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The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – October 15, 2026 . 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
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – October 15, 2026 . 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
The following cases will be heard
. 6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1230378 90 LEXINGTON AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone WENXIN DU, YAFENG LI, PETER STURGES, SASHA LAUTERBACH, C/O DENNIS MURPHY, ESQ. Appeal: Appeal under G.L. c. 40A, §§ 8 and 15, and Section 10.21 of the Zoning Ordinance, from the decision of the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to issue Building Permit Record No. 1196760 for 90 Lexington Avenue on August 21, 2026. Petitioners are direct abutters. Petitioners request that the Board annul the permit for noncompliance with the Zoning Ordinance on the grounds stated in the attached Notice of Appeal. Art. 22.000, Sec. 22.90 (Green Factor Standard) Sec. 22.94.3(a) (Cool Score). Sec. 22.97(b) (Implementation of Green Factor Standard). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.106.1(a,d) (Primary Access, Access Standards for Bicycle Parking). Sec. 6.104.2 (Location of Short-Term Bicycle Parking). Sec. 6.102.5 (Types of Bicycle Parking). Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.22.1, 5.22.4(a), Article 2,000 (Open Space). Sec. 5.24, 5.24.1, 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.40, Footnote 37, Article 2,000 (Lack of neighborhood notification). Art. 4.000. Sec. 4.21.h, Article 2,000 (Yards). Art. 11,000, Article 2.000 (Inclusionary Housing). & Art. 10.000. Sec. 10.20 (Appeal).
. 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1229438 131 RAYMOND STREET Residence C-1 Zone TAYLOR-SOKOLSKY LIVING TRUST - J. GLOVER TAYLOR AND LAURIE SOKOLSKY, TR. Special Permit: Enclosure of a pre-existing non-conforming front porch within front yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.30 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
. 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1230918 3 MICHAEL WAY Residence C-1 Zone SHWU YI KONG Variance: Parking within front yard setback, dimensionally non-conforming parking spaces, proposed curb cut length greater than allowed. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.42 (Dimensions for Off Street Parking Spaces). Sec. 6.43.3.(a) (Access for Off Street Parking Facilities). Sec. 6.44.1.(c) (Layout of Off-Street Parking Facilities). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
. 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1230992 14 BOWDOIN STREET Residence C-1 Zone MARY MORRIS – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT Special Permit: Removal of pre-existing non-conforming carport and reconstruction of slightly enlarged carport. 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).
. 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1231728 263 MONSIGNOR O’BRIEN HIGHWAY Special District -1 SOMERBRIDGE HOTEL, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Special Permit: To authorize a hotel use containing 145 guest rooms (only 40 of which are located in Cambridge) in the SD 1 zoning district. A Special Permit granted for a hotel use on this site in 2023 (BZA Case No. 230010) with a different footprint has lapsed. Also, to authorize parking located within five (5) feet of the rear property line. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1(B) (Parking). Art. 17.000, Sec. 17.12.1.A (Hotel Use). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
. 6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1230378 90 LEXINGTON AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone WENXIN DU, YAFENG LI, PETER STURGES, SASHA LAUTERBACH, C/O DENNIS MURPHY, ESQ. Appeal: Appeal under G.L. c. 40A, §§ 8 and 15, and Section 10.21 of the Zoning Ordinance, from the decision of the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to issue Building Permit Record No. 1196760 for 90 Lexington Avenue on August 21, 2026. Petitioners are direct abutters. Petitioners request that the Board annul the permit for noncompliance with the Zoning Ordinance on the grounds stated in the attached Notice of Appeal. Art. 22.000, Sec. 22.90 (Green Factor Standard) Sec. 22.94.3(a) (Cool Score). Sec. 22.97(b) (Implementation of Green Factor Standard). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.106.1(a,d) (Primary Access, Access Standards for Bicycle Parking). Sec. 6.104.2 (Location of Short-Term Bicycle Parking). Sec. 6.102.5 (Types of Bicycle Parking). Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.22.1, 5.22.4(a), Article 2,000 (Open Space). Sec. 5.24, 5.24.1, 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.40, Footnote 37, Article 2,000 (Lack of neighborhood notification). Art. 4.000. Sec. 4.21.h, Article 2,000 (Yards). Art. 11,000, Article 2.000 (Inclusionary Housing). & Art. 10.000. Sec. 10.20 (Appeal).
