CMA 2025-153
A revised draft of the “Eastern Cambridge Community Enhancements” Zoning Petition
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Voted yes (9)
Burhan Azeem
Marc McGovern
Patty Nolan
Sumbul Siddiqui
Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
Paul F. Toner
Ayesha M. Wilson
Cathie Zusy
E. Denise Simmons
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Voted yes (9), unanimous
- Burhan Azeem
- Marc McGovern
- Patty Nolan
- Sumbul Siddiqui
- Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler
- Paul F. Toner
- Ayesha M. Wilson
- Cathie Zusy
- E. Denise Simmons
Attached is a revised draft of the “Eastern Cambridge Community Enhancements” Zoning Petition. This draft contains revisions suggested by CDD and Law Department staff. The purpose of the revised text is to:
• Incorporate changes recommended by the Planning Board, specifically, the introduction of a maximum parking ratio for laboratory/office uses consistent with similar zoning amendments in the area. • Clarify some of the wording and improve consistency with other parts of the Zoning Ordinance. For example, the revisions ensure that the proposed amendments are not construed to supersede the recent Multifamily Zoning Amendments that apply to housing under the base zoning. • Adjust some of the wording related to community benefits for consistency with recent discussions at City Council.
These revisions have been discussed with representatives of the Petitioner.
Before voting to pass the Petition for a second reading, we recommend that the City Council amend the Petition by substitution with the attached revised zoning text.