Policy Order Resolution

O-5
IN CITY COUNCIL

February 11, 2008

COUNCILLOR KELLEY
COUNCILLOR TOOMEY

WHEREAS: The City Council has scheduled a housing roundtable for March 5, 2008; and

WHEREAS: The City Council has asked the City Manager to investigate housing moratorium options in order to better analyze the City's housing needs and policies without the pressure of impending development; and

WHEREAS: Just-A-Start Corporation has a Special Permit application to develop 16 units of housing on Windsor Street in Cambridge's Wellington-Harrington area; and

WHEREAS: Just-A-Start Corporation is applying for a Special Permit to allow construction of 19 units of housing on Cambridge Street in Cambridge's Wellington-Harrington area; and

WHEREAS: Just-A-Start's mission of providing affordable housing in Cambridge is a valued one and one that requires a true partnership with Cambridge residents; now therefore be it

ORDERED: That the City Council go on record asking Just-A-Start to postpone its various hearings until after the City Council has completed its housing discussion that is to commence on March 5, 2008; and be it further

ORDERED: That the City Council ask the Planning Board and the Board of Zoning Appeals to delay decisions on permit applications until after the City Council has completed its housing discussion that is to commence on March 5, 2008; and be it further

ORDERED: That the City Clerk be and hereby is requested to forward a copy of this Order to the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Planning Board and to the Executive Director of Just-A-Start.