Land Use Committee — Agenda, Sep 5, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:30 PM Thursday, September 5, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t_wlSjqETYSoXbsf7GCj4w (Posted online: 8/26/24 at 7:30 PM) 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_t_wlSjqETYSoXbsf7GCj4w 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 Committee Minutes (ID # 24-1027) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of July 9, 2024. Public Communication (ID # 24-0642) Referred for Recommendation: 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 228, 230, 232, 234, 236 Pearl Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6). Public Communication (ID # 24-1165) Sent for Discussion: 26 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0642, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 228, 230, 232, 234, 236 Pearl Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6). Officer's Communication (ID # 24-1195) Sent for Discussion: Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0551 and #24-0642. Page 1 of 2

Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 5, 2024 Public Communication (ID # 24-0641) Referred for Recommendation: 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 136 School Street from Urban Residence (UR) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), 95 Highland Avenue from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to MR6, and 97, 99-99A, 101-103, and 107 Highland Avenue from Mid-Rise 5 (MR5) to MR6. Public Communication (ID # 24-0898) Sent for Discussion: Emily Duquette submitting comments re: item #24-0641, a Zoning Map Amendment for the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). Public Communication (ID # 24-1164) Sent for Discussion: 3 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0641, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 136 School Street from Urban Residence (UR) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), 95 Highland Avenue from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to MR6, and 97, 99-99A, 101-103, and 107 Highland Avenue from Mid-Rise 5 (MR5) to MR6. Officer's Communication (ID # 24-1194) Sent for Discussion: Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0607 and #24-0641. Public Communication (ID # 24-0607) Referred for Recommendation: Mo Rizkallah requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 5 Homer Square from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Urban Residence (UR). Public Communication (ID # 24-1092) Sent for Discussion: 8 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0607, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 5 Homer Square from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Urban Residence (UR). Page 2 of 2