Land Use Committee — Agenda, Dec 5, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:30 PM Thursday, December 5, 2024 Joint Meeting with the Planning Board https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cvS0G2tSSR2F3FsejD-rvw (Posted online: 11/15/24 at 11:15 AM) Original (Posted online: 11/19/24 at 11:40 AM) Revised (Posted online: 11/20/24 at 9:30 AM) Revised (Posted online: 12/03/24 at 10:20 AM) Revised 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_cvS0G2tSSR2F3FsejD-rvw 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. Public Hearings 1.1. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1448) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 2.1 and 11.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to improve the regulation of bicycle parking. Page 1 of 3

Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda December 5, 2024 1.2. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1447) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 3.2.6 Building Types of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the building types permitted in the Neighborhood Residence (NR) zoning district to also be permitted in the Urban Residence (UR) zoning district. 2. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1197) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 1.1.4, 2.1.1, 3.1.18, 3.2.17, 4.1.15, 4.2.15, 4.3.15, 4.4.16, 5.1.17, 6.1.13, 6.2.15, 6.3.13, 6.4.16, 7.2.9, 7.3.9, 8.2.4.c, 9.2.3, 9.2.6, 11.2.4, 11.2.5, 11.2.6, 11.3, 12.1.7, 15.2.1, and Table 9.1.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to address various parking requirements. 3. Public Communication (ID # 24-1367) Referred for Recommendation: Charles DeCecca requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 501 Mystic Valley Parkway from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Urban Residence (UR). 4. Order (ID # 24-0790) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Wilson and Councilor Scott That the Director of Engineering appear before the Committee on Land Use to discuss how required electrical equipment can modify the plans for already-approved new developments, such as at 379 Somerville Avenue. 5. Order (ID # 24-0909) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson and Councilor McLaughlin That the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development update this Council on the possibility of receiving additional federal financing for transit-oriented development through the Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA 49) initiative and the potential eligibility of projects in Somerville. 6. Order (ID # 24-1213) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Mbah That the Director of Planning, Preservation, and Zoning work with this Council to determine how to remove legislative barriers to increasing accessible housing, particularly when residents wish to add accessible features to their home. Page 2 of 3

Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda December 5, 2024 7. Order (ID # 24-1312) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Scott That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning collaborate with this Council on updating the Zoning Ordinance to require all new construction to place electrical transformers below ground. 8. Order (ID # 24-1315) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Scott That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning reconsider the policy of allowing lot splits and mergers as administrative approvals rather than special permits. 9. Resolution (ID # 24-1480) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Burnley Jr., Councilor Clingan, Councilor Davis, Councilor Ewen-Campen, Councilor Mbah, Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Pineda Neufeld, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Wilson That the Administration explore opportunities to utilize the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Communities Catalyst Fund to spur new housing acquisition or production, particularly in the Winter Hill, Gilman Square, and East Somerville neighborhoods. Page 3 of 3