Calendar Pieces - 2008

Thurs, Jan 3

4:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (1st floor meeting room, 51 Inman St.)

Agenda:  [5:00pm   Hearing on Statements of Financial Interest (SFI)]

Mon, Jan 7

10:00am   City Council Inaugural Meeting and Election of the Mayor and Vice-Chair of the City Council  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Jan 8

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, 344 Broadway, McCusker Building - City Hall Annex)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearings

7:40pm   PB#234 - 355 Fresh Pond Parkway, Special Permit to construct a 19,400 square foot retail and office building in the Parkway Overlay Special District, Section 20.60; The applicant, Fresh Pond Real Estate Development, LLC, requests modifications to Section 20.60 for the front yard setback, landscaping requirements; curb cuts greater than 40 feet; location of parking in the front yard setback; screening of the on grade open parking and setback from the building and the property side line.

8:30pm   PB#79, Major Amendment for Fast Order Food Establishment at One Brattle Square. The applicant, Chipolte Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC requests a Fast Order Food Establishment Special Permit, Section 11.30 for 74 seat restaurant in an existing mixed use office and retail building for which a special permit was granted by the Planning Board in 1988.

9:00pm   PB#233, 280-290 River Street, Townhouse Special Permit (Section 11.10) for 20 townhouse units and to waive the minimum 15 foot dimensions for Private (Useable) Open Space, Section 11.155(1) to 10 feet.

General Business

1. Board of Zoning Appeal

a. Proposed hotel use in Porter Square

2. Other.

Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During its discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647, or Lester Barber at 617/349-4657 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, Jan 9

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, Jan 10

8:00-9:30am   Recycling Advisory Committee meeting  (City Hall, Sophie Anastos Room)

5:30-7:00pm   Disabilities Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board meeting  (Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy, 2nd Floor Conference Rm. (ring bell for entry))

The Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board will discuss:

* Long range planning for implementation of the Fresh Pond Reservation Master Plan

* Overview of the Cambridge Water Supply System

* Watershed Manager's Report

7:00pm   Board of Zoning Appeals meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Fri, Jan 11

6:30pm   Special Meeting of the Cambridge School Committee  (CRLS, 459 Broadway, Attles Meeting Room)

NOTICE: Special Meeting at 6:30pm Friday, January 11, 2008, in the Henrietta S. Attles meeting room, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, 459 Broadway, for the purpose of discussing strategy for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. [This meeting was called by Reeves to force a vote on the School Superintendent's contract while he still has a vote.]

Mon, Jan 14

5:00-7:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

Agenda:

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber) [It is possible that the next mayor will be selected at this meeting.]

5:30pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission Meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Wed, Jan 16

5:30-6:30pm   Committee on Public Planting meeting  (DPW Main Conference Room , 147 Hampshire St.)

6:00-8:00pm   Public Art Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00pm   Special Meeting of the Cambridge School Committee  (CRLS, 459 Broadway, Attles Meeting Room)
There will be a Special Meeting at 6:00pm on Wed, Jan 16, 2008, in the Henrietta S. Attles meeting room, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, 459 Broadway, for the purpose discussing the issue of the contract with School Superintendent Thomas Fowler-Finn and to receive public comment relative to this matter.

Tues, Jan 22

6:00pm   License Commission General Hearing  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

7:30pm   Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearing

7:40pm   PB#11, 9A Russell Street, Major Amendment for a 647 square foot addition to the existing townhouse basement and first floor. These are modifications to an existing non-confirming townhouse. (Sections 11.15a, b, c, 11.15.2, and 8.22.2)

General Business

1. PB#234 - 355 Fresh Pond Parkway, Special Permit to construct a 19,400 square foot retail and office building in the Parkway Overlay Special District, Section 20.60; The applicant, Fresh Pond Real Estate Development, LLC, requests modifications to Section 20.60 for the front yard setback, landscaping requirements; curb cuts greater than 40 feet; location of parking in the front yard setback; screening of the on grade open parking and setback from the building and the property side line. Deliberation and possible decision.

2. PB#79, Major Amendment for Fast Order Food Establishment at One Brattle Square. The applicant, Chipolte Mexican Grill of Colorado, LLC requests a Fast Order Food Establishment Special Permit, Section 11.30 for 74 seat restaurant in an existing mixed use office and retail building for which a special permit was granted by the Planning Board in 1988. Deliberation and possible decision.

3. Board of Zoning Appeal a. Proposed hotel use in Porter Square

4. Other.

Thurs, Jan 24

10:00am   License Commission Decision-Making Hearing  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

3:00-5:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

7:00pm   Board of Zoning Appeals meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Mon, Jan 28

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Tues, Jan 29

6:00pm   Cambridge School Committee meeting and Budget Sub-Committee meeting.  (CRLS, Henrietta Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

7:00pm   Special Meeting of the Cambridge School Committee (immediately following the Budget meeting) in the Henrietta S. Attles meeting room, CRLS, 459 Broadway. The committee may convene in executive session for the purpose of discussing with counsel strategy for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. [It is expected that the vote whether or not to extend the contract of School Superintendent Thomas Fowler-Finn will take place at this meeting.]

Thurs, Jan 31

4:00-6:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Mon, Feb 4

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

Tues, Feb 5

7:00am-8:00pm   Presidential Primary Election Day  (33 precincts)

6:00pm   Cambridge School Committee meeting  (CRLS, Henrietta Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

8:00pm-midnight   Election Commission meeting to count votes  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Wed, Feb 6

6:00-8:00pm   Public Art Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, Feb 7

6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission meeting  (Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Mon, Feb 11

5:15pm   Special Presentation on behalf of the first statewide White Ribbon Day campaign  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Friends Meeting House, 5 Longfellow Park)

Tues, Feb 12

6:00-7:30pm   Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Cambridge School Committee Budget Sub-Committee meeting retreat. Superintendent update on budget preparation.  (Pearl K. Wise Library, CRLS)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (Central Square Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

2. Town-Gown Reports

a. Lesley University

b. Harvard University

c. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

d. Cambridge College

3. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

4. Other.

Wed, Feb 13

5:00-7:00pm   Election Commission meeting [5:30-6:00pm hearing on Statements of Financial Interest (SFI)]  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, Feb 14

8:00-9:30am   Recycling Advisory Committee meeting  (City Hall, Sophie Anastos Room)

5:30-7:00pm   Disabilities Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Tues, Feb 19

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1.  Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

2. PB#229, 424 - 430 Windsor Street, Just A Start, applicant, special permit to convert the existing non-residential building to residential use. Discussion and possible decision.

