Planning Board approves several development projects
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The Worcester Planning Board approved a subdivision at 270 Webster Street and 21-25 Clover Street, a special permit and site plan at 10 Diamond Street, and a site plan at 1 Frederick Street. The Board also postponed three public meetings to October 1, 2025, and allowed one zoning application to be withdrawn without prejudice.
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What this means
The approvals allow several projects to move forward, subject to conditions set by staff and the Board. At 270 Webster Street and 21-25 Clover Street, the approved subdivision includes a new road just over 300 feet long. At 10 Diamond Street, the Board approved relief from some parking and landscaping requirements along with the site plan.
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- Approved the definitive subdivision plan for 270 Webster Street and 21-25 Clover Street by a 3-0 vote, with staff-recommended conditions.
- Approved the special permit for 10 Diamond Street by a 4-0 vote, with amended conditions.
- Approved the definitive site plan for 10 Diamond Street by a 3-0 vote, with amended conditions.
- Approved the site plan for 1 Frederick Street by a 3-0 vote, with modified conditions.
- Postponed public meetings for 0 Farrington Street, 0 Chester Street, and 284 Grove Street to October 1, 2025, and extended their constructive grant deadlines to October 23, 2025.
- Allowed the zoning application covering multiple Belmont Street, Plantation Street, Innovation Drive, Research Drive, Skyline Drive, and Green Hill Parkway properties to be withdrawn without prejudice.
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