Historical Commission approves seven property projects
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The commission unanimously approved six projects and approved one by a 6-1 vote, clearing preservation-related work at seven Worcester properties.
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What this means
The approvals allow exterior renovations, residential conversions, parking changes, solar panels, and roof replacements to proceed in local historic districts or under demolition-delay review. The largest projects involve converting 12 Jackson Street into two studio apartments and converting floors 1 through 4 at 403 Main Street into residential space with Main Street shopfronts. The commission also approved an estimated 10 additional parking spaces at 18 Oxford Street, with one dissenting vote.
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- Approved unanimously, 7-0, the demolition-delay waiver for 12 Jackson Street, including brick repairs, window replacement, carriage-door-style infill, period-compatible doors, an asphalt-shingle roof, and wood siding and trim repairs.
- Approved unanimously, 7-0, the demolition-delay waiver for 403 Main Street, including exterior replacement work, masonry and window restoration, a new roof, and conversion of upper floors into residential space with three living-unit entrances on Mechanic Street.
- Approved the 18 Oxford Street driveway and parking-lot project by a 6-1 vote, allowing repaving and expansion of the rear parking area; the applicant estimated about 10 additional spaces.
- Approved unanimously, 7-0, the 7-9 Oxford Street project to repair and repaint both houses, add a wooden rear fence, and repave the driveway.
- Approved unanimously, 7-0, rear-facing solar panels at 51 William Street, along with the roof work needed for installation.
- Approved unanimously, 7-0, a charcoal-black asphalt roof replacement at 7 Somerset Street.
- Approved unanimously, 7-0, an additional layer of asphalt shingles at 13 Congress Street.
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