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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 – JUNE 12, 2025. 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
6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1165941 38-40-48-54-56 BANKS STREET
Residence C-1 Zone
LUBAVITCH OF CAMBRIDGE, INC. – C/O BENJAMIN B. TYMANN, ESQ.
Variance: Renovations and additions to nonconforming structures, requiring variance due to increase in gross floor area/floor area ratio. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 19.000, Sec. 19.50 (Project Review). Art. 22.000, Sec. 22.90 (Green Factor Standard). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
Special Permit: Certain parking requests requiring a special permit. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.56 & 4.57 (Religious Uses).
Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.000 (Intent and Applicability of Parking, Bicycle Parking and Loading Requirements). Art. 7.000, Sec. 7.10 (Signs).
Art. 11.000, Sec. 11.200 (Incentive Zoning & Inclusionary Housing). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1161831
27 JAY STREET
CINDY JAO & BRIAN WU
Residence C-1 Zone
Variance: To create a shed within the accessory yard setbacks. Create private open space violation. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.21 (Accessory Dimensions). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1161542
1 PINE STREET
Residence C-1 Zone
POLLYDOODLE PROPERTIES, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ.
Special Permit: To alter existing roof line, construct dormers and third story addition within the required front 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).
7:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1161501
133 FAYERWEATHER STREET
202 MIDDLESEX AVE LLC – C/O DANIEL USTAYEV
Variance: To install a parking space within the front yard setback.
Residence C-1 Zone
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1.c (Off Street Parking).
Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
7:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1157751
8 JAMES WAY
Residence C-1 Zone
PAUL BLAINEY & CHRISTINA MORK – C/O DAMON SIDEL, ARCHITECT Variance: First floor rear addition violates side setback.
Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.3 (Non-Conformance). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variances).
8:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1162478
6 SACRAMENTO STREET
Residence C-1 Zone
SACRAMENTO HOUSE, LLC – C/O DAN ANDERSON, ARCHITECT
Variance: Request to change the condition previously placed by the BZA – Case #268861 from a grate over the window well to guardrails per request from Cambridge Fire Department. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.31.g (Multifamily Dwelling). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
8:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1165560
610 GREEN STREET
WENDY STONE, TR. OF WENDY STONE LIVING TRUST
Residence C-1 Zone
Special Permit: To build a code compliant front entry stair to replace an existing dangerous nonconforming entry stair. 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).
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.
Legal Notice for June 16, 2025 Half Crown-Marsh Public Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Commission will hold a Public Meeting on Monday,
June 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM to consider the following matters under Ch. 2.78, Article III of the City Code and the Order establishing the Commission. The meeting will be held online with remote participation only. The public may participate online via the Zoom platform from a phone, tablet, or computer. Join or register at https://tinyurl.com/HCMJune25 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID: 852 9386 5157
HCM-696: 989 Memorial Drive, #291, by Craig Whitaker: Replace four windows
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The Week, 06/05/25 & 06/12/25
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Public notice is hereby given that the Cambridge Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. via zoom webinar for a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for the Eversource Greater Energy Project’s Transmission line installation within Memorial Drive associated with the Charles River in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40).
A copy of the submittal is on file at the Conservation Commission office at 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts and may be reviewed by calling (617) 349-4680 or emailing jletourneau@cambridgema.gov. Interested people may appear at the public meeting to be heard.
Jennifer Letourneau
Conservation Commission Director
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Public notice is hereby given that the Cambridge Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. via zoom webinar for Certificate of Compliance for DEP File #123-284 associated with the Willard Street Outfall in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40).
A copy of the submittal is on file at the Conservation Commission office at 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts and may be reviewed by calling (617)349-4680 or emailing at jletourneau@cambridgema.gov. Interested people may appear at the public meeting to be heard.
Jennifer Letourneau
Conservation Commission Director
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Public notice is hereby given that the Cambridge Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. via zoom webinar for a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for the MBTA’s Right-of-Way Vegetation Management Eversource associated with the Charles River and Blair Pond in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40).
A copy of the submittal is on file at the Conservation Commission office at 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts and may be reviewed by calling (617) 349-4680 or emailing jletourneau@cambridgema.gov. Interested people may appear at the public meeting to be heard.
Jennifer Letourneau
Conservation Commission Director
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, June 9, 2025 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/MC062025 or call (301)715-8592 Webinar ID: 836 8303 1180.
MC-7292: 43-45-47 Dana Street, by 45 Dana LLC. Exterior alterations.
MC-7293: 60 Ellery Street, by Contempo Builders c/o Mike Tokatlyan. Demolish building and construct 6-story structure.
Tony Hsiao, Chair
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