Lori Perez on Record 5/14/2024, 7:33:13 246006 AM Stephen Natola approved approval step Zoning Review on Record 5/14/2024, 7:33:13 246006 AM Stephen Natola altered approval step Zoning Review, changed status 5/6/2024, 10:57:04 from On Hold to Active on Record 246006 AM Raghu Chivukula altered a guest: [email removed], changed 5/2/2024, 10:39:20 isEnabled from "1" to "O" on Record 246006 AM Raghu Chivukula removed a guest: [email removed] from 5/2/2024, 10:39:20 Record 246006 AM Raghu Chivukula added a guest: [email removed] to 5/2/2024, 10:39:11 Record 246006 AM Raghu Chivukula added a guest: [email removed] to Record 5/2/2024, 9:29:53 AM 246006
Activity Date Stephen Natola altered approval step Zoning Review, changed status 11/21/2023, 2:08:10 from Active to On Hold on Record 246006 PM Olivia Ratay assigned approval step Zoning Review to Stephen Natola 10/11/2023, 1:55:34 on Record 246006 PM approval step Zoning Review was assigned to Olivia Ratay on Record 10/11/2023, 1:55:28 246006 PM Olivia Ratay approved approval step Review for Completeness on 10/11/2023, 1:55:27 Record 246006 PM approval step Review for Completeness was assigned to Olivia Ratay 10/11/2023, 1:17:07 on Record 246006 PM 10/11/2023, 1:17:06 Raghu Chivukula submitted Record 246006 PM Raghu Chivukula altered Record 246006, changed ownerPhoneNo 10/11/2023, 12:31:58 from "[phone removed]" to "[phone removed]" PM Raghu Chivukula altered Record 246006, changed ownerEmail from "''' 9/23/2023, 5:23:42 to "[email removed]" PM Raghu Chivukula altered Record 246006, changed ownerName from 9/23/2023, 5:23:42 "BOGDANOW, MICHAEL B. &" to "CHIVUKULA, RAGHU R. & LEE, PM ADREA S." Raghu Chivukula altered Record 246006, changed ownerPhoneNo 9/23/2023, 5:23:42 from ''' to "[phone removed]" PM Raghu Chivukula altered Record 246006, changed ownerStreetName 9/23/2023, 5:23:42 from "12 LINNAEAN ST" to "LINNAEAN ST" PM Raghu Chivukula altered Record 246006, changed ownerStreetNo 9/23/2023, 5:23:42 from "'" to "12" PM 9/23/2023, 5:22:20 Raghu Chivukula started a draft of Record 246006 PM Timeline Due Status Label Activated Assignee Completed Date / Review for Olivia 10/11/2023, 10/11/2023, Completed 1:55:27 PM 1:17:07 PM Ratay Completeness 5/14/2024, Stephen V Zoning 10/11/2023, Completed - Natola 7:33:13 AM 1:55:27 PM Review
Due Label Activated Status Completed Assignee Date City Clerk 5/14/2024, 5/15/2024, Completed - Lori Perez Review 7:33:13 AM 4:00:43 PM / Traffic & Parking Jonathan 5/30/2024, 5/15/2024, Completed - Brown 4:00:44 PM Department 10:52:22 AM Review / Department 6/6/2024, 5/30/2024, Completed of Public Works TJ Shea - 10:52:22 AM 1:00:23 PM Review / City Clerk 6/6/2024, Active - Review for City - Lori Perez 1:00:23 PM Council Agenda / City Council Inactive Approval / Department Inactive of Public Works - Next Steps
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF CAMBRIDGE [phone removed] FAX [phone removed] DIANE P. LEBLANC PAULA M. CRANE DEPUTY CITY CLERK CITY CLERK May 15, 2024 Dear Neighborhood Representative: This office is in receipt of a copy of an application from: Raghu Chivukula for a Curb Cut at the location of 12 Linnaean Street with a Frontage of 147.7', Setback 5.3', Distance from surrounding structures 2', Length 9', Width 22' and a total Square Footage of 198. The City Council has directed that all curb cut petitions be submitted to the appropriate Neighborhood Associations for the locality where the curb cut would be made, so that the association may have an opportunity for review, prior to action by the City Council. Please indicate by return mail your approval or disapproval of the petition within twenty-one days from the date of this letter. If