Zoning Board of Appeals

BO AR D M EM BE R S Jordan Berg Powers, Chair Lawrence Abramoff, Vice Chair Shannon Campaniello George Cortes Eric Torkornoo Erik Bartenhagen, Alternate Member Matthew Sacco, Alternate Member ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS C ON T A CT MEETING AGENDA • Address: City Hall, 455 Main St, Room 404, Worcester, MA 01608 Monday, November 17, 2025 –5:30pm - Worcester City Hall • Hours: M-F, 8:30 am-5:00 pm Levi Lincoln Chamber, 3rd Floor (Room 309), 455 Main Street • Phone: (508) 799-1400 x31440 • Email: planning@worcesterma.gov This Worcester Zoning Board of Appeals meeting will be held in-person • Website: at the date, time and location listed above. Meeting attendees will www.worcesterma.gov/planning- additionally have options to participate remotely by joining online or by phone: regulatory The Zoning Board is committed to ensuring that its public meetings are accessible to • Use the following link to join the meeting via computer all. Should you require interpretation, auxiliary https://worcesterma.zoomgov.com/j/1604564634 aids, services, written materials in other formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, please contact the Planning Division a • Call 1-669-254-5252 (Access Code: 160 456 4634) minimum of 2 business days in advance of the scheduled meeting. Note: If technological problems interrupt the virtual meeting Hay disponibles servicios de interpretación y component, the meeting will continue in-person. otras adaptaciones con solicitud previa. ‫اﻟﻤﺴﺒﻖ اﻟﻄﻠﺐ ﻋﻨﺪ اﻟﺘﯿﺴﯿﺮ وﺳﺎﺋﻞ ﻣﻦ وﻏﯿﺮھﺎ اﻟﻔﻮرﯾﺔ اﻟﺘﺮﺟﻤﺔ ﺗﺘﻮﻓﺮ‬ Application materials may be viewed by appointment at Planning and अनवु ◌ाद र अ6य आवसह अ'-म अनरोधपचत ◌ु उपल5ध Regulatory Services, 455 Main St, Room 404, between 8:30 a.m. – 5 हु6छ। p.m., Monday through Friday. Interpretação e outras adaptações estão disponíveis mediante solicitação prévia. For more information concerning this meeting, please contact the Planning and Regulatory Services Division by email at Përkthimi dhe akomodime të tjera janë në dispozicion me kërkesë paraprake. planning@worcesterma.gov or phone at 508-799-1400 x31440. Please submit requests for reasonable accommodation or requests for language Kasa nkyerɛaseɛ ɛne akwanya afoforɔ da hɔ ma wɔn a wɔn bɛ bisa ato hɔ. interpretation 2 business days or more in advance of the meeting. Send written comments no less than 48 hours before the public Phiên dịch và các hỗ trợ khác có sẵn theo yêu cầu trước. meeting. DI V IS IO N S TA F F Las solicitudes de intérpretes para personas con dominio limitado del inglés deben hacerse a más tardar 2 días hábiles antes de la reunión. Para Michelle M. Smith, ACDO obtener más información en relación con esta reunión o enviar Victor Panak, Chief Planner Eric Flint, Conservation Planner comentarios o preguntas por escrito antes de la reunión, contacte a: Mattie VandenBoom, Conservation Agent Asst. planniing@worcesterma.gov or 508-799-1400 x31440. Michelle Johnstone, Sr. Preservation Planner Rose Russell, Senior Planner Joe Trebilcock, Addressing Coordinator Olivia Houle, Planning Analyst Amy Beth Laythe, Planning Analyst Call to Order – 5:30 pm Jorjette Lewis-Tyndale, Administrative Asst. Requests for Continuances, Extensions, Postponements, & U P CO MI N G M EE TI N GS Withdrawals December 8, 2025 January 12, 2026 February 2, 2026 February 23, 2026 1 Old Business – Public Hearings 1. 17 Montclair Drive (ZB-2023-095) Special Permit: To allow placement of fill/earth excavation. (Article IV, Section 5) Petitioner: Adnan and Shpresa Paloja Present Use: Presently on the premises is a single-family detached dwelling with associated fill. Zone Designation: RS-10 (Residence, Single Family) zoning district Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks partially retroactive approval to place fill and regrade their backyard. Public Hearing Deadline: 11/17/2025 Constructive Grant Deadline: 12/9/2025 2. 304 Lovell Street (ZB-2025-061) Lot 1 (existing 3-family): Variance: For relief from the minimum parking requirement for a multi-family low-rise dwelling in an RL- 7 zoning district (Article IV, Section 7, Table 4.4) Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2). Lot 2 (proposed 4-unit, low-rise multi-family) Variance: For relief from the minimum parking requirement for a multi-family dwelling in an RL-7 zoning district (Article IV, Section 7, Table 4.4) Variance: For relief from the minimum side yard setback requirement for a multi-family low-rise dwelling in an RL-7 zoning district (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum frontage requirement for a multi-family low-rise dwelling in an RL-7 zoning district (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum