NEWRA Supports Three Requests, Denies Another

It was a busy night at the North End Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held at the Nazzaro Community Center.

NEAA addressed and voted on several requests that directly impact of the community.

Requests included: Rep. Aaron Michlewitz legislation grandfathering use of Commercial Wharf, plans for a first-floor addition, a roof deck removal and replacement and a legal occupancy change.

Commercial Wharf East Condominium Association appeared before the Association seeking support for legislation filed by Rep. Aaron Michlewitz that would preserve the 40-year grandfathered uses of Commercial Wharf that allows unit owners to remain in their homes and preserve the residential community.

A hearing will be held at the State House at the end of October.

NEWRA supported the bill overwhelmingly.

Lauran Knollmeyer of Knollmeyer Building Corporation requested the removal of a pre-existing roof deck, originally built in 1993, without a permit, and replace it with a new deck, the same size and location. NEWRA supported the request.

All 19 condominium units in the building located at 8-12 Battery Street will have rights in common use of the roof deck.

NEWRA supported the request.

Construction of a first-floor addition to the existing building at 23 Unity Street also receives support of the neighborhood organization.

The property is in a Neighborhood Design Overlay District and abuts property of the Old North Church.

Construction of a one-story addition to a unit in the back building at 49-49A Charter Street, a legal change of occupancy from a 6-7 family residential dwelling was denied by NEWRA.

At a July 11 meeting NEWRA oppose the request as well.

The plan has been revised eliminating the second additional unit initially proposed.

At the monthly meeting, NEWRA held elections of officers. President Sheryl DelGreco, Vice President Jennifer Crampton, Secretary Kirsten Hossman, Treasurer Susan Benevisti, Sergeant at Arms Mary Holland.

The next NEWRA monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, November 14 at 7 PM.

            NEWRA annual party will be held on Wednesday, October 30 at the Pilot House and the organization is seeking membership renewals.