Land Use Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 14 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 8/26/24 at 7:30 PM)
2. 1 The meeting took place virtually via Zoom and was called to order at 6:31 PM by Chair McLaughlin and adjourned at 7:22 PM on a roll call vote of 5 in favor (Councilors Wilson, Pineda Neufeld, Ewen-Campen, Davis, McLaughlin), 0 opposed. Others present: Sarah White - Senior Planner, Madalyn Letellier - Legislative Services Manager
3. 2 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_t_wlSjqETYSoXbsf7GCj4w 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 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov.
4. 3 Roll Call
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of July 9, 2024. 24-1027 Accepted Pass
6. 2. 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 228, 230, 232, 234, 236 Pearl Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6). 24-0642 Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation Pass
7. 3. 26 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0642, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 228, 230, 232, 234, 236 Pearl Street from Mid-Rise 4 (MR4) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6). 24-1165 Recommended to be marked work completed
8. 4. Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0551 and #24-0642. 24-1195 Recommended to be marked work completed Pass
9. 5. 14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 136 School Street from Urban Residence (UR) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), 95 Highland Avenue from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to MR6, and 97, 99-99A, 101-103, and 107 Highland Avenue from Mid-Rise 5 (MR5) to MR6. 24-0641 Recommended to be approved Pass
10. 6. Emily Duquette submitting comments re: item #24-0641, a Zoning Map Amendment for the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). 24-0898 Recommended to be marked work completed
11. 7. 3 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0641, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 136 School Street from Urban Residence (UR) to Mid-Rise 6 (MR6), 95 Highland Avenue from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to MR6, and 97, 99-99A, 101-103, and 107 Highland Avenue from Mid-Rise 5 (MR5) to MR6. 24-1164 Recommended to be marked work completed
12. 8. Planning Board conveying recommendations for items #24-0607 and #24-0641. 24-1194 Recommended to be marked work completed
13. 9. Mo Rizkallah requesting a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 5 Homer Square from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Urban Residence (UR). 24-0607 Recommended to be not approved Pass
14. 10. 8 individuals submitting comments re: item #24-0607, a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning district of 5 Homer Square from Neighborhood Residence (NR) to Urban Residence (UR). 24-1092 Recommended to be marked work completed