the response is "disapproval" please state reasons. Be sure to sign the form and include a daytime phone number. I have enclosed a self-addressed stamped envelope to facilitate your reply. As soon as this office has received both the completed application and your neighborhood association response, I will place the petition on the agenda for the next City Council meeting. If I do not receive a response from your neighborhood organization by twenty-one days from the date of this letter, I will place the petition on the agenda for the next City Council meeting. If your neighborhood association cannot complete its review by twenty-one days from today, you may extend the reply time another seven days by requesting an extension by letter to me with a copy to the petitioner. However, I urge Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely yours, Dario BAtten Diance P. LeBlance City Clerk All Neighborhood Associations approve hereby disapprove of said driveway petition. Comments: Signature of authorized association representative Daytime telephone no. cc: Petitioner CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139
MASS. MATHI SLS22/22 DATE: 5/11/10 Description 3815B PLOT PLAN MIDDLESEX CAMBRIDGE, 3815B 12 LINNAEAN STREET OB NUMBER: 3815B CHECKED BY. DRAWN BY SLS COUNTY. No. Date TITLE SHEET NUMBERI IDERGROUND UTILITES SEWER MANHOLE OVERHEAD MIRES METAL LIGHT POLE ELECTRIC METER SAS GATE GORANT Registered Professional Lond Surveyor bosed or fed and record feet ion.. 1 INCH - 10 FT. LEGEND 8 u нії * WIM OT SA - ( 020) HAN GOOD ARE BAT 5 10 WITH EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 5. 1982 ZONE CLASSIFICATION ~ B ~ RESIDENCE B NOTES: STREET ONG BUY BOI BROK IDONE N700833W 54.02' (PUBLIC ~ 50' WIDE) 4,508 S.F. LINNAEAN STREET RACE HE (PUBLIC ~ 40" WIDE) HURLBUT
230607-6 UNREGISTERED LAND File number: ATTORNEY SHIVANI SHAH, P.C. Deed Book 56235 Attorney: Page 442 Lender: Lots) Page Plan Book REGISTERED LAND Owner: MICHAEL B. & MARJORIE F. BOGDANOW Sheet Lot(s): Reg. Book 6/14/2023 Date: Certificate of Title 175 BIk: Assessor's Map Lot 31 Census Tract Scale: 1"=20' MORTGAGE INSPECTION PLAN 12 LINNAEAN STREET, CAMBRIDGE, MA A.P 175-66 54.02'+ A.P 175-31 *. P.VD: 3 STY A.P 175-32 #12 HURLBURT 73.10'+ STREET 74.60'‡ LINNAEAN STREET CERTIFICATION THE MAIN BUILDING, FOUNDATION OR DWELLING WAS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOCAL ZONING BYLAWS IN EFFECT WHEN CONSTRUCTED (WITH RESPECT TO STRUCTURAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS ONLY) OR IS EXEMPT FROM VIOLATION ENFORCEMENT ACTION UNDER MASS. GENERAL LAW TITLE VII, CHAPTER 40A, SECTION 7. FLOOD DETERMINATION BY SCALE, THE DWELLING SHOWN HERE DOES NOT FALL WITHIN A SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD ZONE AS DELINEATED ON A MAP OF COMMUNITY # 25017C0438E AS ZONE X DATED 06/04/2010 BY THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM. Olde Stone Plot Plan Service, LLC P.O. Box 1166 Lakeville, MA 02347- PROFESSIO AND SURI Tel: [phone removed] LEYOR Fax: [phone removed] PLEASE NOTE: This inspection is not the result of an instrument survey. The structures as shown are approximate only. An instrument survey would be required for an accurate determination of building locations, encroachments, property line dimensions, fences and lot configuration and may reflect different information than shown here. The land as shown is based on client furnished information only or assessor's map & occupation and may be subject to further out-sales, takings, easements and rights of way. No responsibility is extended to the landowner or surveyor, or occupant. This is merely a mortgage inspection and is not be be recorded.
