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An application was received from John Winslow, requesting permission for a curb cut at the premises numbered 8 Whittier Street; said petition has received approval from Inspectional Services, Traffic, Parking and Transportation, Historical Commission and Public Works. Response has been received from a neighborhood association not in the area of the application address

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December 18, 2024 City of Cambridge, MA Applicant Primary Location 585539 Curb Cut 8 Whittier St • John Winslow Status: Active Cambridge, MA 02140 [phone removed] Submitted On: 9/25/2024 @ [email removed] Owner fAr 105 Lexington AVenue GARAKANI, ARMAN Cambridge, MA 02138 8 WHITTIER PL CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140 General Information Setback - distance from building to sidewalk (in Frontage (in feet)* feet)* 50' 7.5 Length of proposed driveway (in feet) * Distance from proposed driveway to surrounding structures and property line (in feet)* 33 3 Size of proposed driveway (square feet) Width of proposed driveway (in feet) * 10 330 Location of any trees, sign posts, fire hydrants, utility poles, etc., in direct vicinity of proposed driveway One tree - to be replaced with comparable n frontage on opposite side of the the house. See plan. Attestation
Date* Full Name* 09/25/2024 John Winslow Attachments Certified Plot Plan (survey) REQUIRED 230405 - Whittier Survey w new construction indicated.pdf Uploaded by John Winslow on Aug 29, 2024 at 10:40 AM Abutters Forms REQUIRED 240922_Whittier_Curb Cut Permit_Abutters.pdf Uploaded by John Winslow on Sep 25, 2024 at 1:48 PM REQUIRED Plan of Requested Conditions 240829_Whittier_Site Plan Driveway_Rev1.pdf Uploaded by John Winslow on Aug 29, 2024 at 10:46 AM REQUIRED Photographs of the property 240829_Whittier_Photos Front Elevation.pdf Uploaded by John Winslow on Aug 29, 2024 at 10:49 AM 241010_Whittier_Curb Cut Permit Plan _added dimensions 1.pdf 241010_Whittier_Curb Cut Permit Plan _added dimensions 1.pdf Uploaded by John Winslow on Oct 11, 2024 at 11:38 AM Neighborhood Association unsigned8 Whittier Street v2.pdf Neighborhood Association unsigned8 Whittier Street v2.pdf Uploaded by Lori Perez on Oct 16, 2024 at 11:36 AM 241101_Whittier_Tree Removal Permit.pdf 241101_Whittier_Tree Removal Permit.pdf Uploaded by John Winslow on Nov 1, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Record Activity John Winslow started a draft Record 08/29/2024 at 10:34 am John Winslow submitted Record 585539 09/25/2024 at 1:48 pm OpenGov system assigned approval step Review for Completeness to Olivia 09/25/2024 at 1:48 pm Ratay on Record 585539 OpenGov system altered approval step Review for Completeness, changed 09/25/2024 at 1:48 pm status from Inactive to Active on Record 585539 Olivia Ratay assigned approval step Zoning Review to Stephen Natola on 09/25/2024 at 3:21 pm Record 585539 Olivia Ratay approved approval step Review for Completeness on Record 09/25/2024 at 3:21 pm 585539 OpenGov system altered approval step Zoning Review, changed status from 09/25/2024 at 3:21 pm Inactive to Active on Record 585539 John Winslow added file 241003_WHITTIER_SITEPLAN W NEW 10/07/2024 at 9:51 am DRIVEWAY. pdf to Record 585539 John Winslow added file 241003_WHITTIER STREET_SITE AND OPEN SPACE 10/07/2024 at 9:52 am PLANS.pdf to Record 585539 John Winslow added file 241009_Whittier_Curb Cut Permit plan_added 10/09/2024 at 11:35 am dimensions.pdf to Record 585539 John Winslow added file 241010_Whittier_Curb Cut Permit Plan _added 10/11/2024 at 11:38 am dimensions 1.pdf to Record 585539 Stephen Natola removed file 241009_Whittier_Curb Cut Permit plan_added 10/15/2024 at 8:17 am dimensions.pdf from Record 585539 from Record 585539 Stephen Natola removed attachment 241009_Whittier_Curb Cut Permit 10/15/2024 at 8:17 am plan_added dimensions.pdf from Record 585539 Stephen Natola removed file 241003_WHITTIER STREET_SITE AND OPEN 10/15/2024 at 8:17 am SPACE PLANS.pdf from Record 585539 from Record 585539 Stephen Natola removed attachment 241003_WHITTIER STREET_SITE AND 10/15/2024 at 8:17 am OPEN SPACE PLANS.pdf from Record 585539 Stephen Natola removed file 241003_WHITTIER_SITEPLAN W NEW 10/15/2024 at 8:18 am DRIVEWAY. pdf from Record 585539 from Record 585539 Stephen Natola removed attachment 241003_WHITTIER_SITEPLAN W NEW 10/15/2024 at 8:18 am DRIVEWAY. pdf from Record 585539
