Zoning Board of Appeals 08/10/2026

The City of Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals held a hybrid meeting on August 10, 2026, to consider multiple zoning and special permit applications primarily related to residential and commercial development projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals for variances and special permits for projects at 69 Orient Street, 6 Wilburn Street, 232 Stafford Street, 79 Pullman Street, 27-31 Camp Street, and 30 LaGrange Street. The board approved a continuance for 149 Plantation Street and granted variances and special permits for residential developments involving duplexes, townhouses, and multifamily buildings, emphasizing conditions related to parking, landscaping, and floodplain management. A commercial project for a Taco Bell with a drive-through at 79 Pullman Street was also approved with modifications to parking and landscaping requirements. Additionally, a six-month extension was granted for a previously approved two-family building project at Camp Street. The board discussed traffic concerns, emergency access, and environmental considerations, with several projects requiring further review by the Planning Board and Conservation Commission. Motions for approvals and continuances were passed unanimously or with majority votes, and waivers for certain zoning requirements were granted as requested by applicants.