04:47During the meeting, the Planning Board discussed the implications of requiring city council approval for parking reductions, focusing on developments of varying sizes. The board considered whether smaller residential projects, such as single or two-family homes, should be handled by the zoning board of appeals to avoid overburdening the city council. The consensus was to propose that projects with three or fewer units continue to seek relief through the zoning board, while larger projects with four or more units would require a special permit from the city council.

It was noted that many existing multifamily developments already seek special permits for parking.

The board’s decision to forward this recommendation to the city council reflects an effort to streamline the process and provide clarity on how parking space requirements are addressed in Revere. The proposal will now await action from the city council, which has 90 days to vote on the special permit requirement.