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Neighbors press drainage concerns as Revere commission reviews work at 76 Endicott Ave.; no approval granted
Summary
The commission declined to approve a Notice of Intent for 76 Endicott Avenue, citing unverified drainage calculations, neighbor flooding reports and contaminated fill; it ordered test pits, neighbor documentation and a site visit before reconsideration.
Owners Diana Cantero and Neli Arrego, joined by contractor Elkin Bijegas of Vijegas LLC, presented a Notice of Intent for work at 76 Endicott Avenue that would add new asphalt, install a U‑shaped French drain around the yard and install backyard pavers.
Commission staff and several neighbors challenged aspects of the post‑construction submission. Staff noted the commission’s reluctance to allow additional impervious surface unless the drain and subgrade are shown to provide sufficient infiltration. The applicant’s plans described the French drain as roughly 4 feet wide…
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