Harvard Square Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

BZA Quick-Service Food Establishment Special Permit Application – 37 Brattle Street (7th Street Burger)

The Applicant is proposing a formula business quick-service food establishment in an approximately 954 square foot ground floor retail space with approximately 1,053 square feet of basement storage on the ground floor of 37 Brattle Street in Harvard Square. 7th Street Burger focuses on made to order “smash” burgers with approximately 43 stores nationally and 3 stores in Massachusetts. Fast Order/Quick-Service Food Establishments in the Harvard Square Overlay District require a special permit from the Board of Zoning Appeal (BZA) if they are considered a Formula Business. 7th Street Burger is a chain that qualifies as a Formula Business. In considering applications for Special Permits for Fast Order or Quick-Service Food Establishments, the BZA shall find that in addition to other criteria specified in Zoning Section 10.40, that the requirements of Section 11.31(a)-(g) are also met. HSAC will review the application and prepare a recommendation to be submitted to the BZA.

Review and Finalize Draft “HSAC Guidance for Areas of Review” Document

Members will review the draft advisory document and provide final feedback prior to adoption. The guidance is intended to assist applicants preparing for HSAC review of BZA Quick-Service Food Establishment Special Permits.

Staff Update: Notice of Upcoming HSAC Chair Election (September Meeting)

Staff will provide a brief reminder regarding the annual election for Committee Chair scheduled for the September meeting. Per committee guidelines: "On an annual basis at the first meeting in September, the Harvard Square Advisory Committee will elect a Chair who may serve no more than two (2) years as chair within a three (3) year period."

Committee Member Updates

Hold for members of HSAC to share updates about events and other things happening in Harvard Square.

Adjourn