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Tom Skorowski of the planning office told the committee the parcels each carry constraints. He said one parcel on Hitchbourne Street includes a utility easement that likely renders it unbuildable; the planning office recommended that parcel be marketed for sale to neighboring property owners, while other parcels might be developed after further site work, permitting and, where applicable, Conservation Commission or Zoning Board of Appeal actions.

Councilors discussed whether to use an RFP process or auction. Committee members agreed the RFP approach can pair a prospective developer with city review so closing is contingent on demonstrated developability; several members said the process also allows the city to require affordable homeownership in any proposed development. Councilor Novosalski asked that the Hitchbourne Street parcel be designated unbuildable in the record so prospective bidders understand limits; the committee agreed to proceed with conveyance while continuing due diligence and the RFP process.

Skorowski and committee members noted that when parcels prove undevelopable the city can sell to abutters and place proceeds into the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Several parcels will require variances or conservation permits to proceed; North Shore Road rear and some Glendale/Bay Road lots may need Conservation Commission orders and ZBA special permits.

On a roll call the subcommittee voted yes to convey the following parcels to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund: State Highway parcel (parcel ID 1623081), North Shore Road rear (parcel ID 131192 U1-1), Hitchbourne Street Lot 401 (parcel ID 81182713), Glendale Street lots 137, 138 and 139 (parcel IDs 111188 A1-6 and 809A), and a parcel with ID 10187C-37 (as read into the record). The favorable recommendation will go to the full council for action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Revere City Sub-Committee Meetings- 4/7/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Revere economic development subcommittee on April 7 recommended conveying five tax‑title parcels to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support affordable homeownership or sale proceeds for the trust; the vote was unanimous.","taxTitle","Revere City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",5660,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6086993,"Zoning subcommittee recommends approval for 50-unit mixed-use at 114 Shirley Ave",1339,988000,2327000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2891554-1a7d5c584e22e6002c0b394863834182&start=988&end=2327","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2891554-1a7d5c584e22e6002c0b394863834182/thumbnail_988000.jpg","/articles/6086993/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Zoning-subcommittee-recommends-approval-for-50-unit-mixed-use-at-114-Shirley-Ave","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086993-96bea5e6a7cc7f602d61c3b79d2f8157/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155509&Signature=U6GtQxt1-xGs0-48jSaFsfOpMvly3FRDVUkB8D8~j9vuS7gKs0SMqN1oepXzuWQufdSnxYly4Lv72069X2DZ8YSfaAMlikXo~qDv3EJCoHcWwZcdbARwzbA50XvwEuLwcYyhYvdTOY9SrE-uTG2fw436jqyK3ZpFK8mdFHGj1iXChiaCO5d1Afe9GQ0xB4P2mnahH81qA3q11vgSJIavFjZs3gpDR9VCydaHdInLjG1ySC7qWppuM0YE8vfwSrelnoBcRPYhnMISvxn9FU8n~hKy4yzLr0D-PCh5eNiKyHZnQmQIupMgLzvGT0N5ZVjDOxFfD0lDkgAg8mTuduEkvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Revere zoning subcommittee on April 7 voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the full city council for a special permit allowing the raising of an existing nonconforming structure and construction of a five‑story mixed‑use building at 114 Shirley Avenue. The developer amended an initial 52‑unit proposal to 50 units: 48 residential and two commercial units on the first floor. The subcommittee vote was recorded 4–1 in favor, with Councilor Jaramillo voting no.

Attorney Joseph Catoggio, representing the applicant, said the application was revised to reflect Site Plan Review recommendations and that the development team had accepted the items on Site Plan Review’s list. The project team included an architect and engineer, who answered questions on setbacks, landscaping and parking.

Engineer Rick Salvo of Engineering Alliance said the building footprint had been set back from the westerly property line (about 2½ feet in one area), allowing for some planting. The committee discussed Site Plan Review’s recommended perimeter fence and planting of evergreen buffers; Salvo said narrow planting strips could accommodate a row of arborvitae or similar shrubs. Committee members also raised the difficulty of planting street trees on Shirley Avenue because subterranean electrical conduits run under the sidewalk; the developer said planters or shallow‑root plantings might be used instead to avoid conflict with underground utilities.

On parking, the site plan shows nine off‑street spaces in the rear, including two handicap spaces; the applicant proposed designating two parallel rear spaces as Zipcar (car‑share) spaces, which would require power for electric vehicle charging. Councilor Novosalski asked whether retail tenants would have dedicated parking; the developer indicated the rear spaces were not guaranteed for all residents and that retail spaces were expected to be served by some of the off‑street stalls.

