Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Middlesex County

Thursday, November 5, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body: Planning Commission
Meeting Type: Planning Commission
Location: Somerville, MA
Meeting Date: November 5, 2026

Video will appear here once the meeting has been held and Somerville Planning Commission posts it

Thursday, November 5, 2026

7 items on the agenda.

Roll Call

Public Hearings•Item 1.1.

Mayor's Request (ID # 26-1261)

Referred for Recommendation: Requesting ordainment of an amendment to Sections 3.1.5, 3.2.5, 6.3.5, 6.4.6, 7.3.5, 8.3.6, 10.10.3, 15.2.1, 15.3.2, 15.7.2 of the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to streamline the jurisdiction of review boards.

Public Hearings•Item 1.2.

Public Communication (ID # 26-1480)

Referred for Recommendation: Boynton Yards LandCo LLC and Windsor Place Owner LLC requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend section 8.4.12.e.ii.

Public Hearings•Item 1.3.

Public Communication (ID # 26-1512)

Referred for Recommendation: 36 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 12.1.2 regarding affordable dwelling units.

Public Hearings•Item 1.4.

Public Communication (ID # 26-1511)

Referred for Recommendation: 36 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend Zoning Ordinance Section 15.7.2.d Zoning Board of Appeals Board Rules.

Public Hearings•Item 1.5.

Public Communication (ID # 26-1510)

Referred for Recommendation: 36 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage.

Public Hearings•Item 1.6.

Public Communication (ID # 26-1509)

Referred for Recommendation: 36 registered voters requesting a Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance Section 3.1.12 Backyard Cottage.