CITY OF CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL 831 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 617 349-6100
BZA APPLICATION FORM Plan No:
GENERAL INFORMATION BZA-017280-2020
The undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Zoning Appeal for the following:
Special Permit : Variance: Appeal:
PETITIONER : Anthony Brooks
PETITIONER'S ADDRESS : 155 Western Ave Cambridge , MA 02139
LOCATION OF PROPERTY : 233 River St Cambridge , MA 02139
TYPE OF OCCUPANCY : ZONING DISTRICT: Business A- 3 Zone ------------------------REASON FOR PETITION :
Change in Use I Occupancy
DESCRIPTION OF PETITIONER'S PROPOSAL :
To operate a carry-out food business with seats .
SECTIONS OF ZONING ORDINANCE CITED :
Ar ticle 11 . 000
Article 4 . 000
Section 11 . 30 (Fast Food Establishment) .
Section 4 . 35 . 0 (Fast Food Establishmen t) .
Original Signature(s) :
1oner(s) I Owner)
V /Jv"o/ts-/(Print Name)
Address : !65' tAkJ+-ev/V /4v~
Tel. No.:
Date :
E-Mail Address: ' 4/Vf-/Jowy b r~o k-.5 '77/.e ~e, I \ /
BZA APPLICATION FORM
SUPPORTING STATEMENT FOR A VARIANCE
EACH OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS FOR A VARIANCE MUST BE ESTABLISHED AND SET FORTH IN COMPLETE DETAIL BY THE APPLICANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MGL 40A, SECTION 10:
A) A Literal enforcement of the substantial hardship, financial the following reasons:
provisions of this or otherwise, to the
Ordinance petitioner
would involve a or appellant for
The business has been in this location since 1997 and has been continuing since then with no complaints.
B) The hardship is owing to the following circumstances relating to the soil conditions, shape or topography of such land or structures and especially affecting such land or structures but not affecting generally the zoning district in which it is located for the following reasons:
Hardship is owing to the fact that this location was a BA zone which required a Special Permit now it has been changed to a BA-3 Zone which requires a Variance.
C) DESIRABLE RELIEF MAY BE GRANTED WITHOUT EITHER:
~ Substantial detriment to the public good for the following reasons:
The reliefe may be granted without detriment to the public good and since we have been in business since 1997 and serve the local community.
2) Relief may be granted without nullifying or substantially derogating from the intent or purpose of this Ordinance for the following reasons:
Desirable relief may be granted without substantially derogating from the ordinance, the proposed seating is for people waiting for their orders.
* If You have any questions as to whether you can establish all of the applicable legal requirements, you should consult with your own attorney.
BZA APPLICATION FORM
DIMENSIONAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT: The Coast Cafe PRESENT USE/OCCUPANCY : cafe
LOCATION: 233 River St Cambridge, MA 02139 ZONE: Business A-3 Zone
PHONE:
TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA:
LOT AREA:
RATIO OF GROSS FLOOR AREA TO LOT AREA: 2
LOT AREA FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT:
SIZE OF LOT: WIDTH
DEPTH
SETBACKS IN FEET: FRONT
REAR
LEFT SIDE
RIGHT SIDE
SIZE OF BLDG. : HEIGHT
LENGTH
WIDTH
RATIO OF USAB3E OPEN SPACE TO LOT AREA:
NO. OF DWELLING UNITS:
REQUESTED USE/OCCUPANCY :
EXISTING REQUESTED CONDITIONS CONDITIONS
371 371
2900 2900
.127 .127
2900 2900
35 35
0 0
40 40
0 0
0 0
25 25
n/a n/a
0 0
cafe
ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS
1.0
5000
1.0
none
none
5
none
none
35'
35
n/a
0
(max.)
(min.)
(max.)
(min.)
(min.)
(min.)
(min.)
(min.)
(min.)
(max.)
(min.)
(max.)
NO. OF PARKING SPACES: 0 0 0 (min./max)
NO. OF LOADING AREAS: 0 0 0 (min.)
DISTANCE TO NEAREST BLDG. 0 0 0 (min.) ON SAME LOT:
Describe where applicable, other occupancies on same lot, the size of adjacent buildings on same lot, and type of construction proposed, e.g.; wood frame, concrete, brick, steel, etc.
The square footage is only for the take out business.
1. SEE CAMBRIDGE REGULATIONS).
ZONING ORDINANCE ARTICLE 5.000, SECTION 5.30 (DISTRICT OF DIMENSIONAL
2. TOTAL GROSS FLOOR AREA (INCLUDING BASEMENT 7 1 -0" IN HEIGHT AND ATTIC AREAS GREATER THAN 5 1)
DIVIDED BY LOT AREA.
3. OPEN SPACE SHALL NOT INCLUDE PARKING AREAS, WALKWAYS OR DRIVEWAYS AND SHALL HAVE A MINIMUM DIMENSION OF 15'.
CITY OF CAMBR ..... d E MASSACHUSETTS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL 831 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139 617 349-6100
BZA APPLICATION FORM
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Plan No: BZA-01 7280-2020 GENERAL INFORMATION
The undersigned hereby petitions the Board of Zoning Appeal for the following:
Special Permit : Variance : Appeal:
PETITIONER : Anthony Brooks
PETITIONER'S ADDRESS : 155 Western Ave Cambridge , MA 02139
LOCATION OF PROPERTY : 233 River St Cambridge , MA 02139
TYPE OF OCCUPANCY : ZONING DISTRICT: Business A-3 Zone ------------------------REASON FORPETITION:
Change in Use I Occupancy
DESCRIPTION OF PETITIONER'S PROPOSAL :
To operate a carry-out food business with seats .