During the hearing Councilor Novosalski noted a developer offer to contribute $20,000 to the Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Councilor Romero moved to include the $20,000 as a condition of the special permit; other councilors objected that doing so could set a precedent and that a voluntary offer need not be formalized as a condition. The motion to add the $20,000 to the special permit was withdrawn and the committee did not include it as a permit condition.

Members of the public and local developers described the project as part of a broader effort to revive Shirley Avenue; Lou McCrackis said the proposal was “another piece to the puzzle” for the neighborhood’s resurgence. The developer indicated willingness to work with the city’s arts advocates about one of the ground‑floor commercial spaces, but no formal commitment or lease arrangement was submitted at the hearing.

The zoning subcommittee accepted the Site Plan Review conditions and, on a roll call, voted to forward a favorable recommendation to the full city council. The item will next appear before the full council for final action.","On April 7 the Revere zoning subcommittee voted 4–1 to forward a favorable recommendation for a special permit to raise a nonconforming structure and build a five‑story, 50‑unit mixed‑use development at 114 Shirley Avenue, subject to Site Plan Review conditions.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6086998,"Revere appointment subcommittee reappoints Human Rights Commission chair, approves two new members",549,50000,599000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2891554-1a7d5c584e22e6002c0b394863834182&start=50&end=599","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2891554-1a7d5c584e22e6002c0b394863834182/thumbnail_50000.jpg","/articles/6086998/Revere-City/Suffolk-County/Massachusetts/Revere-appointment-subcommittee-reappoints-Human-Rights-Commission-chair-approves-two-new-members","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6086998-143c3056d3948a2007e6d45da0b34f21/orig.mp4?Expires=1771155509&Signature=LqIsxEkfUOZ6Vxvev50zrdgrraBrhiDTn9jSOfAj1aR0Ciu1Qd8YXjTPYhGUNIXo5CJrIEN8GzAMOUEAwVSMKm-KOo-l-iRt0sYMlZ6jx7F1pXXvXHCjlttqiLo1HFdd8OFk63qwcO5zKyTM4O2x4UocEIWAqBjTThDAch9h9jhMoi98AXxr56~fJ9xNNKVjqrf3vMEjv8tnIESCMPgsrmdjsgPiX4eYL6JrU3EKOx49ne93CiW99q8nX1efKWU0MaCPZ9TIOnw7TB507lSFblufpavB~j2114g2ZbFET~-62Y1j1TlxcxTzGLsqqLvlhPP39yLwqj9iPVirIw0jYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Revere appointment subcommittee on April 7 reappointed Shai Shai Meh Hussaini to the Human Rights Commission and approved two additional nominations: Lark Logan to the Cultural Council and Sheila Johnson to the Human Rights Commission.

Hussaini, who told the subcommittee she has served on the Human Rights Commission since its reestablishment in 2020, said she served as vice chair for the first three years and has been chair for the past two years. Hussaini described the commission’s use of community “circle practice” meetings and said the commission’s role is to surface issues for the city and encourage broader community engagement on topics such as racial and ethnic equity, Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Italian Heritage Month. Councilor Jerimino praised Hussaini’s work and asked colleagues to support the reappointment; councilors voiced support and the reappointment was approved by the subcommittee.

Lark Logan, who said she recently bought a home at 10 Ocean Avenue and has a multi-decade background in radio, theater and music, told the subcommittee she wants to help develop youth theater and arts programming in Revere. Several councilors welcomed Logan’s experience mentoring young performers and supported the nomination; the appointment was approved by the subcommittee.

Sheila Johnson, who gave her address as 98 Ridge Road and said she has lived in Revere for more than 20 years, told the subcommittee she wants to move from the sidelines into active civic involvement and learn more about the city’s work. Councilors expressed support and the nomination was approved.

The subcommittee conducted the three appointments during its April 7 meeting and concluded that portion of its agenda with all nominations advanced. No formal conditions or amendments to the appointments were recorded.","At an April 7 meeting the Revere appointment subcommittee reappointed Shai Shai Meh Hussaini to the Human Rights Commission and approved Lark Logan for the Cultural Council and Sheila Johnson for the Human Rights Commission.","actionData","errors"]

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Economic development subcommittee backs conveyance of five tax‑title parcels to Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund

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Revere appointment subcommittee reappoints Human Rights Commission chair, approves two new members