Land Use Committee — Agenda, Feb 20, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:30 PM Thursday, February 20, 2025 Joint Meeting with the Planning Board https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZuR40J6bQ2Cgq3DCtwt4tQ (Posted online: 1/29/25 at 10:00 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_ZuR40J6bQ2Cgq3DCtwt4tQ 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 # 24-1680) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of November 21, 2024. 2. Committee Minutes (ID # 24-1766) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Joint Meeting with the Planning Board of December 5, 2024. 3. Public Hearing 3.1. Public Communication (ID # 24-1584) Referred for Recommendation: Horace-Ward LLC, Bealm Realty, LLC, Delhi Properties, LLC, and Delhi Properties ll, LLC requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 11 Horace Street, 5-7, 9, 13, and 15 Ward Street, and 15 and 21 South Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6). Page 1 of 3

Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda February 20, 2025 Recommendation Needed 4. 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. 5. 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. Requested to be Withdrawn 6. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1544) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 6, 9, and 10 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish a new Research & Development zoning district. 7. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1461) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Articles 2, 3-6, and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance to revise the regulations for arts and creative enterprise, office, and residential uses. For Discussion 8. Order (ID # 25-0085) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Davis and Councilor Wilson That the Director of Planning, Preservation and Zoning draft an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances for transit oriented height and density bonuses for additional affordable housing and other enumerated community benefits. Place on File 9. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0120) Sent for Discussion: Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-1447 and #24-1448. 10. Officer's Communication (ID # 24-1280) Sent for Discussion: Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0679 and #24-0680. 11. Officer's Communication (ID # 24-0854) Sent for Discussion: Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #24-0416. Page 2 of 3

Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda February 20, 2025 12. Public Communication (ID # 24-1577) Sent for Discussion: Greentown Labs submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. 13. Public Communication (ID # 24-1256) Sent for Discussion: 95 individuals, including 61 residents, along with Cambria Hotel, Aeronaut Brewery, and Union Square Main Streets submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. 14. Public Communication (ID # 24-1221) Sent for Discussion: 3 residents submitting comments re: item 24-0679, a Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. 15. Public Communication (ID # 24-1091) Sent for Discussion: 4 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0551, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to add Section 8.5 Interim Planning Overlay District (IPOD) and the Brickbottom sub-area. 16. Public Communication (ID # 24-0919) Sent for Discussion: Susan Lee submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. 17. Public Communication (ID # 24-0899) Sent for Discussion: 13 individuals, including 9 residents, submitting comments re: items #24-0680 and #24-0679, a Zoning Map and Zoning Text amendment to create the Somernova Innovation Sub-Area. Page 3 of 3