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Planning Board approves seven‑unit multifamily site plan at 56 Main Street
Summary
The board approved a definitive site plan for a seven‑unit multifamily building at 56 Main Street, subject to staff conditions covering lighting, erosion control, retaining-wall details and trash collection logistics.
The Worcester Planning Board on Aug. 13 approved a definitive site plan for a new three‑story multifamily building at 56 Main Street that will contain seven dwelling units and eight parking spaces, subject to standard staff conditions.
Attorney Jonathan Finkelstein represented the applicant, who presented architect and engineering team members. The proposal is for a multi‑story building on a roughly 9,000-square-foot lot; applicant materials indicate variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals were obtained to address dimensional and parking relief prior to the Planning Board review.
Planning staff asked the applicant to provide details on erosion control, retaining-wall construction, drainage, and the trash-pickup location and operation. The applicant said trash would be managed using plastic curbside-style containers and compact pickup trucks similar to those used for other projects. Staff requested paver walkways connecting the building to the street and asked for lighting that is limited to first-floor elevation to avoid spillover, plus ADA details and a drainage/retaining‑wall design.
DPW provided previously submitted comments and no new objections. Board members described the project as an appropriate infill development, and after confirming staff conditions could be addressed, the Planning Board voted to approve the definitive site plan; the vote was unanimous.
Next steps include submission of final construction details addressing erosion control, drainage, retaining‑wall engineering and trash-pickup logistics before final sign-off and building-permit issuance.
