Zoning Board of Appeals

City of Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Agenda Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:30 PM Worcester City Hall Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor (Room 309), 455 Main Street Board Members Jordan Berg Powers, Chair This Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be held in-person at the date, time Lawrence Abramoff, Vice Chair and location listed above. Meeting attendees will additionally have options to participate Shannon Campaniello remotely by joining online or by phone: George Cortes Eric Torkornoo • Use the following link to join the meeting via computer Erik Bartenhagen, Alternate Member Matthew Sacco, Alternate Member https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1604564634 Contacting the Board's Office • Call 1-669-254-5252 (Access Code: 160 456 4634) The Planning and Regulatory Services Division serves as the Board's staff. Note: If technological problems interrupt the virtual meeting component, the meeting will continue in-person. Address: City Hall, 455 Main St, Room 404, Worcester, MA 01608 Application materials may be viewed online at: www.worcesterma.gov/planning- Hours: M-F, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM regulatory/boards/zoning-board-of-appeals. or at City Hall, 455 Main Street, Rm. 404, Phone: (508) 799-1400 x 31440 Email: planning@worcesterma.gov Worcester, MA from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Website www.worcesterma.gov/ planning-regulatory/ For more information concerning this meeting, to request a reasonable accommodation or interpretation, or to submit written comments in advance of the hearing, please contact The Zoning Board of Appeals is the Planning Division by email (preferred) at planning@worcesterma.gov or phone at (508) committed to ensuring that its public 799-1400 x 31440. Submission of comments in advance of the hearing is strongly meetings are accessible to all. Should encouraged. Note: Interpretation requests must be received 2 business days in advance of you require interpretation, auxiliary aids, services, written materials in the meeting. other formats, or reasonable Las solicitudes de intérpretes para personas con dominio limitado del inglés deben hacerse modifications in policies and procedures, please contact the Planning a más tardar 2 días hábiles antes de la reunión. Para obtener más información en relación Division a minimum of 2 business days con esta reunión o enviar comentarios o preguntas por escrito antes de la reunión, contacte in advance of the scheduled meeting. a: planning@worcesterma.gov or (508) 799-1400 x 31440 Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. Call to Order – 5:30 pm ‫اﻟطﻠب ﻋﻧد اﻟﺗﯾﺳﯾر وﺳﺎﺋل ﻣن وﻏﯾرھﺎ اﻟﻔورﯾﺔ اﻟﺗرﺟﻣﺔ ﺗﺗوﻓر‬ ‫اﻟﻣﺳﺑﻖ‬. Requests for Continuances, Extensions, Postponements, & Withdrawals अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवासह अ'-म अनरोधपचात ◌ु उपल5ध हु6छ। Interpretação e outras adaptações estão Old Business – Public Hearings disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. 1. 17 Montclair Drive (ZB-2023-095) Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. Special Permit: To allow placement of fill/earth excavation. (Article IV, Section 5) Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da Petitioner: Adnan and Shpresa Paloja hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo Present Use: Presently on the premises is a single-family detached dwelling with yêu cầu trước associated fill. Division Staff Zone Designation: RS-10 (Residence, Single Family) zoning district Michelle Smith, ACDO Victor Panak, Chief Planner Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks partially retroactive approval to place fill and Eric Flint, Conservation Planner regrade their backyard. Mattie VandenBoom, Assistant Conservation Agent Public Hearing Deadline: 6/23/2025 Constructive Grant Deadline: 7/15/2025 Michelle Johnstone, Sr. Preservation Planner Rose Russell, Senior Planner Olivia Houle, Planning Analyst Amy Beth Laythe, Planning Analyst Lisa Nguyen, Staff Assistant II Jorjette Lewis-Tyndale, Admin. Assistant Upcoming Meetings July 14, 2025 August 4, 2025 August 25, 2025 September 15, 2025 October 6, 2025 October 27, 2025 Old Business – Public Hearings 2. 85 & 87 Boston Avenue (ZB-2025-029) 85 Boston Avenue: Special Permit: To allow a multi-family dwelling, low rise in an RL-7 zone (Article IV, Section 2, Table 4.1) Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2). 87 Boston Avenue: Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2). Petitioner: David Cole DiRoberto Present Use: Presently on the premises at 85 Boston Avenue is a two-family dwelling. Zone Designation: RL-7 (Residence, Limited) zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to construct an addition with 4 dwelling units to the existing two- family dwelling at 85 Boston Avenue and to convert the structure to a multi-family, low rise dwelling use with required parking and associated site improvements, including a driveway that straddles the property line between 85 Boston Avenue and 87 Boston Avenue. Public Hearing Deadline: 6/23/2025 Constructive Grant Deadline: 7/15/2025 New Business – Public Hearings 3. 