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Meeting Notice
Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held on Monday, August 26, at 5:30PM to consider the following matters under M.G.L. Ch. 40C and Ch. 2.78 of the Code of the City of Cambridge and the Order establishing the District.
This meeting will be held online with remote participation. The public can participate online via the Zoom (https://zoom.us/) from a phone, tablet, or computer. To join the meeting, register here: https://tinyurl.com/AHAug2024. Or call (301) 715 8592 Webinar ID: 857 0183 1501
AH-864: 89 Washington Avenue, by Fred Hamlin. Replace windows.
Constantin von Wentzel, Chair
Cambridge Day/The Week, 08/15/24, 08/22/24
LEGAL NOTICE
By force of the power vested in me by Special Act of the State Legislature of 1961 (Chapter 455), Special Act of the State Legislature of 2024 (Chapter 131), I hereby amend the Traffic Regulations of the City of Cambridge by adding the following regulation.
REGULATION #2024-01
Regulation Number 66-1, Section 21.2, “SCHEDULE 13” is hereby amended by striking out the following:
Sections 16.3(a), (e) and (f), 16.4(a), 16.4(c), 16.9, 16.13, and 16.14. Section 18.3(b)
The penalties for the above sections shall be $25 except for the following sections: 14.1(a) 2-3 and 7, 14.1(b) 9-10, 14.7(a)(b), 14.9(a)(b), 16.4(b), 16.8, and 16.14 shall be $30. Sections 14.1(a)1, 14.1(a)9, 14.1(a) 4-6, 14.1(b)2, 14.1(b) 6-8, 16.3(f) and 16.5(b) shall be $40. Sections 14.1(a)(10), 15.2, and 16.7 shall be $50.00.
The first late penalty shall be $10 for all sections except 14.7(d), 15.2, 15.5(a) and 16.7. The first late penalty for Sections 15.2 and 15.5(a) shall be $0. The first late penalty for Section 14.7(d) and 16.7 shall be $5. The second late penalty shall be $0 for Sections 15.5(a) and 16.7. The second late penalty shall be $5 for Sections 14.1(a) 4-6, 14.1(b) 6-8, 15.2, 16.3(f) and 16.5(b). The second late penalty shall be $10 for Sections 14.1(a)(1), 14.1(a)(9), 14.1(a)(10) and 14.1(b)(2). The second late penalty shall be $15 for Sections 14.1(a) 2-3 and7, 14.1(b)(4), 14.1(b) 9-10, 14.7(a)(b), 14.9(a)(b), 16.4(a), 16.4(b), 16.8, and 16.14. The second late penalty shall be $20 for Sections 13, 14.1(a)(8), 14.1(b)(3), 14.1(b)(5),14.2, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6, 14.8, 15.2(d), 15.4, 16.3(a)(d)(e), 16.9, 16.13, and 18.3. The third late penalty (non-renewal) shall be $40.00 for all sections except for Section 15.5(a). All late penalties per the Law of the Commonwealth, G.L. c.90 §20A½.
And furthermore by adding the following:
Sections 16.3(a), (e) and (f), 16.4(a), 16.4(c), 16.9, 16.13, and 16.14. Section 18.3(b)
The penalties for the above sections shall be $25 except for the following sections: 14.1(a) 2-3 and 7, 14.1(b)(9)-(10), 14.7(a)-(b), 14.9(a)-(b), 16.4(b), 16.8, and 16.14 shall be $30. Sections 14.1(a)(1), 14.1(a)(9), 14.1(a)(4)-(6), 14.1(b)(2), 14.1(b)(6)-(8), 16.3(f) and 16.5(b) shall be $40. Sections 14.1(a)(10), and 15.2 shall be $50.00. Section 16.7 shall be $100.
The first late penalty shall be $10 for all sections except 14.7(d), 15.2, and 15.5(a). The first late penalty for Sections 15.2 and 15.5(a) shall be $0. The first late penalty for Section 14.7(d) shall be $5. The second late penalty shall be $0 for Sections 15.5(a). The second late penalty shall be $5 for Sections 14.1(a)(4)-(6), 14.1(b)(6)-(8), 15.2, 16.3(f) and 16.5(b). The second late penalty shall be $10 for Sections 14.1(a)(1), 14.1(a)(9), 14.1(a)(10), and 14.1(b)(2). The second late penalty shall be $15 for Sections 14.1(a)(2)-(3) and (7), 14.1(b)(4), 14.1(b)(9)-(10), 14.7(a)-(b), 14.9(a)-(b), 16.4(a), 16.4(b), 16.7, 16.8, and 16.14 . The second late penalty shall be $20 for Sections 13, 14.1(a)(8), 14.1(b)(3), 14.1(b)(5), 14.2, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6, 14.8, 15.2(d), 15.4, 16.3(a),(d) and (e), 16.9, 16.13, and 18.3. The third late penalty (non-renewal) shall be $40.00 for all sections except for Section 15.5(a). All late penalties per the Law of the Commonwealth, G.L. c.90 §20A½.
