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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.
Cambridge Day/The Week, 09/19/24, 09/26/24
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
WATERWAYS REGULATION PROGRAM
Notice of License Application pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 91
Waterways License Application Number 24-WW01-0141-APP
Applicant: Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Project Location: Memorial Drive Parkway, Charles River, Cambridge, Middlesex County
Notification Date: September 26, 2024
Public Comments Deadline: October 25, 2024
Public Notice is hereby given of the Waterways Application by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation proposing to install two (2) pile-supported timber overlook decks located on Filled Tidelands of the Charles River adjacent to Memorial Drive Parkway in Cambridge, Middlesex County. The proposed project has been determined to be a Water-Dependent Use.
The Department will consider all written comments on this Waterways Application received by October 25, 2024 (Public Comments Deadline). Failure of any aggrieved person or group of ten (10) citizens or more to submit written comments to the Waterways Regulation Program by the Public Comments Deadline will result in the waiver of any right to an adjudicatory hearing in accordance with 310 CMR 9.13(4)(c). The group of citizens must include at least five (5) citizens who are residents of the municipality in which the proposed project is located. A public hearing may be held upon request by the Municipal Official.
Project plans and documents for the Waterways application are on file for public viewing electronically at: https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/EEA/PublicApp/ (then enter Application Number “24-WW01-0141-APP” in the Search Page as the Record ID). If you need assistance, please contact susan.you@mass.gov or if you do not have access to email, please leave a message at (617) 292-5929 for alternative options.
It is recommended that documents and correspondence be filed electronically when possible. If you do not have access to email, hard copy documents may be mailed or hand delivered to: MassDEP-BWR Waterways Regulation Program c/o Susan You, 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02114
Cambridge Day/The Week, 09/26/24
Legal Notice
Department of Public Health
The Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Cambridge promulgated revisions to the “Cambridge Public Health Department Regulation for the Keeping of Honey Bees” under the authority of M.G.L. c. 111 s.31. These revisions improve the clarity of language within the regulations, remove the requirement for a public hearing prior to permit approval for new applicants, and limit the restrictions regarding the transferability of permits. Applicants must apply for a beekeeping permit from the Cambridge Public Health Department prior to keeping honey bees. Permit applicants must detail lot structures and size, as well as all beekeeping structures and measurements taken to prevent pests. Permit holders and applicants are expected to work collaboratively with public health officials to enable site cleanliness, prevent harborage of pests, and ensure the wellbeing of permitted apiaries. Existing permits and permit holders will be honored. The changes reflected in these revisions shall be noted only in permit renewal applications that are submitted after the promulgation of this updated regulation.
For a copy of the regulation, contact the Cambridge Public Health Department at 617-665-3800 or support@cambridgepublichealth.zendesk.com or visit the department’s website at www.cambridgepublichealth.org. General information on the regulation and public commenting can be found in the Beekeeping section, in the drop-down bar “I want to…” found on the top of the website.
Public comments will be open for 21 (twenty-one) days after the first publishing of this notice, closing on October 17, 2024. Comments can be sent to Amanda Windsor at amwindsor@challiance.org.
Cambridge Day/The Week, 09/26/24, 10/03/24
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, October 7, 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/MCOct2024 or call (301)715-8592 Webinar ID: 892 7691 7795.
MC-7127: 3 St. Mary Road, by Judy Nee & Jonathan Gall. Demolish bump-out and garage, build new structure.
Tony Hsiao, Chair
Cambridge Day, The Week, 09/26/24, 10/03/24
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 – OCTOBER 10, 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
6:10 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-287025: 55 CHESTNUT STREET – UNIT 2 Residence C-1 Zone DANIEL J. STUBBS
Special Permit: To install window openings which violates side 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).
