BZA Case No. 1230918 Michael Way Parking Variance
At a glance
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- What: a variance for two front-yard parking spaces on Michael Way (Linden Park area) that do not meet the setback, dimension and curb cut length rules (sections 5.31, 6.42, 6.43.3.A and 6.44.1.C).
- Where it stands: granted 4-1 on 2026-10-15. Wendy Leiserson voted no; Brendan Sullivan voted yes "reluctantly".
- Condition: work must follow the proposed conditions plan dated August 4, 2026 by Boston Surveying Inc., with the supporting statement and dimensional form.
The proposal
- The owners said their side of the street is posted no parking, street cleaning days and snowstorms leave nowhere to park, and nearly every house in the neighborhood parks cars right up to the sidewalk. They plan permeable pavers and screening for trash cans.
- Board members confirmed the odd-numbered side is no-parking, so the curb cut would not remove any street space. One neighbor spoke in support; there was no other correspondence or opposition.
- The chair's findings leaned on the no-parking frontage as the unique condition, avoiding unnecessary pavement, and less circling traffic on narrow streets.
Sources
- 2026-10-15 - Board of Zoning Appeal BZA Agenda (video and transcript)
- City agenda portal: https://cambridgema.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingId=2858
Discussion time
About 14 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 - Board of Zoning Appeal BZA Agenda | 14 |
Log
- 2026-10-15 - Board of Zoning Appeal BZA Agenda - Hearing and vote. Variance granted 4-1 (one no vote, one reluctant yes).