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Public Notice
Relative to Zoning
City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
Office of the City Clerk
The Ordinance Committee, comprised of the entire membership of the City Council, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. on two Zoning Petitions by the Cambridge City Council. As of this notice, the Ordinance Committee has also scheduled two additional public meetings on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. and Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. to continue discussion.
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 public hearing will be hybrid allowing participation in the Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA and remotely via ZOOM. 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. You may also email comments to the City Clerk at Cityclerk@cambridgema.gov.
To request a copy of the amendment in full, e-mail City Clerk, Diane LeBlanc at DLeBlanc@Cambridgema.gov. Copies are also available at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.
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.
For the Committee,
Vice Mayor Marc McGovern, Co-Chair
Councillor Paul Toner, Co-Chair
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 21, 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-1139918: 1350 MASS AVENUE Business B Zone
PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS C/O BRETT SMITH, ESQ.
Special Permit: Verizon Wireless proposes to REMOVE two (2) existing LTE antennas and hardware from the existing Alpha Sector, one (1) existing Alpha Sector 6 x 12 hybrid cable and one (1) existing Alpha Sector 6-OVP, and INSTALL one (1) new MS-6.3-DB90-T antenna to the proposed heavy duty wall bracket, seven (7) new RRHS inside of the existing penthouse, two (2) new Alpha Sector 12- OVP, two (2) new Alpha Sector 6 x 12 hybrid cables, as well as updated support equipment and cables as shown in greater detail on the Plans. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.g.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit).
6409 Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act (Spectrum Act).
6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1140206: 1350 MASS AVENUE Business B Zone
PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE – C/O ALLISON CONWELL, AGENT FOR CENTERLINE
Special Permit: To replace 2 existing antennas with 2 new antennas in nearly the same locations, replace 6 remote radio heads with 10 new remote radio heads in nearly the same locations, replace certain cabling with new cables, add diplexers, and remove and replace
certain equipment in AT&T’s existing rooftop equipment shelter.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.g.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit). 6409 Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act (Spectrum Act).
7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-585557: 120 CHILTON STREET Residence B Zone SETH TASKER & KAREN ELLIS – C/O PAUL MAHONEY, ARCHITECT
Special Permit: Build an addition at rear of house to extend nonconforming house within nonconforming side yard setbacks and increase non-conforming FAR. Windows within setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d & Sec. 8.22.2.c (Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-279459: 359 WALDEN STREET Residence B Zone
359 WALDEN LLC – C/O ADAM MUNNELLY & LAUREN MARRETT
Special Permit: Relocation, enlargement, and addition of windows and doors on the nonconforming right-side facade. Addition to the existing enclosed front porch that will increase the existing building mass that is currently nonconforming to the required front and right-side 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).
7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-287510: 94 FAYERWEATHER STREET Residence B Zone ELLIOT & KATHYR RANGER
Special Permit: To replace our existing, non-conforming 2nd story porch with a 2-story enclosed addition. We are requesting to extend the porch to the edge of the house on the driveway side and overhang on the second story by two feet over the existing structure footprint. 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).
7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1139335: 11-15 DOVER STREET Residence B Zone
KENNETH CHIN, KEN SAM CHIN & FONDA CHIN
Variance: To convert existing 3 residential/ 1 commercial units into 4 residential units. Add 2 dormers, along back part of house: allowing the rooms at the rear of the top floor to be more usable space. Proposed dormer is less than 12’ in length and within side setbacks; the dormers increase the interior ceiling height and create FAR. Add skylight and window within setback.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.26 (Conversion).
Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Alteration or Enlargement of a Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Planning Board of the City of Cambridge will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. held remotely (see below for instructions to participate) on a Zoning Petition by Cambridge City Council to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance in Articles 2.000, 4.000, and 6.000 with the intent to add a definition of “Flexible Parking Corridor” to Article 2.000, add footnotes 64 and 65 to Section 4.30 Table of Use Regulations, and add Section 6.25 Flexible Parking Corridor Regulations which would allow existing off street parking facilities and vacant lots to have less restrictive zoning limitations in order to serve parking needs in areas with limited on-street parking and would allow parking facilities on municipally owned lots to be used for automobile parking as a principal use.
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.
Public Notice
Relative to Zoning and Municipal
City of Cambridge, Massachusetts
Office of the City Clerk
The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m. on a Zoning Petition by the Cambridge City Council to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance in Articles 2.000, 4.000, and 6.000 with the intent to add a definition of “Flexible Parking Corridor” to Article 2.000, add footnotes 64 and 65 to Section 4.30 Table of Use Regulations, and add Section 6.25 Flexible Parking Corridor Regulations which would allow existing off street parking facilities and vacant lots to have less restrictive zoning limitations in order to serve parking needs in areas with limited on-street parking and would allow parking facilities on municipally owned lots to be used for automobile parking as a principal use.
This public hearing is also to discuss amendments to the Parking and Transportation Demand Management Ordinance, and the Commercial Parking Space Permits Ordinance.
This public hearing will be hybrid allowing participation in the Sullivan Chamber, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA and remotely via ZOOM. 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. You may also email comments to the City Clerk at Cityclerk@cambridgema.gov.
To request a copy of the amendments in full, e-mail City Clerk, Diane LeBlanc at DLeBlanc@Cambridgema.gov. Copies are also available at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.
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.
For the Committee,
Vice Mayor Marc McGovern, Co-Chair
Councillor Paul Toner, Co-Chair
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION
The Planning Board of the City of Cambridge will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. located at Remote participation on Zoom (see below) on special permit application case PB-22 Amendment for the property located at 3 Michael Way for which the Applicant is Justin Caravella and Shwu Kong seeking special permits pursuant to Section 11.15. b. Modification to a townhouse development after a subdivision has been recorded for a proposal to Construct an addition and a dormer to an existing townhouse.
This hearing will be on Zoom Webinar. Go to www.cambridgema.gov/planningboard to view application 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.
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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