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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION
The Planning Board of the City of Cambridge will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. held remotely (see below for instructions to participate) on special permit application case PB-404 for the property located at 8 Thingvalla Avenue for which the Applicant is Gregory Matteosian seeking special permits pursuant to Section 5.53 – more than one structure on a lot in a Residence B district for a proposal to construct a single-family residence greater than 75 feet from the front line and to the rear of an existing single family residence. The existing single-family structure will be replaced with a new single-family structure.
TO VIEW PLANS AND DOCUMENTS: Visit www.cambridgema.gov/specialpermits online. Printed copies are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts and at the Community Development Department, 344 Broadway.
TO SEND WRITTEN COMMENTS: E-mailing planningboardcomment@cambridgema.gov is preferred. Please include the case number or address. You can also mail comments to Cambridge Planning Board, 344 Broadway, Third Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139. Written comments received by 5:00 P.M. the day before the meeting will be considered by Board Members in advance of the meeting. Comments received later will be entered into the record.
TO COMMENT IN REAL-TIME: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the City is authorized to use remote participation at meetings of the Cambridge Planning Board. You can view the meeting remotely and make comments by computer or telephone using Zoom Webinar. Visit www.cambridgema.gov/planningboard online to view the full meeting agenda, register for the Zoom Webinar, and get up-to-date information about the meeting.
TO VIEW MEETING ONLY: The meeting will be streamed online through the Open Meeting Portal at www.cambridgema.gov and broadcast on cable TV – Channel 22 within Cambridge.
FOR QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE: Contact Swaathi Joseph at 617/349-4668 (TTY 617/349-4621), email sjoseph@cambridgema.gov.
Cambridge Day/The Week, 09/12/24, 09/19/24
Public Hearing Notice
PROPERTY TAX RATE CLASSIFICATION
City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Cambridge City Council will conduct a public hearing related to setting the property tax rate classification on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This public hearing will be hybrid allowing participation in the Sullivan Chamber, Second Floor, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA and remotely via ZOOM. The purpose of said public hearing is to gather testimony, information and public input concerning the property tax rate classification. All persons wishing to be heard shall be afforded the opportunity.
Under the laws of the Commonwealth, the City has the option of taxing residential and
commercial/industrial property at different tax rates. At this public meeting, the City Council will review tax rates/classifications proposed by the City Manager and the Board of Assessors. The votes taken will result in property tax rates that reflect the city’s property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025, including the granting of the residential exemption.
The ZOOM URL to view the meeting is https://cambridgema.zoom.us/s/97895847144. If you would like to speak at this Public Hearing, please register to do so using this URL: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/CityCouncil/PublicCommentSignUpForm
The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please contact the City Clerk at 617-349-4260 or at DLeBlanc@Cambridgema.gov.
By Order of the City Council,
Diane P. LeBlanc
City Clerk
Cambridge Day/The Week, 09/19/24
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 26, 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-275896: 23 MYRTLE AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone
MICHELLE & MARTIN WARTAK
Special Permit: Dormer addition at the stairs and modifications to the front entry porch.
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).
6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-275029: 101 REED STREET Residence B Zone
ROBERT HARWOOD & KIMBERLEY HAINES
Special Permit: Dormer was increased during construction in width from ridge of roof to gutter which resulted in added floor area ratio to a non- conforming structure. 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-281057: 29 ASH STREET Residence C-1 Zone
CATHERINE HAYDEN & DAVID THURSTON
Special Permit: To enclose the existing rear covered deck on the rear of the house for use as a garden and tool shed. The house sits within the side and rear setbacks. 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).
6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-280971: 60 RICE STREET Residence B Zone
ANTONIO BARROS
Special Permit: To convert existing accessory structure into an accessory dwelling unit and relocate and enlarge window within the yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c (Non-Conforming Structure)
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-281983: 3 ST. MARY ROAD Residence C-1 Zone
JUDY NEE & JONATHAN GALL
Variance: To replace a garage with an accessory storage shed structure. Proposed structure would violate rear setbacks, side setbacks, and distance between primary structure and accessory structure. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21.h (Accessory Setbacks). & Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-282977: 15 HAWTHORNE PARK Residence B Zone
JENNIFER MILES & EDWARD DENNEY – C/O MAGGIE BOOZ, ARCHITECT
Variance: Including the proposed accessory dwelling unit with the single family will exceed the allowable FAR. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements. Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: To Alter, add to and rebuild an existing detached garage as an accessory dwelling unit. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartments). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-283515: 1 SIXTH STREET Residence C-1 Zone
MANUEL PRIETO
Variance: To convert an existing attached one-car garage into livable area for the first-floor existing unit that is within the setback and enclosed area below second story cantilevered area, conversion of garage space will further exceed the allowable FAR.