3. PB#231, 159 First, 65 Bent and 29 Charles Streets, Bent Street Development, applicant. Request to extend the time for the public hearing to March 18, 2008 and the final time for filing the decision to April 18, 2008.

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

5. Other.

Wed, Feb 20

4:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

[Note: The counting of overseas ballots (if any) will occur at 5:00pm.]

Mon, Feb 25

5:30pm   City Council Roundtable Meeting discussion of City Council goals. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Thurs, Feb 28

6:00-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, Mar 3

5:15pm   Special Presentation by the Healthy Children Task Force  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

Tues, Mar 4

6:00pm   Cambridge School Committee meeting and Budget Sub-Committee meeting. Superintendent’s presentation of the proposed FY2008-2009 budget. Public comment after presentation.  (CRLS, Henrietta Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1.  Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearing

7:40pm   PB#202, 21 Brookline Street, Major Amendment to waive a parking space and replace with bicycle parking as allowed in Section 20.304.6 Parking Space Allocation in the Central Square Overlay District and Sections 6.35 and 6.35.1 Relief from Parking Requirements. No other aspects or conditions of the Special Permit have changed.

General Business

2. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

3. Other.

Wed, Mar 5

5:30pm   Special City Council Meeting for a roundtable discussion with a housing panel on the City’s overall housing policy, particularly the issues of density and the impact and compatibility of additional housing in the City’s neighborhoods. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00-8:00pm   Public Art Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, Mar 6

6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission meeting  (Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

6:30-8:00pm   Governor's Readiness Project public sub-committee meeting  (King Open School auditorium, 850 Cambridge St.)

The meeting will feature Dana Mohler-Faria, the Governor's education advisor, and the Project's "Accountability and Assistance" subcommittee. The subcommittee is led by Paul Grogan, President & CEO of the Boston Foundation; Karla Baehr, Lowell Public Schools Superintendent; and Henry Thomas, President of the Urban League/Springfield. The meeting will be held in the auditorium at the King Open School, located at 850 Cambridge Street. For further information, please contact: Christina Wu at 617-619-5637 or visit the Readiness Project Website: www.mass.gov/governor/education.

Mon, Mar 10

5:30pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Tues, Mar 11

6:00-7:30pm   Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

Wed, Mar 12

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30-6:30pm   Committee on Public Planting meeting  (DPW Main Conference Room , 147 Hampshire St.)

Thurs, Mar 13

8:00-9:30am   Recycling Advisory Committee meeting  (City Hall, Sophie Anastos Room)

5:30-7:00pm   Disabilities Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, Mar 17

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Mar 18

6:00pm   Cambridge School Committee meeting and Budget Sub-Committee meeting - Public Hearing on the FY2008-2009 budget.  (CRLS, Henrietta Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

Mon, Mar 24

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Tues, Mar 25

3:30pm   The City Council's Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the conversion of TV signals from analogue to digital.  (Ackermann Room)

7:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the matter of presenting a status report on the Cambridge Energy Alliance.  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Thurs, Mar 27

6:00-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Sun, Mar 30

6:30pm-7:00pm   Host Marilyn Wellons is joined by Frank DeMasi on "The Cambridge Environment" on CCTV (Cable channel 9) to discuss the Urban Ring Phase 2 and Grand Junction rail line and bridge. Mr. DeMasi is a member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization's Regional Transportation Advisory Council (RTAC) and former Chair of the RTAC Freight Committee. The show's focus on transportation and the environment moves from the Beacon freight yards in Allston, across the Charles River on the Grand Junction rail line and bridge, to Cambridge and points north. The Grand Junction bridge is the only north-south rail connection east of Worcester. Freight and commuter rail use it now. Harvard, MIT, and Boston University want to use it for a bus highway, the Urban Ring Phase 2. Logistics expert Frank DeMasi and Marilyn Wellons consider these plans' effect on the state's budget, economy, and environment. The show is rebroadcast at 1:30am on Mon, March 31.

Note: I watched Part 1 the program on Mar 16 and found Frank DeMasi to be a remarkably well-informed and interesting guest. Even if (like me) you have some reservations about the usual host of this program (Mr. LaTremouille), the discussion between Marilyn Wellons and Frank DeMasi will most likely again be fact-filled and interesting. - RW

Mon, Mar 31

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Apr 1

6:00pm   Cambridge School Committee meeting and Budget Sub-Committee meeting and decision on the FY2008-2009 School Department Budget. Adoption of FY2008-2009 budget.  (CRLS, Henrietta Attles Meeting Room, 459 Broadway)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

2. Town-Gown Discussion

3. PB#233, 280-290 River Street, time extension for the special permit process.

4. PB#231, Bent Street Development: final vote to grant the PUD Special Permit after review of the decision draft.

5. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

a. Reconsideration on 194 Prospect Street

b. 9617 - 1066 Cambridge Street/256 Elm Street, Comprehensive Permit.

6. Other

Wed, Apr 2

10:00am   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the FY08-09 budget.  (Ackermann Room)

2:30pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

4:00pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss follow-up from the housing roundtable on March 5, 2008 and the committee agenda for this term.  (Ackermann Room)

6:00-8:00pm   Public Art Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, Apr 3

4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to insert a new subsection (10) in Article 2.000, in the section entitled "Gross Floor Area" providing that bicycle parking meeting the dimensional requirements of Article 6.000, whether located in a principal use structure, any parking facility for motor vehicles, or in an accessory structure, shall not be included in the calculation of Gross Floor Area. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission meeting  (Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Mon, Apr 7

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

Tues, Apr 8

3:00pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the agenda for the committee.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00-7:30pm   Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

Wed, Apr 9

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30-6:30pm   Committee on Public Planting meeting  (DPW Main Conference Room , 147 Hampshire St.)

