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Council approves curb cut at 55 Harvey Street despite Wesley Avenue objections
Summary
The council approved a driveway/curb‑cut request for 55 Harvey Street after hearing Wesley Avenue residents’ objections about narrow streets and parking impacts; councilors noted the broader need to examine curb‑cut procedures.
After public comment from several Wesley Avenue residents who said they had signed a letter opposing a curb cut for a proposed garage at 55 Harvey Street, the council voted to approve the curb‑cut application cited on the meeting calendar.
Jonathan Slate, a Wesley Avenue resident, told the council the narrow street and close on‑street parking made a curb cut unsafe. Emily Morshed, also from Wesley Avenue, said the street has just six houses and that any curb cut would further congest the roadway. Councilor Nolan reviewed the file and the neighborhood letters and concluded the application met the technical criteria provided by ISD and other departments; the council approved the permit with five "yes" votes and three members recorded as present. Several councilors said the case underlined the need for clearer citywide criteria on curb cuts and more neighborhood outreach before applicants file.