304 Shrewsbury Street (ZB-2025-018) Variance: For relief from the minimum front yard setback requirements for uses with ground-floor residences within the CCOD (Commercial Corridors Overlay District) zone (Article IX, Section 6.A.1.a) Petitioner: NLC Properties LLC Present Use: Presently on the premises is a 3-story, mixed use structure with 2 residential units and a commercial unit on the first floor most recently operated as an office (general) (Business Use #18). Zone Designation: BG-2.0 (Business, General) zoning district and is also located in the Commercial Corridors Overlay District – Shrewsbury Street Subarea (CCOD-S) overlay zoning district and the Union Station Sign Overlay District (USOD) Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to convert the ground-floor space into two additional dwelling units for a total of 4 units on the property. Public Hearing Deadline: 6/23/2025 Constructive Grant Deadline 7/15/2025 4. 538 Pleasant Street (ZB-2025-028) Special Permit: To extend, alter or change a privileged pre-existing, nonconforming use. (Article XVI, Section 4.C.). Petitioner: Emma Acevedo Present Use: Presently on the premises is a pre-existing, non-conforming food service establishment that excludes the consumption/sale of alcohol (Business Use #7). Zone Designation: RG-5 (Residence, General) zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to change the existing food service use to include the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages (Business Us #8). Public Hearing Deadline: 8/6/2025 Constructive Grant Deadline: TBD June 23, 2025 Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals – Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 5 New Business – Public Hearings 5. 27-29 Camp Street & 31 Camp Street (ZB-2025-031) 27-29 Camp Street Variance: For relief from the minimum lot area requirements for a two-family dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2). Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2). 31 Camp Street Variance: For relief from the minimum lot area requirements for a two-family dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2). Variance: For relief from the frontage requirements for a two-family dwelling in a BL-1.0 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2). Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirements for a two-family dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2). Petitioner: PG Properties Inc – Patricia Vega Present Use: Presently on the premises at 27-29 Camp Street there is a three-family dwelling. Presently on the premises at 31 Camp Street there is a parking lot. Zone Designation: 27-29 Camp Street is in the RG-5 (Residence, General) zoning district and 31 Camp Street is partially located in the RG-5 (Residence, General) zoning district and partially located in the BL-1.0 (Business, Limited) zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to make changes at 27-29 Camp Street related to parking layout and striping and to construct a two-family dwelling at 31 Camp Street with parking and associated site improvements. Public Hearing Deadline: 7/17/2025 Public Hearing Deadline: 8/21/2025 6. 287 Mill Street (ZB-2025-035) Lot 2 (Proposed) Variance: For relief from the minimum lot area requirement for a single-family semi-detached dwelling in an RL-7 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum rear yard setback requirement for a single-family semi-detached dwelling in an RL-7 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Lot 3 (Proposed) Variance: For relief from the minimum lot area requirement for a single-family semi-detached dwelling in an RL-7 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum frontage requirement for a single-family semi-detached dwelling in an RL-7 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum rear yard setback requirement for a single-family semi-detached dwelling in an RL-7 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Petitioner: Tuan L. Hoang Present Use: Presently on the premises is a single-family dwelling. Zone Designation: The property is split zoned between the BL-1.0 (Business, Limited) and the RL-7 (Residence, Limited) zoning districts. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to divide the parcel into 3 lots with the existing single-family dwelling to remain on lot 1 and 2 single-family semi-detached dwellings on lot 2 and lot 3. Public Hearing Deadline: 8/8/2025 Public Hearing Deadline: 9/12/2025 June 23, 2025 Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals – Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 5 New Business – Public Hearings 7. 