Thurs, Apr 10

8:00-9:30am   Recycling Advisory Committee meeting  (City Hall, Sophie Anastos Room)

5:30-7:00pm   Disabilities Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, Apr 14

5:00-6:30pm   Water Board meeting  (Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy, 2nd Floor Conference Rm. (ring bell for entry))

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Tues, Apr 15

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearing

7:40pm   City Council Petition to amend Section 2.000 Subsection (10) of the Zoning Ordinance Definitions to exempt accessory bicycle parking structures from the Gross Floor Area calculation.

General Business

1. Harvard University Fogg Museum update

2. Lesley University update

3. PB#11, 9A Russell Street, Major Amendment, time extension to May 24, 2008.

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

5. Other.

Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During its discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647, or Lester Barber at 617/349-4657 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, Apr 16

2:30pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic, and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the issues involving safe routes to school.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Apr 24

6:00-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, Apr 28

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Wed, Apr 30

1:00pm   The City Council's Veterans Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss coordination of veterans services with the Cambridge Health Alliance.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 1

9:30am   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the FY2009 City Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Date changes for individual departments may occur.

6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission meeting  (Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Mon, May 5

5:30pm   Roundtable City Council meeting for a discussion of Cambridge demographics. No public comment. Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

Tues, May 6

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

General Business

7:30pm   PB#233, 280-290 River Street, Townhouse Special Permit Section (11.10) for 20 townhouse units and to waive the 15 foot dimensions for Private (Useable) Open Space, Section 11.155(1) to 10 feet. Commonwealth Commons, LLC, applicant.

8:30pm   Presentation of draft revised FEMA maps, Department of Public Works.

9:00pm   Pre-Application for a Special Permit application at the FACES site on the Concord Turnpike

9:30pm   Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

Other.

Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During its discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647, or Lester Barber at 617/349-4657 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, May 7

9:30am   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the FY2009 City Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Date changes for individual departments may occur.

2:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Public Art Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, May 8

8:00-9:30am   Recycling Advisory Committee meeting  (City Hall, Sophie Anastos Room)

9:30am   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting for a preliminary discussion on the waste stream.  (Ackermann Room)

11:00am   The City Council's Government Operations and Rules Operations will conduct a public meeting to determine the agenda and to prioritize discussion of the items which have been referred to the committee.  (Ackermann Room)

5:30-7:00pm   Disabilities Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, May 12

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Tues, May 13

6:00pm   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the FY2009 School Department Budget.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00-7:30pm   Cambridge Arts Council Advisory Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

Wed, May 14

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30-6:30pm   Committee on Public Planting meeting  (DPW Main Conference Room , 147 Hampshire St.)

Thurs, May 15

1:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss services in Cambridge for children and their families during early childhood.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Sat, May 17

10:15am   Trails, Sails, Rails and Wheels - Cambridge Transportation History  (11-mile bike ride starts at Cambridge Common)

Join the Cambridge Bicycle Committee for a leisurely ride through the streets of Cambridge as part of the city's annual GoGreen Month activities. The theme of this spring's bike tour is transportation history in Cambridge from pre-colonial times to the present (and maybe a glimpse of the future).

We start at the Cambridge Common for a ride just over 11 miles long. The ride should take a little more than two hours, and will include several intermediate stops for short theme-related talks. We'll end up at the brand new North Point park for a snack. After that, we'll lead those interested back to the starting point at the Cambridge Common (another 2.5 miles).

The ride will be escorted by the Cambridge Police Department's Bike Patrol.

Please arrive at the start by 10:15am for a 10:30am departure.

Rain date May 18, same time. Announcements regarding rain will be sent to the ride email list and posted at cambridgebikes.org.

There is no registration or charge for the tour -- just show up and have fun.

Mon, May 19

4:00pm   Special Presentation - 2008 Scholarship Award Ceremony  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber) - It is anticipated that the FY2009 Budget will be voted at this meeting.

5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Tues, May 20

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

General Business

7:30pm   Town Gown Discussion

8:30pm   PB#11, Major Amendment, 9A Russell Street, discussion and possible decision. Howard Van Vleck, applicant's representative

9:00pm   Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

Comprehensive Permit for YWCA in Central Square.

Other.

Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During its discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647, or Lester Barber at 617/349-4657 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, May 21

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30pm   The City Council's Claims Committee will conduct a public meeting to consider claims filed against the city.  (Anastos Room)

7:00pm   Lechmere, Green Line extension meeting  (NorthPoint building at 1 Leighton Street (23 East St.))

The East Cambridge Planning Team, with the assistance of the Somerville Transportation Equity Partnership, will be hosting a public meeting to discuss possible scenarios regarding the movement of Lechmere station relative to the proposed Green Line extension. The meeting will be held at the new NorthPoint building at 1 Leighton Street (23 East St.) on Wednesday, May 21, from 7 to 9pm. Representatives from the Executive Office of Transportation and the MBTA will be participating, and possibly officials from the cities of Cambridge and Somerville. Everyone is invited to attend, with public viewing of displays beginning at 6:30pm. Inquiries may be directed to azotates@hotmail.com.

Thurs, May 22

6:00-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Wed, May 28

5:30pm   City Council Roundtable Meeting with the School Committee to discuss matters relevant to children and youth 0-18. No public comment. No votes will be taken.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 29

2:30-4:00pm   Public hearing on proposed trans-fat ban  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Central Square Advisory Committee hearing on proposed 7-11 Temple Street affordable housing proposal by the YWCA  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Sat, May 31 

10:00am   Somerville Historic Bicycle Tour  (starts at Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue at 10:00am)

Join the Somerville Bicycle Committee and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission for a bicycle tour of historical sights around Somerville. This year's ride will focus on the many commuter rail stations that Somerville once had, and on the Green Line stations that will soon take their place.

The ride starts at Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, at 10 am on Saturday, May 31. We'll take about three hours to ride about ten miles, stopping along the way at railroad-related sites and at such historic landmarks as the Prospect Hill Tower and the Old Powder House. The ride will end at the Somerville Museum, where we'll enjoy refreshments and an exhibit of the Somerville Preservation Awards.

