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Chicopee council rejects special permit for towing and storage at 78 West Street
Summary
The Chicopee City Council voted to defeat a motion to approve a special permit allowing a towing and storage business at 78 West Street after weeks of committee review and public comment focused on parking and neighborhood impacts.
The Chicopee City Council voted to defeat a motion to approve a special permit for a towing and storage business at 78 West Street, rejecting the zoning committee's favorable recommendation by a roll-call tally that produced six yes votes, three no votes and two abstentions. The motion needed nine votes to pass and failed.
The item was introduced to the full council after three hearings before the zoning subcommittee. The applicant, Cruise Control Transportation, was represented in public comment by attorney Rich Maynard, who said the proposal “is a by-right business, in this district.” The zoning committee report said the applicant submitted a revised site plan showing designated parking: about eight spaces allocated for an…
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