Category Archives: Planning Board

Wescott Drive parcel to be studied for redevelopment

A city-owned lot on Wescott Drive will be studied to determine if it qualifies for redevelopment.

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Planning Board accepts St. Mark’s study

The Planning Board accepted a new redevelopment study of the former St. Mark’s Church and surrounding properties that’s largely similar to the one conducted five years ago.

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Planning Board OKs 2nd phase of Brownstones

A decade after originally granting approval for a 487-unit development on the former Wheatena property, the Planning Board approved revised plans for a second phase that will substantially increase parking ratios.

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Building at Church & West Grand to be upgraded

A mixed-use building at the corner of Church Street and West Grand Avenue will get a streamlined facelift, including a mural and several new apartments, under a proposal approved by the Planning Board.

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Planning Board approves 58 units on Esterbrook

The Planning Board approved a site plan and variances for a 58-unit senior affordable housing complex on Esterbrook Avenue, contingent upon securing the use of 18 parking spaces at a neighboring church.

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Planning Board OKs restaurant use

The Planning Board granted approval that opens the door to allow a restaurant, including an outdoor rooftop, and music venue to operate at a former bank building downtown.

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Former medical office approved for deli

A former medical office at the corner of Elm and St. George avenues will be renovated and repurposed as a takeout deli.

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Planning Board OKs site plan for retail cannabis

The Planning Board approved a preliminary and major site plan at the former Galaxy Diner property, the next step toward a retail cannabis dispensary operating at the St. Georges Avenue site.

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