A rezoning petition has been received from MIT/GSA Volpe to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance by adding a new Section 13.90 to Article 13.000 and amend the Zoning Map to add new PUD-7 District

The owner of land to be affected by this petition hereby petitions the City Council of the City of Cambridge to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance and Cambridge Zoning Map, both as most recently amended, as follows: Add a new Section 13.90 to Article 13.000 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge as set forth in the attached document. Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge to add a new PUD-7 District overlaying that certain area (which includes parcels, ways and streets) labeled as "PUD-7 District" on the attached map entitled "Proposed PUD-7 District".

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 7 DISTRICT

13.90 13.91 Purpose. The PUD-7 District is intended to provide for the creation of a vibrant mixed-use district of high quality generai and technical office and retail activity, with significant components of residential use and open space. The retention ot government office facilities on the site is desired, as well as space for smaller innovation companies as a component of the commercial office space that is created. The creation of open space to serve residents of the District and the larger neighborhood, as well as workers, students from nearby institutions and visitors, is desired. The PUD-7 District permits larger scale development and supporting commercial activities close to Kendall Square and the major public transit services located there. It encourages strong linkages between new development at Kendall Square, the East Cambridge riverfront, the PUD-7 area and the neighborhoods of eastern Cambridge, facilitated in part by a strong retail presence along Third Street and Broadway. Development in the PUD-7 District is expected to meet high standards for urban design, architectural design, environmental sustainability and open space design and should be generally consistent with the policy objectives set forth in the design guidelines to be adopted for the PUD-7 District and the principles adopted by the Volpe Working Group - Principles (collectively, the "Design Guidelines and Principles"). 13.91.1 Master Plan Area. To further the purpose of this Section 13.90, any Development Parcel or portion of a Development Parcel meeting the requirements set forth in Section 13.93 below that is at least five (5) acres in area may be designated by the Developer as a Master Plan Area, within which physical information shall be presented in a more generalized way, subject to more detailed approval by the Planning Board at a time and in a manner determined by the Board in its PUD special permit decision. 13.91.2 Master Plan Requirements. At a minimum, a Development Proposal for a Master Plan Area must contain the following components: Site Development Plan — identifying each of the proposed existing and new building sites within the Master Plan Area and the characteristics of each, including potential uses and Gross Floor Area ("GFA"). Site Massing Plan — illustrating the height and massing of building volumes for each proposed building site, and including studies of anticipated shadow and wind impacts resulting from building mass. Parking and Loading Plan — identifying the locations of all parking acilities, bicycle parking facilities and facilities for loading or other vehicula ervice functions, and the number of spaces proposed at each locatio 903101:10 d. Connectivity Plan — illustrating all pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular circulation routes within the Master Plan Area, their connections to nearby public circulation routes and destinations outside the Master Plan Area, and approximate locations of access and egress points on each building and parking facility within the Master Plan Area. e. Open Space Plan — illustrating and quantifying the areas of all proposed open space and the ownership and designation of each area (e.g., Publicly Beneficial Open Space) as well as descriptions of major design elements and themes to be incorporated into each space and the types of uses and activities that could be accommodated in each space. f. Ground Floor Plan — illustrating the conceptual arrangement of functions such as retail establishments and other active uses, residential and office lobbies, and utility spaces at the ground floor of each building in the Master Plan Area, including the locations and anticipated sizes of retail and other active uses that may be required or incentivized by the specific provisions of this Section 13.90. Housing Plan — providing the approximate number and mix of housing unit types proposed on each residential site, and identifying the anticipated location ot dwelling units that may be required or incentivized by specitic provisions of this Section 13.90. h.

Phasing Plan

— describing the general sequence in which development is proposed to proceed, and specifically describing how the phasing requirements set forth in this Section 13.90 will be met. 13.91.3 Master Plan Approval.

The Planning Board shall grant a PUD special permit for a Master Plan Area upon finding that the Final Development Plan is consistent with the criteria set forth below, in addition to all other criteria applicable to approval of a Final Development Plan and any other special permits being sought, and upon consideration of the Design Guidelines and Principles.

The PUD special permit may identity specific components of the development (such as building design, open space design and other elements) as well as specific nodifications to the Final Develo moroval by a writen determination of the Planning Board. Otherwise, are modifications to a Final Development Plan for a Master Plan Area shall be considered pursuant to the PUD Amendment provisions set forth in Section 12.37 of this Zoning Ordinance. 13.91.4 Master Plan Criteria.

A Final Development Plan for a Master Plan Area shall meet the following objectives, subject to approval by the Planning Board: 2 Providing a mix of commercial, including research and technology, and residential uses, with particular emphasis on ground-floor retail along portions of Third Street and Broadway, to encourage activity throughout the day and evening. For residential uses, incorporating a diversity of dwelling unit sizes that are appealing and accessible to a variety of users.

Breaking up large blocks to increase permeability and create a fine- grained network of connections that seamlessly integrates the PUD-7 District with the surrounding urban fabric of Kendall Square and East Cambridge. (4) Sensitively managing the height and bulk of new buildings to mitigate impacts on surrounding uses and public spaces.

(5) Creating an integrated network of high-quality streets and open spaces, including significant space for public gathering and recreation, that encourages and fosters a sense of community, civic engagement, social interaction, economic development and environmental sustainability. (6) Providing a strong street edge on major public streets, including Broadway and Third Street, to create a memorable "main street" experience.