Stephen Natola changed form field entry Length of proposed driveway (in 10/15/2024 at 8:18 am feet) from "40" to "33" on Record 585539 Stephen Natola changed form field entry Size of proposed driveway (square 10/15/2024 at 8:18 am feet) from "400" to "330" on Record 585539 10/15/2024 at 8:19 am Stephen Natola approved approval step Zoning Review on Record 585539 OpenGov system altered approval step City Clerk Review, changed status 10/15/2024 at 8:19 am from Inactive to Active on Record 585539 OpenGov system assigned approval step City Clerk Review to Lori Perez on 10/15/2024 at 8:19 am Record 585539 John Winslow added file 241015_Whittier_Curb Cut_ Abutters Approval List 10/15/2024 at 3:50 pm signed. pdf to Record 585539 Lori Perez added file Neighborhood Association unsigned8 Whittier 10/16/2024 at 11:32 am Street.pdf to Record 585539 Lori Perez removed file Neighborhood Association unsigned8 Whittier 10/16/2024 at 11:32 am Street.pdf from Record 585539 from Record 585539 Lori Perez removed attachment Neighborhood Association unsigned8 10/16/2024 at 11:32 am Whittier Street.pdf from Record 585539 Lori Perez added file Neighborhood Association unsigned8 Whittier Street 10/16/2024 at 11:36 am v2.pdf to Record 585539 Lori Perez removed file 241015_Whittier_Curb Cut_Abutters Approval List 10/16/2024 at 11:40 am signed.pdf from Record 585539 from Record 585539 Lori Perez removed attachment 241015_Whittier_Curb Cut_Abutters Approval 10/16/2024 at 11:40 am List signed.pdf from Record 585539 10/16/2024 at 11:43 am Lori Perez approved approval step City Clerk Review on Record 585539 OpenGov system altered approval step Traffic & Parking Department Review, 10/16/2024 at 11:43 am changed status from Inactive to Active on Record 585539 OpenGov system assigned approval step Traffic & Parking Department 10/16/2024 at 11:43 am Review to Jonathan Brown on Record 585539 Jonathan Brown approved approval step Traffic & Parking Department 10/17/2024 at 12:02 pm Review on Record 585539 OpenGov system altered approval step Department of Public Works Review, 10/17/2024 at 12:02 pm changed status from Inactive to Active on Record 585539 OpenGov system assigned approval step Department of Public Works 10/17/2024 at 12:02 pm Review to TJ Shea on Record 585539
John Winslow added file 241101_Whittier_Tree Removal Permit.pdf to Record 11/01/2024 at 3:23 pm 585539 TJ Shea approved approval step Department of Public Works Review on 12/12/2024 at 6:19 am Record 585539 OpenGov system altered approval step City Clerk Review for City Council 12/12/2024 at 6:19 am Agenda, changed status from Inactive to Active on Record 585539 OpenGov system assigned approval step City Clerk Review for City Council 12/12/2024 at 6:19 am Agenda to Lori Perez on Record 585539 Timeline Due Label Activated Completed Status Assignee Date Olivia / Review for 9/25/2024, 9/25/2024, Completed 1:48:55 PM 3:21:17 PM Ratay Completeness & Zoning 9/25/2024. 10/15/2024. Stephen Completed - 8:19:51 AM Review 3:21:18 PM Natola 10/16/2024 / City Clerk 10/15/2024, Completed Lori Perez - 8:19:52 AM 11:43:55 AM Review V Traffic & Jonathan 10/17/2024, Parking 10/16/2024, Completed - Brown 11:43:55 AM 12:02:47 PM Department Review V Department 10/17/2024. 12/12/2024, Completed TJ Shea of Public Works - 6:19:31 AM 12:02:48 PM Review / City Clerk 12/12/2024, - Active - Lori Perez Review for City 6:19:31 AM Council Agenda City Council Inactive - - - - Approval V Department Inactive - of Public Works - - - Next Steps
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF CAMBRIDGE [phone removed] FAX [phone removed] PAULA M. CRANE DIANE P. LEBLANC DEPUTY CITY CLERK CITY CLERK October 16, 2024 Dear Neighborhood Representative: This office is in receipt of a copy of an application from: John Winslow for a Curb Cut at the location of 8 Whittier Street with a Frontage of 50', Setback 7.5', Distance from surrounding structures 3', Length 33', Width 10' and a total Square Footage of 330. 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 you to make every effort to complete your review as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely yours, Diane P. LeBlanc City Clerk All Neighborhood Associations approve disapprove of said driveway petition. hereby Comments: Signature of authorized association representative Daytime telephone no. cc: Petitioner CITY HALL, 795 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139