. 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1229438 131 RAYMOND STREET Residence C-1 Zone TAYLOR-SOKOLSKY LIVING TRUST - J. GLOVER TAYLOR AND LAURIE SOKOLSKY, TR. Special Permit: Enclosure of a pre-existing non-conforming front porch within front yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.30 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
. 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1230918 3 MICHAEL WAY Residence C-1 Zone SHWU YI KONG Variance: Parking within front yard setback, dimensionally non-conforming parking spaces, proposed curb cut length greater than allowed. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.42 (Dimensions for Off Street Parking Spaces). Sec. 6.43.3.(a) (Access for Off Street Parking Facilities). Sec. 6.44.1.(c) (Layout of Off-Street Parking Facilities). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
. 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1230992 14 BOWDOIN STREET Residence C-1 Zone MARY MORRIS – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT Special Permit: Removal of pre-existing non-conforming carport and reconstruction of slightly enlarged carport. 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).
. 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1231728 263 MONSIGNOR O’BRIEN HIGHWAY Special District -1 SOMERBRIDGE HOTEL, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Special Permit: To authorize a hotel use containing 145 guest rooms (only 40 of which are located in Cambridge) in the SD 1 zoning district. A Special Permit granted for a hotel use on this site in 2023 (BZA Case No. 230010) with a different footprint has lapsed. Also, to authorize parking located within five (5) feet of the rear property line. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1(B) (Parking). Art. 17.000, Sec. 17.12.1.A (Hotel Use). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
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. 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.
. 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.
Oct 15, 2026 Board of Zoning Appeal BZA Agenda
Meeting Access Information
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – October 15, 2026 . 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
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY – October 15, 2026 . 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
The following cases will be heard
. 6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1230378 90 LEXINGTON AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone WENXIN DU, YAFENG LI, PETER STURGES, SASHA LAUTERBACH, C/O DENNIS MURPHY, ESQ. Appeal: Appeal under G.L. c. 40A, §§ 8 and 15, and Section 10.21 of the Zoning Ordinance, from the decision of the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to issue Building Permit Record No. 1196760 for 90 Lexington Avenue on August 21, 2026. Petitioners are direct abutters. Petitioners request that the Board annul the permit for noncompliance with the Zoning Ordinance on the grounds stated in the attached Notice of Appeal. Art. 22.000, Sec. 22.90 (Green Factor Standard) Sec. 22.94.3(a) (Cool Score). Sec. 22.97(b) (Implementation of Green Factor Standard). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.106.1(a,d) (Primary Access, Access Standards for Bicycle Parking). Sec. 6.104.2 (Location of Short-Term Bicycle Parking). Sec. 6.102.5 (Types of Bicycle Parking). Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.22.1, 5.22.4(a), Article 2,000 (Open Space). Sec. 5.24, 5.24.1, 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.40, Footnote 37, Article 2,000 (Lack of neighborhood notification). Art. 4.000. Sec. 4.21.h, Article 2,000 (Yards). Art. 11,000, Article 2.000 (Inclusionary Housing). & Art. 10.000. Sec. 10.20 (Appeal).
. 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1229438 131 RAYMOND STREET Residence C-1 Zone TAYLOR-SOKOLSKY LIVING TRUST - J. GLOVER TAYLOR AND LAURIE SOKOLSKY, TR. Special Permit: Enclosure of a pre-existing non-conforming front porch within front yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.30 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
. 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1230918 3 MICHAEL WAY Residence C-1 Zone SHWU YI KONG Variance: Parking within front yard setback, dimensionally non-conforming parking spaces, proposed curb cut length greater than allowed. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.42 (Dimensions for Off Street Parking Spaces). Sec. 6.43.3.(a) (Access for Off Street Parking Facilities). Sec. 6.44.1.(c) (Layout of Off-Street Parking Facilities). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
. 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1230992 14 BOWDOIN STREET Residence C-1 Zone MARY MORRIS – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT Special Permit: Removal of pre-existing non-conforming carport and reconstruction of slightly enlarged carport. 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).
