Land Use Committee — Agenda, Apr 16, 2026

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda City Council Chamber and Remote Participation 6:00 PM Thursday, April 16, 2026 Joint Meeting with the Planning Board https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AhGlcqYpRUOHcn-JN-TNQQ (Posted online: 3/26/26 at 9:45 AM) Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, 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_AhGlcqYpRUOHcn-JN-TNQQ Persons 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, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at [phone removed] x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov. Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 25-1859) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of December 4, 2025. 2. Public Hearings 2.1. Public Communication (ID # 26-0287) Referred for Recommendation: 26 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance sections 3.1.8c, 3.1.9c, 3.1.10c, 3.1.13k, 3.1.13l, 3.2.12l. and 3.2.12m. 2.2. Public Communication (ID # 26-0257) Referred for Recommendation: Union 2 Associates, LLC requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 2 and 9 Union Square, 286, 290, and 298 Somerville Avenue from Commercial Core 5 (CC5) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6). Page 1 of 2

Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda April 16, 2026 2.3. Public Communication (ID # 26-0330) Referred for Recommendation: 29 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage. 2.4. Public Communication (ID # 26-0329) Referred for Recommendation: 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage. 2.5. Public Communication (ID # 26-0328) Referred for Recommendation: 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 12.2.2 regarding affordable dwelling units. 2.6. Public Communication (ID # 26-0327) Referred for Recommendation: 29 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 15.7.2.d Zoning Board of Appeals Board Rules. For Deliberation 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 26-0204) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Section 8.1 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide for larger buildings, additional dimensional flexibility, and fewer use restrictions for affordable housing projects. Page 2 of 2