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Planning board roundup: approvals, continuances and recommendations from July 9 meeting
Summary
The Worcester Planning Board approved multiple site plans and permits, recommended an ADU zoning update to city council, and voted on several street‑map and subdivision items on July 9.
The Worcester Planning Board took a series of final votes and procedural actions at its July 9 meeting, approving multiple site plans and special permits, moving one ADU hearing to a later meeting, and forwarding a zoning change on accessory dwelling units to City Council.
Key decisions (motions and outcomes) - Continuances/withdrawal: Postponed items (agenda items 2, 3 and 9) and granted leave to withdraw without prejudice for item 8 (Stebbins Street). Motion passed 4–0. - 10 Renfrew Street & 4 Inverness Avenue — definitive site plan (creation of 4 lots, 8 units): Approved subject to staff conditions. Motion passed 4–0. - 277 Providence Street — hotel (definitive site plan): Approved with amended conditions and waivers (see separate article). Motion passed 4–0. - Marmion Avenue (definitive site plan and MGL c.81G / private street improvements): Approved; applicant to pave property frontage and upgrade an extended portion of Marmion Way to meet Fire Department/DWP standards. Motion passed 4–0. -…
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