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Attorney Patrick Foley said each unit would be roughly 1,950 square feet with three bedrooms and two full/one half baths depending on the unit layout; each townhouse would include a one‑car garage plus seven additional surface spaces for a total of 12 spaces. Foley said the project would be condominium ownership with an HOA responsible for snow removal and exterior maintenance. The project team described a proposed underground infiltration system, three light poles to illuminate the parking area, and a six‑foot vinyl perimeter fence with a concrete or stone retaining wall as needed.

Civil consultant Chi Minh (Hadi Main Design Group) described the stormwater approach: catch basins draining to deep‑sump manholes and a bank of reinforced concrete recharge galleries sized from on‑site infiltration testing. Chi said the design is intended to hold the two‑ and ten‑year storms on site and to reduce peak runoff compared with existing conditions; he said two on‑site infiltration tests showed adequate infiltration rates.

Board members and the public questioned driveway geometry and conflict points where vehicles would enter while others back out of front garages. Members also asked for clearer plans for trash staging, mailbox/kiosk placement, mailbox collection logistics, photometrics for proposed lighting, and the intended retaining‑wall type and setback from property lines. Several board members said the site’s front setback and driveway entrance create a tight conflict point and suggested the applicant consider reorienting one unit’s garage or reducing unit size to ease the frontage pressure.

Public comments were mixed. Several nearby condo owners at 55 Station Street and other neighbors wrote in support, citing improved property conditions compared with the existing dwelling; other neighbors raised concerns about scale, the tight driveway and trash logistics. One neighbor submitted a technical letter asking that a proposed 12‑foot retaining wall not be approved and pointing out missing monumentation, manhole locations and construction details.

The board asked the applicant to provide more detailed turning‑radius/vehicle‑movement diagrams, a clearer trash staging plan, a landscaping plan with more trees, a finalized lighting/photometric plan to limit spill to adjoining properties, and details on mailbox placement and retaining‑wall construction. The public hearing was continued to April 16, 2025.

Planning board action: The board voted to continue the public hearing for case 2025‑O4 (45 Station Street) to April 16, 2025 to allow submittal of the requested engineering, landscaping and photometric details and a trash/staging plan. No zoning relief or site approval was granted at this hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Quincy Planning Board: February 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The applicant for 45 Station Street presented a plan to demolish the existing single‑family home on a 13,135‑square‑foot lot in Residence B zoning and construct five three‑story townhouse condominiums with 12 parking spaces.","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},6321120,"Walson Evangelical Lutheran Church presents smaller replacement building, board continues public hearing to April 16",3617,283000,3900000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2352195-595364b7be4b44d8ba8f35b8f1f9ca23&start=283&end=3900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2352195-595364b7be4b44d8ba8f35b8f1f9ca23/thumbnail_283000.jpg","/articles/6321120/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Walson-Evangelical-Lutheran-Church-presents-smaller-replacement-building-board-continues-public-hearing-to-April-16","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6321120-0e6c54e73153dfc4a98f94b8a06161d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442843&Signature=KnAv~S1Y3XJiK8xJ2CZn8rdO2YUzAvcIFJmtU6lgkiu3TGY61aH8HtMzy4yZmkW4weUfVIXNl8yK9bT9qOm7deKpoeBfmuy~GtDBSpn8C4i0UFA8tOrlV0~yVRZH6qp0~ABgMpNQTun59CHj-NVpptrjT6GFQIc5EaABAzB5XHtXFdz~Kb6MV-o4SfZFFORh3C2IYz3mVvm9Ys4pTMzRYi5TcnbHscc8sDdiGLYholtgUE8fhJV0~Hd0Jw1CZDdy8kIk2DMUTJ3KkHARA3JVzBLy5alx8GmJmZ4kMnyBojw6nTtt9~Z9KB--AXTaZWNMkE9EDv4iqSntqoEp5fJhFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Walson Evangelical Lutheran Church representatives presented a revised plan to replace the existing 1934 church at 552 Hancock Street and the adjacent parsonage at 8 Ellington Road with a smaller, accessible church building that would include community and educational space and three one‑bedroom residential units.

