Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021 ZBA grants variances for 191 Shirley Ave. project changes By Adam Swift L ast week, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) approved several changes for a proposed five-story mixed-use project at 191 Shirley Ave. The ZBA approved cutting the parking spaces by two to allow for trash removal, and an increase in the building height of just under fi ve feet to save the historic brickwork in the existing building. $2.39 GALLON We accept: MasterCard * Visa * & Discover Price Subject to Change without notice 100 Gal. Min. 24 Hr. Service 781-286-2602 “We’re not requesting any additional units or square footage that was previously proposed,” said Kari-Ann Greene, the attorney for developer Craig Halajian. The request to save the historic brickwork was made by Ward 2 City Councillor Ira Novoselsky. The brickwork, which sits atop the existing building on Shirley Avenue, will now be between the fi rst and second fl oors of the new project. There will also be a new awning that will help modernize the build Everett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for family since 1958 • 62 over half a century. We must be doing something right!” •Vinyl Siding •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roof • Fully Insured • Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com •Roo ng Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! ing, Greene said. The increase in height of the building is necessary to maintain the parapet with the brickwork between the fi rst and second fl oor, according to Novoselsky. “The parking – I don’t really have a problem with reducing it, it’s only a couple of spaces and it’s for something that’s needed in the building,” said Novoselsky. Residents of the development will not be allowed to get on-street parking permits from the city. Revere Economic Development Director Robert O’Brien said the city continues to support the project. “It is a worthy project in a very visible location, and I think it is going to make a major contribution to the reactivation of Shirley Avenue both at the street level in terms of commercial space and with the new residential units above,” said O’Brien. “I think the variances are consistent with previous variances granted [in the area].” Ward 6 City Councillor Richard Serino said he didn’t oppose the project, but he noted that he has had concerns from residents about parking variances the ZBA has granted in the recent past. City Council President Anthony Zambuto said he continues to support the project. He said it will be a beautiful, transportation-oriented building close by a T station and will help to beautify the neighborhood. RevereTV Spotlight H appy Memorial Day! The City of Revere held Memorial Day Services on Monday morning. RevereTV was there to cover the event live as it happened on the American Legion lawn on Broadway. Revere’s Director of Veterans’ Services, Marc Silvestri, led the ceremony, which included laying of wreaths and the playing of taps. If you missed the services, it is now replaying on the RevereTV Community Channel, but it can be watched at any time on YouTube, where you’ll find past ceremony coverage as well. The RHS Rock Ensemble performed a musical tribute to Stevie Wonder last Tuesday. The Rock Ensemble has a yearly performance honoring a particular rock legend. This performance was previously set for spring 2020, but it was rescheduled to this year. The students gave out a special thanks to the 2020 seniors who began this project last year but didn’t get to fi nish with the concert. This recording will soon be playing on the Community Channel throughout the week. Local professional chef Kelly Armetta premiered his solo cooking program, “Cooking Made Simple,” last Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the Community Channel, Facebook and YouTube. Armetta had appeared on RevereTV’s featured cooking show, “What’s Cooking, Revere?” a few times and became interested in creating his own spin-off . In this fi rst episode, Armetta made a dinner dish with chicken, salmon, couscous and vegetables. Tune in to RevereTV to cook along with Armetta or watch at your convenience on YouTube. Along with the usual local government meetings, there were a few unique city events last week that RevereTV covered. The Broadway Business District Rapid Recovery Meeting was a fully informational webinar about how the city is being assisted with improving, planning for and helping out business areas in Revere. It can be found replaying on RTV Gov and on YouTube. The Revere Interfaith Prayer Event took place on Zoom last Thursday. This was covered by RTV and is currently replaying on the channel. Happy Birthday, RevereTV! The studio may be at a brandnew location at 261 Washington Ave., but its roots cannot be forgotten. RTV is celebrating its 13th birthday this week, although the official date was June 1. The staff at RevereTV thank the city and its residents for such constant support and will always strive to be your community source! Spring!
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