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ZBA approves variance and special permit for oversized accessory garage at 274 Wildwood Avenue
Summary
The board granted a variance for height and a special permit to allow an accessory garage larger than the 10% lot-area limit at 274 Wildwood Avenue, with staff conditions for landscaping and stormwater management; the vote was unanimous.
The Worcester zoning board of appeals on Oct. 6 approved zoning relief to allow construction of a four-bay accessory garage exceeding the ordinance's height and size limits at 274 Wildwood Avenue.
Applicant Eric Ward proposed a 2,480-square-foot, four-bay garage and an accessory dwelling unit behind an existing single-family house. Staff planner Victor Panak said the garage exceeds the 10% maximum lot-area threshold and the 15-foot height limit; the applicant requested a special permit for the larger garage and a variance for a height of 24 feet (9 feet over the code maximum).
Board members reviewed the site and noted the lot slopes down from the street, which reduces visibility of the structure from the public right-of-way. The applicant confirmed that one garage parking space could be dedicated to an accessory dwelling unit tenant if needed. The applicant requested and received the waivers listed in the staff memo.
The board voted unanimously to approve the requested variance and special permit with staff recommendations related to landscaping and stormwater management; staff will draft the written decision for signature at the next meeting.
Speakers: Eric Ward (applicant), Victor Panak (planner), and board members.
