Source: https://somerville.cornerwise.org/proposal/list?attr.recommendation=Conditional%20approval
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 05:51:46+00:00

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Applicant, Lennie Alickman, and Owner, Stacy Alickman Trust, seek a special permit under 4.4.1 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to perform alterations to a nonconforming structure that include relocating a door and windows. RC zone. Ward 5. This staff report has been updated. Items which no longer apply have been struck and updated information has been highlighted in yellow.
Owner, 654 Mystic LLC and Applicants, Anthony Fava & Ryan Hunt seek Design and Site Plan Review per Section 8.8 and 5.4 of the SZO for lot splits to divide one lot into three lots. BB zone. Ward 4.
Applicant, John Costello, and Owner, Lydia Rose Trust, John Costello Trustee), seek special permits to modify the signage requirements as permitted in the original zoning approval of ZBA 2014-120. RC zone. Ward 6.
Applicant, Alex Van Praagh, and Owner, Philbrick Holdings LLC, seek a Special Permit with Site Plan Review under SZO §7.2 to construct a second principle structure on the lot to build a new single-family dwelling and Special Permits under SZO §4.4.1 and §9.13 to do a gut renovation of the existing nonconforming three-family dwelling and convert it into a two-family dwelling and to add rear porches and a side egress stair. RC Zone. Ward 2. * A Special Permit with Site Plan Review is not required at the property is located in an RC zoning district.
Applicant / Owner, 132-134 Heath St LLC c/o Cyril Hughes, seeks a special permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming structure by constructing rear decks off of the second and third floors and a roof deck. RB Zone. Ward 4.
Applicant and Owner, Victor Moreira, seeks Special Permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO to alter a non-conforming structure and under Article 9 of the SZO for parking relief. The Applicant proposes increasing the number of units on the site from one to three. RB zone. Ward 1.
Applicant, CDNV Assembly LLC, and Owner, CDNV Assembly LLC & RD Management LLC, is seeking a Planned Unit Development-A Preliminary Master Plan (PUD-PMP) under Article 16 and Section 6.4 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance (SZO) for 9.38 acres (lots 88-A-1 & 99-A-15) in the Assembly Square Mixed-Use District (ASMD) to develop a transit-oriented mixed-use development to include commercial (office/R&D/lab), residential, and retail. The following waivers are requested: 1. for relief under §6.4.12.A and §16.5.4 for additional building height as follows; a. "Block 21" commercial uses is composed of a 5-story podium and two towers - one building will be 200' to the top of roof, and the other 250' high ­ with a total of 646,000sf; b. "Block 25" will be a residential tower 220' high containing 167 units; and, c. "Block 26" will be a commercial building 135' high containing approximately 140,000sf. 2. for relief under §16.5.5 to allow 8 loading docks to be shared between uses 3. for relief under §13.3.5 to waive the Planning Board's right of first refusal or option to purchase the inclusionary units.
Applicant, Harvey Remodeling, LLC, and Owners, Joon Pahk and Caroline Troy Pahk, seek a special permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming structure by extending the length of the roof backward and constructing a new dormer on either side of the ridge. RA Zone. Ward 7.
Applicant/Owner, CoreSite Real Estate 70 Innerbelt, LLC, seeks a special permit to revise the site plan and conditions of a previously approved permit (ZBA 2007-63-R3 (2/2016)) to modify the site design/layout by adding new mechanical equipment (fuel cells) to the site. IA Zone. Ward 1.
Applicant, Urgent Care Centers of New England, Inc. and Owner, KLT Corp, seek a Special Permit per SZO §7.13.A to establish a medical office. CCD 45 Zone. Ward 4.
Applicant, Cambridge Repro-Graphics C/O Craig Murphy, and Owner, Belmont Hill Corporation C/O Tribeca Management, seek a special permit under SZO §6.1.22.D.5.a. of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to make façade alterations to the existing structure. CCD-55 zone. Ward 4.
Applicant, North America Development LLC, and Owner, Dana Iacopucci, seek a special permit under §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming three-family residential structure through a renovation and rear addition. The proposal also includes adding roof decks to the second floor of the building. A special permit for parking relief is also requested under §9.13. RB Zone. Ward 1.
Applicant, John Murray, and Owner, Cynthia Snow, seek a Special Permit per SZO §4.4.1 to increase a nonconforming FAR by adding living area in the basement. RA zone. Ward 4.
Applicants / Owners, Joshua L. McCarthy and Sangwha Hong, seek a Special Permit under Section 4.4.1 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance (SZO) to construct a dormer within the nonconforming left side yard of the single family dwelling. RA Zone. Ward 6.