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).
7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-278934: 148-150 WESTERN AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone FAWWAZ ABU-RUBIEH
Variance: To modify previously granted decision with conditions on BZA-9901 to be able to cook inside the premises and ability to serve alcohol. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.f.1 (Restaurant). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-281254: 118-R INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD Industry A Zone
BOSTON SAND & GRAVEL – C/O CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS – C/O BRETT SMITH, AGENT
Special Permit: There are currently thirteen (13) existing antennas located on the structure’s façade of the subject property, eleven (11) of which, Verizon Wireless proposes to remove and replace with nine (9) new updated antennas along with six (6) 4G/5G Radios. Additionally, the proposal includes the removal of six (6) existing Remote Radio Heads (RRHs) and the installation of six (6) new Dual-Band RRHs, removal of three (3) existing OVP-2 Junction Boxes and replacing them with three (3) new OVP-6 Junction Boxes, as well as updated support equipment and cables as shown in greater detail on the Plans. No additional changes are proposed for the modification. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.g.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit). 6409 -Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act (Spectrum Act).
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, 09/12/24, 09/19/24
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-3 – FINAL PUBLICATION
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Four
AN ORDINANCE
In amendment to the Ordinance entitled “Cambridge Municipal Code”
That the Municipal Code of the City of Cambridge be amended in Chapter 8.71.040 entitled “Required notice” as follows:
8.71.040 Required notice.
8.71.040.1 Notice to Tenant/Former Homeowner. At the inception of a tenancy and when a landlord or foreclosing owner serves the tenant or former homeowners any notice to quit or notice of lease nonrenewal or expiration, such landlord or foreclosing owner shall, at the same time, also provide the tenant or former homeowner with a notice of basic housing rights and resources, including a list of organizations available to assist tenants and/or former homeowners with their contact information on a form or forms prepared by the City of Cambridge which shall be attached thereto. Where a landlord or foreclosing owner is exercising a right of lease nonrenewal or expiration, the owner shall give such a written notice prepared by the City of Cambridge at least thirty days prior to commencing any summary process action against the tenant or former homeowner. Such notice shall be provided in-hand or by both certified mail and first-class mail.
8.71.040.2 Notice by the City. The City of Cambridge shall annually publicize the requirements of Chapter 8.71 on the City’s website and through other digital City notifications directed at the community, such as daily update e-mails and social media. The City shall use reasonable efforts to mail notice of these requirements to every residential address in the City at least annually; this mailing may be a postcard that contains a QR code or other electronic link to the City’s website or may be part of another City mailing that goes to residential addresses. Also, the City shall annually provide information about the requirements of Chapter 8.71 at a City sponsored community event/program that is organized to provide information about housing resources. The City may publicize and provide information at events/programs about the requirements of Chapter 8.71 more frequently.
In City Council September 9, 2024.
Ordained by a yea and nay vote:-
Yeas 8; Nays 0; Absent 0.
Attest:- Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk
Cambridge Day/The Week, 09/19/24
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Board of the City of Cambridge will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. held remotely (see below for instructions to participate) on a Zoning Petition by City of Cambridge Board of Zoning Appeal to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance in Articles 2.000 and 8.000 with the intent to add a definition of “dormer” to Article 2.000 and to amend the requirements related to adding dormers to nonconforming one- and two-family dwellings in Section 8.22.1.h.2 in order to allow certain dormer(s) construction as-of-right.
TO VIEW DOCUMENTS: Visit www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments online. Printed copies are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts and at the Community Development Department, 344 Broadway.
TO SEND WRITTEN COMMENTS: E-mailing planningboardcomment@cambridgema.gov is preferred. You can also mail comments to Cambridge Planning Board, 344 Broadway, Third Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139. Written comments received by 5:00 P.M. the day before the meeting will be considered by Board Members in advance of the meeting. Comments received later will be entered into the record.
TO COMMENT IN REAL-TIME: Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023 adopted by Massachusetts General Court and approved by the Governor, the City is authorized to use remote participation at meetings of the Cambridge Planning Board. You can view the meeting remotely and make comments by computer or telephone using Zoom Webinar. Visit www.cambridgema.gov/planningboard online to view the full meeting agenda, register for the Zoom Webinar, and get up-to-date information about the meeting.
TO VIEW MEETING ONLY: The meeting will be streamed online through the Open Meeting Portal at www.cambridgema.gov and broadcast on cable TV – Channel 22 within Cambridge.
FOR QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE: Questions concerning the petition may be addressed to Jeff Roberts at 617 349-4639 or jroberts@cambridgema.gov. Contact Swaathi Joseph at 617/349-4668 (TTY 617/349-4621) or sjoseph@cambridgema.gov for information about the meeting.
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