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Attorney Briefs Lynn Zoning Board on Federal Street Parking, Pending Lawsuits and One‑Year MOU
Summary
City counsel and others updated the Zoning Board on pending litigation and a proposed memorandum of understanding that would limit non‑accessory parking to 500 rental vehicles on a Federal Street lot for one year; the board discussed re‑advertising the matter and requested the MOU and related letters be placed in the public record.
City counsel briefed the Lynn Zoning Board of Appeals on a contested matter involving a vacant lot on Federal Street where a petition to allow rental cars to park commercially was denied by the board and has spawned two lawsuits in Essex County Superior Court.
Attorney Trey Lamanna told the board the court denied the variance previously and that plaintiffs have ongoing litigation seeking an injunction to remove the cars. Lamanna said the mayor and the Economic Development and Industrial Corporation (EDIC) negotiated a memorandum of understanding with the lot’s manager that would permit up to 500 vehicles on the parcel for a one‑year period while the city makes a renewed marketing effort to dispose of or redevelop the site. Lamanna said the temporary limit is substantially lower than prior counts and includes provisions for regular monitoring and coordination with emergency services.
Board members discussed whether the board should re‑advertise the matter and hold a hearing so members of the public can review and comment on the MOU and any letters the mayor, EDIC or planning department submit on the city’s position. Lamanna said he would provide the MOU and expected supporting letters to the board so they can be included in the public record ahead of any hearing. No formal vote was taken at the meeting; staff indicated the matter may be advertised for the board’s Nov. 18 meeting.