Rain date is Sunday, June 1, same time and starting location. For more information, e-mail rnewman@thecia.net or call 617-628-8895.

Mon, June 2

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

Tues, June 3

noon   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss with the Health Department the issues of trans-fats, senior falls and the goals of the committee.  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearing

7:30pm   PB#227 - 70 Fawcett Street, Project Review Special Permit for 260 units of housing in the Alewife Overlay District.

General Business

8:45pm   PB#233 - 280 River Street, Townhouse Special Permit, Section 11.10, for 20 townhouse units and to waive the 15 foot dimensional for Private (Useable) Open Space, Sectino11.155(1) to 10 feet. Commonwealth Commons, LLC, applicant. Extension of time for decision.

9:00pm   PB#206, 75 Ames Street, request to extend the Special Permit by one year.

9:15pm   PB#222, 22 Water Street, request to extend the Special Permit by one year.

9:30pm   Board of Zoning Appeal Cases
Other.

Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During its discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647, or Lester Barber at 617/349-4657 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, June 4

6:00-8:00pm   Public Art Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:30pm   Green Building/Zoning Task Force Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conf. Rm.)

Thurs, June 5

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission meeting  (Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

6:00pm   Public Hearing on Community Preservation Act Fund Allocation and Expenditures  (City Hall, Sullivan Chamber)

The Community Preservation Act Committee will hold a public hearing that will include public suggestions for CPA fund allocations and project grant expenditures for Housing, Open Space and Historic Preservation. For more information, contact Nancy Schlacter at (617) 349-4302.

Mon, June 9

5:00-6:30pm   Cambridge Water Board meeting  (Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy., 2nd Floor Conf. Rm.)

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Tues, June 10

1:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue the committee’s discussion of services in Cambridge for children and their families during early childhood.  (Sullivan Chamber)

4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance to boundaries of the Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District and to allow by special permit, lots within the overlay district that are zoned BC and have a contiguous portion of the lot in the adjacent residential district, underground parking and increased allowable FAR of 1.60 for hotels, to be calculated using the entire lot area. This meeting to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:00pm   Public Meeting of Community Preservation Act Committee  (City Hall, Ackermann Room)

The Community Preservation Act Committee will hold a working committee to discuss the following agenda items: Regular meeting of the CPA Committee to consider Public Comment from 6/5/08 Hearing and any FY09 Proposals for CPA grant expenditures for Housing, Open Space and Historic Preservation. For more information, contact Nancy Schlacter at (617) 349-4302.

6:00pm   License Commission General Hearing  (Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Room)

Wed, June 11

3:00pm   Greene Rose Heritage Park Opening Celebration  (238 Broadway)

Please come join us for the Green Rose Heritage Park Opening Celebration starting at 3:00pm at 238 Broadway. The park will be dedicated in honor of community activists Frances “Frannie” Greene and Janet Rose.

5:30-6:30pm   Committee on Public Planting meeting  (DPW Main Conference Room , 147 Hampshire St.)

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, June 12

8:00-9:30am   Recycling Advisory Committee meeting  (City Hall, Sophie Anastos Room)

5:30-7:00pm   Disabilities Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Fresh Pond Advisory Board Monthly Meeting  (Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy. 2nd Floor Conference Room - ring bell for entry)

Meeting Agenda: 1) Watershed Manager’s Report; 2) Report on Fresh Pond Day; 3) Cambridge Drinking Water Supply System Report

7:00pm   Board of Zoning Appeal meeting  (Citywide Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

The meeting agenda includes the hearing on the comprehensive permit for the 42-unit affordable housing project at 7-11 Temple Street in Central Square proposed by the YWCA/Cambridge Housing authority.

Sat, June 14

Noon-6:00pm  Cambridge River Festival  (Along the banks of the Charles River on Memorial Dr. near Harvard Square)

Mon, June 16

5:30pm   City Council Roundtable meeting with MBTA officials. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.???)

Tues, June 17

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

1. Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearing

7:30pm   Kaya-Ka Porter Square Rezoning Petition to amend the North Mass Avenue Overlay District Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance in Section 20.100 to allow for a Planning Board Special Permit for hotel and motel uses with increased Floor Area Ratio and to waive the height, transition setback, and parking in more restrictive districts provisions in the zoning ordinance as they affect certain lots in the Business C District in Porter Square. The Overlay District is modified to include all of a lot that may be located both in the BC district and an adjacent residential district.

8:30pm   Alexandria Real Estate Rezoning Petition in East Cambridge to amend the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance in the Planned Unit Development (PUD) 3 and 4 districts to permit larger scale development along the Binney Street corridor, create an area of public open space, and allow greater heights and FARs throughout

General Business

Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

Other.

Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During its discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647, or Lester Barber at 617/349-4657 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, June 18

4:00pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss long-term open space protection for Joan Lorentz Park.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, June 19

5:00pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss issues relative to housing for larger families in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, June 23

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, June 24

2:00pm   The City Council's Public Facilities, Art and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive an update on present and future plans for the arts in Harvard Square and to discuss how Harvard Square Arts organizations can be further enhanced.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, June 25

4:00-5:00pm   Lafayette Square Dedication and Park Opening  (Jill Brown-Rhone Park, Main Street at Columbia St.)

5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a petition submitted by Alexandria Real Estate Equities proposing amendments in the PUD-3A, PUD-4C and PUD-4B Districts to the Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge in eastern Cambridge. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:30pm   Green Building/Zoning Task Force Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conf. Rm.)

6:40-8:40pm   Police Review and Advisory Board Monthly Meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conf. Rm.)

Thurs, June 26

10:00am   License Commission Decision-making meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, June 30

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber) - cancelled

5:30pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the traffic and parking issues involving 270-290 River Street.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, July 1

1:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue the committee’s discussion of services in Cambridge for children and their families during early childhood.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, July 2

5:30-6:30pm   Committee on Public Planting meeting  (DPW Main Conference Room , 147 Hampshire St.)

Tues, July 8

6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

Wed, July 9

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, July 10

5:30-7:00pm   Disabilities Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission meeting  (Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

6:00-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, July 14

6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Tues, July 15

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

7:30pm   PB#233 - 280-290 River Street, Townhouse Special Permit, Section 11.10, for 20 townhouse units and to waive the 15 foot dimensional requirement for Private (Useable) Open Space, Section 11.155(1) to 10 feet. Commonwealth Commons, LLC, applicant. Deliberation and possible decision.

