# Somerville Urban Design Commission 09-22-2026

The Somerville Urban Design Commission held a remote meeting on September 22, 2026, primarily to review the design proposal for a renovation and expansion project at 382 McGrath Highway. The project involved adding a floor to an existing three-story building, updating the exterior walls, and revising the interior layout. The commission discussed compliance with landscape design standards, including green score requirements, bicycle parking provisions, sidewalk dimensions, and screening materials. However, the commission expressed concerns about incomplete and inconsistent submission materials, particularly regarding architectural plans, facade details, and site context such as light wells and retaining walls. Due to these unresolved issues and lack of sufficient documentation, the commission voted unanimously to recommend against approval of the project at this time. The applicants were advised to address the commission's comments thoroughly and submit a comprehensive package for future review. The commission also noted that the applicants could request another design review meeting to continue the process.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Somerville Urban Design Commission 09-22-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLLOvb64iFU) - Somerville City Commissions, Boards & Meetings