Look no further then the Main South Legion Post on Main Street.   Once a prospective buyer had an agreed upon a price for this building, an application was  submitted to the City of Worcester because part of the property was zoned residential.   To complete the sale, the post asked to have the business-general zone extended to include its entire property at 1023 Main St.   The change was approved and the sale was completed.

 

 

In the case of 126 Chandler Street, the sale was completed before any zoning changes were granted?   Looking at the closing last August for $350,000, we wonder how the bank  loaned $310,000 without realizing that the proposed use was not allowed for this location.    In addition should not the attorney for the buyer had checked the zoning by-laws?    Putting that all aside, everyone feels bad for the buyer, but due diligence was not followed purchasing this property.

In addition the City Economic Development Office and the Chandler Business Association literally put years and countless hours establishing this overlay district, their time and effort should be respected and their recommendations followed.     This zoning change should not be approved.