Land Use Committee — Agenda, May 7, 2026

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:30 PM Thursday, May 7, 2026 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bRGnwZDfQC-sADSewdpI-Q (Posted online: 4/28/26 at 7:00 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_bRGnwZDfQC-sADSewdpI-Q 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 # 26-0502) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of March 19, 2026. 2. Committee Minutes (ID # 26-0639) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of April 2, 2026. 3. Committee Minutes (ID # 26-0723) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting in Joint Session with the Planning Board on April 16, 2026. 4. Officer's Communication (ID # 26-0649) Sent for Discussion: Planning Board conveying recommendations for item #26-0204. Page 1 of 2

Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda May 7, 2026 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Resolution (ID # 26-0061) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Davis, Councilor Sait, Councilor Wheeler, Councilor Hardt, Councilor Link, Councilor Mbah, Councilor Strezo and Councilor Scott 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. Page 2 of 2