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A motion to waive the reading of the January 20, 2025 minutes carried unanimously. Board members then nominated and elected Martin Akins as chairman. The board moved to nominate and select a vice chairman and clerk: board members nominated and carried a motion naming a vice chair (Mister Chin) and re‑elected Kathleen Griffin as clerk. Ballots were cast where indicated and the officers were announced at the meeting.

Ending: With elections concluded, the board adjourned after a motion to adjourn carried by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals: February 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Zoning Board nominated and approved Martin Akins as chairman, elected a vice chair and clerk, and unanimously voted to waive reading of previous minutes.","taxTitle","Quincy City, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",4293,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6337303,"Board grants small rear addition at 305 Meadow Street after neighbors voice support",239,1594000,1833000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2273553-4e73a5c3aa3469425f8d0b2b224c1645&start=1594&end=1833","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2273553-4e73a5c3aa3469425f8d0b2b224c1645/thumbnail_1594000.jpg","/articles/6337303/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Board-grants-small-rear-addition-at-305-Meadow-Street-after-neighbors-voice-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6337303-fb412f478d16b1d07c942d6901d37e42/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196828&Signature=HEEskT7dbFTqESr2hRLy2~fnVgpSb~TCdsSEfBu9BO9XyvuuiZT~MubnHFnn2O9onw1ow1KpQJ7yWiw1~lmNix1aFh34CKtowLcpli~RNEwGhB4QxYvFs3VMyHzb75WZ8AJPs8QlBi0WSOYkDoWq1pIS7lbGjw2~aees7oHrnoEdXVShaFzXgqIEJtdX6GPfYX4N-IuBTHRedt~YIiKnijCJS9oVDY~iAHMpFVjdNblhgb2bdEKQ0hUEAq4A3kTLEWOSZmN3tK28dVVwCSFPx4UzVPylxsJ~7QRMyzzwCiX~--UPFq1B8cIWX0e8awbr0aIMSrm6t34YvYlwRyTOJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to allow a single‑level rear addition at 305 Meadow Street after hearing from the applicant and neighbors who spoke in favor.

Applicant Kyle Costa described a 12‑foot rear addition to relocate the living room and provide more space for his family; he said the proposed addition would encroach into the rear setback by nine inches (bringing the rear setback to 19.2 feet rather than the required 20 feet). Costa said he had spoken with neighbors and that they supported the project.

Neighbors Debbie Riley (9 Land Grama Street) and Mike Kelly (10 Meadow Street) spoke in favor, calling the homeowners a good family and praising the condition of the property. DPW reviewed the project and reported no comments. On a motion to grant the variance and finding, the board voted in favor; the chair called the motion carried.

Ending: The board closed public comment and moved the matter toward permit processing; no conditions beyond standard review were recorded at the hearing.","The Zoning Board approved a variance for a single‑level rear addition at 305 Meadow Street after neighbors and DPW registered no opposition.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6337308,"ZBA grants variance for new house at 10 Saint Germain Street with fence and setback conditions",852,644000,1496000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2273553-4e73a5c3aa3469425f8d0b2b224c1645&start=644&end=1496","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2273553-4e73a5c3aa3469425f8d0b2b224c1645/thumbnail_644000.jpg","/articles/6337308/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/ZBA-grants-variance-for-new-house-at-10-Saint-Germain-Street-with-fence-and-setback-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6337308-509cb9511ea0fed8f6c818b350b11ff8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196828&Signature=GBt6Aq7ERkd49OQWEljdOjmqiYX05XbmHx8iJ-~bKMiolb6IwKoPcguLcwKSgYUNBO2v1OziVbGn3UzeqhRISXonSkprrvFqHHYHc6TLMLptA0z5C--PRtYe0fb4kfkYHEhpriZhNk6GZN9A6ScWn8uXjsO10ld1awO-jYsPqYLyn5-w3V5Z9UCziBdnZYWyoSFaEJtVeFS4POvMFLtY2jv~vYtKDTYcXTkr7huka5y3YAACPKfLpey9CemYuzg7Kois4cbqWX4IxX29SMtE8YfqIJudtyrQx~BScML-LqFpz7mHl1PPskmW4HBMpDhbGoST-pgPa8erykl8OGFIWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant a variance allowing demolition of the existing dwelling and construction of a new single‑family home with an attached two‑car garage at 10 Saint Germain Street, with the approval including a 39‑foot starting point for the home and a four‑foot section of fence beginning at the end of the house.

Attorney/representative Manuel Paiva told the board that the applicant, owner Dale Houseman, had provided additional materials after the prior meeting, including a DPW response letter, a fence‑line sketch showing a six‑foot fence tapering to four feet at the street and shoreline, an updated flood‑plain site plan, and an average‑setback calculation showing compliance with average setback requirements. Paiva said the house was moved forward in the revised plan to widen interior rooms and accommodate a larger garage.

Board members discussed setbacks and neighborhood context at length. Several members said they preferred an alignment equal with the neighbor’s house; the board ultimately included language setting the home to start at 39 feet and specifying that the four‑foot section of fence begins at the end of the house. The motion as read: variance to construct a single‑family dwelling with an attached two‑car garage, demolish the existing house, with the home starting at 39 feet and the four‑foot fence section beginning at the end of the house. The board voted in favor; multiple board members voiced aye.

