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Cambridge council approves curb cut at 49 Alpine Street after contested public comment
Summary
The City Council approved a curb-cut application for 49 Alpine Street after public testimony for and against the change. Neighbors raised concerns about precedent and street character; applicants said the curb cut is necessary for accessibility and stormwater management.
The Cambridge City Council approved an application to allow a curb cut at 49 Alpine Street after public comment that drew residents, designers and neighbors.
The owners of 49 Alpine Street, Alex Yu and Si Yu Huang, told the council the curb cut is needed for accessibility and safety for their multigenerational household. "The curb cut is not just a convenience. It's a necessity for a family's safety, mobility, and well-being," Siu Huang said during public comment. Architect Jeff Olinger told the council the house sits seven-and-a-half feet from the property line…
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