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Zoning board grants variance for two‑family home on three small lots on Keeney Street
Summary
The Zoning Board granted variances allowing a two‑family duplex on three adjoining small lots on Keeney Street, subject to standard recording and site‑plan review conditions, after the applicant’s representative argued the lots’ irregular, century‑old layout creates a hardship.
The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant variances that will allow construction of a two‑family duplex on three small adjoining lots on Keeney Street, the board announced at its meeting.
Joseph Cottogio, representing the Romano Family Trust, told the board the three vacant lots total 6,563 square feet and provide 75 feet of frontage on Keeney Street. He said the lots were subdivided about 100 years ago and their narrow depth creates a present‑day hardship under the current zoning.
Cottogio said the proposed duplex would provide a 23‑foot rear yard and 33 percent lot coverage where the ordinance requires 30 percent. He said other setbacks would be met and that the design includes required off‑street parking. "The proposed dwelling will provide required off‑street parking, and I believe the design and residential use will enhance the immediate neighborhood," Cottogio said.
Nick Romano, who said he will occupy one of the units, spoke in favor. The ward councilor told the board she had no opposition to the application.
Action and conditions: The board approved the variance subject to standard ZBA conditions: the variance lapses if not exercised within one year; the variance and plan must be recorded in the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds with recording information submitted to the city clerk and building inspector; and the applicant must obtain site‑plan review approval before applying for a building permit. The approval passed by roll call with all members voting yes.
Why it matters: The approval converts three vacant lots into a legal two‑family dwelling consistent with permitted use in the IB district and is intended to replace an underused vacant site, the applicant said. The record shows the board’s action focused on dimensional relief tied to lot depth and coverage rather than a change in use.
The board’s motion to grant relief carried on roll call: Mister Lemina—yes; Mister Lopes—yes; Mister O'Brien—yes; Mister Pelton—yes; Chairman Tucker—yes.
