Calendar Pieces - 2016

Mon, Jan 4

10:00pm   Inaugural City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   School Committee Inaugural meeting  (Main Library Lecture Hall)

Tues, Jan 5

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

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Meeting Transcript(s)

Public Hearings

7:00pm   PB#303, South of Main Street (SoMa), Special Permit for Planned Unit Development (PUD) located at 84 Wadsworth St, 36 Memorial Drive, 226-254 Main St, 65 Wadsworth St, 16 Hayward St, 8, 26, 28, 34, 42, and 46 Carleton Street, 310, 322, and 336 Main St, 65 Carleton St, 5 and 21 Deacon St, and 40 Ames St. The Applicant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is proposing new buildings at these addresses pursuant to Section 13.80 Planned Unit Development 5 in Kendall Square and Section 19.20 Project Review Special Permit. This proposal is for two below grade parking garages with a total of 809 net new parking spaces, and five new buildings. The new buildings will be for graduate student housing, retail, and office and/or research and development and total approximately 1,443,600 square feet of new development. This is the second public hearing required for approval of a PUD.

8:30pm   PB #302, North of Main Street (NoMa) located at One Broadway, Special Permit to construct a new building pursuant to Section 13.80 Planned Unit Development 5 in Kendall Square, Section 19.20 Project Review Special Permit and Section 20.70 Flood Plain Overlay District. The Applicant, MIT One Broadway Fee Owner LLC, is proposing approximately 416,000 square feet of mixed use building with 300 residential units and ground floor retail, parking and potential office space. This is the second public hearing required for approval of a PUD.

General Business

3. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

• 8968 – 2015 – 2 Arrow St, Variance to convert office meeting space to a retail establishment.

• 8898-2015 – 201 Brookline St, #6, Variance to create an addition on the roof of unit 6 creating additional floor area beyond what was approved in PB#197.

• 8899-2015 – 201 Brookline St, #5, Variance to create an addition on the roof of unit 6 creating additional floor area beyond what was approved in PB#197.

• 9032-2015, 678 Mass Ave, Special permit to modify the existing antenna installation by locating four additional panels for a total of 12 T Mobile antennas.

4. Election of the Planning Board chair

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Jan 6

5:30-7:30pm   Transit Advisory Committee meeting  (Location TBD)

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting.  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Mon, Jan 11

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Jan 12

6:00-8:00pm   School Committee Budget Sub-Committee meeting  (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway)

Budget Retreat to discuss the financial forecast, the FY2017 Budget Guidelines, and the FY2017 Budget Calendar for the Cambridge Public Schools. This meeting will not be televised and no votes will be taken. There will not be public comment.

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Meeting Transcript(s)

Public Hearings

7:00pm   PB #307, 9 Donnell Street, Special Permit to construct two single family homes on a lot in the Residence B district. Special permits are sought pursuant to Section 6.44.1(b), waiver of the setback for parking, and Section 5.53, paragraph 2, to allow portions of one structure to be located farther than 75 feet from the street line. The applicant is 9 Donnell St Realty Trust, c/o Adam Costa, Esq.

NOTE: There will be no public hearing on the Milford Medicinals, Inc., rezoning petition.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Thurs, Jan 14

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

Wed, Jan 20

5:30pm   Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting  (Police Station, 125 Sixth St., First Floor Conference Room)

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting.  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Sat, Jan 23

11:00am   School Committee Budget Subcommittee meeting  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)

Mon, Jan 25

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Jan 26

6:00-8:00pm   School Committee Budget Subcommittee meeting  (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway)

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Meeting Transcript(s)

General Business

7:00pm   3. Planning Board Rules and Regulations review, discussion and possible approval. Public comment will be taken during this General Business item. This item has been rescheduled from December 8, 2015.

Public Hearings

8:00pm   (continued) Peter Kroon, et al Zoning Petition (also known as Friends of MAPOCO) to create a new MAPOCO Subdistrict (to run from Roseland down to Chauncy/Everett) within the Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District with zoning requirements identical to the North Massachusetts Avenue Subdistrict except for some modifications.

General Business

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

9059-2015 - 1815 Mass Avenue - Special Permit to replace 3 antennas and add and/or upgrade equipment.

9073-2015 - 141 Portland Street - Special Permit to replace 3 antennas and add and/or upgrade equipment.

9089-2015 - 675 Massachusetts Avenue - Special Permit to replace 3 antennas and add and/or upgrade equipment.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Jan 27

6:00-8:00pm   Police Review and Advisory Board  (51 Inman St., 2nd Floor Conference Room)

Thurs, Jan 28

4:00-5:00pm   Affordable Housing Trust meeting  (Ackermann Room, City Hall)

Mon, Feb 1

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Feb 2

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

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (Cambridge Citywide Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Meeting Transcript(s)

3. Town Gown Reports – public comment will be taken after the presentations.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Lesley University

Harvard University.

The Town Gown Reports can be viewed online on the Community Development website at: http://www.cambridgema.gov/towngown.

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

BZA 9185- 2016 – 118R Industrial Park Way, North Point – Appeal and Special Permit to modify the existing mobile communications facility by replacing, relocating and adding antennas, remote radio heads and related equipment.

BZA 9279 - 2016 – 66 Homer Avenue – Special Permit to modify the existing mobile communications facility by replacing, relocating and adding antennas, remote radio heads and related equipment.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Mon, Feb 8

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

Tues, Feb 16

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. PB#285, 10 Essex Street, Request for an extension of the Special Permit, Section 10.46.

3. PB#302 and #303, NoMa and SoMa, request to extend the date for the public hearing process and filing the final decisions.

4. Board of Zoning Appeal - Comprehensive Permit – One Brookline Place, (Auburn Court) Homeowner’s Rehab Inc. affiliate Brookline Street Limited Partnership. The requested permit is to construct 8 additional units of affordable housing and convert an existing management office to a dwelling unit at Auburn Court. The Planning Board will review the case and transmit a report to the BZA.

5. BZA case 9297 – 2016 – 17-19 Pemberton Street – Variance to park within the front yard setback on a corner lot, to construct a dormer and first floor addition.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Feb 17

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting.  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Mon, Feb 22

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Feb 23

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting.  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearing

7:00pm   PB #310, 399 Binney Street, Special Permit to demolish the existing office building and construct a new office/lab building and ground floor retail space, totaling approximately 172,500 square feet of Gross Floor Area. The applicant is DWF IV One Kendall Square LLC.

General Business

3. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

BZA 9388 – 2016 – 80 Sherman Street, Special Permit to add antennas, all to be installed within a new stealth enclosure. The new stealth enclosure is larger but will accommodate all the existing and proposed antennas.

BZA 9389 – 2016 – 237 Putnam Avenue, Special Permit to replace the existing telecommunication antennas and add antennas all within the stealth enclosure and replace the stealth enclosure to better match the existing building.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Feb 24

5:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a zoning petition filed by Peter L. Cohen, et al. to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance to restrict garage development in dimensionally nonconforming lots. [Click here to view the petition] This hearing to be televised  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Annual Board Meeting  (Police Station, 125 Sixth St., First Floor Community Room)

Sun, Feb 28

Grand Opening Celebration and Tour of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School  (100-102 Putnam Avenue)

2:00pm   Grand Opening Ceremony

3:00pm   Building Tours

4:15pm   Refreshments (cafeteria)

Mon, Feb 29

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Mar 1

7:00am-8:00pm   Massachusetts Presidential Primary (Super Tuesday)

8:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Thurs, Mar 3

5:00pm   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY16 Budget and FY17 budget process.  (Ackermann Room)

Mon, Mar 7

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

Tues, Mar 8

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearing

7:00pm   Peter L. Cohen, et al, petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance by creating a new Section 10.60 Restrictions on the construction of new garages on dimensionally non-conforming lots in Residence B districts.

8:00pm   PB#311, 18-26 Chauncy Street, Special Permit to convert existing basement space to 9 additional one-bedroom dwelling units pursuant to Section 20.600 – Basement Housing Overlay District, waive the required parking spaces, (Section 6.35.1) and modify the access standards for long-term bicycle parking, Section 6.100. Chauncy Court, LLC, c/o Chestnut Hill Realty is the applicant.

General Business

3. PB#237 – Porter Square Hotel Design Review of the garden plans and the roof top mechanicals.

4. PB#38 – One Canal Park, Request for determination of use for fast order food for Haute Coffee as an appropriate use as outlined in Section 13.52.6.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Mar 9

8:00am   Recycling Advisory Committee  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)

Agenda: 1. Housekeeping, 8am (10 min): Minute taker; Public comment; Approve minutes

2. City Updates, 8:10am (15 min): BYOB ordinance update; waste reduction; outreach assistant; Mattress update; Legislative update

3. Discussion Topics, 8:30am (60 min):

• Bronwyn Cooke, Community Development, Climate and Energy Division, on citywide GHG inventory and climate vulnerability assessment

• Polystyrene sub-committee discussion – 1. Possible amendments, 2. Lifecycle analysis, 3. Oriented polystyrene recyclability, 4. Alternative products

4. Closing, 9:25 (5 min): Action Plan/Decisions; Announcements

Fri, Mar 11

11:00am   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the continued employment of City Manager Richard Rossi beyond June 30, 2016 and to initiate negotiations for a successor employment contract and any other related business put forth.  (Ackermann Room)

Mon, Mar 14

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Mar 15

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearing

7:00pm   PB#309, 95 Fawcett Street, Special Permit to demolish the existing building and construct a new 44 unit residential building with 48 below grade parking spaces, totaling approximately 52,852 squre feet of Gross Floor Area pursuant to Section 20.73 Flood Plain, 20.90 Modifications in the Alewife Overlay District and 4.26.1 Multifamily Special Permit. A Board of Zoning Appeal dimensional variance will also be required.

8:00pm   Sage Cannabis, Inc. Zoning Petition, c/o Michael Dundas, Executive Officer, to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge in Section 20.700 Medical Marijuana Overlay Districts by creating an additional Medical Marijuana Overlay District (MMD‐3). The new MMD‐3 District would be coterminous with the Business B‐2 base zoning district on the northerly side of Massachusetts Avenue between Dana and Ellery Streets. The amendment would also create a new section 20.705.1.

General Business

3. PB#304 – 1718 Massachusetts Avenue, request to extend the time for the public hearing and filing the Special Permit decision.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Mar 16

4:00-6:00pm   Outdoor Lighting Task Force Meeting  (Community room in Main Library basement) - cancelled

5:30pm   Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting  (Police Station, 125 Sixth St., First Floor Conference Room)

[Meeting Agenda and supporting materials]

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Thurs, Mar 17

6:00-8:00pm   Fresh Pond Master Plan Advisory Board Meeting  (Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway)

Mon, Mar 21

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Mar 22

1:00pm   The City Council's Human Services and Veterans Committee will meet.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

3. Planning Board Rules and Regulations review, discussion and possible approval. Public comment will be taken during this General Business item.

