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Chicopee zoning subcommittee denies zone change request for 143 Royal Street, cites spot-zoning and ADU alternative
Summary
The Chicopee City zoning subcommittee voted unanimously on Oct. 29 to deny a proposed zone change that would have allowed the conversion of an existing two-family at 143 Royal Street into a three-family.
The Chicopee City zoning subcommittee voted unanimously on Oct. 29 to deny a proposed zone change that would have allowed the conversion of an existing two-family at 143 Royal Street into a three-family.
Brandon Benick, the applicant, told the committee he bought the foreclosed property about a year ago and wants to “revitalize and make highest and best use of the property.” He said he planned to occupy the back unit and manage the property to avoid the noise and parking problems associated with prior tenants. Benick also noted state ADU rules and said an accessory dwelling unit option exists for some…
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