Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2020 Neighbors and developer compromise on parkway self-storage height By Tara Vocino N eighbors worked together to come up with an agreement for a self-storage unit at 727 Revere Beach Parkway during the City Council’s Zoning Sub-Committee meeting on Feb. 10. Five years in the making, councillors unanimously approved a special permit last Monday night for a four-story self-storage building that will stand tall at 39.6 feet. Neighbors originally agreed upon a 30-feet building, but due to the water table, the height had to be increased, according to Attorney Cory D. Rhoades of D’Ambrosio Brown LLP, Counselors at Law, who presented the plan on behalf of developer Robert Inello. “I’m glad the neighbors are finally happy,” Inello said last Monday; he will donate $25,000 to $50,000 for a library chair lift, as part of the Community Investment Trust Fund. “The gray/blue building’s construction will begin in about 60 days.” As a condition of building the Neighbors who were against the tall height of a proposed self-storage unit at 727 Revere Beach Pkwy. came to an agreement on the height last Monday night during a Zoning Sub-Committee meeting. storage unit, Inello said, building a lift is a good use of funds. Rhoades, who has appeared three times before the City Council, said he’s happy that all parties worked it out, and it’s been a long time coming. Zoning Committee Chairman Anthony Zambuto said he’s very happy to see it resolved, and that the neighbors are reasonably happy. “The developer bent over backwards for the neighbors,” said Zambuto, who added that apartments at the site would have been devastating. “He made a great compromise, MassPort Noise Complaint Line: 617-561-3333 as a storage unit is least invasive to the area.” Neighbors agreed upon storage conditions with stipulations, resulting from a community meeting. They said after the approval that they’re collectively glad it’s all over. Opponent Thelma Terenzio, of 140 Taft St., said she is shocked because Inello has money that “he can do what he wants,” including acquiring a demolition permit in 12 hours. “Give us a break,” Terenzio said at the original meeting a few weeks ago. “I’m so old, and I’ll be gone, but I’m thinking about our future.” Limitations include: Construction vehicles can’t be parked overnight on Taft Street; the back of the unit will feature landscaping; construction work will last from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; a barrier will be built around the construction site so debris can’t fall onto houses; the unit can’t be turned into apartments, a community notice will be delivered to residents two weeks before construction begins; and a newly signed contract states that the building can’t be raised too high. Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna, who Rhoades said was instrumental, said Monday afterWe Now Offer For Your Eating Pleasure “UBER EATS” Convenient Delivery Service Bianchi’s Pizza and Renzo’s Full Menu To Go ~ Renzo’s Entertainment Schedule ~ Wednesday: DJ George * Thursday: Smokin Joe * Friday: Smokin Joe Saturday: Joe Canzano * Sunday, 3:30 p.m. : DJ George Entertainment Wed. Thru Sat. 7:30 p.m. 381 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere 781-284-5600 560 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 | 617-512-5712 | sam@broadwayRE.com ADRIANA RESNICK DOMENICA RIGGIO SAM RESNICK Everett's Newest Real Estate Office Commercial Sales and Leasing Residential Home Sales Real Estate Consulting Apartment Rentals Real Estate Auctions Business Brokerage Personal Property Appraisals Mass Licensed Auctioneer noon that Inello could choose to provide the neighborhood with a 24-hour complaint hotline as an additional stipulation. Proponent Economic Development Director Robert O’Brien spoke in favor along with Mayor Brian Arrigo, citing a long process in which when difficulty with neighbors arose, McKenna intervened. “The height is to go up because of groundwater problems, but it’s still going to be less than 40 feet in height, and less than five stories,” O’Brien said at the public hearing. “It’s a good project, and Inello has been responsible, responsive and patient.” Attorney Cory D. Rhoades of D’Ambrosio Brown LLP, Counselors at Law, Revere, who presented a plan on behalf of developer Robert Inello, said they’re pleased that the neighbors decided to go forward with the storage unit with about eight stipulations. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino)
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