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Case

BZA 009513-2016 – 25 Eighth Street, Special Permit to replace three existing antennas.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Mar 23

10:00am   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules, and Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the development of the process for the selection of a new City Manager.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Mar 24

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a zoning petition by the Sage Cannabis, Inc. to amend the Zoning Ordinance in Section 20.7000 Medical Marijuana Overlay Districts by creating an additional Medical Marijuana Overlay District (MMD-3). The new MMD-3 District would be coterminous with the Business B-2 base zoning district on northerly side of Massachusetts Avenue between Dana and Ellery Streets. The amendment would also create a new section 20.705.1. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00-8:00pm   Envision Cambridge Public Workshop 1 [RSVP]  (Kennedy-Longfellow School, 158 Spring Street)

6:00-8:00pm   Cambridge Pedestrian Committee Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Mon, Mar 28

5:30pm   City Council Roundtable/Working Meeting with the School Committee. [Agenda] No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Media Café, 459 Broadway)

Tues, Mar 29

4:00pm   The City Council's Human Services and Veterans Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss issues and City efforts surrounding Veterans in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Mar 30

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Thurs, Mar 31

6:00-8:30pm   Envision Cambridge Public Workshop 2 [RSVP]  (Tobin Montessori School, 197 Vassal Lane, Cafeteria)

Sat, Apr 2

1:30-3:30pm   Envision Cambridge Public Workshop 3 [RSVP]  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Mon, Apr 4

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Apr 5

5:30pm   Citizen's Committee on Civic Unity  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway) - cancelled

The Planning Board will have a walking tour of the Alexandria Real Estate Development on Binney Street. The Board members will meet at 6:30pm on Tues, Apr 5 at the atrium space at 75/125 Binney Street. No public hearings will be conducted and no votes will be taken.

Wed, Apr 6

10:00am   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to continue to discuss the development of the process for the selection of a new City Manager.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30-7:30pm   Transit Advisory Committee meeting  (Room 144, MIT Stata Center - Building 32 (32-144))

7:00-8:30pm   Evenings with Experts Lecture Series  (Cambridge Public Library, 449 Broadway)

Spring Wildflowers: Ephemeral Beauty with a Purpose

Carol Gracie, author of Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast: A Natural History

Our native spring wildflowers evolved in the once contiguous forests that stretched the length of the East Coast and west to the prairies. Their flowering coincides with increased sunlight and warmth before the forest canopy leafs out, and their associations with the early-flying insects of spring are remarkable. Come learn about the life cycles of selected species in detail – and why many populations are in a marked decline due to human activity. By understanding their evolutionary relationships to forest habitat, we can better protect these ephemeral beauties on all lands, and integrate them into our woodland gardens.

Carol Gracie is a botanist and highly-skilled photographer. She has authored “Spring Wildflowers of the Northeast: A Natural History”, and several field guides. Her botanizing in South and Central America has led to seven tropical plant species and one genus being named for her.

Thurs, Apr 7

4:00-6:00pm   Outdoor Lighting Task Force Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

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

Mon, Apr 11

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Apr 12

1:00-3:00pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing to receive an update from the Cambridge Housing authority on the RAD process and to consider the recommendation from the City Manager for appointment of Commissioner of Cambridge Housing Authority.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:00am-8:00pm   Special Primary Election - First Suffolk and Middlesex Senatorial District [Petruccelli Vacancy]

This primary election is relevant only to voters in the First Suffolk and Middlesex Senatorial District [Petruccelli] which includes Cambridge precincts 2-2, 2-3, 4-1, 4-3, 5-1, 5-2, and 5-3.

8:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.))

Wed, Apr 13

8:00am   Recycling Advisory Committee  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

5:30pm   Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting  (Police Station, 125 Sixth St., First Floor Conference Room)

[Meeting Agenda and supporting materials]

Thurs, Apr 14

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a Municipal Code amendment to Title 12 entitled “Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places” in Chapter 12.16 entitled “Street and Sidewalk Use Regulation” in Section 12.16.030 entitled “Trees-Climbing-Signposting-Fastening horses” to add after the word “animal” the following “bicycle, moped, scooter, motorcycle, or any other form of conveyance.”  (Sophie Room)

Tues, Apr 19

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearing

7:00pm   PB#308, 95-99 Elmwood Street, Special permit to demolish the existing building and construct a new 34 unit residential building with approximately 480 square feet of retail and 34 underground parking spaces pursuant to Section 19.20 Project Review Special Permit. The applicant is 95-99 Elmwood Street LLC.

8:30pm   Richard Avenue Neighbors Zoning Petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge in Section 20.103.2 North Massachusetts Avenue Subdistrict and Section 20.110 Standards Applicable in the North Massachusetts Avenue Subdistrict, to exclude areas north of Richard Avenue from the North Massachusetts Avenue Subdistrict.

General Business

3. PB#302 & 303, NoMa and Soma, request to extend the date for the public hearing process and filing the final decisions.

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

a. BZA 9650 – 2016 – 150 CambridgePark Drive, variance to install a wall sign exceeding the internal illumination limit and the height limit. Section 7.16.22.C.

b. BZA 009842 – 2016 – One Kendall Square, variances to install one projecting sign exceeding the height and size limits and two wall signs exceeding the height limits. Sections 7.16.22 B and 7.16.22 C.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Apr 20

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Mon, Apr 25

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

Tues, Apr 26

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

3. Envision Cambridge presentation and discussion.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Apr 27

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss an amendment to the Municipal Code to add in Title 8 entitled “Health and Safety” a new Chapter 8.69 entitled “Running Bamboo Ordinance.”  (Sullivan Chamber)

4:00-6:00pm   Outdoor Lighting Ordinance Task Force  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, Fourth Floor Conference Room

The proposed Outdoor Lighting Ordinance revised DRAFT, Redlined and NonRedlined versions, proposed Lighting Zones with 100 ft buffer into LZ3, and the proposed sections (highlighted) of Article 19 to be adjusted are posted under the Documents Tab and also under the Meeting #17 in the Presentation, Meeting Notes, and Materials Tab. The April 7, 2016 Task Force Meeting Notes are posted under Meeting #16 in the Presentation, Meeting Notes, and Materials Tab. You can find the Outdoor Lighting Ordinance Project Page at: http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/Projects/EconDev/lightingordinancetaskforce.aspx

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

5:30pm   Cambridge Green Line Extension Public Meeting  (St. Anthony's Parish Hall - 400 Cardinal Medeiros Ave.)

5:30pm-6:30pm: Open House

6:30pm-9:00pm: Presentation and Q&A

MassDOT and the MBTA are holding a series of public meetings to seek ideas and collect input on a re-evaluation of the Green Line Extension project. The re-evaluation focuses on four key areas: (1) project management; (2) redesign; (3) re-procurement; and (4) the development of a reliable cost estimate and schedule. This re-evaluation has been prompted by significant cost overruns on the project, and is expected to be complete and submitted to the MassDOT Board of Directors and the MBTA Fiscal & Management Control Board in May, which will decide if the project moves ahead. Please come support this important transit project that could have significant air quality and mobility benefits for Cambridge!

For more information, please visit: http://greenlineextension.eot.state.ma.us/ and/or http://www.mbta.com/about_the_mbta/public_meetings/. If you have any questions or comments for the GLX project team, please contact info@glxinfo.com.

Thurs, Apr 28

5:30pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the formation of a special working group that will be tasked with developing a framework for the continued stewardship, curatorship and oversight of the Out of Town Kiosk in Harvard Square.  (Sullivan Chamber) - cancelled

6:00-8:00pm   Cambridge Pedestrian Committee Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Fri, Apr 29

10:30am   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the recommendation of the City Manager regarding the reappointment of Conrad Crawford to the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 2

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, May 3

4:30pm   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to continue to discuss the development of the process for the selection of a new City Manager. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearing

7:00pm   PB#308, 95-99 Elmwood Street, special permit to demolish the existing building and construct a new 34 unit residential building with approximately 480 square feet of retail and 34 underground parking spaces pursuant to Section 19.20. The applicant is 95-99 Elmwood Street.

General Business

3. PB#236 – Porter Square Hotel Design Review of the garden plans and the roof top mechanicals.

4. Inclusionary Housing Report discussion

5. PB#198 – Discovery Park, Determination of a minor amendment to modify the design of Buildings 400 & 500 by adding an upper level connection to the previously approved footprints. If the Planning Board determines the changes to be a major amendment to the Special Permit, a public hearing will be scheduled and advertised for a later date. If this is determined to be a minor amendment, there will be a design review of Buildings 400 & 500 following the determination.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Thurs, May 5

9:00am   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY2017 City Budget. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Fri, May 6

9:30am   2016 Outstanding City Employee Award Ceremony  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)

Sat, May 7

10:30am-noon   A New Look at Old Cambridge - Jane Jacobs Walk  (Meet at large stone marker in Winthrop Park, JFK St. in Harvard Square)

This year’s walk, A New Look at Old Cambridge, celebrates the 100th anniversary of Jane Jacobs’s birth and, at the same time, explores Cambridge’s original settlement in 1630, the evolving moniker of “Old Cambridge,” and the changes that have taken place – and are still taking place – through the centuries. This walking conversation will begin by looking at traces of the initial village in what is now Harvard Square before venturing down Brattle Street to Longfellow Park, past the Marsh neighborhood, and then back on Mt. Auburn Street. During the eighteenth century, wealthy families built country homes along Brattle Street (later dubbed “Tory Row”), and by the mid-nineteenth century, the Irish arrived, filling and populating the former marsh. Thus, Cambridge became home to a diverse mixture of people in close proximity – with a working-class neighborhood adjacent to one of the richest, most cultured places in New England. After 1800 the new villages of Cambridgeport and East Cambridge distinguished themselves by referring to the original village as “Old Cambridge,” a term sometimes used more pejoratively than sentimentally that remained in use until the 1930s.

As always, we welcome the observations of all participants. Charles Sullivan, executive director of the Cambridge Historical Commission, will lead the walk. He and Susan Maycock, survey director of the Cambridge Historical Commission, are the authors of Building Old Cambridge: Architecture and Development, which will be available in October. More information and a plethora of images will be found in this thoroughly researched volume being published by MIT Press.

Lunch to follow at Grendel’s Den, whose entrance abuts Winthrop Park, where those who wish may continue conversation and purchase lunch. At 89 Winthrop Street, Grendel’s has been independently owned and run by the same family since 1961.

2:00-3:30pm   Crossing the Charles Parade and Competition (part of Moving Day at MIT)

Crossing the Charles with MIT family and friends – All are invited to participate in an afternoon parade and competition. Assembly at 1:00pm; procession 2-3:30pm

Grand Marshall Oliver Smoot '62 – Join the parade – Cheer the competitors – Props and costumes encouraged – Only at MIT! – Gather at Mass. Ave. and Memorial Drive

8:30-9:30pm   Mind and Hand: A Pageant (part of Moving Day at MIT)

Be part of the pageant of the century, the largest community gathering on campus since 1916 – Pyrotechnics – Multimedia soundscapes on the Building 10 facade – Student performers – Renowned dance troupe Pilobolus

Is it mind or hand? The spirits of Mens and Manus come alive to debate the true essence of MIT!

