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555 Church St
ApprovedCommittee of Adjustment · Cambridge
- File number
- A36/19
- Type
- Committee of Adjustment
- Status
- Approved
- Filed
- 2019-08-07
- First seen here
- 2026-11-01
Description
The applicant is requesting the following minor variances from Zoning By-law 150-85 to: 1. Permit a secondary dwelling that is 45% of the total floor area whereas the by-law only permits the secondary unit to be a maximum floor area of 40% of the principal dwelling; and 2. Permit the required parking space for the principal dwelling to be located between the regulatory building line and the street line, 3. Permit a maximum driveway width of 9.7 m (31.82 ft.) whereas 7 m (22.97 ft.) is the maximum to accommodate 3 required parking spaces; and 4. Permit a minimum exterior side yard setback of 5.48 m (17.98 ft.) whereas 6.0 m (19.66 ft.) is required to the stairs of a secondary dwelling unit. The proposed two bedroom secondary dwelling unit will be located in the basement of the existing bungalow. The subject property meets the lot area and frontage requirements for a secondary dwelling unit.
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