Planning Board 08/05/2026

The City of Worcester Planning Board held a hybrid meeting on August 5, 2026, addressing multiple site plan reviews, subdivision plans, and a zoning ordinance amendment related to parking requirements. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of definitive site plans for residential and multifamily developments, such as a new home at 35 2nd Street, a 74-unit multifamily project at Chandler and Irving Streets, and a five-unit residential building on Dalton Street. The board also approved an extension of time for a hotel development at 287 Providence Street and endorsed subdivision plans including the C Street subdivision with surety set as a restrictive covenant. A significant policy discussion involved a petition to reduce minimum off-street parking requirements for residential dwellings from two spaces to one, with the board favorably recommending this change to the City Council while noting the need for further alignment with overlay district regulations. The meeting included motions passed unanimously on all procurement and zoning items, with staff conditions and applicant agreements noted throughout.