(82:14) Map-Ld 176.7 11 Linnaean 15 Linnaean/ 6-10 Agassiz Humboldt St Agassiz St (50.70) 10 Linnaean Map-Lot: 69 Map-Lot 175-64 Linnaean St 14 Linnaean 28 Hurlbut 39 Hurlbut (6 units) -7207 Hurlbut St Map-Lot (99.69) 4833 7XX7X 175-16 (64.78) 5785 Map-Lot: 175-19 (100.90) Map-Lot: 1170) 175-67 (09. 0) 58 86) Map-Lot: 69,061 175-20, BrOI 4921 175-30 141 42) 650% Subject property (12 Linnaean Street) Abutter's Form requested in writing (9/26/23) and, if no response, with second attempt (10/8/23).
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: 10 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 As owner or agent of Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Signed: Dare: 9/3023 Address: 10 Lihnaran St Cambridge MA 02138
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: As owner or agent of 11 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare disapproval approval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Signed: Date: 9/26/23 felu Address: Linnacan Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: 15 Linnaean St. / 6-10 Agassiz St., Cambridge, MA 02138 As owner or agent of Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Date: Signed: 10/11/23 gre Address: 15 Linnean st cambridge, MA
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: As owner or agent of 28 Hurlbut Street, Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare disapproval approval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Date: Signed: 9/27/23 Regina Mitchell #/ Address: 28 Hus/but st CAmbridge, mA 02/38
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: 28 Hurlbut Street, Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 02138 As owner or agent of Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare disapproval approval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Date: ibach Signed: Veronca feed ! 4/27/2023 Address: Cambudge, MA 02138
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: As owner or agent of 28 Hurlbut Street, Unit 4, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Signed: Date: 10/5/2023 Address: 28 Hurlbout st 74 Cambridge, MA 02138 Wald need to know more from the ay on the slow, soddy aw pasting concerus too hish as is. Bostot luck twelcame.
Application for Driveway Cuts and Openings Abettor's Form To Whom it May Concern: As owner of 28 Hurlbut St Unit 6, Cambridge, MA. 02138 nearby do declare disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (The garage itself is fine, if the plan can be changed to keep the current 11' (eleven foot) curb cut, then I would offer my approval instead.) Signed: Colin Summers Address: 28 Hurlbut Street Unit 6 Cambridge, MA 02138
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: As owner or agent of 39 Hurlbut Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Date: Signed: 10/3/2023 Address: 39 Hurlant SL Camdndge MA 02138
Raghu Chivukula & Adrea Lee 12 Linnaean Street Cambridge, MA 02138 11 October 2023 Inspectional Services City of Cambridge 831 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 To Whom It May Concern: Thank you for reviewing our request for a curb cut extension at our property at 12 Linnaean Street. In brief, the lot occupies the corner of Linnaean Street and Hurlbut Street, with the primary entrance on Linnaean but the parking access on Hurlbut. The property has 2 side-by-side off-street parking spaces, one in a concrete block garage. Unfortunately, the current granite curb extends by several feet in front of the driveway such that entering or departing the parking spot requires driving over the curb. Extending the curb cut as requested would rectify this issue and allow safe access to the driveway. Related, as part of general renovations we are undertaking to the property, we are planning to consolidate the existing garage and parking space into a single garage as outlined in the attached plans. Our general contractor for these renovations is Our House Design+Build, led by Stephen Kasper. The permits for this project are nearing submission but, per City of Cambridge guidance, we wanted to ensure the curb cut authorization was submitted in advance as not to delay construction permit approval. Importantly, even if these garage plans are eventually modified, we would still request the curb cut extension as proposed to ensure safe access to the driveway. As requested, the attached site plans include driveway and curb cut widths, slopes, and distances to crosswalk/intersection. We believe the requested curb cut is fully compliant with City of Cambridge Zoning Ordinance 6.43: total length 20 feet, single curb cut for entire frontage, driveway greater than 10 feet in width, and greater than 25 feet to nearest intersection/crosswalk. If necessary or helpful, we are happy to supply larger or higher resolution drawings. Finally, as requested, we have solicited input from all abutting property owners (shaded in red) as depicted in the attached Assessor's Plat. There are a total of 6 abutting lots, one of which is a condominium with 6 units (28 Hurlbut). 4 of the 5 non-condominium properties have already registered approval and 1 remains pending. In the condominium, 1 owner has registered approval, 3 disapproval, and 2 remain pending after multiple contact attempts. Please don't hesitate to contact us ([phone removed] or [email removed]) if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks again for your review, we appreciate it. Best wishes, Raghu Chivukula & Adrea Lee cc: Stephen Kasper ([email removed]) enc: current and proposed plot plans
