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LEGAL NOTICE

CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM to consider the following matters under M.G.L. Ch. 40C and Ch. 2.78 of the Code of the City of Cambridge:

This meeting will be held online with remote participation. The public may participate via Zoom webinar (https://zoom.us/) from a phone, tablet, or computer. To join the meeting, register at: https://tinyurl.com/CHCapr4-2024 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID#: 842 5566 1370 Confirm meeting details and materials at https://tinyurl.com/CHistComm. Written comment is welcome up to 24 hours before the meeting at [email protected].

Public Hearing: Alterations to Designated Properties

Case 5086: 0 Garden St. / 19 Farwell Pl., by Christ Church in Cambridge. Replace windows in Parish Hall. 

Bruce A. Irving, Chair 

Cambridge Week, 3/21/24, 3/28/24

Cases may be taken out of order and approved at the beginning of the meeting. Persons who wish to have a hearing on a case should notify the Commission in advance or be present at the beginning of the meeting when the Consent Agenda will be discussed.

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Legal Notice

Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission

Notice is hereby given that the Mid Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 6:00PM to consider the following applications under Ch. 2.78, Article III of the City Code and the Order establishing the District.

The meeting will be held online with remote participation. The public can participate online via the Zoom platform (https://zoom.us/) from a phone, tablet, or computer. To join the meeting, register at https://tinyurl.com/MCApr2024 or call (301)715-8592 Webinar ID:

831 6344 6849.

MC-6951: 72 – 72.5 Inman Street, by Joseph Artley & Linda Stevens. Exterior alterations including windows, doors, and siding; construct roof deck with stair enclosure, and dormer.

Tony Hsiao, Chair

Cambridge Day, The Week, 03/21/24, 03/28/24

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Legal Notice for April 8, 2024 Half Crown-Marsh Public Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM to consider the following matters under Ch. 2.78, Article III of the City Code and the Order establishing the Commission. The meeting will be held online with remote participation only. The public may participate online via the Zoom platform (https://zoom.us/) from a phone, tablet, or computer. Register at https://tinyurl.com/HCMApr24 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID: 827 0661 4959

1. Alterations to Designated Properties

HCM-635: 9 Brown Street: Construct portico at main entrance.

HCM-636: 983-986 Memorial Drive: Replace windows.

2. Minutes

3. Other Business

The Week, 03/28/24 & 04/04/24

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City of Cambridge, Massachusetts

BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL

831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA.

617) 349-6100

The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – APRIL 11, 2024. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/j/85299551558

Or join by phone: Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 – Webinar ID: 85299551558

6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-259922: 461 WINDSOR STREET Residence C-1 Zone

MATT WAGERS – C/O JOHN SKIBO, SKIBO CONSTRUCTION LLC

Special Permit: To install a new window into the backside of the single-family home in the basement foundation within the rear yard setback. 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).

6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-257173: 19 HURON AVENUE Residence B Zone

JONE A. DAHER, SALEH DAHER, LAURA A. RABIDEAU, DUSTIN J. RABIDEAU – C/O DOUGLAS OKUN, ARCHITECT

Special Permit: Adding a new courtyard in the front of building, adding one deck on the side and one below grade staircase on the other side of the 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).

6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-261068: 38-40, 48, 54-56 BANKS STREET Residence C-1 Zone

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. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration to Non-Conforming Structure).

Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

Special Permit: On grade open parking in tandem located within 10 feet of a building wall.

Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.5 (Parking-Tandem) Sec. 6.44.1.a.g (Parking Within 10 FT of Building Wall). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.56.a.1 (Place of Worship). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).

6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-261310: 123 BRATTLE STREET Residence A-1 Zone

MARGARET J. BLUMENREICH, TR. OF THE 123 BRATTLE ST. REALTY TR. – C/O MICHAEL W. WIGGINS, ESQ.

Variance: To construct a one-story addition to existing house on the first floor. 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).

7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-258240: 20 WENDELL STREET Residence C-1 Zone

20 WENDELL STREET LLC – MATT McCARTHY – C/O GREGORY McCARTHY

Variance: To subdivide pre-existing lot merged as a result of common ownership with Lesley college that results in a dimensionally non-conforming structure. Construct a rear addition, and convert building into a 3-family dwelling, and finishing basement.

Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) & Sec. 5.15 (Subdivision). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration to a Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.31.g (Multi-Family Dwelling). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).

7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-259579: 191 FRANKLIN STREET Residence C-1 Zone

CATHERINE CHEN, WESLEY CHEN & YISHU XIA – C/O PETER BARBOSA, CONTRACTOR

Variance: To construct an addition and violate allowable gross floor area and floor area ratio. The proposed addition will be outside of setbacks. 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).

TO VIEW BZA CASE APPLICATIONS, PLANS & SUBMISSIONS, GO TO: https://www.cambridgema.gov/inspection/zoning.aspx at top of page, click “Calendar” > Click hearing date >

Click “Board of Zoning Appeal Agenda.” Any information filed after the agenda has been posted can be viewed at the Inspectional Services Department located at 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge by appointment only. Copies of this petition are also on file in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, MA. Interested persons may provide comments to the Board of Zoning Appeal by participating during the hearing and/or may provide written comments for the Board’s consideration by mailing or delivering them to the attention of the Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeal,

831 Mass Avenue, 02139 or by emailing them to [email protected]. Comments must be submitted prior to the Hearing and include the Case Number. Continued cases are not re-advertised but are posted on the office board at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall & on the same BZA Web Page 48 hours prior to hearing.