Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2022 ZBA approves variances for Washington Ave. apartment building By Adam Swift T he Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for a 30unit apartment building at 810 Washington Ave last week, despite some concerns about traffi c and parking. “This is a bit of déjà vu,” said Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio, representing applicant Washington Sherman LLC. “The reason it is déjà vu is because this was before the ZBA two years ago and this identical proposal was already approved.” Because of Covid, D’Ambrosio said, there was inactivity and there was trouble fi nding a fi - nancing partner for the project, causing the permits to lapse. “The primary owner of the property has found a partner and they hope to develop a brand-new building in that area of the city,” said D’Ambrosio. “We did have a community meeting in that area of the city, and the neighbors were in favor of it.” The proposal calls for 30 studio and one-bedroom rental units. When it originally came before the ZBA in October of 2020, the developer requested 42 units, but city offi cials asked that the project be scaled back. D’Ambrosio said Ward 6 Councillor Richard Serino and the Mayor’s Offi ce were in favor of the scaled back project. Denise King, who lives nearby at 770 Washington Ave., said she is opposed to the project. “The reason I am opposed to this is, because from what I understand, it is 30 residential units and it’s going to be a zero-foot variance in the front and on the side and back of the building,” said King. “Also, I don’t believe there is enough parking for this particular building. We live at 770 Washington Ave., and my fear is that the overfl ow of parking from this building will fl ow into 770 Washington Ave.” Currently, King said, the area of Washington Avenue is congested and the traffic backs up. “I think this building is going to make traffi c even worse,” she said. The ZBA voted unanimously to approve the variances that were originally approved in November of 2020. In addition to the variances for the setbacks, the development requested a parking variance, with 36 spaces proposed for the 20-unit building. FY2023 Senior Work Off Abatement Program applications available starting July 1 Applications to be collected at Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center, deadline to apply: Aug. 1 T he applications for the FY2023 Senior Work Off Abatement Program are available starting Friday, July 1, 2022, and the deadline to apply is Monday, August 1 at 5:00 p.m. Applications will be collected and reviewed at the RossettiCowan Senior Center at 25 Winthrop Ave in Revere. This program provides the opportunity for 50 seniors to work for a $750 property tax reduction and another 50 seniors to work for a $500 water bill credit. “We are so excited to welcome the seniors back for this year’s abatement program,” said Director of Elder Services Deb PecEverett Aluminum 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” www.everettaluminum.com zka. “My staff will be available during Senior Center hours to collect your applications and guide you through the process, so please reach out if you have any questions.” In order to qualify, Revere residents must be at least 60 years of age, an assessed owner of their property and have an income lower than $83,986 for individual applicants or $102,650 for married applicants. Applicants must provide proof of age through a birth certifi cate, copy of driver’s license, or passport. They must also provide FY2023 | SEE Page 21 Summer is Here!
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