An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge by adding a new Section 13.90 to Article 13.000 and amend the Zoning Map to add new PUD-7 District

In 13.90 entitled "Planned Unit Development 7 District" as follows:

The key provisions of the proposed district include: Requirement for a Development Proposal in Master Plan form, with criteria for submission and approval of a Master Plan, and requirenent for a Pre-Application Conference with the Planning Board; • permitted gross floor area (GFA) in the district of 3,250,000 square feet, including up to 400,000 square feet for a government facility, with no additional increase in FAR pursuant to inclusionary housing provisions; requirement that at least 40% of a development's floor area, excluding floor area in a government facility, be designated for residential use, subject to inclusionary housing requirements for affordable units; • maximum building heights of 250 feet, reduced to 170 feet for non-residential uses in some portions of the district, and allowed to increase up to 350 feet or greater for residential uses in other portions of the district, with no more than one building allowed to exceed 350 feet but not exceed 500 feet; required Public Open Space or Publicly Beneficial Open Space on a minimum of 25% of the area of the district, excluding land on a lot owned by the federal government, with additional requirements and limitations; establishment of maximum parking requirements for some residential and non-residential uses, waiver of minimum parking requirements except for a required 0.4 spaces per residential dwelling unit, and allowance of shared parking; required retail and active uses on the site; requirements for rooftop mechanical equipment noise mitigation; requirements for shared innovation space to serve small companies and individuals; requirements for sustainable design and development; required inclusion of a community space within a development plan; and required $10 per-square-foot contributions to a community fund to be allocated 50% towards transit improvements and 50% towards a community benefits fund.

The area to be rezoned to the new district PUD-7 is bounded by the Pedestrian Way (connecting the southerly end of Sixth Street to the northerly end of Ames Street), Binney, Third, Monroe, Fifth and Potter Streets, and Broadway. 1 Passed to a second reading as amended at the City Council meeting held on October 2, 2017 and on or after October 16, 2017 the question comes on passing to be ordained. ATTEST:- Donna P. Lopez

City Clerk

NOTE: Pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 32A, Tercentenary Edition, the ordinance as aforesaid which exceeds in length eight octavo pages of ordinary book print may be summarized for publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city with the further provision that said Zoning Ordinance may be examined and obtained at the City Clerk's Office during office hours and that any objection to its invalidity by reason of any defect in the procedure of adoption may only be made within ninety days after the posting or the second publication. 2

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 7 DISTRICT

13.90 Purpose. The PUD-7 District is intended to provide for the creation of a vibrant 13.91 mixed-use district of high quality general and technical office and retail activity, with significant components of residential use and open space. The retention of government office facilities on the site is desired, as well as space for smaller innovation companies as a component of the commercial space that is created.

The creation of open space to serve residents of the District and the surrounding neighborhoods, as well as workers, students from nearby institutions, and visitors, is desired. The PUD-7 District permits larger scale development and supporting commercial activities and residences close to Kendall Square and the major public transit services located there.

It encourages strong connections between new development at Kendall Square, the East Cambridge riverfront, the PUD-7 area and the neighborhoods of eastern Cambridge. It also promotes permeability at the edges of the district, public spaces that will feel welcoming and comtortable to all users, ground floors that will activate public streets and spaces, and civic functions and amenities serving residents and visitors of all ages and all socioeconomic backgrounds.

The expectation is for the District to transform into a recognizable center of activity and civic life for Kendall Square and the surrounding neighborhoods. Development in the PUD-7 District is expected to meet high standards for urban design, architectural design, environmental sustainability and open space design. Development should be generally consistent with the policy objectives set forth in the then current Kendall Square ("K2")

Planning Study and Design Guidelines (2013), the Planning and Design Principles