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- 7/8/25
- 07/10/2025
- 27 Minutes
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Overview: The Gardner Planning Board convened on July 8th to approve a multifamily development on Emerald Drive and recommend a zoning map amendment, both of which were significant in shaping the city’s future development. The meeting also discussed an expansion for Mount Wus Community College’s automotive technology center and addressed procedural concerns about a parking variance.
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- Worcester County
- 6/10/25
- 06/12/2025
- 69 Minutes
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Overview: The Gardner Planning Board meeting focused on two major residential development proposals, highlighting concerns over housing density and traffic implications. The board discussed a senior housing development with 90 duplex units and a mixed residential project featuring various housing types totaling up to 360 units. Both proposals sparked debate among board members and developers, centering on density, traffic flow, and community impact.
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- Worcester County
- 5/13/25
- 05/15/2025
- 31 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Gardner Planning Board approved the site plan for the West Mini Storage facility, contingent upon several conditions, and planned a joint public hearing with the city council for zoning ordinance updates, including the floodplain overlay district. These discussions highlight the board’s ongoing efforts to manage development and zoning within the city.
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- Worcester County
- 4/16/25
- 04/18/2025
- 78 Minutes
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Overview: The Gardner Planning Board, during its recent meeting, focused on a proposed zoning amendment designed to facilitate the preservation and adaptive reuse of historic properties within the city. The amendment, presented by attorney Christine Tree on behalf of Chair City Church, aims to create special provisions allowing for expanded uses, relaxation of dimensional requirements, and adjustments to parking and signage regulations for structures listed on various historical registers.
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- Worcester County
- 4/8/25
- 04/10/2025
- 75 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Gardner Planning Board meeting, attention centered on a proposed housing development on Emerald Street and the implications of new floodplain regulations. Residents and board members engaged in discussions about potential environmental impacts, neighborhood safety, and compliance with upcoming federal guidelines.