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1305 King St
ApprovedCommittee of Adjustment · Cambridge
- File number
- B20/19
- Type
- Committee of Adjustment
- Status
- Approved
- Filed
- 2019-11-13
- First seen here
- 2026-11-01
Description
CHANGE IN CONDITIONS APPROVED APRIL 14, 2021 - new lapsing date April 23, 2022 Planning act amendment extended lapsing to April 2023 B20/19 The applicant is requesting to sever a parcel of land to create a new residential lot with a proposed lot area of approximately 422.9 m2 (4,552.05 ft2) with approximately 21 m (68.9 ft.) of frontage along Montrose Street. The retained parcel is proposed to have an approximate lot area of 593m2 (6,383 ft2) with 20.26 m (66.5 ft.) of frontage along King Street East. The portion to be retained contains an existing attached row house with three rental units. The rear yard of the subject property is currently vacant and is to be severed to accommodate the development of a three unit attached row house. A69/19 (Severed Parcel) The applicant is requesting the following minor variances from Zoning By-law 150-85 to facilitate the construction of the proposed three unit attached row house: 1. A minimum lot area of 422.9 m2 (4,552.05 ft2) whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 495 m2 (5,328.14 ft2) for three units, 2. A minimum front yard setback of 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 6 m (19.7 ft.), 3. A minimum rear yard setback of 5.0 m (16.4 ft.) whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.), and 4. A maximum lot coverage of approximately 41.1% whereas the by-law requires a maximum of 40%. A70/19 (Retained Parcel) The applicant is requesting the following variances from Zoning By-law 150-85 to recognize the deficiencies of the existing three unit attached row house on the retained parcel: 1. A minimum front yard setback of 1.52 m (4.99 ft.) whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.), 2. A minimum exterior side yard setback of 0.11 m (0.36 ft.) whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 6.0 m (19.7 ft.); and 3. A minimum interior side yard setback of 0.1 m (0.32 ft.) whereas the by-law requires a minimum of 1.5 m (4.9 ft.).
What this kind of application is
The Committee of Adjustment decides minor variances (small exceptions to the zoning by-law, such as a reduced setback or an extra unit) and consents (severing a lot, or adding an easement). Nearby owners are mailed a notice and can speak at the hearing.
History
- 2026-11-01