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Commission grants two daytime parking permits for RDZ Bridal LLC after denying larger request
Summary
After a discussion about enforcement and neighborhood parking pressure, the commission reduced a request from 10 to two daytime spaces for RDZ Bridal LLC and approved a one‑year permit to match the project timeline.
Juan Rodriguez said his crew for RDZ Bridal LLC (traveling from Worcester) needs space near a Cottage Street job site and had sought 10 daytime spaces. Rodriguez told the commission his workers are arriving early and have struggled to find legal, affordable parking nearby; he said the temporary permit had led to repeated tickets and difficulty recruiting local crews.
Staff and commissioners pointed to existing 10‑hour meters and nearby public lots as alternatives and raised enforcement and equity concerns about taking a large share of on‑street parking for a single contractor. "10 spots for a year does seem like a lot," one member said; staff reminded the group that DPW can issue short‑term occupancy permits for move‑ins and that meters and public lots are within a short walk.
After back‑and‑forth about the scope of the work and permit history, Commissioner Steve moved to grant two daytime spaces for the project for one year; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote (SEG 700–752). The commission instructed staff to process the permit and clarified that DPW retains authority over temporary occupancy permits for initial moves.