SECTIONS OF ZONING ORDINANCE CITED :
Article 11 . 000 Section 11 . 30 (Fast Food Establishment) .
Article 4 . 000 Section 4 . 35 . 0 (Fast Food Establishment) . ------------
Original Signature(s) :
Address:
Tel. No.:
Date:
Anthony Brooks 155 Western Avenue Cambridge, MA .02139.
~ CITY OF CAMBRIDG~ 7 Massachusetts·
BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL · ·831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
617) 349-6100
April15, 2020-
RE: 233'River Street- BZA-0172.80-2020
Dear Mr. Brooks,
I am writing to you in regard to your above up-coming Board of Zoning Appeal Hearing.
At this time the City will not he holding ~y non-essential public meetings due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and the City Manager's Closure of all City.buildings to non-essential business. On April3, 2020, the Governor signed into law Chapter 53 of the Aets of2020 ("Act'~), which extends all land use permitting deadlines until after the State of Emergency is lifted. In light of the extensions provided for in the Act and the closure of City buildings, at this time the Board of Zoning Appeal will be rescheduling all public hearings in accordance with the extensions permitted under the Act. You will receive notice of the n~w date, once the hearing is rescheduled.· · ·
· Thank you for your patience and understanding during this unprecedented time. • • • 0 OJ 0
__ .. S~q~rely, _ _ -I
JJa~l~~t /~c~ Administrative Assistant
12 Gilmore St
10 Montague St
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127-123 HUNTER, CAROLINE 23 ROCKWELL ST CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4430
126-159 BECKFORD, HAROLD H. 231 RIVERST CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 BEAULIEU, DANIEL & ELIZABETH A. DORAN 249 RIVERST CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 COLANGELO, AUGUSTUS B., IV 241-255 RIVER ST. UNIT#245/3 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 KIM, SANDRA M. 241 RIVER ST. UNIT#9 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 GUEVARA, REYNERIO & GLORIBEL BARUCO 241 RIVER ST. UNIT#3 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 PERROn, JEFFREY H. & ALEXANDRA R. PERROn 453 PRENTICE ST HOLLISTON, MA 01746
126-172 GLASS, RUSSELL & ROBIN CHERRY 1807 DORIS DRIVE MENLO PARK, CA 94025
126-172 KASTLEMAN, REBECCA R. 241 RIVERST CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
127-73 EISENDRATH, MAnHEW 244 RIVER ST. UNIT#2 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
127-93 SHAPLYKO, NICHOLAS & EKATERINA SOROKINA 115 COLLEGE AVE SOMERVILLE, MA 02144
126-174 CITY OF CAMBRIDGE C/0 LOUIS DEPASQUALE CITY MANAGER
126-172 AARH, LLC 8 EULITA TER BRIGHTON, MA 02135
126-172 BALL, VALERIE M. 245 RIVER ST., UNIT #2 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 KIM, SANDRA M. 247-1 RIVER ST CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 CHAN, ERICA V & NATHAN FOX HANAGAMI TRSTS OR THEIR SUCCESSORS OF THE CHAN HANAGAMILIVING TRUST 247 RIVER ST UNIT#2 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 SANTOS, JOHN C., TRUSTEE THE JOHN C. SANTOS REV TRUST 70 SEAVIEW AVE MARBLEHEAD, MA 01945
126-172 VAN, XUEFENG & Ll JIANG 26014 SUMMER SAVORY LN KATY, TX 77494
127-73 BENTON, JOSHUA A. 244 RIVER ST. UNIT#! CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 LEE, MOON SOO TONG IHN LEE 80 FAWCETI ST 121 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138
ANTHONY BROOKS 155 WESTERN AVENUE CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-174 .CITY OF CAMBRIDGE C/0 NANCY GLOWA CITY SOLICITOR
126-172 BEWSHER, ANDREW C. & CELINE BEWSHER 247 RIVER ST., UNIT #1 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 APOSHIAN, DAVID L. 241-255 RIVER ST. UNIT#255 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 HUSSAIN, SHAHNAJ & NAJEEB HUSSAIN 241 RIVER ST. UNIT#! CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 WU, SHUVIN~, TRUSTEE JING LIU REALTY TRUST 245-1 RIVER ST CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 MOODY, JASON 241-255 RIVER ST,UNIT #241/4 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
126-172 MASSARI, PAOLA 241-255 RIVER ST,UNIT #241/2 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
127-73 JONES, JESSICA 104 W !29TH ST. #4 NEW YORK, NV 10027
126-167-173 CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY 675 MASSACHUSETIS AVE CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Cjty of Cambridge M.\.ssA.CHUSE'l'TS
BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL
831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA. (617) 349-6100
2020 JUN -4 AH ~I: 53· OFFICE OFT
CAMBRIDGE. M~£ CITY CL ER,'{ SSA CHUSETTs
Board of Zoning Appeal Waiver Form
The Board of Zoning Appeal 831 Mass Avenue Cambridge_, MA 02139
RE: Case # j) "Zfl - ()IV ~ - ffd ;;yt)
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·Hereby waives the Petitioner's and/or Owner's right to a Decision by the Board of
Zoning Appeal on the above referenced case Within the time period as required by
Section 9 or Section 15 of the Zoning Act of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.,
Massachusetts General Laws_, Chapter40A) and/or Section 6409 of the federal Middle
Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012_, codified as 47 U.S.~. §14SS{a), or any
other relevant state or federal regulation or law.
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