Killian Court opens at 7:45pm

9:30pm   Let's Dance (part of Moving Day at MIT)

Keep it moving! – Come as you are - or dressed for your favorite decade – Live performances, food and drink, and frivolity until midnight!

Swing and All that Jazz – Walker Memorial

Happy Days: The Music of the 50s and 60s – McDermott Court

MTV Studio at the Disco-Tech: Music of the 70s and 80s – North Court

High-Tech meets Modern Dance Club: Music of the 90s and Today – Kresge Oval

Play that Game: Retro Games for All Ages – Saxon Tennis Court, next to Walker Memorial

Mon, May 9

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, May 10

7:00am-8:00pm   Special Election - First Suffolk and Middlesex Senatorial District [Petruccelli Vacancy]

This primary election is relevant only to voters in the First Suffolk and Middlesex Senatorial District [Petruccelli] which includes Cambridge precincts 2-2, 2-3, 4-1, 4-3, 5-1, 5-2, and 5-3.

6:00pm   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY2017 School Department Budget. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

8:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Wed, May 11

8:00am   Recycling Advisory Committee  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition by the Richard Avenue Neighbors to amend Section 20.103.2 North Massachusetts Avenue Subdistrict and Section 20.110 Standards Applicable in the North Massachusetts Avenue Subdistrict on the north side of Massachusetts Avenue to extend from the centerline of Beech Street on the east to the centerline of Richard Avenue on the west and to amend the City of Cambridge Zoning Map by redrawing the North Massachusetts Avenue Subdistrict for the northerly side of Massachusetts Avenue to extend from the centerline of Beech Street on the east to the centerline of Richard Avenue on the west. The proposed change would remove properties in the Business A-2 district north and west of Richard Avenue from the North Massachusetts Avenue Subdistrict; however, those properties would remain within the Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Thurs, May 12

9:00am   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY2017 City Budget. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee and the Civic Unity Committee will conduct a joint public hearing to discuss all issues related to non-citizen representation and outreach in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, May 16

4:00pm   2016 Scholarship Award Ceremony  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   City Council Roundtable/Working Meeting to receive an update on Envision Cambridge. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Roundtable/Working Meeting will be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, May 17

9:00am   The City Council's Finance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the FY2017 City Budget (if necessary). This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearings

7:00pm   (continued) PB#302, North of Main Street (NoMa) located at One Broadway, Special Permit to construction a new building pursuant to Section 13.80 Planned Unit Development 5 in Kendall Square, Section 19.20 Project Review Special Permit and Section 20.70 Floor Plain Overlay District. The applicant, MIT One Broadway Fee Owner, LLC, is proposing approximately 416,000 square feet of mixed use building with 300 residential units and ground floor retail, parking and potential office space. This is the continued second public hearing required for approval of a PUD opened on January 5, 2016.

7:30pm   (continued) PB#303, South of Main Street (SoMa), Special Permit for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) located at 84 Wadsworth Street, 36 Memorial Drive, 226-254 Main Street, 65 Wadsworth Street, 16 Hayward Street, 8, 26, 28, 34, 42, and 46 Carleton Street, 310, 322 and 336 Main Street, 65 Carleton Street, 5 and 21 Deacon Street, and 40 Ames Street. The applicant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is proposing new buildings at these addresses pursuant to Section 13.80 Planned Unit Development 5 in Kendall Square and Section 19.20 Project Review Special Permit. This proposal is for two below grade parking garages with a total of 809 net new parking spaces, and five new buildings. The new buildings will be for graduate student housing, retail and office and/or research and development and total approximately 1,443,600 square feet of new development. This is the continued second public hearing required for approval of a PUD opened on January 5, 2016.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, May 18

4:00pm   The City Council's Human Services and Veterans Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the opioid crisis in Cambridge with representatives from the Human Services Department and the Cambridge Police Department, as well as local providers.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:30pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the recently completed Inclusionary Housing Study and will focus on receiving feedback from the community.  (Citywide Senior Center)

Fri, May 20

10:30am   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to consider an extension to the current City Manager’s contract. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:00pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

5:00pm - COUNTING OF PROVISIONAL BALLOTS & OVERSEAS BALLOTS

Mon, May 23

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

Tues, May 24

3:00pm   The City Council's Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the Green Line Extension Project (GLX) which appeared on the City Manager’s Agenda #8 on May 9, 2016.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

3. PB#256, 34-36 Hampshire Street, extension of time request

Public Hearing

7:00pm   Riverside Neighborhood Zoning Petition to rezone the Zoning Map from the existing Residence C-1 to Residence C within the area bounded by Franklin Street, River Street and Putnam Avenue. The most significant changes would be that the allowed Floor Area Ratio would decrease from 0.75 to 0.60, the required lot area per dwelling unit would increase from 1,500 to 1,800 square feet, and the open space requirement would increase from 30% to 36% of a lot.

9:00pm   Rainwater Separation in Residential Buildings Zoning Petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance by creating a new Section 5.55 Special Provisions for Rainwater Separation to allow modifications to the applicable dimensional requirements of this Article. 5000, in particular regarding FAR and height limitations, by Special Permit from the Board of Zoning Appeal for eliminating rain-water from sewer lines in existing residential buildings.

General Business

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

a. BZA009329 – 2016, 24 Winter Street, Variance to demolish and remove 2 ½ story extension, construct a 3 story, 2 family dwelling, Special Permit to reduce parking.

b. BZA010036 – 2016, 60 Vassar Street, Special Permit to replace 6 antennas and additional equipment installation.

c. BZA010037 – 2016, 1336 – 1362 Mass Avenue, Special Permit to replace 3 antennas and additional equipment installation.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, May 25

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to amend the Zoning Map in the Riverside Neighborhood from the existing Residence C-1 to Residence C within the area bounded by Franklin Street, River Street and Putnam Avenue. The most significant changes would be that the allowed Floor Area Ratio would decrease from 0.75 to 0.60, the required lot area per dwelling unit would increase from 1,500 to 1,800 square feet, and the open space requirement would increase from 30% to 36% of a lot. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, May 26

5:30pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee and the Civic Unity Committee will conduct a joint public hearing to discuss the establishment of Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Cambridge.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00-8:00pm   Cambridge Pedestrian Committee Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Tues, May 31

4:30-5:30pm   Waverly Path Project Opening Celebration  (Waverly Path, between Erie and Pacific Streets)

6:00pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing to continue discussion regarding the recently completed Inclusionary Housing Study with community feedback from the May 18, 2016 hearing being shared and discussed with consultant David Paul Rosen & Associates.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, June 1

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Thurs, June 2

5:00pm   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss and review a proposed list of community focus groups that the search firm will be conducting with various groups during the month of June and any other business that may properly come before the committee. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Sat, June 4

11:00am-6:00pm   Cambridge River Festival  (Lechmere Canal and Cambridge Parkway, East Cambridge)

Mon, June 6

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, June 7

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearing

7:00pm   Major Amendment to Special Permit PB#179 by DW NP Property, LLC, to amend the existing special permit for the area known as North Point in the North Point District generally located at East Street and NorthPoint Boulevard and also on First Street. The major amendments requested are to re-parcel and realign the streets and open spaces resulting in shifts of the locations of uses as shown on Exhibit A: Review Master Plan and Appendix I in Section 3.0. No changes to Total Gross Floor Area, Minimum Residential GFA, Maximum Commercial GFA, Maximum Retail GFA, Traffic Generation, Number of Parking Spaces, total open space area height zones or number of 220’ tall buildings are proposed in this major amendment. This will be the first of two public hearings required for the PUD.

9:00pm   PB#309, 95 Fawcett Street, Special Permit 95 Fawcett St, LLC, to demolish the existing building and construct a new 44 unit residential building with 44 parking spaces totaling approximately 52,852 squre feet of gross floor area pursuant to Section 20.90 Modifications in the Alewife Overlay Districts, 20.97.3 Waiver of Gross Floor Area Provisions for Parking Facilities, Section 20.73 Flood Plain, and 4.26.2, Multifamily Special Permit. A Board of Zoning Appeal dimensional variance will be required for front, side and rear yard setback relief.

General Business

3. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

a. BZA 010198-2016 – 305 Webster Avenue, dimensional variance to construct a mixed use residential building with 35 dwelling units and 1,545 SF of ground floor retail that was approved by the Planning Board, PB#295.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, June 8

8:00am   Recycling Advisory Committee  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee Meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

7:00-9:00pm   Second Middlesex Senate Candidate Forum  (Amphitheater at University Hall, Lesley University; 1815 Mass. Ave., Cambridge (2nd Floor))

There is a primary race in the Second Middlesex Senate District, which includes parts of Cambridge, Somerville, Medford & Winchester. The candidates for the Democratic nomination are the incumbent, Sen. Patricia Jehlen, and challenger, Cambridge City Councilor Leland Cheung. The state primary is Thurs, Sept 8. The Democratic Party City Committees of Cambridge and Somerville, along with the Porter Square Neighborhood Association, are hosting this candidate forum this. All are invited. Cambridge Civic Journal's Robert Winters will moderate the forum.

Thurs, June 9

4:00pm   Grand Opening of the first phase (Main Street to Broadway along Galileo Galilei Way) of the Grand Junction Pathway  (Corner of Main St. & Galileo Galilei Way)

Sat, June 11

11:00am-1:00pm   Pedestrian Committee Walk: Walkable West Cambridge  (starts at the Civil War Monument, Cambridge Common and ends at the American Repertory Theatre)

Join the Cambridge Pedestrian Committee for its third annual summer stroll! Most Cantabrigians know bustling Harvard Square, but how many know about new and soon to be renovated cityscapes just to the west or little known pedestrian cut-throughs between streets? The Cambridge Pedestrian Committee's third annual walk will take you from Cambridge Common to Fresh Pond Parkway and back, meandering past new features and old estates, along narrow footpaths and through open spaces. Explore a neighborhood you thought you knew. Total Distance ~2.5mi.

11:00am-3:00pm   9th Annual Fresh Pond Day!  (Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy)

Join us in celebrating the land, water, wildlife and people that make Fresh Pond Reservation a unique and vital part of our City! The festivities will feature bicycle and wildlife parades (for all ages!), live music, kids’ activities, live wildlife demos by MassAudubon, water treatment, restoration project and nature tours; truck climb-aboards; free etiquette clinics for dogs; and more! Dogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times (Cambridge dogs included). For those arriving by car: plan on parking at the Tobin School (197 Vassal Lane). There are plenty of green transit options: the bikeway, bus routes 72, 74, 75 & 78; and Alewife T Station.

Noon-6:00pm   8th Annual Dance for World Community Festival  (Mass. Ave. and Harvard Street in vicinity of Old Cambridge Baptist Church)

A free, day long, indoor/outdoor festival celebrating the power of dance to bring people together!