Ending: After the vote, parties discussed finer points about whether the fence should begin at the deck or the house; the board’s motion specified the fence begins at the end of the house.","The board approved a variance to demolish and rebuild a single‑family home at 10 Saint Germain Street, setting a starting home location at 39 feet and a four‑foot fence section beginning at the end of the house; the decision followed site visits and additional submitted materials.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6337313,"ZBA approves 170 Roader Street addition, board specifies \"two-and-a-half\" story wording",473,111000,584000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2273553-4e73a5c3aa3469425f8d0b2b224c1645&start=111&end=584","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2273553-4e73a5c3aa3469425f8d0b2b224c1645/thumbnail_111000.jpg","/articles/6337313/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/ZBA-approves-170-Roader-Street-addition-board-specifies-two-and-a-half-story-wording","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6337313-efe1864a762032ac67d5dacfe3487d43/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196828&Signature=gPXXsRYMxlc8fYIjaEcOfe2GsGVsMprppkz4qstkUqJ4EqGz5j~x1P7Bu11v25a3QI2E1MStWBBP2UwR--Xq~VzFvFQbIYgWyYqhWowIkA1YmyNNAqIBt17NSianmNMsV~ImkflMrldUovjRFSAXeo1XlpLbVywH3DymjASbXJXbCQc5aWMFrLmGpq~Vz1SzRZRre-vS-BrTRBLOH~YPlByMU6xOiACrXeCOTFA7ZO3QNZe5wd1FgtUKWXJKA40LnEUPpOgmMiBV03q49fCq24FmFMXfFaU2-E0Jr8ytYS~PSoJZZ3eO2Mee55EYaOt-kksrU0D4LHHpZedSar6DPA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals voted to grant a variance, a special permit and flood‑plain relief to allow a half‑story addition with dormers at 170 Roader Street, adopting the Option 3 elevation and instructing staff to describe the approved work as a two‑and‑a‑half‑story design rather than a full third floor.

The applicant’s representative, Andres Bernal, presented three design options intended to reduce the appearance of a three‑story façade by using dormers and roof pitch. Bernal said the proposed left elevation had been revised to “create that sense of a two and a half story,” and described rotating the gable and adding dormers on some options.

Board members discussed aesthetics and neighborhood context. Chairman Martin Akins and others said the third page (Option 3) achieved the desired look; Councilor David McCarthy (Ward 1), who submitted a statement in support, said the expansion “sounds positive” but questioned whether both third‑floor bathrooms would be full baths and stressed that the addition should blend into the dense neighborhood.

On a motion to grant the variance, special permit and flood‑plain relief, the board voted in favor. Before finalizing the approval, the board asked that the approval wording be revised to note a two‑and‑a‑half‑story structure with dormers rather than stating “third floor.” The board also noted that Option 1b on the submitted pages (bottom right) reflected the design they favored.

Ending: The board closed public comment on the item after no one opposed and moved on to the next agenda item.","The Zoning Board granted a variance, special permit and flood‑plain relief for a third-floor addition at 170 Roader Street but directed staff to describe the work as a two-and-a-half‑story design with dormers (Option 3).",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6337317,"Quincy Zoning Board denies request for three balconies at 1 Edwin Street",1783,78000,1861000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2273553-4e73a5c3aa3469425f8d0b2b224c1645&start=78&end=1861","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2273553-4e73a5c3aa3469425f8d0b2b224c1645/thumbnail_78000.jpg","/articles/6337317/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Quincy-Zoning-Board-denies-request-for-three-balconies-at-1-Edwin-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6337317-ee32afa5d9513e6d7d6b906d5aadcc3e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196828&Signature=Z1xdeLl66~2AMcm4JkfPL5zLbJ2R0dWtwzqP9Cam-IJs~KSzyQoQgWHD1XJ2~AiAZc6S0SAtwVRB0ARxgdfBWX7umAgn5nOK-t67ALkzwP4pfblMfx2TI~8DPiTE4XZDleAbMI9tcQPR~d6ZFporU4~jdlWLbPdhJoK46mZoqXJLFAYcoKReUoP2ZO1nOTMSfGPvM5wl6A0qHjsUz94gAG7hAyLeLlmrRtqNm5~Mykf3KRRos7R8sGcMEPWnBJ15-99T30ofGDKsLilSfk0-TvthLzk-FhYVFnDG~KdFJFj3RY83KTQLxQZPbFIeP3qsgC0DAvmeKGAXmercdBTX6w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals voted to deny an application seeking approval for three balconies attached to townhouses above a garage at 1 Edwin Street after the applicant did not appear for the hearing.

Chairman Martin Akins opened the item, noting the applicant had been asked to attend and did not appear. An unnamed board member moved to deny the application; the motion carried with the board voting in favor. The board said the application had been before them previously and the applicant had failed to appear at the prior hearing as well.

The board did not reach the merits of the proposed balconies because no representative was present to present or respond to questions. The board recorded that applicants were told to appear and had not done so.

The denial leaves the applicant the option to refile or request reconsideration under the board’s rules, but no further action was taken at the meeting.

Ending: The board moved on to the next agenda item following the vote.","The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request to allow three balconies above an existing garage at 1 Edwin Street after the applicant did not appear for the hearing.","actionData","errors"]

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