CITY OF WORCESTER | Economic Development Committee Meeting | Monday, September 8, 2014 | Esther Howland (South) Chamber | Convened: 5:04 P.M. | Adjourned: 6:07 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
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Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford | Committee Members | | Chairperson Frederick C Rushton | | Councilor Sarai Rivera | | Councilor George J Russell |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Frederick C. Rushton
Councilor George J. Russell
Councilor Tony Economou - temporary appointment | | | | | Also: | Director of Planning & Regulatory Services Stephen Rolle
Sustainability Project Manager Luba Zhaurova
Deputy City Solicitor/Acting Chief Development Officer Michael Traynor
Director of Business Assistance Paul Marano
Councilor Gary Rosen
Assistant City Clerk Susan M. Ledoux, clerk | | | |
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| | | 1a. | Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Attorney Todd Rodman on behalf of White Picket Fence LLC request amendment to Zoning Ordinance of the City of Worcester to allow the conversion of existing school buildings to residential uses in all districts.
# 18b CC July 22, 2014 | Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend Acceptance of the recommendation of the Planning Board and Approve | |
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| | | 1b. | Report of the Planning Board Upon the Communication of the City Manager recommending approval of a Revised Zoning Ordinance Amendment relative to Commercial Corridors Overlay District that encourages compact, mixed-use, pedestrian friendly development.
# 18a CC July 22, 2014 | Attachments | | | | | | | Councilor Russell moved to be recused – Recused on a roll call vote of 2 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Speakers:
1. Vincent Pedone, Chair of the WRA
2. Gary Vecchio, Worcester resident
3. William Breault, Worcester resident
4. Jo Hart, Worcester resident
5. Deborah Packard, Preservation Worcester
6, Gerry Powers, Worcester resident
7. Richard Hacala, no residence given
Director of Planning & Regulatory Services submitted an amendment to Section 5(A)(1) to allow by Special Permit a Auto/Truck body or paint use if the building was built for this purpose and still has retained physical characteristics for this use.
Committee amended the amendment to include the stipulation that the building existed before 1950.
Recommend Acceptance of the recommendation of the Planning Board and Approve as amended | |
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