12:00pm-6:00pm   FREE performances and classes in diverse styles of dance from more than 90 local dance companies

6:00-8:00pm   FREE outdoor dance party in the parking lot at 1151 Massachusetts Avenue

Sun, June 12

12:00pm-5:00pm   37th Annual Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival  (by John W. Weeks Foot Bridge on the Charles River between JFK Avenue and Western Avenue)

Spectators will be able to watch brightly colored dragon boats, piloted by paddlers from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, South Carolina and Toronto Canada, as they race down the Charles River from Western Avenue Bridge. This year’s festival will feature 64 teams competing in categories designated with special races and medals for the Colleges including Chinese University Alumni, Financial Institutions, Health Care, Women’s, Club, Community and Recreational, and Cancer Survivors Divisions. This year, out of State teams include those from Rhode Island, Texas, New York, and Ontario Canada. While races start in the morning, cultural programs will begin at 12 Noon. All programs are free and family friendly for visitors. For more information on Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, please visit: www.bostondragonboat.org

Mon, June 13

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, June 14

3:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code in Chapter 12.12 entitled “Street Excavations and Obstructions” by adding a new section 12.12.065 entitled ”Maintenance of Safe Passage – Proper Marking of Hazards and Trench Closure Required.”  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, June 15

3:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to hear an update on the City’s climate planning and sustainability programs and to discuss events and community engagement efforts to help inform policies and goals as the City updates its Climate Change Plan and all other matters that may come before the committee related to the City’s climate change efforts.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:00pm   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a hearing to consider claims filed against the City.  (Ackermann Room)

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

5:30pm   Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting  (Police Station, 125 Sixth St., First Floor Community Room)

[Meeting Agenda and supporting materials]

Thurs, June 16

6:00-7:30pm   Public meeting to discuss design concepts for the new Binney Street Park and Triangle Park in eastern Cambridge. (Kennedy-Longfellow Auditorium, 158 Spring Street)

Mon, June 20

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, June 21

2:00pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the city’s Leaf Blower Ordinance, new research since its passage, and other issues related to leaf blowers. (Sullivan Chamber)

6:30pm   Foundry RFP Response Public Presentation  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall) - postponed

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearing

7:00pm   Peter B. Kroon, et al, (also known as Friends of MAPOCO) Zoning Petition to expand the requirements of the North Massachusetts Avenue Subdistrict (Section 20.110) applicable generally within the portions of the Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District (MAOD) zoned Business A-2 (BA-2). In summary, Section 20.110 requires retail or active office use at the ground floor of any new building otherwise containing residential uses, with relief available under limited circumstances, and allows a total maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.75 and height of 50 feet for such mixed-use buildings.

General Business

3. PB#198 – Discovery Park, Buildings 400 & 500 Design Review and approval for the construction phasing of the two buildings. Public comment will be taken for this review.

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases:

a. BZA-010252-2016, 40 Erie St., 200 Sidney St. & 95 Waverly St. To install two (2) monuments signs each measuring thirty (30) square feet on the property. Each sign will be located in a separate location on the property. Although one of the monuments signs is permitted, a variance is required to install the second monument sign.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Magazine Beach Events - Summer 2016

Tuesday, June 21, 5-8pm FREE (Rain date: Thursday, June 23)
Make Music Boston: 3 Bands & 2 Jams & Noteflight, Too
BANDS
5:00-5:45pm – Best Ever Chicken's sound is rooted in traditional bluegrass but encompasses American folk, blues, country gospel, and Irish fiddle tunes. The Cambridge-based group has been playing together for eight years.
6:15-7:00pm – Sláinte is a 5-man Irish band, based out of Boston. Formed in a dorm room at Boston College, the boys from The Heights have been playing pubs and parties in the Boston area since 2013. With upbeat sets featuring a wide range of tunes from Irish classics to Dropkick Murphys covers, and everything in between, Sláinte always brings the craic!
7:30-8:15pm – Porch-i-oke is a groovy sing-along where the front porch meets the karaoke lounge. Porch-i-oke sings and plays pop tunes from ABBA to Lady Gaga, and Johnny Cash to the Clash. Audience members get lyrics and hand percussion so they can sing and play along as a group. When the audience joins in with the band, Porch-i-oke makes music that’s memorable fun for all ages. Joined by Rev. Dave and the Reprobates.

JAMS
5:30-6:30pm – Have a Harmonica and want to play with other harmonica players in a mass jam? Don’t have a harmonica but want to play anyway? Come and join us at Magazine Beach! We will provide harmonicas to those who don’t have one!
6:45-7:45pm – Play and sing along with our Ukulele Mass Appeal!

5-8pm – Noteflight will be at Magazine Beach with our gear, ready for you to explore and play! Noteflight is the world’s first and best online music notation program where users can create, view, print, share, and listen to professional quality music notation on a computer, tablet or smartphone. Sign up for a free account at www.noteflight.com.

About Food: The Chicken and Rice Guys will be coming. They do have a vegetarian option!!! See: http://cnrguys.com/truck-menu.html. Snowy Joey’s ice cream truck will also stop by and the CNA will be offering lemonade for a donation…

We’ll have port-o-potties beside the swimming pool bathhouse. What more could you ask for? For more about Make Music Boston, click here.

Wed, June 22

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a petition by Peter B. Kroon, et al, (also known as Friends of MAPOCO) to expand the requirements of the North Massachusetts Avenue Subdistrict (Section 20.110) applicable generally within the portions of the Massachusetts Avenue Overlay District (MAOD) zoned Business A-2 (BA-2). In summary, Section 20.110 requires retail or active office use at the ground floor of any new building otherwise containing residential uses, with relief available under limited circumstances, and allows a total maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.75 and height of 50 feet for such mixed-use buildings. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, June 23

1:00pm   The City Council's Public Safety Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed changes to the current liquor license regulations and the City Council policy goals on liquor licenses, economic development, the impact on neighborhoods and local businesses.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the formation of a special working group that will be tasked with developing a framework for the continued stewardship, curatorship and oversight of the Out of Town Kiosk in Harvard Square. (Sullivan Chamber)

Sun, June 26

Mon, June 27

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00-8:00pm   Mass Pike Allston Reconstruction Update  (Charlesview Fiorentino Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton)

Please join us to learn more about this 110 acre, $500 million project to rebuild the Mass Pike Interchange in Allston, build a new neighborhood, improve the Charles River, and help shape our region's future. [Placemaking Study]

Tues, June 28

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the parameters for a potential zoning proposal that includes the Volpe Transportation Systems Center.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearing

7:00pm   (continued) PB#309, 95 Elmwood Street, special permit to demolish the existing building, and construct a new 34 unit residential building with approximately 480 square feet of retail and 34 underground parking spaces pursuant to Section 19.20. The applicant is 95-99 Elmwood Street, LLC.

General Business

3. Pre-Application discussion of the proposed MXD Infill Development Concept Plan

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

7:00pm   June meeting of A Better Cambridge (ABC)  (Citywide Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Wed, June 29

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss an amendment to the Municipal Code in Chapter 8.28 entitled “Restrictions on Youth Access to Tobacco Products and on Smoking in Workplaces and Public Places by amending Section 8.28.050 entitled “Definitions for Prohibition of Smoking in Working” to expand the definition of “Workplace” to include open construction sites.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:00pm   The City Council's Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee will conduct a public hearing to receive an update from the City Manager’s Search Focus Group and the development of the draft profile. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

6:00-8:00pm   Envision Cambridge Advisory Committee meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Thurs, June 30

3:30pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the Georgetown Energy Prize.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00-8:00pm   Panel Discussion: Changes & Opportunities facing Cambridge - part of ongoing Envision Cambridge process  (Cambridge Public Library, Main Branch, 449 Broadway)

Tues, July 5

5:30pm   Citizens Committee on Civic Unity  (Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave.)

Thurs, July 7

10:00am   License Commission meeting  (Michael J. Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Room)

Anticipated to be discussed or voted, without public testimony.

Administrative matters:

• Eric Propp on behalf of the Garment District has applied for one day licenses for July 21, August 18, 2016. These date are in addition to two one day licenses that have already been approved for this location. More information was requested.
• The Board will discuss the proposed amendments to the Alcohol and Entertainment Rules and Regulations of the License Commission.
• The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission has notified the License Commission that Inman Sq. Wine & Spirits has applied for Keno to Go.
• MIT has filed a request for a Change to License/Corporation for LIN10007, 407 Memorial Drive, Gamma Pi of Kappa Sigma Fraternity Corporation to The Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dennis Collins, Director of Housing, will be the contact person for this location.
• Cancellation of the following licenses for ceasing to operate: LIN10051 and LIN10050, Nicholas LaFauci; LIN10130, Lincoln Inn Society; LIN10039, United Home for Children; OAP10093, Rosanne Amore-Maslak; ANT10003, Hourglass Tattoo Studios; ANT10004, 1111Cambridge Vintage; LLS10001, Blue Moon Lime; LLS10007 Providence Limo Transportation; LLS10008 Cambridge Accessible Cab; LLS10010 East West bridge, LLC; SHG10001, Superior Market; SHG10002, Metamorphosis; SHG10003, Superior Market; SHG10005, Tone Broke Guitars, Inc.
• Mohammad Kamal, a Cambridge resident, has requested a letter for Massport, to allow him to operate his livery vehicle there.
• The Board of License Commissioners will have a discussion regarding the necessity to advertise the following license categories as there is no statutory requirement: common victualler; change of Common Victualler hours; increase of seats; vendor/peddler; antique; second hand goods; used car dealer; farmer winery for farmer’s markets.

Malt & Wine Licenses with or without Entertainment:

• Dhruba Ghimire, has applied for a malt and wine license with entertainment (Patrons dancing) to be exercised at St. Anthony Parish Hall, 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, on 8/27/16 from 6:00pm-11:30pm for a women’s festival. Expected attendance - 250 people.
• Lesly Serigny, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, 700 Main Street Lobby, Cambridge, on 7/19/16 from 5:30pm-8:30pm for a reception. Expected attendance – 120 people.
• Arlyn dePagter, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at MIT, 100 Main Street, Cambridge, on 7/10/16 from 5:00pm-8:00pm for a reception/dinner. Expected attendance – 55 people.
• Arlyn dePagter, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at MIT, 100 Main Street, Cambridge, on 7/13/16 from 3:00pm-8:00pm for a reception. Expected attendance – 80 people.
• Kateryna Kuc, has applied for a malt license to be exercised at Urban Outfitters, 11 JFK Street, Cambridge, on 7/7/16 from 7:30pm-10:00pm for an in store event. Expected attendance – 75 people.
• Susan Fleischmann, on behalf of CCTV, has applied for a malt and wine license with entertainment (Performers/entertainers dancing, Recorded/live music and Amplification system) to be exercised behind CCTV 438 Massachusetts Avenue on Green Street in parking lot, Cambridge, on 9/22/16 from 5:00pm-9:00pm for a BBQ fundraiser. Expected attendance – 250 people.
• Richard Wang, has applied for a malt and wine license to be exercised at MIT Tang Center, 70 Memorial Drive, Cambridge, on 7/13/16 from 6:00pm-7:15pm for a reception. Expected attendance – 50 people.