Raghu Chivukula & Adrea Lee 12 Linnaean Street Cambridge, MA 02138 1 May 2024 Inspectional Services City of Cambridge 831 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 To Whom It May Concern: Thank you for reviewing our application for a curb cut extension at 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA. Purpose of Application: The property has 2 side-by-side off-street parking spaces accessed from Hurlbut Street, one in a concrete block garage. Unfortunately, the current granite curb extends by several feet in front of the driveway such that entry and egress require driving over the curb. This site access issue was reviewed in-person with Cambridge Superintendent of Streets T.J. Shea on 11/6/23 who concluded that extending the curb cut by- right, as requested, would rectify this issue and allow safe access to the driveway. Coordination with Construction: In parallel with the curb cut extension, we will be consolidating the existing garage and parking space into a single attached garage as outlined in the attached renovation plans. Our general contractor for the project is Fresh Start Contracting and Ting Lee (Fresh Start permitting project manager) is assisting us with permitting applications. The architect for the project is Adam Glassman of GCD Architects. The Special Permit for garage construction was approved by the Cambridge BZA and was recorded with the Cambridge Registry of Deeds on 5/1/2024. Curb cut details: As requested, the attached site plans include driveway and curb cut widths, slopes, and distances to crosswalk/intersection. The requested curb cut is fully compliant with City of Cambridge Zoning Ordinance 6.43: total length 20 feet, single curb cut for entire frontage, driveway greater than 10 feet in width, and greater than 25 feet to nearest intersection/crosswalk. If necessary or helpful, we are happy to supply larger and/or higher resolution drawings. Abutter Input: As requested, we have solicited input from all abutting property owners as detailed in the attached materials. There are 6 abutting lots, one of which is a condominium with 6 units (28 Hurlbut). 4 of the 5 non-condominium properties have already registered approval, 1 was non-responsive. In the condominium, 2 owners have registered approval, 3 disapproval, and 1 was non-responsive after multiple contact attempts. Please don't hesitate to contact us ([phone removed] or [email removed]) or Fresh Start Contracting ([email removed]) if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks again for your review, we appreciate it! Best wishes, Raghu Chivukula & Adrea Lee cc: Ting Lee ([email removed]), Ben O'Sullivan Pierce ([email removed]), Adam Glassman ([email removed]) enc: existing and proposed plot plans, abutter forms and plat, property photographs, recorded BZA Special Permit decision
MASS. MATH SLS22/22 DATE: 5/11/10 Description 3815B Revisions PLOT PLAN MIDDLESEX 1"=10* CAMBRIDGE, 3815฿ 12 LINNAEAN STREET WEET NUMBER [phone removed] FaX [phone removed] SCALE, DRAWN BY. SLS JOB NUMBER 38158 CHECKED BY TITLE No. Dotel UNDERCROUND UNUTES TELEPHONE MANHOLE STONE OVERHEAD MRES AREA DRAIN SIGNS GROUND LIGHT Registered Professional Lond Surveyor based on fed and record foret o 1 INCH = 10 FT. 3g: 25 (aym of 20) MUM OPEN SPACE - 40% MARIUM LOT SEE 00 5 MITH EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 5, 1982 SANEL NUMBER GAMBRICE ZONE CLASSIFICATION ~B~ RESIDENCE B NOTES: STREET 70003054.02L - / STORY (PUBLIC ~ 50' WIDE) НОЙ ВИЙ СООТНЕ ВОРО 4,508 S.F. LINNAEAN STREET (PUBLIC ~ 40" WIDE) HURLBUT
MASS. MATHI SLS22/22 DATE: 11/2/23 3815B Revisions HIDDLESEX CAMBRIDGE, & CURB CUT PLAN 3815CPP1 CERTIFIED PLOT PLAN 12 LINNAEAN STREET lo. Dote TITLE COUNTY: JD NUMBER 3815B CHECKED BY DRAWN BY! SLS SHEET NUMBERI DERGROUND UTILITIES LEONE MANHOLE METAL LIGHT POLE SEWER MANHOLE EAS CAT METER LEGEND NOT TO SCALE Registered Professional Lond Surveyor SECTION VIEW based on fata and record informationam SO CROSS DRIVEWAYS SHALL BE RAMPED TO MEET THE RAMP CROSS SECTON TO THE SAME AS ADJACENT SIDEWALKI NOTES NOT TO SCALE DRIVEWAY ON SIDEWALKS LESS THAN ZI STREET 22 LA STORY (PUBLIC ~ 50" WIDE) LINNAEAN STREET (PUBLIC ~ 40" MDE) HURLBUT 1 INCH - 10 FT.
