Chicopee Zoning Committee continues two major permit applications
Chicopee Zoning Committee defers two major applications to February 25 after unanimous votes to continue hearings. Chair George Balakier and the full committee postponed a zone-change application from Duy Nguyen for a proposed restaurant at 749 James Street and a special permit from Cruise Control
City Council - Zoning Committee · Meeting of January 28, 2026
Chicopee Zoning Committee defers two major applications to February 25 after unanimous votes to continue hearings. Chair George Balakier and the full committee postponed a zone-change application from Duy Nguyen for a proposed restaurant at 749 James Street and a special permit from Cruise Control Transportation for a towing and storage business at 78 West Street. The towing application prompted strong public opposition, with four neighbors citing alleged cease-and-desist violations, facility inadequacy, and safety concerns.
Councilors Samuel Shumsky and Joel McAuliffe requested the Law Department brief the committee on enforcement history at the West Street property.
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Source: the City Council - Zoning Committee meeting of January 28, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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