The proposal, filed for site-plan review under Quincy zoning ordinance Title 17 and invoking the so‑called Dover Amendment (Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40A, § 3), would demolish the two existing structures on two parcels totaling 11,440 square feet in the Business B zoning district and construct a new L‑shaped building with six on‑site parking spaces and additional shared parking agreements with nearby properties.

The applicant team said the current building is deteriorating and lacks handicap access; Edward Fleming, representing the church, told the board the project is “entitled to the protections of 40 A Section 3” as a religious and educational use. Fleming said the architects reduced the earlier, larger design by about 10,000 square feet and removed a back section that had drawn neighborhood concern. Architect Jim Edwards described the revised footprint as roughly 6,300 square feet, a substantial reduction from the prior proposal’s footprint.

The new design keeps the worship space and a mezzanine, adds an elevator and accessible entrances, and reserves rooftop and outdoor areas for limited passive recreation. Jim Edwards said the activity room was reduced from about 5,500 square feet in the original plan to roughly 2,400 square feet, and classroom space was cut significantly. Tim Wizmar, a church representative, explained the rooftop/outdoor area was intended for low‑impact uses such as Tai Chi for many of the elderly, primarily Asian, congregants the church serves.

On parking, the applicants said the site would provide six on‑site spaces and that the church had informal arrangements to use the adjacent funeral home’s lot and underutilized plaza parking across the street during events; the team also said they had discussed weekend shared use of parking at a nearby Fennel House senior facility. The applicant noted ongoing coordination with the city traffic engineer and a traffic consultant to update the traffic study and address drop‑off, pedestrian safety and curbside changes.

During questioning board members pressed applicants on mechanical access and location, lighting and photometrics to limit spill to neighboring properties, trash collection location adjacent to a residential property, snow storage, and whether the off‑site parking agreements would create zoning issues for the lots providing spaces. Fleming said written parking agreements and more detailed engineering and stormwater documentation would be provided to the board and DPW before the next hearing. The applicants agreed to provide a written parking agreement with the funeral home and to work with staff on lighting, snow removal and trash enclosure placement.

No formal vote was taken on the merits of the site plan. The planning board moved to continue the public hearing to April 16 for more detailed materials, peer review and written agreements.

Planning board actions: The board approved the minutes from the Jan. 15 meeting at the start of tonight’s session. The public hearing for 552 Hancock Street/8 Ellington Road was continued to April 16, 2025, by voice vote.

The applicants and neighbors agreed to follow up with a site meeting to address fence and trash‑enclosure placement, snow storage measures referenced in the stormwater report, and final photometric and traffic updates. The board recorded no final decision and left the matter open for additional materials, peer review and the next public hearing in April.","Walson Evangelical Lutheran Church representatives presented a revised plan to replace the existing 1934 church at 552 Hancock Street and the adjacent parsonage at 8 Ellington Road with a smaller, accessible church building that would include community and educational space and three one‑bedroom residential units.",{"_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},6321106,"Planning department endorses earlier vote on 151‑156 Quincy Street; board confirms recommendation",344,7296000,7640000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2352195-595364b7be4b44d8ba8f35b8f1f9ca23&start=7296&end=7640","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2352195-595364b7be4b44d8ba8f35b8f1f9ca23/thumbnail_7296000.jpg","/articles/6321106/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Planning-department-endorses-earlier-vote-on-151156-Quincy-Street-board-confirms-recommendation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6321106-a2a64ca811d3ebf13a068349a293bfc8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442843&Signature=n1LQG7yfi5dx0pNbk2yvh94OMvc2BCnWuo1zviGPpCi7GZAeC57q8HdGqZNdG3cU59NUiR4OQbS1MfM1Fzj2HK9SzqDT-gyLNSgD5UfHrngprThHwoWsogtyNOAtYM7ch9IvVjzVj7Eaj5LAhUIx-5ILuTrjRq2qZpANQuyP8twzTS~XyCEnPqB9yHIJVz0UjG6fgjwOq0s7UUZgQHPnJmvCYxjZfx2dUeJ2wImnQ9IYROZcYJ3JN84Pry3b1iW7SKgQ8a4NUwan4UMtu9xJhq2Hv-G-KZ2EbCr5Bde-WYYBaVrfvkLJHanZ9s1FlF7TRExYxdtlMo89KeZcRHejlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The planning department presented a confirmation of the Planning Board’s prior approval for a project at 151‑152 and 156 Quincy Street. Staff said the department had received outstanding comment letters, found no major issues, and completed conditions required for site plan endorsement.

