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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Board of the City of Cambridge will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. held remotely (see below for instructions to participate) on two Zoning Petitions by the Cambridge City Council.
The first Petition (Multifamily Housing Zoning Petition Part One) would amend the Cambridge Zoning Map and Ordinance in Articles 2.000, 3.000, 4.000, 5.000, 6.000, 7.000, 8.000, 10.000, 11.000, 13.000, 14.000, 16.000, 17.000, 20.000, and 21.000 with the intent of:
(1) removing zoning districts that are intended to permit single-family or two-family but not multifamily residences;
(2) permitting multifamily and townhouse residences as-of-right in all zoning districts except Open Space and removing special requirements applicable to multifamily and townhouse residences;
(3) removing dimensional requirements including minimum lot width and area and minimum lot area per dwelling unit, removing floor area ratio (FAR) limitations for residences, reducing minimum yard requirements for residences, and increasing height limitations for residences to permit at least six stories above grade in all districts except Open Space to allow for additional housing units beyond what is permitted under current zoning;
(4) removing remaining references to minimum parking requirements; and
(5) revising other parts of the Zoning Ordinance for internal consistency.
The second petition (Multifamily Housing Zoning Petition Part Two) would amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance in Articles 5.000, 11.000, 15.000, 17.000, 19.000, and 20.000 with the intent of:
(1) revising open space standards to provide greater flexibility by allowing all types of open space to contribute to meeting requirements;
(2) revising certain standards of the Affordable Housing Overlay so they are not more restrictive than comparable standards for residences in base zoning;
(3) making project review special permit requirements applicable in all zoning districts and applicable to residential development of 75,000 square feet or more;
(4) updating advisory development review procedures and introducing a new Planning Board Advisory Consultation for some larger development not subject to a special permit, similar to what is currently required in the Affordable Housing Overlay; and
(5) revising other parts of the Zoning Ordinance for internal consistency.
This hearing will be on Zoom Webinar. Go to www.cambridgema.gov/planningboard to view petition documents, send written comments before the hearing, or learn how to join the hearing online or by phone. Contact the Community Development Department at cddzoning@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4600 with questions. Written comments received by 12:00 P.M. on the Friday before the meeting will be considered by Board Members in advance of the meeting. Comments received later will be entered into the record.
The Week, 10/24/24 & 10/31/24
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 – NOVEMBER 7, 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
6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-769560: 125 BRATTLE STREET Residence A-2 Zone ELLEN WILLIAMS & LAWRENCE MILLER – C/O KATHLEEN FLYNN, AIA
Special Permit: Adding windows within 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).
6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1138407: 44 RUSSELL STREET Residence B Zone
44 RUSSELL STREET LLC – C/O GUEVE ATAIE
Special Permit: To add windows on nonconforming walls and extend 2” into nonconforming setbacks and further extend height nonconformity. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.24.2.b (Exterior Insulation).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.c & Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-290238: 10 BLANCHARD ROAD Residence A-2 Zone KERRY & PRITHVIRAJ TANWAR – C/O MAGGIE BOOZ, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: Petitioner requests to reduce the single 20’ wide curb cut to 10’ and add a second 10’ curb cut to access Blanchard Road. The property is 84’ wide instead of the +100’ that Article 6.43 (c) requires for more than one curb cut.
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.43.3.c & Sec. 6.43.5.c (Access for Off Street Parking Facilities). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-785300: 6 ACACIA STREET Residence A-2 Zone
WILLIAM & TERESA HELLER – C/O MAGGIE BOOZ, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: Alteration to windows at the rear facade of the house within non-conforming 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).
7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-289791: 64 RICE STREET Residence B Zone
ROBERT & HARRIET GARSKOVAS – C/O JOHN LODGE, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: Expansion and rebuilding of the existing accessory building at the rear of the lot to create a new, two-bedroom Accessory Dwelling Unit. Art. 4.000. Sec. 4.21 & Sec. 4.22 (Accessory Apartment). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1139118: 26 BELLIS CIRCLE Residence B Zone
THOMAS A. CULOTTA & MARY CUSTIC
Variance: Alterations to the window configuration on the south wall of a non-conforming structure that was previously approved by the BZA Case No. 218034. 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 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.
The Week, 10/24/24 & 10/31/24
LEGAL NOTICE
CAMBRIDGE HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held on Thursday, November 7, 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/CHCnov7-2024 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID#: 867 5068 4631. 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 5198: 3 Phillips Pl., by Nexus Legacy Development LLC. Continuance of hearing: Renovate. Add elevator. Demolish portion of addition on east side. Enlarge basement and construct ramp to garage. Construct residential decks and patio.
Case 5218: 6 Willard St., by Plympton Collective LLC c/o Jeffrey Lee. Install solar panels.
Case 5219: 4 Brattle St., by Sowing Seeds LLC c/o Steve Shabet, Tr. Widen driveway and construct stone path.
Public Hearing: Demolition Review
Case D-1709: 24 Newell St., by 24 Newell Street LLC c/o Mike Tokatlyan. Demolish house (1931).
Chandra Harrington, Chair
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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, November 4, 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/MCNov2024 or call (301)715-8592 Webinar ID: 845 8251 0951.
MC-7161: 14 Greenough Avenue, by Maria da Costa & Daniel Shirai. Replace siding with composite.
Tony Hsiao, Chair
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