8:45pm   Kaya-Ka Porter Square Rezoning Petition to amend the North Mass Avenue Overlay District Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance in Section 20.100 to allow for a Planning Board Special Permit for hotel and motel uses with increased Floor Area Ratio and to waive the height, transition setback, and parking in more restrictive districts provisions in the zoning ordinance as they affect certain lots in the Business C District in Porter Square. The Overlay District is modified to include all of a lot that may be located both in the BC district and an adjacent residential district. Discussion and possible recommendation.

9:45pm   PB#141, Cambridge Research Park, Building E, review hotel use and design review of the associated open space.

Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment.

 For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Thurs, July 17

4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion of the Kaya-Ka proposed zoning amendment to the North Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District in Porter Square.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   The City Council's Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public hearing on the City Council Rules for Public Comment.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, July 21

5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Wed, July 23

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

6:30pm   Green Building/Zoning Task Force Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conf. Rm.)

Thurs, July 24

6:00-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, July 28

1:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussing the services available in Cambridge for children age 0-5 and their families and to develop the agenda for the September 24-26 conference with the Harlem Children's Zone.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Special (Midsummer) City Council meeting  (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, CRLS)

Tues, July 29

4:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the following topics: community gardens and forming a Food Policy Advisory Committee.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, July 31

3:30pm   The City Council's Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the possibility of a department or commission to continually oversee and coordinate Sister City agreements with support from each Mayoral Administration.  (Ackermann Room)

Mon, Aug 4

6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

Tues, Aug 5

11:00am   Bicycle Commission meeting  (Location UNKNOWN) - This "Bicycle Commission" is listed on the City website, but there's no description of what it is, who's on it, and what relationship it has, if any, with the Cambridge Bicycle Committee.

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

7:30pm   PB#141, Cambridge Research Park, Building E, review hotel use and design review of the associated open space in the south plaza and along the canal.

8:30pm   PB#227 - 70 Fawcett Street, Project Review Special Permit, Section 19.20 to construct 260 units of housing in the Alewife Overlay District. Deliberation and possible decision.

9:30pm   Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

9620 - 30 JFK Street sign variance request, amended application presentation.

Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, Aug 6

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30-6:30pm   Committee on Public Planting meeting  (DPW Main Conference Room , 147 Hampshire St.)

Thurs, Aug 7

6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission meeting  (Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Mon, Aug 11

6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Tues, Aug 12

7:00pm   East Cambridge Planning Team (ECPT) Meeting on Alexandria  (Kennedy School Cafeteria, 158 Spring St.)
ECPT has organized a neighborhood meeting with representatives from Alexandria Realty to discuss the current proposal for biotech development in East Cambridge.

Wed, Aug 13

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, Aug 14

10:00am   The City Council's Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to hear more about the "Purple Hats Club" (a group of senior women at Jefferson Park) and to see if a similar program could be put together at the Cambridge Senior Centers and senior-living housing complexes.  (Ackermann Room)

4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion of a petition by Alexandria Real Estate Equities to amend the PUD-3A, PUD-4C and PUD-4B Districts of the Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge in eastern Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30-7:00pm   Disabilities Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

7:00pm   Wellington Harrington Neighborhood Association (WHNA) Monthly Meeting   (Vin-Fen, 950 Cambridge St.)

This month WHNA will be speaking with members of the Cambridge Police Department about crime concerns.

Mon, Aug 18

5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Tues, Aug 19

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearing

7:40pm   PB#235, 112-114-116 Mt. Auburn Street and 15 Bennett St, Conductor's Building LLC and Mount Auburn Management LLC, applicants: Special Permit for a new 7 story office, restaurant and retail building with restoration of the existing building at 112 Mt. Auburn Street (Conductor's Building) and retention of the existing building at 15 Bennett Street (MBTA transformer). Approximately 83,200 square feet of gross floor area combined. Sections 19.20; 19.30; 6.35.1; 20.54.2; 20.54.4; and 6.35.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.

General Business

9:00pm   CONTINUED - Alexandria Real Estate Rezoning Petition in East Cambridge to amend the Zoning Map and Ordinance in the Planned Unit Development (PUD)3 and 4 Districts along the Binney Street corridor in order to create an area of open space and allow greater heights and Floor Area Ratios. This hearing was opened on June 17, 2008. Discussion and possible recommendation to the City Council.

10:00pm   Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Thurs, Aug 21

7:00pm   Oldtime Baseball Game  (St. Peter's Field, Sherman Street, North Cambridge)

The Oldtime Baseball Game features players wearing a dazzling collection of flannel uniforms that represent virtually every era in baseball history – including the Boston Braves, St. Louis Browns and Brooklyn Dodgers. Players are chosen from colleges and universities from the Boston area, with an occasional retired big-leaguer added to the mix. Plan on bringing a folding chair or blanket. Parking will be provided. For directions, and more information, please visit http://www.oldtimebaseball.com.

Wed, Aug 27

2:30pm   The City Council's Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the proposed change to Cambridge residency requirement in the Cambridge Employment Plan, Chapter 2.66 of the Cambridge Municipal Code.  (Ackermann Room)

6:30pm   Green Building/Zoning Task Force Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conf. Rm.)

Thurs, Aug 28

6:00-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Tues, Sept 2

6:00pm   School Committee meeting  (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway)

Wed, Sept 3

1:00pm   The City Council's Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive an update from the Church of Latter Day Saints on their proposed development on Rogers Street, relative to community development standards in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30-6:30pm   Committee on Public Planting meeting  (DPW Main Conference Room , 147 Hampshire St.)

6:00pm   Community Preservation Act Public Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber, Cambridge City Hall)
The Community Preservation Act Committee will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 3 at 6pm in the Sullivan Chamber of Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue. The purpose of the meeting will be to take public comment regarding allocation of Community Preservation Act Funds for FY09. These funds may be allocated to affordable housing, open space and historic preservation. For more information, contact Nancy Schlacter, Assistant to the City Manager, at 617-349-4302 or nschlacter@cambridgema.gov. [Next meeting on Tues, Sept 9]

Thurs, Sept 4

6:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission meeting  (Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Mon, Sept 8

5:00-6:30pm   Cambridge Water Board meeting  (Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy., 2nd Floor Conf. Rm.)

