The Revere Conservation Commission voted unanimously on Oct. 7 to issue a negative determination of applicability for work at 73 Alden Ave., allowing a 3-foot-by-7-foot deck extension on an existing concrete slab with no earth disturbance.

The commission’s action followed a short presentation by the applicant, Dawn Marshall, who said: "I'm requesting a negative determination, for some work being done to a deck which will not be, having any digging done to the ground, will not be disturbing anything." Commissioner comments and a statement from the ward councilor, Angela Guirino, indicated no objections. Guirino said she had spoken with nearby residents and “I have no problem with this. They're not digging in the ground, so everything's fine.”

The commission clarified that the building department had approved bolting supports to the existing slab and stressed that if any footings or other work that disturbs soil becomes necessary, the applicant must return for additional review. One commissioner stated: "If you do end up meeting footings or do need to disturb the earth, you just come back and give us another heads up." The commission then moved to approve the negative determination and recorded unanimous assent.

The applicant was told the signed determination would be mailed within about 10 days. No permits, statutes, or other legal authorities beyond the Wetlands Protection Act and the commission’s jurisdiction were raised as barriers to this specific determination in the meeting record.

The decision affects only the specific small deck extension described and expressly relies on the representation that there will be no earth disturbance; the commission required the applicant to notify staff if site conditions change.

The commission’s action is final for this application; if future digging or different work is proposed, the applicant must return for review.