Entertainment Licenses Only:

• Bill Manley, on behalf of the Harvard Square Business Association, has applied for an entertainment license for Patrons, Performers/entertainers dancing, Recorded/live music and Amplification system for the 3rd annual salsa squared at Brattle Plaza, Harvard Square, Cambridge, on 7/22/16 from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Expected attendance – 300 people.
• Laura Graziano, has applied for an entertainment license for Recorded/live music and Amplification system for a Tenant appreciation event at Rogers Street Park, 71 Rogers Street, Cambridge, on 7/20/16 from 11:00am-2:00pm. Expected attendance – 1300 people.

Vendors:

• Jenny McBride, on behalf of Inman Square Business Association has applied for a vendor’s permit for Ole Restaurant to sell food outside of Vellucci Plaza in a parking spot on 7/14/16 from 11:00am-2:00pm.

The above listed matters for hearings may be subject to change without notice, except to the principals. To determine whether a matter is still scheduled for a hearing on the noticed date, please call 617-349-6140 the day of and inquire. In addition, the order in which the matters are called may change on the day of the hearing.

6:00-8:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission Meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave.)

Mon, July 11

5:00pm   License Commission meeting  (Michael J. Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Room)

Among other things, the full agenda includes the following items worthy of special mention:

The following are matters which the Chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed, and for which public testimony will be taken, as of 5:00pm.

• 2. Application Alive & Kickin Lobsters, LLC, has applied for a Common Victualler license at 273 Putnam Avenue with a seating capacity of 36 patio seats on private property with proposed hours of 11:00am. to 6:00pm. Monday through Saturday and 11:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday, Louis Mastrangelo as proposed manager of record. Premise is described as retail fish market with kitchen. Outside seating at picnic tables on private property.
• 4. Application Transfer the Common Victualler Wine & Malt License held by Central Diner, Inc. d/b/a 4Burgers, at 704 Massachusetts Avenue to Hot Pot Boston One, LLC d/b/a Happy Lamb Hot Pot, at 485 Massachusetts Avenue, Michael Luk, proposed manager of record. The premise is described as: Five story building, the first floor being licensed. The main dining room and kitchen are both on the first floor with one entrance and two exits (2975 SF); Basement for storage (340 SF). Total square feet= 3315.
• 9. Application Transfer of the Common Victualler Wine & Malt License held by New Salts, Inc. d/b/a Salts, at 798 Main Street to Shalimar, Inc. d/b/a Dosa Factory, at 571 Massachusetts Avenue, Pavandeep Pabla, proposed manager of record. The proposed hours are 10:00a.m. to 11:00p.m. seven days per week with a seating capacity of 33 inside and 24 patio seats on the public sidewalk with no alcohol service. The premise is described as: First floor 571-573 Massachusetts Avenue. 2 exits and 2 entrances. Total square feet = 2400. Applications have also been made to Pledge Said License, Change of Address, and Amendment to Premise Description.
• 13. Application CoffeeShop, LLC d/b/a Upper West, has filed an application for a new All Alcoholic Beverages Restaurant License to be exercised at 1 Cedar Street, Basement Level, with proposed hours of 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. seven days per week with a seating capacity of 36 and total occupancy of 50. Kimberly Courtney, proposed Manager of record. The premises is described as: basement level with two rooms, including kitchen, 2 egresses, approximately 1,140 sq. ft. Application has also been made for an Entertainment License for: Darts; Reading of poetry or other works; live musical instruments and/or live vocals without amplification; radio; audio tape machine/CD/computerized digital media that can be played below conversation level; and 2 TV’s.
• 17. Cancellation Hearing Tommy Doyle’s Pub and Restaurant, LLC, holder of an Inactive Common Victualler All Alcohol License at 96 Winthrop Street for non-use of license pursuant to G.L. c.138 §77.

The following are the matters which the Chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed without public testimony.

• 1. Matter deferred from June 28, 2016: CoffeeShop, LLC d/b/a UpperWest's application for a new General on Premise All Alcoholic Beverages License, Common Victualler License and Entertainment License to be exercised at 1 Cedar Street, B.

5:30pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing to continue the discussion regarding the recently completed Inclusionary Housing Study and the Affordable Housing Trust’s recommendations to the City Council.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, July 12

5:30pm   Envision Cambridge Engagement and Communications Working Group  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

3. Inclusionary Housing Report Discussion

Public Hearing

8:00pm   PB#312, 1001 Massachusetts Avenue, Special Permit to operate a below grade medical marijuana dispensary as they are authorized pursuant to state regulations set forth at 105 CMR 725.000, Implantation of an Act for the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana. Sage Cannabis, Inc., is the applicant.

General Business

4. BZA 009894-2016 – One Kendall Square, sign variance to replace existing non-illuminated projecting sign exceeding the height and area allowed with an internally illuminated sign.

5. 130 CambridgePark Drive, sign variance to install an internally illuminated projecting sign that exceeds the total area allowed and the height limit for an address sign.

6. BZA 010524-2016 - 95 Fawcett Street, BZA variance for required setback for a 5 story residential building.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, July 13

5:00pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave.)

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee Meeting  (4th Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

Tues, July 19

3:00pm   The City Council's Public Safety Committee and Housing Committee will conduct a joint hearing to discuss the operation and prevalence of short-term rental units (Airbnb, Flipkey, VRBO, etc.) in Cambridge, and to hear suggestions from community members and operators on how best to address the challenges of this emerging market.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   The City Council's Transportation and Public Utilities Committee, the Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee and the Public Safety Committee will conduct a joint public hearing to discuss safety issues as it relates to cyclist and pedestrians in Inman Square.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:00pm-8:00pm   Open House - Community discussion on Infill Development Concept Plans - Kendall Sq. Urban Renewal Area  (Marriott Hotel, 50 Broadway)

Wed, July 20

5:30pm   Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting  (Police Station, 125 Sixth St., First Floor Community Room)

[Meeting Agenda and supporting materials]

Thurs, July 21

6:30-8:30pm   Alewife Visioning Workshop  (Tobin School, Cafeteria, 197 Vassal Lane)

6:30-8:30pm   Public Presentation - Redeveloping the Foundry Building  (City Hall, Sullivan Chamber)

Over the last year, the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority (CRA) has been administering a process to find a qualified redeveloper and program operator to deliver the vision for the Foundry's redevelopment. In response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) to the five shortlisted Responders, the CRA received one complete response, which was from CIC / Graffito with Hacin + Associates. The Foundry presentation will be aired live on 22-Cityview; can be found on the City of Cambridge homepage at http://www.cambridgema.gov/citywebcast; and will also be available in the City's Open Meeting Portal. For more information on the Foundry, please click here.

Mon, July 25

5:00pm   License Commission meeting  (Michael J. Lombardi Building, 831 Mass. Ave., Basement Conference Room)

Among other things, the full agenda includes the following items worthy of special mention:

Matters to Be Voted On:

• Moksa, LLC d/b/a MONROE, holder of a Common Victualler All Alcohol License and Entertainment License at 450 Massachusetts Avenue due to police reports received by the License Commission alleging disturbances outside of the establishment causing public safety concerns on June 9, 12 and 25 of 2016. Also for alleged violation of Rule 1 of the Rules and Regulations of the Cambridge License Commission.
• Moksa, LLC d/b/a MONROE, holder of a Common Victualler All Alcohol License and Entertainment License at 450 Massachusetts Avenue due to police reports received by the License Commission alleging disturbances outside of the establishment causing public safety concerns on May 1, 2016. Also for alleged violation of Rule 1 of the Rules and Regulations of the Cambridge License Commission.
• Fairfield Inn & Suites, 215 Monsignor O’Brien Hghwy., License No. OAP10055, operating without a license in violation of G.L. ch. 149 sec. 56.

Tues, July 26

6:00-8:00pm   Mass+Main Open House  (435 Mass. Ave. - former Quest Diagnostics Building)

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearings

7:00pm   PB#179, Major Amendment #6, North Point, Planned Unit Development to allow modifications to the arrangement of uses, roads, building sites and building masses within the Development Parcel pursuant to Sections 13.70 and 13.50 Planned Unit Development and 19.20 Project Review Special Permit. No change to the total Gross Floor Area or mix of uses is proposed. DW NP Property, LLC is the applicant. This is the second of the two required public hearings for a Planned Unit Development Major Amendment.

8:00pm   PB#313, 135 Fulkerson Street, Construction of 40 residential units pursuant to Section 4.26 Multifamily Special Permit. 135 Cambridge LLC is the applicant.

General Business

3. BZA 010667-2016 80 Erie Street – T Mobile Northeast LLC, Special permit to modify the existing telecommunications facility with replacement of existing equipment and installation of new equipment.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, July 27

5:30pm   The City Council's Public Safety Committee will conduct a public hearing to hear from public safety officials on training equipment, response and communication policies pertaining to demonstrations, protests, memorials and similar actions involving large numbers of people in public space, ranging from CRLS student walkouts to Black Lives Matter memorials to the “let out” time of bars to Pokemon Go chasing and similar internet-driven meetups.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Thurs, July 28

10:00-11:00am   Polystyrene Ordinance Info Session  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

The Polystyrene Ordinance, which goes into effect October 20, 2016, prohibits food establishments from dispensing prepared food or beverage in single-use disposable polystyrene containers. To learn more and find alternatives, we encourage you to attend one of the two information sessions hosted by DPW.

6:00-8:00pm   Cambridge Pedestrian Committee Meeting  (Star Market, 699 Mt. Auburn Street)

Walk - Meet in front of Star Market, 699 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge. July’s meeting will feature the DCR Corridors Study as we walk the Mount Auburn Street Corridor.

6:00pm   Community Preservation Act Committee Public Hearing  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Aug 1

5:30pm   Special Midsummer City Council meeting  (Dr. Henrietta S. Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway)

Tues, Aug 2

10:00-11:00am   Polystyrene Ordinance Info Session  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room)

The Polystyrene Ordinance, which goes into effect October 20, 2016, prohibits food establishments from dispensing prepared food or beverage in single-use disposable polystyrene containers. To learn more and find alternatives, we encourage you to attend one of the two information sessions hosted by DPW.

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

Wed, Aug 3

3:00pm   The City Council's Public Safety Committee and Housing Committee will hold its second joint public hearing to discuss the operation and prevalence of short-term rental units in Cambridge, and further develop the information and opinions gathered during the initial meeting on July 19, 2016.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30-7:30pm   Transit Advisory Committee meeting  (Room 124, MIT Stata Center - Building 32 (32-124))

Thurs, Aug 4

6:00-8:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission Meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave.)

