Daglian-ZBA_Redacted — File 22-1720

SISIA DAGLIAN 15 June, 2022 Dear Madam or Sir, I submit this letter and resume to express interest in the open position with the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals. My professional background is in architecture, in which I have practiced for over twenty years on a diverse range of projects. More recently for almost five years I held the position Assistant Building Commissioner with the City of Cambridge, during which time I was responsible for building code enforcement and implementation of the city’s zoning ordinance as well as administration of the BZA’s biweekly meetings. Currently I run an architecture practice based on Somerville. I find myself in a place in life where I am able and interested in taking on greater civic responsibility in my own community. Given my familiarity with the nature of zoning regulation, it seems a natural fit to apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals where I think my skills could be useful to the City of Somerville. I hope you will consider my application favorably in this light. I would be pleased to discuss my experience further at your convenience. Sincerely,

SISIA DAGLIAN EDUCATION University of Michigan College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Ann Arbor, Michigan Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 1994 University of Windsor Windsor, Ontario, Canada Studies in Biological Sciences EXPERIENCE Founder and Principal Evergreen Architecture, Somerville, MA | 2021 - present • Commercial and residential architecture firm Assistant Building Commissioner City of Cambridge, Cambridge, MA | 2017 - 2021 • Duties include department administration, public engagement, review building permit applications for conformance with state building code and local zoning ordinance, implement zoning ordinance changes and other department initiatives, administer board of zoning appeals, presentations Project Manager & Designer Austin Architects, Cambridge, MA | 2008 - 2017 • Direct design and project workflow on all phases of planning and construction projects • Foster client relationships, understand and nurture their vision, strategize project parameters & options • Lead design and consulting teams, establish critical path for deliverables, solve problems • Determine appropriate engineering systems, coordinate solutions compliant with building codes • Create effective proposals, workplans, and marketing strategies • Review construction budgets and constructibility issues, specifications • LEED documentation, construction administration and project close-out Laboratory Planner Kling Stubbins Architects, Cambridge, MA | 2007 • Conduct client programming interviews • Generate life science laboratory programs, data sheets and building usage strategies Project Architect & Designer D.F. Trees Associates Architects, Hamilton, MA | 1997-2007 • Design and manage commercial and residential projects for Design-build firm with sister construction company Lindentree Associates • Life science laboratory planning and general space planning • Foster client relationships, translate goals and vision into design options • Develop and review project budgets for architectural services and construction services • Develop construction details and coordinate with construction crew • Extensive construction administration Registrations: NCARB-76356 NY-031039 MA-32234 Certifications: LEED ®AP CPHC ® CBO

SISIA DAGLIAN College & University Harvard Law School - Cambridge, MA Lewis Hall Renovation Feasibility Study, 2015-16 Tenant Relocation and Renovation, 2013 Lewis Hall Meeting Room & Office Renovations, 2012 Financial and Administrative Office Renovation, 2011 Backfill Study, 2010 Building Projects Study, 2010 Capital Planning Study, 2008 Merrimack College - North Andover, MA Welcome Center Renovation, 2010 Girard School of Business Classroom Renovation, 2010 Regis College - Weston, MA Athletic Field House, 2009 Independent / Secondary Schools Buckingham Browne & Nichols - Cambridge, MA Middle School Renovation Phase 1, 2012-2016 Cooperative Daycare Renovation, 2013, 2016 Lower School Planning, 2012 Campus Master Plan, 2011 Athletic Fields Planning, 2011 Admissions Building Study, 2010 Campus Planning, 2010 Daycare Suite Study, 2010 Classrooms and Science Lab Renovations, 2010 Beginners Suite Renovation, 2009 International School of Boston - Cambridge, MA Science Classroom Renovations, 2010 Classroom Renovations, 2008 Northfield Mount Hermon - Gill, MA Campus Master Plan, 2011 Residential Studies, 2008 Summit Montessori School - Framingham, MA Building Study and Schematic Design, 2008 Corporate & Community Conservation Law Foundation - Boston, MA Renovation Programming & Design, 2016 Anderson & Kreiger - Cambridge, MA Law Firm Tenant Fit-out, 2016 Belmont Hill Club - Belmont, MA Accessibility and Locker Room Renovations, 2015 Lincoln Institute of Land Policy - Cambridge, MA Wood Frame Renovations, 2012 VIM Fitness Salon and Spa - Cambridge, MA New Fitness Facility, 2011 Alternatives Unlimited - Whitinsville, MA Supportive Housing Development, 2010 Building Engineering Resources - Easton, MA Office Renovation, 2010 Cambridge Public Library - Cambridge, MA Collins Branch Library Accessibility Renovation, 2009 Novartis - Cambridge, MA Office Renovation, 2010 Project List - Austin Architects Project List - D. F. Trees Associates Commercial & Biotech Cell Signaling Technology - Beverly & Danvers, MA New Headquarters & Renovation, 2004-2006 Satellite Lab Renovation, 2010 New England Biolabs - Ipswich, MA New Headquarters & Historic Building Renovation, 2001-03 Parc Medical Building - Waltham, MA Tenant Suite Renovations, 2001-2004 Massod Dental Suite - Danvers, MA Expansion, 2007 Woodstone Restaurant - Swampscott, MA New Restaurant Design, 2007 Yank’s Restaurant - Beverly Farms, MA New Restaurant Design & Renovation, 1999 Black Cow Restaurant - Newburyport, MA New Restaurant Design & Renovation, 1998 Cell Signaling Technology - Beverly & Danvers, MA Masterplanning for Expansion, 2020-2021 Medford Residence - Medford, MA Project List - Evergreen Architecture

SISIA DAGLIAN Select Projects Harvard Law School Administrative Office Renovations | 2012 Cambridge, MA | Austin Architects LLC • Lead Designer and Project Manager for all aspects of the project • Relocation of human resources and finance departments as a result of the 2009 capital planning project • 4,500 sf renovation of a lower level space in a building with a curved footprint. The high quality details of the existing building were retained • Awarded LEED® Platinum for Commercial Interiors Lincoln Institute of Land Policy Wood Frame Renovations | 2012 Cambridge, MA | Austin Architects LLC • Lead Designer and Project Manager for gut renovation and conversion of two wood frame residential buildings into a communal environment for research groups near Harvard Square • Interiors were reworked to maximize flexibility for office, conference and group spaces. Exterior changes were minimal in order to satisfy historic commission and zoning ordinances, however a unified common garden and accessible entrances were created. This project is LEED® silver compliant. Harvard Law School Lewis Hall Feasibility Study | 2015-6 Cambridge, MA | Austin Architects LLC • Project Manager for feasibility programming and concept designer for feasibility study to renovate 38,000 gsf building from 1958 • Involved numerous options investigating deferred maintenance, campus context, expansion needs, and user group needs. Concepts were cost estimated in collaboration with Shawmut Construction Co. • Presentations were made to the Dean’s Administration Committee and culminated in a report of recommendations. Buckingham Browne & Nichols Middle School Renovation | Cambridge, MA | Austin Architects LLC • Lead Designer and Project Manager for all aspects of the project • 22,000 sf renovation and partial demolition/reconstruction. The project was promped by deferred maintenance, accessibility upgrades, and desire to maximize space use. Expanding on these utilitarian needs, new entrance and circulation patterns were created, excavating basement space to open out onto a new entry terrace, rebuilding the entire center portion of the school. On either side, the historic mansion and adjoining mid-20th centyr wing were renovated for classroom and support spaces • Complex regulatory approvals required and extensive school board and user group reviews • Extensive code and zoning strategy was required. I was instrumental in the school relocation planning and execution 2011-16