37A Circuit Avenue East (ZB-2025-040) Amendment: Variance: For relief from the minimum frontage requirements for a two-family dwelling in an RL-7 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2). Petitioner: Mucio Oliveira Da Silva Present Use: Presently on the premises is a vacant lot. Zone Designation: RL-7 (Residence, Limited) zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to amend a prior Variance granted for the construction of a two-family dwelling with parking and associated site improvements in order to change the proposed building’s footprint and size. Public Hearing Deadline: 8/6/2025 Constructive Grant Deadline 9/10/2025 8. 46 Hurtle Street (ZB-2025-042) Variance: For relief from the minimum height requirement for an accessory structure in a residential zoning district (Article IV, Section 8.B.10) Special Permit: To allow a private unattached garage that is larger than the allowed maximum floor area for an accessory unattached private garage in a residential zoning district (Article IV, Section 8.B.2) Petitioner: Anthony and Barbara Chionchio Present Use: Presently on the premises is a single-family dwelling. Zone Designation: RS-7 (Residence, Single-Family) zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to construct an unattached accessory garage with storage on the upper level. Public Hearing Deadline: 8/1/2025 Public Hearing Deadline: 9/5/2025 9. 9 Ashland Street (ZB-2025-044) Variance: For relief from the minimum frontage requirement for a multi-family low-rise dwelling in a BO-1.0 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum side yard setback requirement for a multi-family low-rise dwelling in a BO-1.0 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2). Petitioner: Monroe Management, LLC, Trustee of Nine Ashland Street Realty Trust Present Use: Presently on the premises is an 8-unit multi-family low-rise dwelling. Zone Designation: BO-1.0 (Business, Office) zoning district and also in the Crown Hill Local Historic District. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to renovate and convert the existing structure to add 8 additional residential units for a total of 16 units. Parking for the units is proposed to be provided partially on the subject lot and partially on an adjacent lot through long-term lease. Public Hearing Deadline: 8/6/2025 Public Hearing Deadline: 9/10/2025 10. 275 Shrewsbury Street (ZB-2025-045) Variance: For relief from the minimum rear yard setback requirement for a mixed-use building in an MG-2.0 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Petitioner: 275 Shoes LLC Present Use: Presently on the premises is a mixed-use building. Zone Designation: MG-2.0 (Manufacturing, General) zoning district and the Commercial Corridors Overlay District. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to construct a rear stairwell egress to comply with code requirements. Public Hearing Deadline: 8/7/2025 Public Hearing Deadline: 9/11/2025 June 23, 2025 Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals – Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 5 New Business – Public Hearings 11. 5 Norton Drive (ZB-2025-046) Special Permit: To allow a non-accessory billboard sign in an MG zoning district (Article IV, Section 6, Table 4.3.3) Petitioner: Kenjoh Outdoor Advertising LLC Present Use: Presently on the premises is an industrial manufacturing facility. Zone Designation: MG-1.0 zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to erect a non-accessory freestanding digital billboard sign with ±820 SF per side and a height of ±75 FT. Public Hearing Deadline: 8/7/2025 Public Hearing Deadline: 9/11/2025 12. A Portion of 180 Constitution Avenue - Curtis Apartments Phase 2 - Lot 4 (ZB-2025- 048) Variance: For relief from the irregularity factor requirement for parcel shape. (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2, Note 5) Petitioner: Trinity Curtis Phase Two Limited Partnership Present Use: Presently on the premises is an unimproved parcel of land with minimal landscaping. Zone Designation: RG-5 (Residence, General) zoning district and is in the Water Resources Protection Overlay District (GP-2 & GP-3). Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to use this parcel for off-street parking as part of a larger redevelopment project at the Curtis Apartments and the lot does not meet the regularity factor of the Ordinance. Public Hearing Deadline: 8/6/2025 Public Hearing Deadline: 9/10/2025 Other Business 13. Communications 14. Discussion of Board Policies and Procedures 15. Approval of Minutes – 5/5/2025, 6/2/2025 16. Adjournment June 23, 2025 Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals – Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 5