lot area requirement for a multi-family low-rise dwelling in an RL- 7 zoning district (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Special Permit: To allow a low-rise multi-family dwelling use in an RL-7 zone (Article IV, Section 2, Table 4.1, Multi-family dwelling, low-rise, Residential Use #11) Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2) Petitioner: LP Realty, LLC Present Use: Presently on the premises is a 3-family dwelling, with a driveway and associated site improvements. Zone Designation: RL-7 (Residence, Limited) zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to divide the lot and construct a ±4-unit, multi-family low-rise dwelling on Lot 2, a shared parking facility with a total of ±14 parking spaces, and to construct associated site improvements. Public Hearing Deadline: 11/17/2025 Constructive Grant Deadline: 12/9/2025 2 New Business – Public Hearings 3. 6 Carl Street (ZB-2025-075) Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement for an accessory structure (Article IV, Section 8.B.10) Petitioner: Peter Mastriogiovanni Present Use: Presently on the premises is a single-family detached dwelling and a pour foundation for the proposed garage. Zone Designation: RS-7 (Residence, Single Family) zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to construct a detached garage that is taller than the maximum height permitted by the Ordinance. Public Hearing Deadline: 1/4/2026 Constructive Grant Deadline: 2/8/2026 New Business – Public Hearings 4. 91 Cambridge Street (ZB-2025-080) Special Permit: To extend, alter or change a privileged pre-existing, nonconforming use. (Article XVI, Section 4.C) Petitioner: Nirav Raj Borad Present Use: Presently on the premises is a 4-pump self-serve gas station with a kiosk. Zone Designation: RG-5 (Residence, General) zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to convert the existing kiosk to storage and construct a ±560 SF convenience store on the parcel to be operated as an accessory activity to the existing gas station and make other associated site improvements. Public Hearing Deadline: 11/20/2025 Constructive Grant Deadline: TBD New Business – Public Hearings 5. 264 Shrewsbury Street (ZB-2025-083) Variance: For relief from the minimum rear yard setback requirement for a residential use in a BG-2.0 zoning district (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Petitioner: 264 Shoes, LLC Present Use: Presently on the premises is a mixed-use building. Zone Designation: BG-2.0 (Business, General) zoning district, the Commercial Corridor Overlay District - Shrewsbury Street Subarea (CCOD-S) and the Union Station Sign Overlay District (USOD). Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to construct a rear stairwell egress to comply with code requirements. Public Hearing Deadline 12/11/2025 Constructive Grant Deadline: 1/15/2026 6. 172-174 Shrewsbury Street (ZB-2025-084) Variance: For relief from the minimum front yard setback requirement for uses with ground-floor residence within the CCOD (Commercial Corridors Overlay District) zone. (Article IX, Section 6.A.1.a) Variance: For relief from the minimum off-street parking requirements for a multi-family dwelling. (Article IV, Section 7, Table 4.4) 3 Variance: For relief from the maximum compact parking space requirements. (Article IV, Section 7, Table 4.4, Note 3.b.) Petitioner: Parkside Holdings Inc Present Use: Presently on the premises is a building with offices and commercial space on the ground floor. Zone Designation: BG-3.0 (Business, General) zoning district, the Commercial Corridor Overlay District - Shrewsbury Street Subarea (CCOD-S) and the Union Station Sign Overlay District (USOD). Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to convert all, or a portion of, the existing building to residential units, resulting in 44 new residential units, construct a parking area in the rear with 17 spaces, and make associated site improvements. Public Hearing Deadline 12/11/2025 Constructive Grant Deadline: 1/15/2026 7. 137 Hope Avenue (ZB-2025-088) Variance: For relief from the minimum rear yard setback requirement for an other permitted use (three- family dwelling) in an RS-7 zoning district (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Petitioner: Peter DiGioia: Linvest Properties, LLC Present Use: Presently on the premises is a three-family dwelling. Zone Designation: RS-7 (Residence, Single Family) zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to divide the property and construct a single-family detached dwelling on the newly created lot. The proposed division of land creates a new nonconforming rear-yard setback for the existing three-family dwelling. Public Hearing Deadline 1/1/2026 Constructive Grant Deadline: 2/5/2026 8. 