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Planning staff supports map change for Highland Ave parcels; committee awaits Planning Board recommendation

Somerville City Land Use Committee · November 20, 2025

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Summary

Planning staff told the Land Use Committee it supports a zoning map amendment for parcels near Davis Square, but the committee left the item in committee pending Planning Board recommendations and input from the property owner Eversource.

The Land Use Committee considered a citizen petition requesting a zoning map amendment for 363 Highland Ave (from MR4 to MR5/MR6) and 110 Willow Ave (from MR4 to MR6). Councilor Davis recused himself from the Highland properties, citing an identified conflict.

Dan Bartman, planning director, said the planning division supports the map change and that staff has met with the applicant and discussed urban design goals for potential future development. Bartman added the city is in contact with Eversource, the property owner at 110 Willow Ave, and is awaiting feedback from their real estate and legal teams about whether they want upzoning. Several councilors expressed conditional support but preferred to wait for the Planning Board recommendation; the item was left in committee.