6:20 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-286630: 13 SAVILLE STREET Residence B Zone
SUSAN WOSKIE – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Variance: Construct nonconforming single story rear addition within rear yard setback to an existing single-family dwelling to allow for the creation of a second dwelling unit. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion of Dwellings).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-285446: 15 ASH STREET Residence A-2 Zone
ALICE HOFFMAN – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit: To construct accessory apartment in basement of pre-existing single-family dwelling. Work to include installing exterior basement stairway within side yard setback in order to access the apartment and installation of window well.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartment). Art. 8.000, sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
6:40 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-288233: 33 THINGVALLA AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone 31-33 THINGVALLA AVE PJD LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit: Construct rear addition to pre-existing nonconforming two-family dwelling that exceeds 10% of the gross floor area of the structure and construct new side porch and window well within existing nonconforming side yard setback.
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).
6:50 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-285359: 100 OTIS STREET – UNIT 1 Residence C-1 Zone JANET E. McKEE – C/O MICHAEL McKEE
Variance: To convert a 2-family dwelling into a multi-family dwelling. Decrease already non-conforming open space.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements) & Sec. 5.26 (Conversion). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-285322: 17 SMITH PLACE OFFICE-1 ZONE/AOD-Q
CEDAR HILL RESIDENTIAL LLC – SCOTT JOHNSON – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: Modification of the roof and envelope including new rear deck within the required setbacks. Additional FAR to preexisting nonconforming FAR and new window openings within 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).
7:10 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-287537: 54 GARFIELD STREET Residence B Zone
WILLIAM DANIEL HILLIS & TAYLOR M. MILSAL, TR. OF 54 GARFIELD ST. NOMINEE TR. – C/O MICHAEL WIGGINS, ESQ.
Special Permit: To replace one story covered porch with small 2 floor addition and add two exterior wood stairways. 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).
7:20 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-286729: 93 SPRING STREET Residence C-1 Zone
93 SPRING STREET LLC – C/O SIDDHARTH GEHLOT
Special Permit: Create new openings in a side yard setbacks, construct an addition at the rear of the structure and rebuild the roof higher in excess of gross floor area and setbacks of a pre-existing nonconforming structure. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c, d (Non-Conforming Structure). 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, 09/26/24 10/03/2024
LEGAL NOTICE
CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10, 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/CHCoct10-2024 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID#: 829 8194 5880. 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: Alterations to Designated Properties
Case 5184: 98 Winthrop St., by Paul Overgaag & Molly Lindbergh. Construct 1-story addition at front and roof deck and greenhouse above existing rear addition; reconfigure access ramp.
Case 5197: 9 Waterhouse St., by 9W Real Estate LLC. Construction of a retaining wall, pillars with lamps, paved paths and landscape structures.
Case 5076: 5 Phillips Pl., by Qiong Jiang. Renovate exterior, construct rear addition and garage, install fences.
Case 5198: 3 Phillips Pl., by Nexus Legacy Development LLC. Renovate the building. Add elevator. Demolish portion of 2-story addition on the east side. Enlarge basement and construct ramp to garage. Construct residential decks and patio.
Chandra Harrington, Chair
Cambridge Week, 9/26/24, 10/3/24
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.
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-4 – 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 5.50.040 entitled “Permitting preferences for priority applicants” as follows:
5.50.040 Permitting preferences for priority applicants.
The City shall issue a Cannabis Business Permit pursuant to this Chapter only to Priority Applicants. For the first five years and six months after the Effective Date of this Chapter as stated in section 5.50.100 below, the City shall issue a Cannabis Business Permit to operate a Cannabis Retail Store only to Group A Priority Applicants. The effect of this provision is to extend the preference period for Economic Empowerment Applicants from three years to five years and a half year, and to provide a three-and-a-half year preference period for all other Group A Priority Applicants to run concurrently with the third, fourth and fifth years and final six months of the preference period for Economic Empowerment Applicants.
For the first year after the expiration of the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission’s exclusivity period for Marijuana Courier Licenses and Marijuana Delivery Operator Licenses, as set forth in 935 CMR 500.050(10) and (11), the City shall issue a Cannabis Business Permit for a Cannabis Courier Establishment or Cannabis Delivery Operator Establishment only to Group A Priority Applicants.
In City Council September 16, 2024.
Ordained by a yea and nay vote:- Yeas 6; Nays 2; Absent 0.
Attest:- Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk
Cambridge Day/The Week, 09/26/24
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