26 Milton Street (ZB-2025-089) Lot A: Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement (stories) for a single-family attached dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement (feet) for a single-family attached dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum setback requirement for an accessory structure (Article IV, Section 8.B.10) Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2) Lot B: Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement (stories) for a single-family attached dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement (feet) for a single-family attached dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum setback requirement for an accessory structure (Article IV, Section 8.B.10) Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2) Lot C: Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement (stories) for a single-family attached dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) 4 Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement (feet) for a single-family attached dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum setback requirement for an accessory structure (Article IV, Section 8.B.10) Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2) Petitioner: Milton Street Properties, LLC Present Use: Presently on the premises are 3 partially built single-family attached style dwellings and a ±15 FT retaining wall. Zone Designation: RG-5 (Residence, General) zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks retroactive approval for a previously built retaining wall on the property and retroactive approval to construct three single-family attached dwellings and associated site improvements. Public Hearing Deadline 1/1/2026 Constructive Grant Deadline: 2/5/2026 9. 28 Milton Street (ZB-2025-090) Lot A: Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement (stories) for a single-family attached dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement (feet) for a single-family attached dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum setback requirement for an accessory structure (Article IV, Section 8.B.10) Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2) Lot B: Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement (stories) for a single-family attached dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement (feet) for a single-family attached dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum setback requirement for an accessory structure (Article IV, Section 8.B.10) Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2) Lot C: Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement (stories) for a single-family attached dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the maximum height requirement (feet) for a single-family attached dwelling in an RG-5 zone (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum setback requirement for an accessory structure (Article IV, Section 8.B.10) Special Permit: To modify the parking dimensional, layout, and/or landscaping requirements, loading requirements, and/or the number of required parking spaces. (Article IV, Section 7.A.2) Petitioner: Milton Street Properties, LLC 5  Present Use: Presently on the premises are 3 partially built single-family attached style dwellings and a ±15 FT retaining wall. Zone Designation: RG-5 (Residence, General) zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks retroactive approval for a previously built retaining wall on the property and retroactive approval to construct three single-family attached dwellings and associated site improvements. Public Hearing Deadline 1/1/2026 Constructive Grant Deadline: 2/5/2026 10. 37 Stoneland Road (ZB-2025-091) Variance: For relief from the minimum frontage requirement for a three-family dwelling in an RG-5 zoning district (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Variance: For relief from the minimum lot area requirement for a three-family dwelling in an RG-5 zoning district (Article IV, Section 4, Table 4.2) Special Permit: To extend, alter or change a privileged pre-existing, nonconforming structure. (Article XVI, Section 4.D) Petitioner: Sampson Komo Present Use: Presently on the premises is a 3-family dwelling partially damaged by fire. Zone Designation: RG-5 (Residence, General) zoning district. Petition Purpose: The applicant seeks to construct dormers on the third floor to expand the roofline of the structure. Public Hearing Deadline 1/4/2026 Constructive Grant Deadline: 2/8/2026 Other Business 11. Communications 12. Discussion of Board Policies and Procedures 13. Approval of Minutes – 10/27/2025 14. Adjournment 6