Applicant, 10 Oak LLC, and Owner, Rolando Dongo, seek Special Permits under §4.4.1 to upwardly extend the non-conforming right side yard setback, increase the GFA by more than 25%* and parking relief under Article 9 of the SZO. RC zone. Ward 2.
Applicant, Elan Sassoon, and Owner, Courtney Pham, seek Special Permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO to alter a non-conforming structure by increasing the gross floor area (GFA) by more than 25%, and a linear extension of the non-conforming right side yard setback. Relief is sought under §7.11 of the SZO to increase the number of units from two to three and parking relief under Article 9 of the SZO. RB zone. Ward 1.
Applicant and Owner, 69 Rush Street, LLC, seek Special Permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO to alter a nonconforming structure, including, but not limited to constructing a rear addition to add another dwelling unit, and parking relief under §9.13 of the SZO. RB zone. Ward 1.
Applicant & Owner, 54 Elm, LLC, seeks a time extension of a Special Permit under SZO §5.3.10 for Case No. ZBA 2014-83, approved on February 4, 2015, which was granted to alter and expand the nonconforming structure by rebuilding the existing storefront with a second floor to add an additional dwelling unit on-site. Parking relief was also required. RB zone. Ward 5.
Applicant and Owner, Adragna Dedic, LLC, seeks Special Permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO to substantially alter a non-conforming structure through additions and raising the roofline. GFA will increase by more than 25%. Number of units will increase from one to three. Parking relief requested under §9.13* of the SZO. RB zone. Ward 1.
Applicant, Christopher Burgholzer, and Owner, Warren L. Hirst and Catherine A. Hirst, Trustees of the Hirst Realty Trust, seek a Special Permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming structure by constructing an addition in the rear of the four-unit dwelling and A Special Permit under SZO §9.13 for parking relief. RB Zone. Ward 2.
Applicant and Owner, 6 Cutter Street, LLC, seeks special permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO to increase the non-conforming FAR by finishing the basement. RB zone. Ward 1.
Applicant and Owner, Douglas Beaudet, seeks Special Permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO to alter a nonconforming 3-family structure by increasing the size of the rear decks, replacing, front façade window with a new entry door (to create a second entry), replace rear windows with doors to decks, convert existing rear doors to windows, replace all windows from 1-over-one to two-over-one. Proposal includes increasing the number of parking spaces from 1 to 3 and creating two bicycle spaces. Parking is addressed under Article 9 of the SZO. RA zone. Ward 5.
Owner/Applicant, 845 Riverview LLC, is seeking a Planned Unit Development ­ Preliminary Master Plan (PUD-PMP) under Article 16 and Section 6.4 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance (SZO) for 0.85 acres in the Assembly Square Mixed-Use District (ASMD) to develop a transit-oriented mixed-use development of two buildings. Applicant also seeks relief under Section 6.4.12.A for additional building height. One building will be 147' to the top of roof containing up to 180 hotel rooms, and the other, 235' high containing approximately 215 residential units. Both supported by 9,515 square feet of ground floor retail and restaurant space, with parking relief for 293 structured spaces. ASMD zone. PUD-A Overlay District. Ward 1.
Applicant & Owner Jose C. Dias seeks a special permit (§5.1) to construct a dormer on a nonconforming dwelling (§4.4.1).
Owner/Applicant, 845 Riverview LLC, is seeking a Special Permit with Site Plan ReviewA (SPSR-A) final level approval of "Assembly's Edge" of the Planned Unit Development Preliminary Master Plan (PUD-PMP) approved by the Planning Board on April 5, 2018. Owner/Applicant seek approval under Somerville Zoning Ordinance (SZO) Article §16.8.3 and §5.2 to develop a transit-oriented mixed-use development build on 0.85 acres in the Assembly Square Mixed-Use District (ASMD) consisting of 368,030 square feet in two buildings. One building will be 147' containing up to 180 hotel rooms, and the other, 235' high containing approximately 210 residential units. Both supported by ground floor retail and restaurant space, with structured parking of approximately 290 spaces. The uses include those approved in the PUD-PMP. The residential development is subject to inclusionary housing requirements. Assembly Square Mixed Use District (ASMD). PUD-A Overlay District. Ward 1.
Applicant, Daniel Santos, and Owner, Federico Guerino, seek special permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO to alter the rear roof line on a non-conforming structure. RB zone. Ward 4.
The applicant seeks Special Permit approval under SZO §4.4.1 for the alteration of a non-conforming structure in order to construct a third story on an existing two and a half story building, to construct a two story rear deck and to make alterations to the front porch.