This regulation shall take effect
September 1, 2024
PROMULGATED DATE:
August 15, 2024
Jeffrey R. Parenti
Traffic Director
Cambridge Week, 8/15/24, 8/22/24, 8/29/24
LEGAL NOTICE
CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held on Thursday, September 5, 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/CHCsep5-2024 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID#: 850 2530 3973. Confirm meeting details and materials at https://tinyurl.com/CHistComm. Submit written comment to histcomm@cambridgema.gov prior to 24 hours before the meeting.
Public Hearing: Landmark Designation Procedures
Case L-147: 43-45 Mt Auburn St. Foundation for Civic Leadership, owner. Continuation of 7/11/24 hearing regarding citizen petition for landmark study.
Public Hearing: Alterations to Designated Properties
Case 5163: 165 Brattle St., by Sophie Higgs. Continuation of 8/8/24 hearing. Exterior renovations including new windows and siding at rear wing; construct rear addition; fences, gates, walkway and patio.
Case 5173: 173 Mt. Auburn St., by President & Fellows of Harvard College. Change exterior paint colors; replace windows.
Case 5174: 10 Garden St., by President & Fellows of Harvard College. Install temporary banners and wall sign for Harvard Radcliffe Institute anniversary.
Bruce A. Irving, Chair
Cambridge Week, 8/22/24, 8/29/24
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.
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, September 9, 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/MCSept2024 or call (301)715-8592 Webinar ID: 824 6682 1387.
MC-7104: 123 Hancock Street, by MSW Hancock LLC. Amend Certificate of Appropriateness MC-6447 for new fence.
Tony Hsiao, Chair
Cambridge Day, The Week, 08/22/24, 08/29/24
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 – SEPTEMBER 5, 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: 852 9955 1558
6:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-277199 5 JFK STREET Business B/Harvard Square Overlay
HARVARD COLLECTION, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit: To operate a quick service (formula business) food establishment serving smoothie bowls in a location currently operating as a quick service food use serving bubble tea. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.o & Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.30 (Fast Order or Quick Service Food Establishment).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-273648 98-R SHERMAN STREET Residence C-2 Zone
THOMAS SEUFERT, CAROLYN FISHER – C/O SCHNEIDEE CYPRIEN
Special Permit: Adding and expanding windows within side and rear yard setbacks. 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).
6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-269135 50 SACRAMENTO STREET Residence C-1 Zone 50 SACRAMENTO ST. LLC – SCOTT ZINK – C/O ANDREW COLLINS
Special Permit: To install egress window and window well thereby increasing the pre-existing nonconforming height of the house by changing the average grade. 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).
6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-269132 40 ROYAL AVENUE Residence B Zone
40 ROYAL AVE LLC – SCOTT ZINK – C/O ANDREW COLLINS
Special Permit: To install 2 new egress windows and window wells that will increase the pre-existing nonconforming height of the building by changing the average grade and addition of 2 new windows on a facade on a nonconforming yard.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Alteration of Non-Conforming Structure) & Sec. 8.22.2.d (Enlargement of a Pre-existing Nonconformity). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-279906 38 HUBBARD AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone
JANE B. ROLLINS – C/O MAHMOOD FIROUZBAKHT
Special Permit: Extension and addition to the rear of a pre-existing non-conforming single-family home as well as windows located in the required side setbacks. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements), Art. 8.0000, Sec. 8.22.2.d & Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-273725 25 LANCASTER STREET Residence A-2 Zone
ELIZABETH K. STOTT – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: Increase in existing Non-Conforming Building Height due to new window wells lowering average grade. New and enlarged basement window openings within existing non-conforming rear setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements)
8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d & Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-282282 10 HOWLAND STREET Residence C-1 Zone
PHIALA SHANAHAN – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: To propose a rear 2-story addition within existing non-conforming side setbacks. 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).
7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-279077 12 KINNAIRD STREET Residence C-1 Zone
CHRISTOPHER AND JAMIE ROBERTSON
Variance: To convert the current stoop for the main entrance to the house, which is within the side setback to an enclosed foyer. Also, construct an addition to the back of the house which creates a non-conforming floor area ratio.
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).
8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-273943 11 GOODMAN ROAD Residence C-1 Zone
DANA HILL HOME, LLC – C/O MATT HAYES
Special Permit: To add windows within the setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-281576 723-731 CAMBRIDGE STREET Business A Zone MANUEL BARROS
Variance: To construct a 2-story addition to an existing 3-story building with 4 floors being used as a hotel violating gross floor area and setbacks. Reduction of bike parking and loading zone. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.80 (Required Amount of Loading Facilities). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: To change from a residential use to hotel use. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.31.i.2 (Table of Use Regulations). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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 mpacheco@cambridgema.gov. 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.
Cambridge Day/The Week, 08/22/24, 08/29/24
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