Land Use Committee — Agenda, Sep 1, 2022

City of Somerville, Massachusetts City Council Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:30 PM Thursday, September 1, 2022 (Posted online: 8/24/22 at 2:45 PM) Pursuant to Chapter 107 of the Acts of 2022, 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://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5893737892443656207 Roll Call Call of the Roll 1. Ordinance (ID # 22-0825) Referred for Recommendation: By Jake Wilson Proposing an amendment to the Zoning Ordinances, Section 3.1.6.d, Residence District, to permit the Backyard Cottage accessory building type by right. 2. Public Communication (ID # 22-1110) Referred for Recommendation: Thomas J. Cooke requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 14 White Street Place from NR to MR4. 3. Public Communication (ID # 22-1031) Referred for Recommendation: Vivaldo Meneses Sr. requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 82-84 Prospect Street from MR5 to UR. 4. Mayor's Request (ID # 22-0654) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting a text amendment to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to repeal all references to a Certificate of Zoning Compliance and replace with a requirement for the Building Official to conduct a zoning compliance review and maintain a public record of such reviews for all development. Page 1 of 2

Land Use Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 1, 2022 5. Public Communication (ID # 22-0929) Referred for Recommendation: Three owners requesting the adoption of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Map to change the zoning district of 129R Highland Ave from UR to NR. Page 2 of 2