Applicants / Owners, Umesh and Dipti Mistri, seek a Special Permit under §4.4.1 to make various alterations that include a complete renovation of the interior and exterior of the nonconforming three-family structure, a Special Permit under §9.13 for parking relief, and a Variance under §5.5 and Article 8 for creating a new nonconformity by constructing a rear addition and decks into the required rear yard setback. Ward 6. NB zone. This staff report has been updated. Items which no longer apply have been struck and updated information has been highlighted in yellow highlighted in yellow for the November 8th hearing. Updates for the November 29th hearing are highlighted in green.
Applicants / Owners, Jonathan Wolfe and Margaret Rosenberg, seek a Special Permit under §4.4.1 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance (SZO) to alter a nonconforming structure to construct a dormer within the required right side yard setback and to increase the gross floor area (GFA) by greater than 25% by constructing an addition in the rear of the existing structure. Ward 6. RA zone. This staff report has been updated. Items which no longer apply have been struck and updated information has been highlighted in yellow.
Applicants Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) and Union Square Station Associates LLC (US2), the Master Developer for the Union Square Revitalization Plan, a M.G.L. Chapter 121B "Urban Renewal Plan", seek a Coordinated Development Special Permit (CDSP) under Sections 5.8 and 6.8.5.C (formerly known as 6.7.5.C) of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance (SZO), and related Special Permits pursuant to Sections 6.8.11.F (formerly known as 6.7.11.F) for a Residential principal use, 6.8.6.A.3 (formerly known as 6.7.6.A.3) for partial payment in lieu of civic space, and 6.8.6.E (formerly known as 6.7.6.E) for off-site compliance to consolidate Arts & Creative Enterprise uses of the SZO, as well as waivers under Sections 5.1.2.2 (certified plot plan) and 5.1.2.7 (2' contours) of the SZO, for the review of a multi-lot development that establishes general phasing parameters, analyzes the impacts related to build-out, and identifies subsequent Design & Site Plan Review applications. CCD-45, CCD-45-C, CCD-55, CCD-55-C, NB, TOD-70, and TOD-100 zones. USOD Overlay District. Wards 2 & 3.
Applicant/Owner, Somerville Millbrook Associates, LLC, seek a Special Permit under SZO §6.5.D.5 to expand an existing roof deck by 392 square feet, add a pergola for shade, install electric grills, and relocate the green roof. TOD 100. Ward 2.
Applicant, YEM Somerville Ave, LLC, c/o Jordan Warshaw, and Owner, DEVB LLC, seeks a Special Permit with Site Plan Review per SZO §7.11.10.5.b and Variances per Article 8 (dimensional requirements) and Article 9 (parking) of the SZO to construct a 164-room hotel with a first floor restaurant. BA/RB Zone. Ward 2.
Applicant/Owner, Hatice Baser, seeks a special permit per SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming structure by constructing a roof deck above an existing rear two-story portion of the structure. RA Zone. Ward 3.
Applicant / Owner, Anuj Pradhan, Trustee of 1154 Broadway Realty Trust, seeks a Special Permit with Site Plan Review per SZO §7.11.10.5.b and Variances per Article 8 (dimensional requirements) and Article 9 (parking) of the SZO to construct a 75-room hotel with a first floor coffee shop and rooftop restaurant. NB Zone. Ward 7.
Applicants and Owners, Frank Kelly and Kimberly Rego, seek a special permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming structure by constructing two dormers on the right side of the roof. RA Zone. Ward 7.
Applicants and Owners, Aaron J Holman and Michaela J Kerrissey, seeks a special permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming structure by constructing a rear deck. RA Zone. Ward 2.
Applicant/Owner, Juan Vasquez and Maria Monge Sibrian, seek a major amendment to a previously approved design and site plan review (DSPR) permit under SZO §5.4 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance (SZO) and a Special Permit under SZO §6.1.22 to construct a small addition to the existing structure to expand the previously approved retail storefront. CCD-45 zone. Ward 1.
Applicant/Owner, 41 Myrtle Street LLC, seeks a special permit under SZO §4.4.1 to alter a nonconforming structure by constructing an addition greater than 25% of the existing gross floor area (GFA) to the left of the existing structure and converting the structure into a three-family dwelling. A special permit under §9.13 is also being sought for parking relief. RB Zone. Ward 1.
Applicant, Elan Sassoon, and Owners, Firojkhan and Azmeena Pathan, seek Special Permits under §4.4.1 of the SZO to alter a non-conforming structure by increasing the GFA by more than 25%, extending the non-conforming rear yard setback along the length of the lot, among others. The number of units on the property will increase from one unit to three. Parking relief under Article 9 of the SZO. RB zone. Ward 1.

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