Page 20 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, DECEmbER 29, 2023 BEACON | FROM PAGE 19 hearing was held on Attorney General Andrea Campbell’s office’s recently proposed regulations cracking down on hidden junk fees. The proposed rules would require upfront total pricing of any items and services, disclosure about the nature and purpose of fees and taxes and make it easier for consumers to cancel trial offers and renewal fees. “Comparable, complete and timely price information allows consumers to make the right personal choices for their pocketbooks while also leading to a more competitive marketplace,” said MASSPIRG’s Legislative Director, Deirdre Cummings. “For too long, we have watched as businesses have gradually stopped disclosing true prices in a practical or meaningful way. We have all experienced purchasing tickets, services, hotel rooms, subscriptions advertised at one price only to find the actual or final price is significantly more by the time we have to pay. This not only hurts our walCITY OF EVERETT - LEGAL NOTICE - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 484 BROADWAY, ROOM 24 EVERETT, MASSACHUSETTS 02149 To Whom It May Concern: This notice is to inform you that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday January 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM, Everett City Hall, 3rd Floor George Keverian Hearing Room. All interested parties may attend and opinions will be heard regarding the following petition. Whereas a petition has been presented by: Property Address: Map/Parcel: 756 Broadway A0-03-000160 Building Permit #: B-23-29 Property Owner: 756 Broadway Realty Trust Mr. Hector Angel 45 High Street Everett, MA 02149 PROPOSAL: To construct a three-story rear addition to provide for two (2) additional residential units for a total of six (6) units. The subject property is located in the Business District, contains approximately 3,314 square feet and contains an existing four-unit residential building, which is nonconforming as to the front-yard setback (10 feet required; none provided). Permit was denied in accordance to the City of Everett Zoning Ordinance as follows: Reasons for Denial: 1. As noted, the existing structure is nonconforming as to the required front-yard setback. Pursuant to Section 3.C of the Zoning Ordinance, a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals is required to alter or extend any existing nonconforming structure, except for one, two or three-family structures. 2. The maximum floor area ratio (“FAR”) is 1.5 for residential uses in the Business District, pursuant to Section 6.B.2.a. No existing or proposed building area calculations have been provided. If the structure is currently conforming as to FAR and will remain conforming after construction of the addition, no relief will be required as to FAR. If the structure is currently conforming as to FAR, and the proposed addition would render it nonconforming, a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals would be required. If the property is already nonconforming as to FAR, the special permit under Section 3.C could authorize the increase in this nonconformity. 3. The proposed site plan depicts a parking configuration that conflicts with the current requirements of Section 17 of the Zoning Ordinance as follows: a. The property is currently nonconforming as to the number of parking spaces, since eight are required under Section 17.A but only six are provided. No additional parking spaces are proposed for the two additional units, which will increase this nonconformity. The applicant must either obtain a special from the Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to Section 3.C, or participate in the Transportation Demand Management Program under Section 35. b. No dimensions are provided for the proposed parking spaces. Section 17.I requires that each parking space be at least 9 feet in width and 18 feet in length, and that the parking spaces average at least 275 square feet. The applicant must either provide a plan demonstrating compliance with these requirements, demonstrate the existing spaces are lawfully nonconforming or obtain a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals c. d. The proposed site plan depicts tandem parking spaces, which are prohibited under Section 17.J. Unless these tandem spaces are lawfully nonconforming, a variance is required from the Zoning Board of Appeals. The proposed site plan depicts parking spaces within the required rear and side setbacks, which is prohibited under Section 17.K. Unless these tandem spaces are lawfully nonconforming, a variance is required from the Zoning Board of Appeals. e. Section 17.L requires screening of parking spaces to protect abutting properties. No such screening is depicted on the proposed site plan. Unless these tandem spaces are lawfully nonconforming, a compliant screening plan must be submitted or a variance obtained from the Zoning Board of Appeals. f. The proposed site plan depicts parking spaces immediately below (and within eight feet of) windows of the proposed second-floor dwelling unit, which is prohibited under Section 17.M. A variance is required from the Zoning Board of Appeals. g. No parking design plan has been submitted in accordance with the requirements of Section 17.O. Moreover, the proposed parking spaces will require cars to back directly into the street in violation of Section 17.O.4. A variance is required from the Zoning Board of Appeals. MARY GERACE- Chairman ROBERTA SUPPA - Clerk of Board of Appeals December 29, 2023, January 5, 2024 lets but also harms businesses that truly are transparent and are disclosing total costs upfront, even though their prices look higher compared to the deceptive incomplete lower prices.” QUOTABLE QUOTES “Mass Department of Transportation is excited to be taking this step toward a brighter future for our environment and for ourselves with the installation of a state - wide network of reliable fast-charging stations for electric vehicles. Fastcharging stations at convenient locations along major roads will absolutely lead to reduced air pollution, fewer gas-guzzling cars on our roads, and a willingness by people to make smarter choices which will help combat climate change.” ---Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nuttreaching out to vendors to establish a network of reliable fast charging stations for electric vehicles on state roadways. “Our administration is approaching early literacy with urgency. We’re committed to investing in programs that support our younger students and ensure they are using materials and strategies backed by evidence.” -- Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announcing that the Healey administrationis awarding $850,000 to organizations to increase access to evidence-based and culturally responsive literacy support for Massachusetts preschoolers. “The RMV and its employees have worked hard to meet the challenge of increased demand for appointments and credentials under the Work and Family Mobility Act. The amount of new learner’s permits represents an increase of 244 percent, and new driver’s licenses represents an increase of 120 percent, when compared to the same time period in 2022. In addition, 33,648 out of state conversions were processed. --- Registrar of Motor Vehicles Colleen Ogilvie reporting on the new law that was effective in July,which allows undocumented/illegal immigrants to apply for a Massachusetts standard driver’s license. “For years, Google has harmed consumers and app developers alike by restricting consumer’s choices for app stores, downloads and payment methods on Android devices. Our settlement helps impacted consumers and requires Google to reform its anticompetitive business practices. My office BEACON | SEE PAGE 21
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