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   Mid-Cambridge Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

Tues, Sept 9

5:00pm   Community Preservation Act Public Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber, Cambridge City Hall)

The Community Preservation Act Committee (CPAC) will hold a committee meeting on Tuesday, September 9 at 5pm in the Ackermann Room of Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue. The purpose of the meeting will be for the CPAC to vote on the percentage allocation to CPA expenditure categories and on particular projects to be funded with Community Preservation Act Funds for FY09. These funds may be allocated to affordable housing, open space and historic preservation. For more information, contact Nancy Schlacter, Assistant to the City Manager, at 617-349-4302 or nschlacter@cambridgema.gov.

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

General Business

7:30pm   PB#235, 112-114-116 Mt. Auburn Street and 15 Bennett St, Conductor's Building LLC and Mount Auburn Management LLC, applicants: Special Permit for a new 7 story office, restaurant and retail building with restoration of the existing building at 112 Mt. Auburn Street (Conductor's Building) and retention of the existing building at 15 Bennett Street (MBTA transformer). Approximately 83,200 square feet of gross floor area combined. Sections 19.20; 19.30; 6.35.1; 20.54.2; 20.54.4; and 6.35.1 of the Zoning Ordinance. Deliberation and possible decision.

8:00pm   PB#227, 70 Fawcett Street, New Boston Fund, Inc., applicant: Special Permit for Project Review Section 19.20, Height Relief Section 20.95.2.4, Yard Requirements Section 20.95.34k, Waiver of Gross Floor Area for Parking Section 20.97.3, Addition FAR Section 20.95.11, Transfer of Development Rights Section 21.40, Dwelling Unit Density Section 20.95.4, and Pooled Open Space and Shared Permeable Section 20.96.2. Deliberation and possible decision.

9:00pm   Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

1. Revised plans for 194R Prospect Street.

2. Telecommunication installation review.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, Sept 10

1:30pm   The City Council's Veterans Committee will conduct a follow up hearing to a previous hearing held with the Cambridge Health Alliance on coordination of services to veterans.  (Sullivan Chamber)

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss red light camera enforcement.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, Sept 11

5:30-7:00pm   Disabilities Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, Sept 15

5:30pm   City Council Roundtable meeting to discuss matters relevant to School Committee and City Council communication strategies.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Sept 16

7am-8pm   Massachusetts State Primary  (at your polling location)

The 2008 Massachusetts State Primary will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. For Cambridge residents not already registered, the last day to register to vote is Wed, Aug 27 until 8pm. Both the list of candidates and list of Cambridge polling locations are posted on the Election Commission website. The polls will be open on Election Day from 7:00am until 8:00pm.

Absentee Ballots will be available at least 20 days before the Election at the Cambridge Election Commission office. Any voter who is unable to go to the polls on Election Day due to physical disability, religious belief, or absence from the City may request an Absentee Ballot from the Commission by Noon on Mon, Sept 15. Absentee Ballots may be mailed to voters, or such voters may choose to vote at the Commission office during regular city office hours: Mon, 8:30am-8:00pm; Tues-Thurs, 8:30am-5:00pm; Fri, 8:30am-Noon. The office will also be open for Absentee Voting on Fri, Sept 12 until 5:00pm and Sat, Sept 13 from 9:00am until 5:00pm.

Finally, if you haven't returned your Census/Confirmation Card, you become "Inactive"; when you go to the polls you will have to prove you still live at your Cambridge address, fill out a form and show identification. Don't wait! Return your Census/Confirmation Card now! You can check your registration status by calling the Election Commission at 617-349-4361 or emailing Elections2@cambridgema.gov.

For any additional information, please visit the Cambridge Election Commission office at 51 Inman Street, call, or visit the website at www.cambridgema.gov/election.

8:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

I. PROVISIONAL BALLOT HEARING

Wed, Sept 17

4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee has a meeting scheduled.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Sept 18

4:30pm   The City Council's Civic Unity Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive an update on the Windsor Street Health Clinic and on the status of neighborhood health clinics in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Sept 22

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Avon Hill Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Tues, Sept 23

6:00pm   Public forum on Controlled Choice -- Community Relations Subcommittee of the School Committee  (Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearing

7:30pm   PB#236, 150-180 Cambridge Park Drive by Archon Group, to construct two office research and development buildings of approximately 337,800 square feet and one parking structure for 1,151 parking spaces. This application requires a Project Review Special Permit (Section19.20), a Flood Plain Special Permit (Section 20.70), and an Alewife Overlay District Special Permit (Section 20.90) to waive the maximum Floor Area Ratio to be 1.52 (Section 20.95.1), Maximum Height to be 85 feet (Section 20.95.2), Waiver of the Yard Requirements (Section 20.95.34) and the Waiver of Gross Floor Area Provision for Parking Facilities (Section 20.97.3).

General Business

Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, Sept 24

6:00-8:00pm   Police Review and Advisory Board Monthly Meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conf. Rm.)

6:30pm   Green Building/Zoning Task Force Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conf. Rm.)

Thurs, Sept 25

10:00am   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the following matters: additional appropriation for high school; FY09 tax rate and the prior and current year revenues.  (Ackermann Room)

Sat, Sept 27

2:00 to 4:00pm   Sprouting and Microgreens  (East End House, 105 Spring Street, East Cambridge)

Learn to sprout food in jars and grow microgreens in shallow containers indoors and all year long. Cheap, healthy, and easy to grow, living food is full of enzymes, minerals and chlorophyll. Sprouting addresses concerns about the price of food, better nutrition, and local foods to save fuel on transportation.

East Cambridge residents Ellie and Jules will share their years of experience in sprouting and growing a variety of foods with these methods. This skillshare will cover information about the benefits of sprouts and microgreens, methods we use, tips on solving common glitches, and inexpensive sources of materials and supplies

Wed, Oct 1

1:30pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss hoarding and setting up a Cambridge Hoarding Task Force. (Kitchen Classroom - 2nd floor, Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

5:30-6:30pm   Committee on Public Planting meeting  (DPW Main Conference Room , 147 Hampshire St.)