Wed, Aug 10

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee Meeting  (4th Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Mon, Aug 15

5:30pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing to continue the public discussion regarding the recently completed Inclusionary Housing Study and the Affordable Housing Trusts’ recommendations to the City Council.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Aug 16

11:30am   The Cambridge Veterans' Services Department invites you to a special Welcome Home Event Tuesday, Aug. 16, at approximately 11:30am, in front of City Hall, 795 Mass Ave. Please join us as we pay respects to deceased Cambridge resident, veteran and former POW CPL Ronald Sparks. 65 years after CPL Sparks' death, his nephew Bob Sparks received a call from the US Army's Past Conflicts Repatriation Branch informing him that they had identified his uncle's remains through a 100% DNA match and he would be coming home to Cambridge. CPL Sparks was a Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient. We wish to demonstrate to all of the families of veterans who are in harm's way, or who have been lost, that we will never leave them behind or forget them. A motorcade carrying CPL Sparks' remains will pause in front of his former residence at 253 River St., then continue toward Mass Ave, with a stop in front of City Hall for a final welcome home and the playing of Taps. Flags will be available inside of the City Hall foyer that morning as well as on the sidewalk on Mass Ave. The event will conclude at approximately 12:30 p.m. To read this incredible story visit the Cambridge Chronicle: POW found after 65 years

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearings

7:00pm   Healthy Pharms, Inc., Zoning Petition, c/o Nathaniel Averill, Executive Director, Healthy Pharms, Inc., to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge in Section 20.700 Medical Marijuana Overlay Districts by creating an additional Medical Marijuana Overlay District (MMD-4). The new MMD-4 District would be coterminous with the Business B and Office 3 Districts that are within the Harvard Square Overlay District. The petition would also establish as criteria specific to the MMD-4 District that permissible dispensaries must be retail only (with no cultivation), must be set back from the sidewalk by a minimum of 15 feet and be appropriately shielded from public view, must be less than 10,000 square feet in size, are preferably located in areas with access to pedestrian and public transportation, and may be 250 feet, instead of the standard 500 feet, distant from a school, daycare center, preschool or afterschool facility or any facility in which children commonly congregate, or closer only if it is determined by the Planning Board to be sufficiently buffered such that users will not be adversely impacted by the operation of the dispensary.

General Business

3. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

a. BZA 011007-2016 – 10 Fawcett Street, Special permit to modify the existing facility by collocating three new antennas and supporting equipment.

b. BZA 011008 – 2016 – 1221 Cambridge Street, Special Permit to modify the existing facility by collocating three new antennas and supporting equipment.

c. BZA 010844 – 2016 – 307 Fresh Pond Parkway, Special permit to park 18 cars at this location as accessory parking for the adjoining gas station/repair garage.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Aug 17

4:00-8:30pm   School Committee Retreat  (Royal Sonesta, 40 Edwin Land Blvd)
To focus on goal setting for 2016-17 and beyond

5:30-7:30pm   Bicycle Committee Meeting bike tour  (Meet at Gold Star Mother’s Park/Gore Street near the skating rink entrance.)
Summer bike tour of new and planned projects. Tour is approximately 8 miles.

Thurs, Aug 18

6:00-8:00pm   Mt. Auburn Corridor Study Stakeholders Meeting  (Russell Youth Center, 680 Huron Avenue)
Additional information from previous (July 21) meeting

Tues, Aug 23

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee and Health & Environment Committee will conduct a joint public hearing on a zoning petition by the City Council to amend Article 22.000 by creating a new Section 22.80 Urban Agriculture, “to establish zoning regulations for the operation and establishment of Urban Agriculture activities and also to provide framework for the siting, upkeep, and any modification of Urban Agriculture activity that address public safety and minimizes impacts on residents in the City of Cambridge.” This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

4:30pm   School Committee Buildings & Grounds Subcommittee meeting  (Attles Meeting Room, CRLS, 459 Broadway)
To discuss recent lead testing results in the Cambridge Public Schools. It is anticipated that this meeting will end by 6:00pm.

6:00-7:00pm   Broadband Task Force meeting  (Ackermann Room, City Hall)

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearings

7:00pm   City Council zoning petition to amend Article 22.000 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge by creating a new Section 22.80, Urban Agriculture, “to establish zoning regulations for the operation and establishment of Urban Agriculture activities and also to provide framework for the siting, upkeep, and any modification of Urban Agriculture activity that address public safety and minimizes impacts on residents in the City of Cambridge.”

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Aug 24

5:30pm   Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting  (Police Station, 125 Sixth St., First Floor Community Room)

[Meeting Agenda and supporting materials]

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

5:30pm   Statement of Financial Interests Hearing

Thurs, Aug 25

9:00am-5:00pm   Preliminary Screening Committee  (Sonesta Hotel, 40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Riverfront Room)
The Preliminary Screening Committee, appointed by the Mayor, and charged with assisting the City Council with the process of selecting a new City Manager will hold its first all-day meeting on Thursday August 25th, 2016 at the Sonesta Hotel, 40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge, MA beginning at 9:00am in the Riverfront Room. The purpose of the meeting is to review the applications that have been submitted to the City's search consultants GovHR; select a group of candidates who will be interviewed by the committee on September 12th & 13th; and develop a series of interview questions that will be asked of candidates. In addition, the committee will select an individual(s) to serve as chair(s) of the committee. Due to the highly confidential nature of the process and in accordance with Massachusetts Open Meeting Law the committee will convene in a public meeting and is expected to vote to move into executive session for significant portions of the meeting. Contact: Mayor E. Denise Simmons, (617) 349-4321

4:00-6:00pm   Affordable Housing Trust meeting  (Ackermann Room, City Hall)

6:00pm   The City Council's Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Committee and Civic Unity Committee will conduct a joint public hearing to discuss improving voter turnout for municipal elections in Cambridge through voter reward options, and will focus on receiving feedback from the community.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00-8:00pm   Cambridge Pedestrian Committee Summer Meeting  (Alewife area - meet at Concord Avenue/Fawcett Street intersection)
Topic: Planning and development in the Alewife area. [more information (June 2014)]

Mon, Aug 29

5:30pm   The City Council's Neighborhood & Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts & Celebration Committee (and presumably the Government Operations Committee because the City Council Order that called for this meeting specified that it be a joint meeting - even though the official Calendar doesn't yet show this as a joint meeting) will conduct a public hearing to discuss different models for campaign finance reform and publicly-funded municipal elections in Cambridge, and will focus on receiving feedback from the community.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Aug 30

5:30pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing to continue public discussion regarding the recently completed Inclusionary Housing Study and the Draft Recommendations of the Community Development Department.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Wed, Aug 31

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition by Healthy Pharms, Inc., to amend Section 20.700 Medical Marijuana Overlay Districts by creating an additional Medical Marijuana Overlay District (MMD-4). The new MMD-4 District would be coterminous with the Business B and Office 3 Districts that are within the Harvard Square Overlay District. The petition would also establish as criteria specific to the MMD-4 District that permissible dispensaries must be retail only (with no cultivation), must be set back from the sidewalk by a minimum of 15 feet and be appropriately shielded from public view, must be less than 10,000 square feet in size, are preferably located in areas with access to pedestrian and public transportation, and may be 250 feet, instead of the standard 500 feet, distant from a school, daycare center, preschool or afterschool facility or any facility in which children commonly congregate, or closer only if it is determined by the Planning Board to be sufficiently buffered such that users will not be adversely impacted by the operation of the dispensary. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

7:00pm   Roundtable Conversation for Cambridge & Somerville Candidates: "Uplifiting Women Workers & Families"  (Cambridge Innovation Center, One Broadway)
The non-profit Matahari Women Workers' Center is hosting a Roundtable Conversation for Cambridge & Somerville Candidates: "Uplifiting Women Workers & Families" on Wed, Aug 31 at 7:00pm at CIC Cambridge, 1 Broadway, Cambridge. Candidates for the 26th Middlesex District House seat (Tim Toomey and Mike Connolly) and the 2nd Middlesex Senate seat (Pat Jehlen and Leland Cheung) are confirmed to attend. RSVP at www.bit.ly/upliftfamilies or on Facebook at www.bit.ly/upliftus. More info at www.mataharijustice.org. [Flyer for event]

Tues, Sept 6

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

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board Transcripts

Public Hearings

7:00pm   Petition by Jane W. Heatley, President of the William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc., to amend the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge in Section 20.700 Medical Marijuana Overlay Districts by extending the existing Medical Marijuana Overlay District (MMD-1). The larger MMD-1 District would include the existing Industry B-2 Alewife Overlay District 1.

7:45pm   PB#313, 135 Fulkerson Street, Continued, Multifamily Special Permit for 40 residential units by 135 Fulkerson Street, LLC.

8:45pm   PB#301, 249 Third Street, Amendment to the Project Review Special Permit by Equity Residential to increase the gross floor area by 14,484 square feet in the basement level. The building uses and Floor Area Ratio will remain within the allowable limitations of the East Cambridge Housing Overlay District. The height, building footprint and number of dwelling units would remain the same as approved.

General Business

3. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

BZA 011102-2016 - One Memorial Drive, Variance to convert the top floor of the pre-existing parking facility from parking to technical office use. Dimensional requirement relief and parking requirement reduction is being sought.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Sept 7

5:30-7:30pm   Transit Advisory Committee meeting  (Room 117, MIT Building E25 (E25-117))

5:30pm   Community Preservation Act Committee Meeting  (Ackermann Room, City Hall)
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 FY17. These funds may be allocated to affordable housing, open space and historic preservation.

Thurs, Sept 8

7:00am-8:00pm   State Primary Election  (Citywide)

2:30pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing to continue the public discussion regarding the recently completed Inclusionary Housing Study and the Draft Recommendations of the Community Development Department. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00-8:00pm   Cambridge Historical Commission Meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Massachusetts Ave.)

8:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Mon, Sept 12

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Sept 14

8:00am   Recycling Advisory Committee  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)

5:30pm   The City Council's Public Safety Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the evolving technologies with which the public and municipality interact regarding public works issues and emergency events. The Committee will examine the use of technologies such as Commonwealth Connect and RapidSOS compared to traditional communications to better understand how the City uses these programs, what residents should expect when interacting with the City through the programs, and how they can effectively serve the public good.  (Ackermann Room, City Hall)

5:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Bicycle Committee Meeting  (4th Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

Thurs, Sept 15

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code in Title 6 entitled “Animals” by adding a new Chapter 6.20 entitled “Restrictions on the Sale of Animals in Pet Shops.” (Sullivan Chamber)

6-00-8:00pm   Envision Cambridge Alewife Working Group Committee  (Water Department, 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy, First Floor Cafeteria)

Fri, Sept 16

8:00am-6:00pm   PARK(ing) Day  (many locations throughout Cambridge)
PARK(ing) Day is an annual international event where residents, artists and activities come together to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into "PARK(ing)" spaces: temporary public places. The mission of PARK(ing) Day is to call attention to the need for more urban open space, to generate critical debate around how public space is created and allocated, and to improve the quality of urban human habitat - at least until the meter runs out! [more information]

Sat, Sept 17

Danehy Park Family Day – Saturday, Sept 17
The City of Cambridge will host the 21st Annual Danehy Park Family Day on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11am to 4pm. Enjoy a fun-filled day of children's amusement rides, arts and crafts, live music and roving performers, plus free hot dogs, chips, sodas and T-shirts while supplies last! Check out performances throughout the day at the children's stage. Rain Date is Sunday, Sept 18.

