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Planning board approves conversion of 51 Illinois Street to lodging house despite neighborhood safety concerns
Summary
The board approved a definitive site plan for 51 Illinois Street, converting the building to a lodging house. Neighbors raised concerns about gun violence, flooding and neighborhood conditions; the board approved the plan 4-0 with conditions including removal of a parking space adjacent to dumpster and additional trees and bike storage.
Worcester — The Planning Board on Wednesday approved a definitive site plan allowing the conversion of 51 Illinois Street into a lodging house, while several nearby residents urged the city to address public‑safety and quality‑of‑life issues on adjacent streets and in Crystal Park.
Attorney Donald O’Neil represented the applicant and explained the zoning board had already granted the special permits necessary for the…
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