08.29.24 22-633 ADDITION C-101 Wa WINSLOW ARCHITECTS INC RENOVATION & 8 WHITTIER ST. PLAN & COOL PROPOSED A WHITTIER ST. CAMBRIDGE, MA GARAKANI - HALL SITE, ROOF FACTOR PLAN MATCH EASTERAL TO 280 SO OF LAWN AREA PATH HASH WHITTIER STREET BITAN ORIGINA, GRADE OF ROCT AMPACTED SURERANE PLANTING SOE, MIX LO DEPTATING AREAS TO 12- IYPICALSHRUR -NEW PORCH & MUDROOM O-SEE & ROOF PLAN S TALL FENCE W CATE BY OWNER 3,990 SF LOT 18 & 19 8 WHITTIER ST 2.5 - Story Building LUESTONE PATIC -BLUESTONE WALKWAY OVER SAND /GRAVEL BASE BACKYARD ONER PATIO EATING CANOPY TREE NEW DECK LEGEND A FROM FACE GRADE SEATED A SAS 100 SQ OF LAWN AREA DATE: 4/5/2023 CAMERA CEL MA ROPOSED PLACE EXISTING 1 STORY ARVAN GARAKANI & JENNIFER HALL PRO HER STREN ¡CALE: 1"= 20* -A20TrON WHITTIER STREET CASE REMOVED — SCOTT LYNCH, PLS LOCATED AS AT THE BELONG IS
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE LICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS ID OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are ..ums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: As owner or agent of 109 Upland Ra #l, Cambridge, MA 02440 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: Whittier Street Signed: Natalie Van Mice Das h Date: 9/15/14 we piand Rd #t, Camondge, MA 02140
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE 'LICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS ID OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are .ums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: As owner or agent of 169 Uplad 8812 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility locatec at: & Whittier i Whitfier st. Cambridge MA Signed: Date: 9/15/2014 Address: 169 Velane S7#2 Cobride MA 02140
To Whom It May Concern: so maorgenor 169 Upland Rd #3, Cambridge, MA 02140 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare #unresponsive of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: & Whittier St Signed: 9/19/24 Date: 9|15/24 ama 169 Upland Rd. # 3 Cambridge NA. 02140 Tai Thornock and Emmy
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE PLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS ID OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are ..ums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: As owner or agent of 3 Whittier AlLA 169 Upland S7#4 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval unittier 8. Cobridge MA Date: Signed: 9-14-24 In Abelle • Address: 3 Whittier St # 4 Comberidge, MA 02140
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE APPUCATION 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 induding 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 189 upland Road #1 Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare disapproval approval L of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 8 Whittier st. Signed: Date: 9/16/24 Sepha, thy Address: same as above
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 189 Upland Road, Condo Unit #2 Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1 do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 8 Whittier St, Cambridge, MA. 02140 Signed: Date: 9-17-24 Richard P. deFilippi Address: 189 Upland Road, Condo Unit #2 Cambridge, MA 02140
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE PLICATION FOR DRIVEWAY CUTS ID OPENINGS ABUTTOR'S FORM the assessor's plat and signatures from all abutting property owners across the street (may be more than one). If the abutting buildings are ...ums then all condominium owners must sign. To Whom It May Concern: RiCHARD LACOSS As owner or agent of Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby declare approval disapproval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 8 Whittier st. Cambadge, MA DI140 Date: Signed: 9/6/2024 Address: i81 Upland Rel.