Danehy Park is a 55-acre facility located at 99 Sherman Street in North Cambridge (adjacent to Garden and New Streets). This free event, sponsored by the City of Cambridge, attracts over 4,000 people annually and offers something for everyone.

Free shuttle buses will be running throughout Cambridge neighborhoods and from Alewife MBTA Station. Danehy Park can also be reached by #74 bus or #78 bus from Harvard Square; #83 bus from Central Square. Picnics and lawn chairs are encouraged.

For more information, including free, neighborhood shuttle and event schedule, visit the Danehy Park website: www.cambridgema.gov/danehypark

Mon, Sept 19

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30-7:30pm   Joint Meeting of the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Committees  (Stata Center, MIT, Room 124)
Topic: Review of projects in construction (Fern Street; Concord Area Sewer Separation; Huron Avenue; Pearl Street)

Tues, Sept 20

5:30pm   Envision Cambridge Engagement and Communications Working Group  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

6:00pm-9:00pm   Meet the Finalists Forum  (Fitzgerald Theater, Cambridge Rindge and Latin School)

The City Council’s Government Operations, Rules and Claims Committee, is inviting the public to a Meet the Finalists forum on Tues, Sept 20, 2016, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm in the Fitzgerald Theater located in the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. This forum is an opportunity for the public to meet the three finalist vying to succeed outgoing City Manager Richard C. Rossi. The meeting will be broadcast live on the City’s Municipal Cable Channel, 22-CityView.

During this forum, each finalist will present their vision for the City, answer questions, and meet members of the public. This is a great opportunity for the public to hear directly from the finalists selected by the Preliminary Screening Committee.

A Preliminary Screening Committee, comprised of 15 community members reflecting citywide constituencies and four City Council members, interviewed the most qualified applicants recommended three finalists to the City Council.

The public can submit suggested candidate questions to the Committee until to noon on Mon, Sept 19. Based on the submissions received, GovHR USA, the professional recruiting consultant assisting the City Council with the hiring process, will generate questions based on the themes submitted by the public.  Suggested questions can be emailed to cambridge@GovHRUSA.com.

Following the formal presentation and question part of the program, the finalist will be on hand to answer individual questions from members of the public.

For additional information or questions about the Meet the Finalists form, please contact Fran Cronin, at 617-349-4276 or fcronin@cambridgema.gov. For information on the City Manager Search Process, please visit www.CambridgeMA.GOV/CityManagerSearch.

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

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

Public Hearings

7:00pm   PB#315, Kendall Center, at various street addresses including 145 Broadway, 250 Binney Street and 255 Main Street for which the applicant, Boston Properties Limited Partnership, is seeking special permits pursuant to Section 14.32.2, approval of Infill Development Concept Plan in the Mixed Use Development (MXD) District: Kendall Center for a proposal to increase the Aggregate Gross Floor Area (GFA) in the district from 3,330,000 square feet to 4,273,000 square feet by constructing two new commercial buildings and two new residential buildings, demolishing two existing commercial buildings and converting the use of floor area in some existing buildings in a manner that affects whether or not it is included in the calculation of GFA. Associated site and public space improvements are included in the plan.

This public hearing will be held jointly with the Board of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority. As time permits, this public hearing will be followed by a design presentation and discussion of a proposed new building at 145 Broadway, which is a component of the Infill Development Concept Plan.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd.
Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Sept 21

5:30pm   Special City Council Meeting to publicly interview finalists for the position of City Manager, the City Council may meet in Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with the prospective City Manager or to conduct contract negotiations with the prospective City Manager.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Thurs, Sept 22

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the zoning petition filed by Jane W. Heatley, President of the William Noyes Webster Foundation, Inc. to amend Section 20.700, Medical Marijuana Overlay Districts by extending the district. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00-8:00pm   Cambridge Pedestrian Committee Meeting  (4th Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

Sun, Sept 25

10:00am   Paddy's Cambridge Classic 5k  (starts at Paddy's - 260 Walden Street)

This race benefits the young girls of Cambridge. The Cambridge Girls Softball League and the Title IX Girls Running club are the recipients of the Funds from the race. Both of these great organizations work on team building, athletic skills, and strengthen the connection among physical, mental and social well-being of girls.

10:00am   Cambridge Bow Tie Ride  (Meet at Main Library)

Join us for the 9th annual Bow Tie Ride! Sign up with your email to receive ride news updates.

Mon, Sept 26

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)

Wed, Sept 28

3:30pm   The City Council's Health and Environment Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the ongoing drought and the impact on the Cambridge water supply, what restrictions on water use may be appropriate to consider and what public outreach is needed on water conservation measures.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the redesign of the Out of Town News Kiosk in Harvard Square.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00-8:00pm   Envision Cambridge Advisory Committee meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room) - cancelled

Thurs, Sept 29

5:30pm   Special City Council meeting to vote on next City Manager  (Sullivan Chamber)

Special City Council Meeting to vote on extending an offer to a finalist for the position of City Manager. Additionally, the City Council may meet in Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with the prospective City Manager or to conduct contract negotiations with the prospective City Manager.

Wed, Oct 5

5:30pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on the refiled petition to amend the Zoning Map in the Riverside Neighborhood from the existing Residence C-1 to Residence C within the area bounded by Franklin Street, River Street and Putnam Avenue. The most significant changes would be that the allowed Floor Area Ratio would decrease from 0.75 to 0.60, the required lot area per dwelling unit would increase from 1,500 to 1,800 square feet, and the open space requirement would increase from 30% to 36% of a lot. This hearing to be televised. (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Thurs, Oct 6

6:00pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will meet to discuss the redevelopment of the Foundry Building. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00-6:15pm   Introduction by Councillor Mazen and other Councillors

6:15-6:30pm   Public Comment

6:30-7:30pm   Cambridge Redevelopment Authority and Graffito SP Presentation

7:30-8:00pm   Councillor Discussion and Public Comment

Thurs, Oct 13

1:30pm   Special City Council Meeting to meet in Executive Session with Attorneys Elizabeth Valerio and James Foskett of the law firm Deutsch Williams to discuss contract negotiations and/or negotiation strategy with regard to the contract the City will enter into with the prospective City Manager.   (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Mon, Oct 17

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Oct 18

6:00pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the work of the first phase of the Broadband Taskforce.  (Sullivan Chamber)

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

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts

Public Hearings

7:00pm   300 Putnam Avenue/357-363 Allston Street, the applicant, Biotech Realty Investors, LLC seeks special permits pursuant to Section 4.31(g) Multi-Family, 10.40 Special Permit, 10.47.4 Criteria for Multi-family Dwellings and Article 2.000 – Definition of Gross Floor Area, exemption of basements and cellars for a proposal to construct two multi-family structures with a total of 16 dwelling units and 16 off street parking spaces.

8:00pm   55 Regent Street, the applicant Robert Purdy, seeks special permits pursuant to Section 5.28.2 Conversion of Non-Residential Structure to Residential Use and Article 2.000 – Definition of Gross Floor Area, exemption of basement and cellars for a proposal to convert a nonresidential structure to 4 dwelling units with 4 off street parking spaces. This proposal will also require Board of Zoning Appeal dimensional relief for an addition resulting in nonconformance with Section 5.30 Floor Area Ratio and Gross Floor Area and Section 8.22.3 Alternation of an Existing Nonconforming Structure.

General Business

3. North Point Design Guidelines, review and discussion

4. 35 CambridgePark Drive, Special Permit request for an extension

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Oct 19

8:00am   Recycling Advisory Committee  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)

5:00pm   The City Council's Housing Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the Cambridge Housing Authority’s recent re-opening of the Section 8 waiting list.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting  (Police Station, 125 Sixth St., First Floor Community Room)

[Meeting Agenda and supporting materials]

Thurs, Oct 20

5:30-8:30pm   First meeting of the Volpe Working Group.  (Cambridge Innovation Center, One Broadway)

Meetings are open to the public. You are asked to reply (via the website) if you expect to attend the meeting, and to bring identification for entry into the building.

6:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Mon, Oct 24

5:30pm   City Council Roundtable/Working Meeting to discuss issues relating to Charter Schools. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Oct 25

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts

Public Hearings

7:00pm   Riverside Rezoning Petition (refiled) to rezone the existing Residence C-1 to Residence C within the area bounded by Franklin and River Streets and Putnam Avenue.

8:00pm   605 Concord Avenue, Abodez Acorn Concord, LLC, seeks special permits pursuant to Section 19.20 (Project Review), 6.44.1(g) Reduced Setbacks at Building for On Grade Parking, 20.95.1 Increase in Floor Area, 20.95.34 Waiver of Yard/Setback Requirements, 20.95.2(5) Height Increase, 20.96.3 Reduction in Required Open Space and 10.40 General Special Permit Criteria for construction of Phase II of a mixed use development consisting of 49 residential units, ground floor commercial space and at grade and below grade parking. The project will also include minor expansion and modification of the existing Phase I project at 601-603 Concord Avenue.

General Business

3. North Point Design Guidelines, review and discussion

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

• BZA 011553-2016 – 1607-1615 Massachusetts Avenue, Variance for front and side yard setbacks, and Special Permit for required parking for retail use.

• BZA 011491-2016 – 50 Inman Street, Variance for the extension of rear structure and addition of a single car garage with living space.

• BZA011549-2016 – 33 Kinnaird Street, Variance to build within the front and side yard setbacks and to allow tandem parking within 5 feet of the side yard setback.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Oct 26

5:30pm   The City Council's Public Safety Committee and Housing Committee will conduct a joint public hearing to discuss legislative approaches to regulating short-term rentals in the City, including provisions submitted as a draft proposal on Sept 26, 2016 attached to Policy Order #5.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Oct 27

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the Zoning Lighting Ordinance.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss the Municipal Lighting Ordinance.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Mon, Oct 31

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 1

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

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts

Public Hearings

7:00pm   Lighting Ordinance Zoning Petition by the City Council to amend four sections in Article 19.000 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge. The proposed changes are intended to complement the proposed new municipal Lighting Ordinance by strengthening the review of outdoor lighting in significant new development.

8:00pm   Medical Marijuana Zoning Petition by the City Council to delete the existing Section 20.700 – Medical Marijuana Overlay Districts; create a new Section 11.800 – Medical Marijuana and list Registered Marijuana Dispensary within Section 4.35 of the Table of Use Regulations, allowed only by Planning Board Special Permit within Business A, Business B, Business B-1, Business B-2, Business C, Industry A-1, Industry B-1 and Industry B-2 districts.

