Revere City Council approves special permit for new car wash project by Drury brothers

The Zoning Sub-Committee Meeting held on June 2, 2025, in Revere, Massachusetts, focused on significant developments in the city, including a proposed car wash project and a commercial structure reconstruction.

The meeting highlighted a $3 million construction project for a new car wash, which is expected to increase property tax revenue for Revere. The owners, Nir and Ronan Drury, who operate approximately 25 facilities across the state, emphasized their commitment to community involvement. They pledged to provide free services to local public safety departments, including cleaning fire trucks after storms, and support for local youth sports and charitable organizations.

The committee reviewed several conditions for the special permit required for the car wash. Key stipulations include no vehicular access from certain streets, installation of an 8-foot stockade fence and evergreen trees for landscaping, and restrictions on illuminated signage. Additionally, the project must comply with various safety and environmental assessments, including a traffic impact analysis and a stormwater management plan.

The committee unanimously recommended forwarding the special permit for the car wash to the full city council for approval.

Another application discussed involved the reconstruction of a commercial building at 250 Lee Burbank Highway, which aims to include a new two-story structure with 26 parking spaces. The project is in its early stages, with further details to be presented in future meetings.

Overall, the meeting underscored the city's ongoing development efforts and the importance of community engagement in new projects. The next steps will involve further discussions and approvals from the city council.