. 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1231728 263 MONSIGNOR O’BRIEN HIGHWAY Special District -1 SOMERBRIDGE HOTEL, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Special Permit: To authorize a hotel use containing 145 guest rooms (only 40 of which are located in Cambridge) in the SD 1 zoning district. A Special Permit granted for a hotel use on this site in 2023 (BZA Case No. 230010) with a different footprint has lapsed. Also, to authorize parking located within five (5) feet of the rear property line. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1(B) (Parking). Art. 17.000, Sec. 17.12.1.A (Hotel Use). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
. 6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1230378 90 LEXINGTON AVENUE Residence C-1 Zone WENXIN DU, YAFENG LI, PETER STURGES, SASHA LAUTERBACH, C/O DENNIS MURPHY, ESQ. Appeal: Appeal under G.L. c. 40A, §§ 8 and 15, and Section 10.21 of the Zoning Ordinance, from the decision of the Commissioner of Inspectional Services to issue Building Permit Record No. 1196760 for 90 Lexington Avenue on August 21, 2026. Petitioners are direct abutters. Petitioners request that the Board annul the permit for noncompliance with the Zoning Ordinance on the grounds stated in the attached Notice of Appeal. Art. 22.000, Sec. 22.90 (Green Factor Standard) Sec. 22.94.3(a) (Cool Score). Sec. 22.97(b) (Implementation of Green Factor Standard). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.106.1(a,d) (Primary Access, Access Standards for Bicycle Parking). Sec. 6.104.2 (Location of Short-Term Bicycle Parking). Sec. 6.102.5 (Types of Bicycle Parking). Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.22.1, 5.22.4(a), Article 2,000 (Open Space). Sec. 5.24, 5.24.1, 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Sec. 5.40, Footnote 37, Article 2,000 (Lack of neighborhood notification). Art. 4.000. Sec. 4.21.h, Article 2,000 (Yards). Art. 11,000, Article 2.000 (Inclusionary Housing). & Art. 10.000. Sec. 10.20 (Appeal).
. 6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1229438 131 RAYMOND STREET Residence C-1 Zone TAYLOR-SOKOLSKY LIVING TRUST - J. GLOVER TAYLOR AND LAURIE SOKOLSKY, TR. Special Permit: Enclosure of a pre-existing non-conforming front porch within front yard setback. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.30 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 8.000, Sec. 8.22.2.d (Non-Conforming Structure). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
. 6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1230918 3 MICHAEL WAY Residence C-1 Zone SHWU YI KONG Variance: Parking within front yard setback, dimensionally non-conforming parking spaces, proposed curb cut length greater than allowed. Art. 5.000, Sec. 5.31 (Table of Dimensional Requirements). Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.42 (Dimensions for Off Street Parking Spaces). Sec. 6.43.3.(a) (Access for Off Street Parking Facilities). Sec. 6.44.1.(c) (Layout of Off-Street Parking Facilities). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.30 (Variance).
. 7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1230992 14 BOWDOIN STREET Residence C-1 Zone MARY MORRIS – C/O ADAM GLASSMAN, ARCHITECT Special Permit: Removal of pre-existing non-conforming carport and reconstruction of slightly enlarged carport. 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).
. 7:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1231728 263 MONSIGNOR O’BRIEN HIGHWAY Special District -1 SOMERBRIDGE HOTEL, LLC – C/O JAMES J. RAFFERTY, ESQ. Special Permit: To authorize a hotel use containing 145 guest rooms (only 40 of which are located in Cambridge) in the SD 1 zoning district. A Special Permit granted for a hotel use on this site in 2023 (BZA Case No. 230010) with a different footprint has lapsed. Also, to authorize parking located within five (5) feet of the rear property line. Art. 6.000, Sec. 6.44.1(B) (Parking). Art. 17.000, Sec. 17.12.1.A (Hotel Use). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
Notes
. 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.
. 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.
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