Mon, Oct 6

5:00pm   Special Presentation to welcome Cambridge Community Chorus with new Music Director Jamie Kirsch  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:30pm   The City Council will conduct a public hearing to discuss the property tax rate classification.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Oct 7

9:00am   The City Council's Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive a presentation and report on the result of the citizen satisfaction survey.  (Ackermann Room)

5:30pm   The City Council's Transportation, Traffic and Parking Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the issue of potholes and street hazard repair.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearing (continued)

7:30pm   PB#236, 150-180 Cambridge Park Drive by Archon Group, to construct two office research and development buildings of approximately 337,800 square feet and one parking structure for 1,151 parking spaces. This application requires a Project Review Special Permit (Section19.20), a Flood Plain Special Permit (Section 20.70), and an Alewife Overlay District Special Permit (Section 20.90) to waive the maximum Floor Area Ratio to be 1.52 (Section 20.95.1), Maximum Height to be 85 feet (Section 20.95.2), Waiver of the Yard Requirements (Section 20.95.34) and the Waiver of Gross Floor Area Provision for Parking Facilities (Section 20.97.3).

General Business

Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, Oct 8

3:00pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public meeting to receive an update from the Cambridge Housing Authority on recent developments and issues, including funding issues, and further, to receive from Community Development Department housing staff a comparison of the Cambridge Housing Authority resident preference policy and the residence preference policy used in other city-funded affordable housing.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Oct 9

5:30-7:00pm   Disabilities Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

7- 9pm   Seed Saving!  (Cambridge Public Library, Central Square Branch, 45 Pearl Street)

Why save seeds?

• Reconnect with life and nature

• Maintain biodiversity

• Protect our food supply

• Resist patenting of life forms, genetically modified food and terminator seeds

In this free skillshare

• Learn the basics of saving seeds

• Discuss political, environmental, and health issues of seed saving

• Strategize steps for action to protect our seeds, our food, and our lives

Suggested Reading: Biopiracy by Vandana Shiva

Reference: The Seed Savers' Handbook by Michel and Jude Fanton

Film/DVD: The Future of Food

Organizations: Seed Savers Exchange, Organic Consumers Association, Union of Concerned Scientists

Mon, Oct 13

6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Wed, Oct 15

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00pm   "World Cafe" citizen participation event to assist the City Council to set its goals for FY 2010.  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Thurs, Oct 16

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, Oct 20

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:30pm   Cambridge Republican City Committee's Speakers' Series  (20 Lee Street, Cambridge)

Peter Torkildsen to Inaugurate Cambridge GOP Speakers' Series - Former U.S. Congressman and current Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP Peter G. Torkildsen will inaugurate the Cambridge Republican City Committee's Speakers' Series on Monday evening, October 20th, 2008, at 6:30pm, at 20 Lee Street in Cambridge (just off Mass Ave near Central Square). Chairman Torkildsen's remarks will begin at 7:15pm, followed by Q&A. The purpose of his talk and the series is to provide an expansive forum for discussing what's going on locally and nationally. Believe it or not, the Cambridge Republican is not a mythical creature, and classical liberalism (i.e., traditional conservatism) is alive and well in the city. The CRCC promotes the principles of the Republican Party, carries out the programs of the State and National Republican Committees, and recruits and supports GOP candidates. For more information, please contact Peter Wilson at peter.wilson@mac.com.

Tues, Oct 21

4:30pm   The City Council's Cable TV, Telecommunications and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the conversion to digital TV and other issues related to cable.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex - McCusker Bldg., 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearing

7:30pm   PB#237, 1924 Massachusetts Avenue by Kaya-Ka Inc., 50 room hotel with a restaurant, and underground parking for 40 cars. This application requires a Special Permit for Additional Dimensional Standards for Lots Located in both the Business C zoning district and an abutting Residence B District (Section 20.104.3); Accessory Parking and Vehicle Access for Hotel Use (Section 20.106.1); and as allowed in Section 10.45, the Board of Zoning Appeal Special Permits: the modification of the parking space layout for a valet parking arrangement off street (Section 6.43.5); to establish a common driveway of adjacent properties through mutual easements (Section 6.43.6) and to allow a driveway within 5 feet of a side property line (Section 6.44.1.g).

General Business

9:00pm   PB#216, Collins Library, 64 Aberdeen Avenue, design review.

9:30pm   PB#236, 150-180 Cambridge Park Drive by Archon Group, to construct two office research and development buildings of approximately 337,800 square feet and one parking structure for 1,151 parking spaces. Project Review Special Permit (Section19.20), Flood Plain Special Permit (Section 20.70), Alewife Overlay District Special Permit (Section 20.90) to waive the maximum Floor Area Ratio to be 1.52 (Section 20.95.1), Maximum Height to be 85 feet (Section 20.95.2), Waiver of the Yard Requirements (Section 20.95.34) and the Waiver of Gross Floor Area Provision for Parking Facilities (Section 20.97.3). Deliberation and possible decision.

Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, Oct 22

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00pm   GLBT Town Meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)
6:30pm   Green Building/Zoning Task Force Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conf. Rm.)

Mon, Oct 27

5:30pm   Roundtable City Council meeting regarding ongoing strategic planning activities at the Cambridge Health Alliance. No public comment Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Oct 28

4:30pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

Wed, Oct 29

8:45am   Facilitated Goal and Training Retreat to determine the City Council goals for FY 2010.  (344 Broadway, 2nd Fl Conference)

6:00-8:00pm   Police Review and Advisory Board Monthly Meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conf. Rm.)

Thurs, Oct 30

5:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss winter heating and weatherization.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Nov 3

1:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to received an update on the Transitional Jobs program.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 4

7:00am-8:00pm   Election Day

Wed, Nov 5

2:00pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a working meeting to receive background information and to discuss Northpoint at the end of the meeting a tour of the site will be conducted.  (344 Broadway 4th Fl Conference)

5:30-6:30pm   Committee on Public Planting meeting  (DPW Main Conference Room , 147 Hampshire St.)

