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Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available.
Meeting Name: Land Use Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/16/2026 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chamber and Remote Participation
Joint Meeting with the Planning Board https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AhGlcqYpRUOHcn-JN-TNQQ
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25-1859 11.Committee MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Land Use Committee Meeting of December 4, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-0287 12.1.Public Communication26 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.   Not available Not available
26-0257 12.2.Public CommunicationUnion 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).   Not available Not available
26-0330 12.3.Public Communication29 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage.   Not available Not available
26-0329 12.4.Public Communication14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage.   Not available Not available
26-0328 12.5.Public Communication14 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 12.2.2 regarding affordable dwelling units.   Not available Not available
26-0327 12.6.Public Communication29 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 15.7.2.d Zoning Board of Appeals Board Rules.   Not available Not available
26-0204 13.Mayor's RequestRequesting 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.   Not available Not available