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Worcester Planning Board approves Ansonia Road single‑family plan after adding tree‑protection and alternate stormwater conditions
Summary
The Planning Board approved a definitive site plan for a single‑family house at 37 Ansonia Road after negotiating conditions to attempt preservation of a 36‑inch oak and to allow alternate runoff measures if infiltration is infeasible on the steep lot.
The Worcester City Planning Board on May 21 approved a definitive site plan and private‑street improvements for 37 Ansonia Road, adding conditions to preserve a 36‑inch oak tree if possible and to allow alternate stormwater controls if infiltration proves infeasible on the lot.
The approval matters because the site has slopes greater than 15 percent, which complicates infiltration and raised questions about how to manage roof runoff and protect a mature rear‑yard tree.
Attorney Donald O'Neil, representing applicant Elvira Delitto, told the board the project will attempt to preserve the 36‑inch…
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