11/2/23 MASS. MATHI SLS22/22 JATE. Descriotion + [phone removed] 3815B Revisions WASHINGTON STREET MIDDLESEX CAMBRIDGE, & CURB CUT PLAN 3815CPP1 Da te (781) 769-1 12 LINNAEAN STREET RLA SURVEYORS CVIL ENGINEERS CERTIFIED PLOT PLAN JOB NUMBER: 38158 CHECKED BY / SHEET NUMBER TITLE: COUNTY: DRAWN BY, SLS DRAIN MANHOLE CATCH BASIN CHAIN LINK FENG POLE WROUGHT ROPE HAT AREA DRAIN BOLLARD SEVER MANOE LEGEND фо SE HAR ROFE SUCKAGE COURSE NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE PLAN VIEW SECTION VIEW Dan no Surer 7.8K MAX. SLOF Dote: 1126. 2023 based on had and record intermati gian SIDEWALKS TAT CROSS DRIVEWAYS SHALL BE RAMPED TO MEET THE • Le. DEPTH OF SURFACE AND POUNDATENAS ADJACENT SIDEWALK; NOTES NOT TO SCALE DRIVEWAY ON SIDEWALKS LESS THAN Z' TREET UNE — STREET L7AL (PUBLIC ~ 50' WIDE) 999 LINNAEAN STREET (PUBLIC ~ 40* WIDE) HURLBUT 1 INCH = 10 PT.
7946 (82.14) Map 176 11 Linnaean 15 Linnaean/ 6-10 Agassiz Humboldt St Agassiz St (S0.70) 10 Linnaean Map-Lot: Map-Lot 175-64 Linnaean St 14 Linnaean 28 Hurlbut 39 Hurlbut (6 units) Hurlbut St (99.69) Map-Lot: 4833 175-16 VIXXVX (64,78) 5785 Map-Lot: 175-19 19.91 Map-Lot: 1170) 175-67 (9a 05) 189.01 Map-Lot: 69,063 Map-bot: 175-20% 4921 175-30, 10s9) Subject property (12 Linnaean Street) Abutter's Form requested in writing (9/26/23) and, if no response, with second attempt (10/8/23).
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: 10 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 As owner or agent of Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare disapproval approval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Signed: Date: 9/30 23 Address: 10 Linnaran St Cambride MA 02138
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: 11 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 As owner or agent of Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Date: Signed: felu 9/26/23 Address: 1l Linnacan Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: As owner or agent of 15 Linnaean St. / 6-10 Agassiz St., Cambridge, MA 02138 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Date: Signed: 10/11/23 gre Address: 15 Linnean st combridge, MA
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: 28 Hurlbut Street, Unit 1, Cambridge, MA 02138 As owner or agent of Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare disapproval approval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Date: Signed: 9/27/23 Regina Mitchell Address: #/ 28 Has/but st CAmbriage, mA 02/38
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: As owner or agent of 28 Hurlbut Street, Unit 3, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Date: Signed: 'eronica feed Fubach 9/27/2023 Address: 28 HuseburSt. # 3 Cambridge, MA 02138
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: 28 Hurlbut Street, Unit 4, Cambridge, MA 02138 As owner or agent of Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare disapproval approval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Signed: Date: 10/5/2023 I B. Neck of Address: 28 Horlout st *4 02138 MA CAmbridge Wald need to know more from the ay on the plow, soldy an parting concores too hish as is. Bostot luck t welcame.
