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Neighbors, council express traffic, scale and parking concerns at 529 Broadway mixed‑use proposal
Summary
A public hearing on a proposal to replace an existing auto‑body and retail site with a five‑story, 116‑unit mixed‑use building at 529 Broadway drew residents’ opposition over shadows, traffic and neighborhood fit; the council referred the matter to the zoning committee.
The Revere City Council opened a public hearing on an application by 529 Broadway LLC seeking a special permit to raise a nonconforming structure and build a five‑story mixed‑use building at 529 Broadway. The applicant’s team described a 4‑story residential block above podium retail with 61 parking spaces and rooftop gardens; residents and several councilors said the project is oversized for the lot and would worsen traffic, parking and neighborhood character.
Attorney Larry Simeone presented the applicant and described the property as a nonconforming site in the General Business (RB) district. Architect David Barsi said the plan proposes roughly 116 residential units above ground‑floor retail and about 61 parking spaces “mostly directed towards servicing the retail as opposed to the tenants.” Barsi said the design uses interior light…
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