Community Development Board 06-23-26

The City of Medford Community Development Board held a meeting on June 23, 2026, primarily focused on zoning discussions related to the Boston A zoning district and purpose-built student housing. The board approved an ANR plan for 52 Munav, allowing a lot line adjustment to enable development of a second lot. The main portion of the meeting was a working session reviewing zoning draft documents, including parking requirements, building heights, setbacks, and definitions related to student housing. The board discussed reducing parking minimums to one space per unit with incentives to lower it further, mandating bicycle parking, and clarifying distinctions between dormitories and fraternity/sorority houses. They also addressed operational standards for student housing, including occupancy limits and management requirements. The board identified issues with the current development incentives for affordable housing, noting that the math for bonus floors was flawed and needed overhaul. No final votes on zoning changes were taken, but the board planned to submit their consensus recommendations to the city council for further consideration. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn after extensive discussion on zoning provisions and development incentives.