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: As owner or agent of 28 Hurlbut Street, Unit 5, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Date: Signed: 10/24/23 28 NURLBUr ST. #5 Address: CAMBRIDGE MA 02138
Application for Driveway Cuts and Openings Abettor's Form To Whom it May Concern: As owner of 28 Hurlbut St Unit 6, Cambridge, MA. 02138 I nearby do declare disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (The garage itself is fine, if the plan can be changed to keep the current 11' (eleven foot) curb cut, then I would offer my approval instead.) Signed: Colin Summers Address: 28 Hurlbut Street Unit 6 Cambridge, MA 02138
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS AND OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM Applicants must submit a copy of the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners including property owners directly across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are condominiums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: As owner or agent of 39 Hurlbut Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Signed: Date: Cent 2 10/3/2023 Address: 39 Hurlbut sL Camandge MA 02138
Bk: 82723 Pg: 294 7 8 CITY OF CAMBRIDGE Massachusetts BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA. 2024 AFR -5 AM10: 20 617) 349-6100 16- CASE NO: 249689 Residence B Zone LOCATION: 12 Linnaean Street Cambridge, MA PETITIONER: Raghu Chivukula - C/o Adam Glassman, Architect Owner t 81744-364 PETITION: Special Permit: Enlarging an existing non-conforming attached 1-car garage within a front and side yard setback. Enlarge existing bay window and increase in non- conforming floor area ratio. VIOLATIONS: 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). 00044071 2024 DATE OF PUBLIC NOTICE: December 28, 2023 & January 4, 2024 Doo: DECIS Bk: 82723 Pg: 294 Page: 1 of 3 05/01/2024 10:20 AM DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: January 11, 2024 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: JIM MONTEVERDE STEVEN NG VIRGINIA KEESLER FERNANDO DANIEL HIDALGO WILLIAM BOEHM ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: MATINA WILLIAMS WENDY LEISERSON CAROL AGATE THOMAS MILLER ZARYA MIRANDA MICHAEL LAROSA Members of the Board of Zoning Appeal heard testimony and viewed materials submitted regarding the above request for relief from the requirements of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance. The Board is familiar with the location of the petitioner's property, the layout, and other characteristics as well as the surrounding district.
Bk: 82723 Pg: 295 BZA-249689 Case No. Location: 12 Linnaean Street, Cambridge MA Petitioner: Raghu Chivukula- c/o Adam Glassman, Architect On February 1, 2024, Petitioner Raghu Chivukula appeared before the Board of Zoning Appeal with his architect Adam Glassman requesting a special permit in order to enlarge an existing nonconforming attached one-car garage within the front and side yard setbacks and to enlarge an existing bay window, thereby increasing the nonconforming floor area ratio. The Petitioner requested relief under Article 5, Section 5.31, Article 8, Sections 8.22.2.c and 8.22.2.d, and Article 10, Section 10.40 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance ("Ordinance"). The Petitioner submitted materials in support of the application including information about the project, plans, and photographs. Mr. Glassman stated that the proposal was to replace an existing one-car garage with a two-car garage, which would provide charging stations for two electric cars. He stated that the proposal also included squaring-off and enlarging an existing bay window. He stated that both FAR and setback relief were required and that the work was a minor expansion and low impact. The Chair asked if anyone wished to be heard on the matter and no one indicated such. The Chair noted letters of support from neighbors. The Chair moved that based upon all the information presented that the Board grant the requested relief as described in the Petitioner's submitted materials and the evidence before the Board on the condition that the work conform with the drawings submitted, titled "12 Linnaean Street," prepared by GCD Architects, dated October 30, 2023, as initialed and dated by the Chair. The five-member Board voted unanimously in favor of granting the special permit with the above condition (Monteverde, Keesler, Hidalgo, Boehm, and Agate). Therefore, the special permit is granted as conditioned.
Bk: 82723 Pg: 296 The Board of Zoning Appeal is empowered to waive local zoning regulations only. This decision therefore does not relieve the petitioner in any way from the duty to comply with local ordinances and regulations of the other local agencies, including, but not limited to the Historical Commission, License Commission and/or compliance with requirements pursuant to the Building Code and other applicable codes. Mortuede Jim Monteverde, Chair ATTEST: A true and accurate copy of the above decision has been filed on _with the Offices of the City Clerk and the Planning Board by Twenty days have elapsed since the above decision was filed in the office of the City Clerk and: no appeal has been filed; or _an appeal has been filed within such twenty days. The person exercising rights under a duly appealed special permit does so at risk that a court will reverse the permit and that any construction performed under the permit may be ordered undone. This certification shall in no event terminate or shorten the tolling, during the pendency of any appeals, of the periods provided under the second paragraph of G.L. c. 40A, §6. Did DABbr City Clerk Date: May 1, 2024 Appeal has been dismissed or denied. , City Clerk Date:
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