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: Whittierst ILC As owner or agent of Cambridge, Massachusetts, I do hereby deciare disapproval approval of installment of Off-Street Parking Facility located at: 8 Whittier it, Caubnage Date: 9/8/24 . Signed: mary Maquer West Address: 1717 Oregon St. Berkeley, CA 94703
24 121942 PM 10.03.24 22-633 ADDITION ARCHITECTS INC 20F2 WINSLOW 8 WHITTIER ST. RENOVATION & Project OPEN SPACE GARAKANI - HALL • WHITTIER ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA CURB CUT DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS CAMBRIDGE LOCATION DRIVEWAY SIDEWALK AND REMOVE EXISTING EXISTING TREE IN IN EXISTING PROVIDE NEW CURB CUT PER MATCH PROVIDE NEW EXISTING TREE AND REPLACE AND CITY OF SIDEWALK CURBING TO WITH NEW TREE • PROVIDE NEW • LOCATION WHITTIER STREET 14'- 0" _50.00° 8'0 STONE LEDGE 14'- 4" 15 - 0" FRONT SETBACK OSIE OPEN SPACE 18'- 0" 10' × 33' NEW BRICK DRIVEWAY* PARKING SPACE 8'-1/2" × 18' 8 WHITTIER ST 3,990 SF 2.5 - Story Building LOT 18 & 19 LOT AREA: 3,990 SF DECK COVERAGE: 340 SF. BUILDING COVERAGE: 1,750 SF EXISTING VS PROPOSED OPEN SPACE 79.80° 79.80° 330SF 2,280 SF (57% OF LOT AREA 3,990 SF 1,300 SF 13. LESS HOUSE: LESS DRIVEWAY: NEW DECK PROPOSED OPEN SPACE - WITH RELOCATED DRIVEWAY OPEN SPACE: LOT SIZE: 26'- 8" 50 cal 150 SF 2,590 SF (65% OF LOT AREA) 3,990 SF 1,250 SF DATE: 4/5/2023 #8 WHITTIER STREET PROPOSED PLOT PLAN SCALE: 1"- 20* - TO REPLACE RESTING I STORY OWNER: ARMAN CARAKANI & JENNIFER HALL 50 an * 3.0003 - 50/0011 CAMBRIDGE, MA 8 WHITTIER STREET LESS HOUSE: LESS DRIVEWAY: EXISTING OPEN SPACE - WITH EXISTING DRIVEWAY OPEN SPACE: LOT SIZE: WHITTIER STREET LOT 17
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AMBRIDGNT 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA 02139 THE ONE Phone [phone removed] WORKS TREE REMOVAL PERMIT Permit Number: 1141883 Date Issued: November 1, 2024 Applicant Name: Nathan Andac Property Owner Name: Arman Garakani Phone Number: [phone removed] Property Owner Address: 8 Whittier St, Cambridge MA 02140 Certified Arborist Name: Phone Number: Certified Arborist Address: , Arborist Certification Number: Tree Removal Company Name: Barrett Tree Service East Phone Number: [phone removed] Tree Removal Company Address: 340 Middlesex Ave, Medford MA 02155 Planting Contractor Company Name: Barrett Tree Service East Phone Number: [phone removed] Planting Contractor Company Address: 340 Middlesex Ave, Medford MA 02155 Tree(s) Being Removed Species of Tree: Location within Prof Approximate Height: Diameter at Breast Height: 30 Front left side 14.5 inches Norway Maple Replacement Tree(s) Information Diameter at Breast Height: Species of Tree: Location within Pror Estimated Planting Date: 2.5 inches Eastern Redbud May 5, 2025 Rear right bor 2 inches American Hornbeam Left border May 5, 2025 2 inches Left border American Hornbeam May 5, 2025 American Hornbeam Front left borc 2 inches May 5, 2025 Reason for Removal: Special Conditions:
WHITTIER STREET PROPOSED WG ADDITION UPE GE in 720 TO REPLACE EXISTING 1 STORY 98.23 50, ~ 99.16 598.62 EXISTING DRIVEWAY #11-104.04 TO. BE REMOVED PROPOSED 27.7' DRIVEWAY 98.77% 98.70 7.4' 99.16 #8 OVERHANG 2nd STORY 2½ STORY 79.80' 13.4° LOT 17 79.80' PROPOSED 3.083 83 FL=104.50 PATIO 100.34 PROPOSED 192006.04, DECK 724 PART LOT 18 & LOT 19 3,999₴ S.F. 50.00' OWNER: ARMAN GARAKANI & JENNIFER HALL I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE BUILDING IS LOCATED AS SHOWN. PROPOSED PLOT PLAN #8 WHITTIER STREET SCOTT CAMBRIDGE, MA LYNCH (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) OMM 60 C NO 51636 SCALE: 1"= 20' DATE: 4/5/2023 PROMESSIONA 40 20 60 ft 223 ROBER SURVEY DATE 10/2A MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE SCOTT LYNCH, PLS ARLINGTON, MA 02476 THIS PLAN MAY HAVE BEEN ALTERED IF [phone removed] THE SIGNATURE IS NOT SIGNED IN BLUE. 7243PP1.DWG