Land Use Committee — Agenda, Nov 16, 2023

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:30 PM Thursday, November 16, 2023 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1CmuNpUjR0GNaoNnfGXL7w (Posted online: 11/14/23 at 8:30 AM) Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1CmuNpUjR0GNaoNnfGXL7w Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 23-1515) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of October 5, 2023. 2. Committee Minutes (ID # 23-1577) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Joint Meeting with the Planning Board on October 19, 2023. 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1205) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to repeal Section 10.9 Steep Slopes. Page 1 of 2

Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda November 16, 2023 4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1489) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinances to replace the text of Section 9.1.11 Residential Use Categories and revise Table 9.1.1 Permitted Uses and the corresponding permitted use table of each zoning district, in accordance with changes to Table 9.1.1, to replace the two residential use categories. 5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1198) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinances, Sections 3.1 Neighborhood Residence and 3.2 Urban Residence, to permit the house and triple decker building types without any conditions, and to repeal the lot depth, dwelling units per lot, and development benefits requirements. 6. Zoning Ordinance (ID # 23-0791) Referred for Recommendation: By Councilor Ewen-Campen and Councilor Wilson Amending the Zoning Ordinances Section 10.3, Development Standards, and Table 10.4.1. to include vegetated roofs. 7. Public Communication (ID # 23-1381) Sent for Discussion: Four residents submitting comments re: item #23-0791, amending the Zoning Ordinances to include vegetated roofs. Page 2 of 2