Thurs, Nov 6

8:45am   Facilitated Goal and Training Retreat to determine the City Council goals for FY 2010 (if needed).  (344 Broadway, 2nd Fl Conference)

Mon, Nov 10

6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Wed, Nov 12

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, Nov 13

5:30-7:00pm   Disabilities Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Fri, Nov 14

2:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, Nov 17

5:00pm   Special Presentation to celebrate the championship Pop Warner E Team  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 18

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex - McCusker Bldg., 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearing

7:30pm   Alexandria, II Petition to amend the zoning map and ordinance to create a new PUD-3A and PUD-4C in the area of Binney, First, Bent and Sixth Streets. These changes would permit larger scale development along Binney St. corridor; create an area of contiguous public open space; and allow greater heights in some areas of the revised PUDs.

General Business

9:00pm   PB#237, 1924 Massachusetts Avenue by Kaya-Ka Inc., 50 room hotel with a restaurant, and underground parking for 40 cars. This application requires Special Permits for development lots located in both the Business C zoning district and an abutting Residence B District (Section 20.104.3); Accessory Parking and Vehicle Access for Hotel Use (Section 20.106.1); modification of the parking space layout for a valet parking arrangement off street (Section 6.43.5); to establish a common driveway of adjacent properties through mutual easements (Section 6.43.6); and to allow a driveway within 5 feet of a side property line (Section 6.44.1.g). Deliberation and possible decision.

9:30pm   PB#179, North Point, Minor Amendment to reduce the multiuse pathway width from 14 feet.

Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, Nov 19

4:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a petition from the City Council to amend the Zoning Ordinance Sections: 20.88 and 20.810, Memorial Drive Overlay District. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a revised petition submitted by Alexandria Real Estate Equities proposing amendments in the PUD-3A, PUD-4C and PUD 4B Districts to the Zoning Map of the City of Cambridge in eastern Cambridge. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Nov 20

6:00-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

7:00pm   Porter Square Neighbors Association Annual Meeting  (North Cambridge Senior Center, 2050 Mass. Ave.)

1. Annual officers' election - Members of PSNA hail from both Cambridge and Somerville and include residents and business owners. Voting members must have paid their dues and must have attended at least two previous meetings within the last six months or four within the last year.

2. Lechmere Car Wash site development - Representatives of St. James Episcopal Church and OakTree Partners will present their plans to develop a condominium on the Lechmere Car Wash site and a portion of the church's property. - postponed to a future meeting

DUES - It is time to pay annual dues, which are $10/person. You have two options: give cash or a check made out to Porter Square Neighbors Association to Treasurer Mary O'Neill at the November 20 meeting or send a check to P.O. Box 401016, Porter Square Station, Cambridge MA 02140.

Mon, Nov 24

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 25

8:45am   Facilitated Goal and Training Retreat to determine the City Council goals for FY 2010. No public comment.  (344 Broadway, 2nd Fl Conference Room)

Mon, Dec 1

5:30pm   Special City Council meeting on biohazardous materials and laboratory safety in Cambridge. Public comment is welcomed. Meeting will be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 2

2:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss further exploration of hoarding and related issues.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex - McCusker Bldg., 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearing

7:30pm   City Council Petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance to delete Sections 20.84, 20.85 and 20.88 of the Memorial Drive Overlay District, removing a Planning Board Special Permit process and thus eliminating the authorization granted to the Planning Board to waive front yard requirements, height limits, and gross floor area limits in the Office 2 and Business A districts that abut Memorial Drive.

General Business

Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Wed, Dec 3

5:30-6:30pm   Committee on Public Planting meeting  (DPW Main Conference Room , 147 Hampshire St.)

6:00-8:00pm   Police Review and Advisory Board Monthly Meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conf. Rm.)

Thurs, Dec 4

3:00pm   Election Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 1st Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, Dec 8

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   Half Crown-Marsh Neighborhood Conservation District Commission meeting  (Lombardi Bldg., 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Rm.)

Tues, Dec 9

1:00pm   The City Council's Human Services Committee will conduct a public meeting to continue discussion of the Human Services Committee trip to the Harlem Children's Zone and next steps to support children and their families during early childhood.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:00pm   The City Council's Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider the proposal to rename Plympton Street in honor of David J. Halberstam.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Dec 10

1:30pm   The City Council's Government Operations and Rules Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss the process that the City Council will use to evaluate the City Manager.  (Ackermann Room)

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Thurs, Dec 11

4:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition submitted by Lesley University to create a new Lesley Porter Overlay District in the area of Porter Square with a base Business C zoning district. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30-7:00pm   Disabilities Commission meeting  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Rm.)

6:00-8:00pm   Climate Protection Action Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, Dec 15

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 16

3:00pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning Committee will conduct a public meeting to discuss planning along Massachusetts Avenue, between Harvard and Porter Squares and the impacts of possible development along this corridor.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:30pm   Planning Board meeting  (City Hall Annex - McCusker Bldg., 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

General Business

Update by Beth Rubenstein, Assistant City Manager for Community Development Department.

Public Hearing

7:30pm   PB#238 - 650 Main Street, Project Review Special Permit (Section 19.20) to construction 418,317 square feet of office research and development with ground floor retail. This proposal requires relief from the Open Space requirement, Section 19.51.2. MIT is the applicant.

General Business

1. City Council Petition to amend the Memorial Drive Overlay District, deliberation and possible recommendation.

2. Open Space Plan Review.

3. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

4. Other.

General Business items may be taken out of the order in which they appear on the agenda above. Times for General Business items are approximate. Public comments are taken only during a Public Hearing. During the discussion and deliberation on General Business items, the Planning Board does not solicit public comment. For further information concerning this agenda, please call Liza Paden at 617/349-4647 at the Cambridge Community Development Department, or email lpaden@cambridgema.gov. The Community Development Department TTY line is 617/349-4621.

Thurs, Dec 18

6:00-8:00pm   Pedestrian Committee meeting  (344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Rm.)

Mon, Dec 22

5:15pm   Special Presentation to thank all involved in the disaster relief effort for victims of the Prince Street fire.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)