General Business

3. 301 Third Street, b good Restaurant, determination of appropriate use for Fast Order Food, Section 13.42.5.

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

• 650 East Kendall Street, sign variance to install a sign above 20 feet and greater than 60 square feet.

• 2500 Mass Avenue, special permit for replacement telecommunication antennas

• 955 Mass Avenue, special permit for replacement telecommunication antennas.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Nov 2

5:15pm   The City Council's Neighborhood and Long Term Planning, Public Facilities, Arts and Celebrations Committee will conduct a public hearing to review recent bicycle safety and transit infrastructure city planning, including, (1) the City's short term plans for flexpost protected and popup protected bike lanes on Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Street, Hampshire Street, and Broadway; (2) the community discussion and planning anticipated around protected bike infrastructure for Huron Avenue and Pearl Street and; (3) City of Cambridge's approach to proactive planning and implementation of the Bike Masterplan in general.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   Central Square Advisory Committee meeting  (435 Mass. Ave., former Quest Diagnostics building)

The Central Square Advisory Committee will review two proposals, one for Mass+Main and the other for 47 Bishop Allen Drive.

Mon, Nov 7

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 8

7:00am-8:00pm   Election Day  (citywide)

8:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave.)

Wed, Nov 9

8:00am   Recycling Advisory Committee  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)

5:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss a zoning petition by the City Council to delete the existing Section 20.700 – Medical Marijuana Overlay Districts; create a new Section 11.800 – Medical Marijuana; and list Registered Marijuana Dispensary within Section 4.35 of the Table of Use Regulations, allowed only by Planning Board Special Permit within Business A, Business B, Business B-1, Business B-2, Business C, Industry A-1, Industry B-1 and Industry B-2 districts. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Thurs, Nov 10

5:30pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

Mon, Nov 14

9:30am   Oath of Office for Louis DePasquale as Cambridge City Manager  (City Hall, Sullivan Chamber, 795 Mass. Ave.)

5:30pm   City Council Roundtable meeting to discuss Envision Cambridge. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 15

8:30am   State/Presidential Election Post-Election Audit by Election Commission - Day One of Three  (City Hall, Sullivan Chamber, 795 Mass. Ave.)

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

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts

3. 7:00pm   Envision Cambridge update

Public Hearings

8:00pm   PB#321 - 411-413, 415-429, 433-445 and 453-457 Massachusetts Avenue; 9-19 and 25 Columbia Street; and 65 Bishop Allen Drive, Special Permit for construction of 283 residential units with ground floor retail pursuant to Sections 19.20 Project Review, 22.33.2 Functional Green Roof and 10.40 Special Permit. Watermark Central Venture LLC is the applicant.

9:00pm   PB#320 – 47 Bishop Allen Drive, Special Permit for construction of 23 residential units pursuant to Sections 4.26 Multifamily, 2.304.4 Waiver of Setback Requirements, 20.304.6 and 6.356 Reduction of Parking Requirement, 6.22.2 Off-site Accessory Parking within 400 feet, 10.40 Special Permit and 19.20 Project Review. Watermark Central Venture LLC is the applicant.

General Business

4. Board of Zoning Appeal Cases

• BZA 011418-2016 - 650 East Kendall Street, sign variance to install a sign above 20 feet and greater than 60 square feet.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Nov 16

3:30-5:30pm   The City Council's Transportation and Public Utilities Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss gradually increasing the parking permit fee and to consider other improvements to the program to help fund the City’s budget towards reducing vehicle miles traveled and to promote alternative forms of transportation.  (Ackermann Room, City Hall)

5:30pm   Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting  (Police Station, 125 Sixth St., First Floor Community Room)

[Meeting Agenda and supporting materials]

6:00-8:00pm   Envision Cambridge Advisory Committee meeting  (City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway, 4th Floor Conference Room)

Fri, Nov 18

1:00pm   Cambridge Election Commission meeting  (1st Floor Meeting Room, 51 Inman St.)

1:00pm   Counting of Provisional Ballots

5:00pm   Counting of Overseas Ballots

Mon, Nov 21

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Nov 22

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts

Public Hearings

8:00pm   (continued) 35 CambridgePark Drive, Special Permit to renovate the existing technical office building by constructing a two story addition, relocating the loading area, and creating open space through landscaping and site improvements pursuant to Sections 6.43.5(b) – Curb cut width, 8.22.2.a – Alteration of a pre-existing nonconforming use, 20.95.1.5 – 1.75 Floor Area Ratio for non-residential use, 20.95.34 – Waiver of Yard Requirements, 20.73 – Flood Plain Overlay District Special Permit, 20.93.1 and 20.96.3 – Reduction of Open Space and Permeable Area. The applicant is TDC Development Group, LLC. (PB#314)

General Business

3. 77 New Street, extension of the Special Permit for one year. PB#286

4. 60 Binney Street, Determination of Use for the BonMe Fast Order Food Establishment pursuant to Section 13.42.5 and PB#243.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Mon, Nov 28

5:30pm   City Council Roundtable meeting to discuss the City's status as a Sanctuary City. No public comment. No votes will be taken. Meeting will not be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

6:00pm   Central Square Advisory Committee meeting  (2nd floor meeting room, City Hall Annex)

The Central Square Advisory Committee will review: 907 Main Street hotel, Central Square Zoning Petition, review of a proposed bus shelter on Prospect Street at Bishop Allen Drive (outbound) and a proposal for crossing Mass Avenue with the storm water pipes.

Tues, Nov 29

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts

Public Hearings

7:00pm   Zoning Petition by Nabil Sater, et al., to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the Central Square Overlay District, Section 20.300. This petition is also known as the Central Square Restoration Zoning Petition.

General Business

3. MIT SoMA Building #4 and Open Space Design 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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Thurs, Dec 1

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct a public hearing on a zoning petition by Nabil Sater, et al., to amend the Zoning Ordinance in the Central Square Overlay District, Section 20.300. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30-8:00pm   Volpe Working Group Meeting  (Cambridge Innovation Center, One Broadway, 14th Floor)

The next meeting of the Volpe Working Group will be held Thurs, Dec 1, 2016, 5:30-8:00pm, at the Cambridge Innovation Center, One Broadway, 14th Floor. Members of the public are welcome to attend. We ask that you RSVP before the meeting if possible, and please bring identification for entry into the building. At this meeting, the working group will continue discussion of key planning and urban design topics raised at the first meeting such as public space and connections, promoting a sense of neighborhood, and strengthening Kendall Square's civic identity. Discussion will include comparable examples and precedents from other places. More information on the Volpe Working Group is available at: www.cambridgema.gov/volpe

Mon, Dec 5

2:00pm   The City Council's Human Services and Veterans Committee will conduct a public hearing to receive an update on the Homelessness Task Force; the creation of a Homelessness Trust Fund and the creation of sobering centers; update on an emergency cold weather plan for the homeless; and how the City and Police Department work with homeless enclaves in the city, including at the Route 2/ Route 16 intersection. (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 6

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

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts

Public Hearings

7:00pm   110 Fawcett Street, Cardiac Arrhythmia Syndromes Foundation, seeks special permits pursuant to Sections 20.700 Medical Marijuana Overlay District, 4.35 and 20.70 Flood Plain Overlay District for a proposal to renovate an existing warehouse into a retail Registered Marijuana Dispensary.

8:00pm   605 Concord Avenue, Abodez Acorn Concord, LLC, seeks special permits pursuant to Section 19.20 Project Review, 6.44.1(g) Reduced Setbacks at Building for On Grade Parking, 20.95.1 Increase in Floor Area, 20.95.34 Waiver of Yar/Setback Requirements, 20.95.2(5) Height Increase, 20.96.3 Reduction in Open Space and 10;.40 General Special Permit Criteria for construction of Phase II of a mixed use development consisting of 49 residential units, ground floor commercial space and at grade and below grade parking. The project will also include minor expansion and modification of the existing Phase 1 project at 601-603 Concord Avenue. Public comment has been closed.

General Business

3. North Point, Building J/K and Landscaping Design Review

4. Kendall Center - MXD request to extend the special permit

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Mon, Dec 12

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 13

5:00pm   The City Council's Economic Development and University Relations Committee will conduct a public hearing to discuss recent and anticipated development projects and commercial and institutional leasing in Harvard Square, and how such changes may affect the future of Harvard Square.  (Sullivan Chamber)

Wed, Dec 14

8:00am   Recycling Advisory Committee  (Sullivan Chamber, City Hall)

Mon, Dec 19

5:30pm   City Council meeting  (Sullivan Chamber)

Tues, Dec 20

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

7:00pm   Planning Board meeting  (2nd Floor Meeting Room, City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway)

General Business

1. Update from the Community Development Department

2. Adoption of Planning Board meeting transcripts

Public Hearings

7:00pm   City Council Zoning Petition to amend provisions of the Zoning Ordinance related to Inclusionary Zoning including the insertion of new definitions into Article 2.000 and the substitution of revised zoning text for the current text of Section 11.200 through 11.206.

8:00pm   PB#315, Kendall Center, at various street addresses including 145 Broadway, 250 Binney Street and 255 Main Street for which the applicant, Boston Properties Limited Partnership, is seeking special permits pursuant to Section 14.32.2, approval of Infill Development Concept Plan in the Mixed Use Development (MXD) District: Kendall Center for a proposal to increase the Aggregate Gross Floor Area (GFA) in the district from 3,330,000 squre feet to 4,273,000 square feet by constructing two new commercial buildings and two new residential buildings, demolishing two existing commercial buildings an converting the use of floor area in some existing buildings in a manner that affects whether or not is included in the calculation of GFA. Associated site and public space improvements are included in the plan. This will be a new public hearing.

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. The City of Cambridge will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities upon request. Please make requests for alternative formats at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Planning Board staff listed below. For further information concerning this agenda, please contact Liza Paden, Planning Board staff, at 617-349-4647, lpaden@cambridgema.gov. Applications and Petitions are online at www.cambridgema.gov/cdd. Full zoning petition texts available online at: www.cambridgema.gov/cdd/zoninganddevelopment/zoning/amendments.

Wed, Dec 21

3:00pm   The City Council's Ordinance Committee will conduct an additional public hearing to amend the Zoning Ordinance on the petition of the City Council to delete the existing Section 20.700 – Medical Marijuana Overlay Districts; create a new Section 11.800 - Medical Marijuana; and list Registered Marijuana Dispensary within Section 4.35 of the Table of Use Regulations, allowed only by Planning Board Special Permit within Business A, B, B-1, B-2, C, Industry A-1, B-1 and B-2 districts. This hearing to be televised.  (Sullivan Chamber)

5:30pm   Cambridge Redevelopment Authority Board Meeting  (Police Station, 125 Sixth St., First Floor Community Room)

[Meeting Agenda and supporting materials]