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Applicant Steven Caruso and project representatives described a plan to reconsolidate six nonconforming lots into two larger lots and construct four duplex-style townhouses, extending Ridge Road and leaving a gravel fire-accessway beyond a gated section. The development team said they had consulted city engineering, fire and community development staff and held a neighborhood meeting.

Dozens of neighbors raised concerns during the public hearing about steep slopes, potential blasting, undermining of foundations, existing drainage problems, narrow streets, parking impacts and emergency vehicle access. Residents said many homes on the slope already show structural issues; one speaker said she spent over $45,000 repairing foundation work after previous construction. Another warned that tandem driveways would push additional cars onto already-congested streets and complicate snow plowing.

Ward Councilor Paul Agenzio, speaking for his district, urged denial. He cited persistent water problems and natural springs on the site, the risk that a gravel fire-access road could wash out, and the cumulative impact on an established neighborhood. Agenzio read multiple letters from residents into the record, saying neighbors oppose connecting Ridge Road and have concerns about foundations, water runoff, tree removal, wildlife displacement and increased traffic.

Developer Michael Gordon said the team would work with the community and that townhouse units were chosen because single-family homes were not financially feasible on the steep lots. He said site work and design took input from city departments.

Board members discussed whether to continue the matter or vote. With a four-member panel present, the board proceeded to vote. The roll call recorded Mr. Lehi: No; Mr. Lopes: No; Mr. Pelton: No; Chairman Tucker: No, and the requested variances were denied.

Chairman Tucker reminded applicants of procedural limits: if a variance is denied, they may be barred from reapplying for a specified period under the board's rules. The board did not adopt modifications to the plan at the hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Revere City Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting- 3/26/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals denied a developer's request for multiple variances to build four townhouses on Ridge Road, following extensive public testimony about slope stability, drainage, parking and emergency access.","taxTitle","Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",5660,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6622780,"ZBA grants special permit for 775-square-foot rear addition at 74 Dunn Road",141,746110,887290,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781357-4371205d5c02dded603c022397616326&start=746&end=887","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781357-4371205d5c02dded603c022397616326/thumbnail_746110.jpg","/articles/6622780/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/ZBA-grants-special-permit-for-775-square-foot-rear-addition-at-74-Dunn-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622780-f7a65c9487f2916f2acb1a91724c1bad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138082&Signature=XYjQOu72eawa5R1kFP-usvV5Hz1EY1ovkq3loFr4N1tKHpNnroH-Fn2IOMqmLSr9falMZ1c-TWBD~eChJmUyKUmcIe3PvQGbHVYT8AkRdUBJpcvCko9tpir0ltKM~M2CWppzr5CH6olalszaEud5rP~80KeUV2YF11MsjKoGa8HfP7bVUb~s1knPNzh4LpTbDYHr5L~45vM1yv1W0qBhXVmm-Z89dwWCFqwqw~eVxrAizxhqmJUMj1F2V8ijy03G43Lyhp7~77q36gx8XA4HSmbWYIIitWApd56H47BdHQSvh1nQGE9RRh74UpRq8ylZ~l1s3nCHRYVTCbphdD~f8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit to allow a 775-square-foot addition to an existing nonconforming single-family structure at 74 Dunn Road.

Applicant Samuel Teka appeared and presented plans showing stairs moved back and measurements for vehicle access; the board said site plan review had been completed and found no outstanding concerns on those points. Ward councilor Angela (last name not specified in record) said she had no objection.

Chairman Tucker read the standard conditions that accompany a favorable decision: the rights authorized by the special permit must be exercised within two years or the permit lapses; the special permit must be recorded at the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds and recorded information provided to the city clerk and building inspector; and site plan review approval must be obtained prior to applying for a building permit.

The roll-call vote recorded all members present in favor: Mr. Lehi: Yes; Mr. Lopes: Yes; Mr. Pelton: Yes; Chairman Tucker: Yes. The board declared the special permit granted subject to the stated conditions. The applicant was reminded to await a letter from the city clerk documenting the decision and noting appeal timelines.

No further debate or conditions were added at the hearing.","The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a 775-square-foot rear addition at a nonconforming single-family home at 74 Dunn Road, subject to recording and site-plan review conditions.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6622784,"Revere ZBA denies variance for 20-foot pergola at 29 Carlton Street",696,44705,740769,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2781357-4371205d5c02dded603c022397616326&start=44&end=740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2781357-4371205d5c02dded603c022397616326/thumbnail_44705.jpg","/articles/6622784/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Revere-ZBA-denies-variance-for-20-foot-pergola-at-29-Carlton-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6622784-2ddd10b2473d6f2dfebc333100827af4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138082&Signature=lgXd9sJS3ro4NZiGir5NTD6i1uokDtvzPOCzZY5vrhmjfKSdnvSRKqwT6gepZFq6w1DCu623Ic1lVwpHsrNbxd2eCkuS7BTDrCeXtQyfxbEFBaaZPrL0gpybqqZB1tZug4bZD5M9yPgiE8aWSwlUPIbTrnhX8FY5gYmUZPCf8xz0D2Sn4sWezy7PZhU78J0PsGkdwb4y6JGk~4rmDBSKRJ2SzhFMwyVW5lwO3gHVIRns~se7vu2-qOCir4bH~OTrRzpyDUY6vnYptJ-f8SqrDRSzqoA9M6AMGYiaj-rrv0fI89hs38ESGQILs9q3gejkBVSXHuY73486d5WnFPCVFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request Wednesday from applicant Jamie Rano to allow a 20-foot by 20-foot pergola at 29 Carlton Street.

The board voted unanimously to deny the relief after neighbors said the structure encroached on an abutting rear yard, reduced sunlight to a longtime resident's garden and was built without permits. Chairman Tucker read the motion and called the roll before announcing the denial.

The pergola proposal sought an exception to the rule that detached accessory structures may not occupy more than 10% of a rear yard and must be set back from side yards and rear lot lines. The application, continued from prior meetings, would have placed the pergola within two feet of the rear lot line, according to materials presented to the board.

Neighbor Barbara Ann Popolo, who identified herself as living at 20 Oxford Park, told the board the structure “will block out all the sun” and said her cousin’s garden has already suffered since an adjacent six-foot vinyl fence was installed. Popolo said the house at 29 Carlton hosts loud parties late into the night and worried the pergola would worsen impacts on her and other neighbors.

Applicant Jamie Rano said she brought a plot plan, photos and letters from neighbors but did not have one promised letter available at the hearing. Rano told the board she “definitely don't know if I really need a permit for… a pergola” and that a friend who does residential construction advised leaving a two-foot gap from fence to fence.

Board members raised concerns that the structure had been installed without building permits or inspections and that the board lacked documentation from a previously referenced abutter. With four members present, Chairman Tucker explained that the board could deny the request with a majority vote; the roll call recorded Mr. Lehi: No; Mr. Lopes: No; Mr. Pelton: No; Chairman Tucker: No. The variance was denied.

The board explained standard conditions that would apply if relief were granted—recording the variance at the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds, submitting recording information to the city clerk and building inspector, and obtaining site plan review approval before applying for a building permit. The denial ends the matter unless the applicant reapplies under the board's rules.

No further action on this application was taken at the meeting.","The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request from Jamie Rano to allow a 20-by-20-foot pergola to be located within required side and rear-yard limits after neighbors raised sunlight, noise and permit concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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ZBA denies variances for proposed four townhouses on Ridge Road after heavy neighbor opposition

ZBA grants special permit for 775-square-foot rear addition at 74 Dunn Road

Revere ZBA denies variance for 20-foot pergola at 29 Carlton Street