Planning staff read a recommended condition set that the board supported; conditions include obtaining necessary zoning relief from the Zoning Board of Appeal if required, submission and approval of a construction management plan specifying staging and stockpile locations, soil testing and verification of stormwater systems during construction, sidewalk and ramp reconstruction to city standard, televised inspection of adjacent sewer infrastructure, pre‑demolition asbestos and health department reviews, dust and rodent control plans during construction, stone or concrete monuments to delineate public rights‑of‑way, and certified as‑built plans and engineer affidavits at project completion.

After discussion the board voted to endorse the Planning Department’s recommendation and to file the conditions as the confirmation of the board’s earlier vote. The endorsement formalizes the department’s list of special and general conditions to be attached to the site plan approval.","The planning department presented a confirmation of the Planning Board’s prior approval for a project at 151‑152 and 156 Quincy Street and recommended a set of special and general conditions for file.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":80,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6321115,"Driver seeks to split large Lyon Street lot into three single‑family homes; neighbors raise drainage and scale concerns",990,2910000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2352195-595364b7be4b44d8ba8f35b8f1f9ca23&start=2910&end=3900","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2352195-595364b7be4b44d8ba8f35b8f1f9ca23/thumbnail_2910000.jpg","/articles/6321115/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Driver-seeks-to-split-large-Lyon-Street-lot-into-three-singlefamily-homes-neighbors-raise-drainage-and-scale-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6321115-2822c7e1a2dfa087f75909752bcb8c80/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442843&Signature=bGlq-1rrWKwmhkc0efuXuzrMbqD7Zhkiv67Z9VSr4qSwd8st1F4lztaz0rejlXCcpmjAdTeA5pfYVYgjJYXGTi74xEnNbmUvGWmhcM667NxaIrv0Bf2WST4pDBfNkFHTPkHY1WMj2~uI6YicmnIuOsL7a5bO508X3kF9zoox85VbCHOZF2~rwATKeuuXPRdDcwu5toPzpC4XBFdbgua-FidxwKncsZ5YtcZxG~ZTM7SHB7LRVY4zgSdcoM-E8yLyrkOzhURwV3cBhGnRVj~oTpgFOZz2pRhM5~8mDaIYDPoS8Vq5C2gz7-8dPAPhLL9xXYxxGU5EPL8Halo22aOiqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An applicant proposed replacing a 1955 single‑family home at 42 Lyon Street with three new single‑family residences, each with ground‑level garages and living space above.

Attorney Edward Fleming said the 15,804‑square‑foot parcel is large enough under Residence B zoning to support three units, and that the owner, trustee Stephen Bayless, intends to market the homes as private single‑family residences with an association for shared driveway maintenance. Fleming told the board that he had discussed the proposal with the building inspector and the planning department and that the plan conforms to zoning criteria for setbacks and floor‑area ratio; the board accepted the application for site‑plan review and a parking waiver.

Architect Brian Donahue described three modest, shingle‑style, 34.5‑foot‑tall homes with 2‑car garages, a foyer/office on the ground level, primary bedroom suites on the middle level and two bedrooms on the top floor. Donahue said the design preserves large trees along the rear property line “with some pruning,” and that a professional landscape plan and limited exterior lighting are planned. Civil engineer Jim Burke described an underground infiltration system of concrete recharge units and said the design reduces peak runoff compared with existing conditions.

Neighbors spoke at the hearing, raising concerns about the change in neighborhood scale and sight lines from adjacent yards. Ron Petinelli, a nearby resident, presented a photograph of the view toward the proposed development and said the design would replace a single‑story bungalow with “three story houses” that change the character of the street; other neighbors described worries about driveway sight lines, the proposed retaining wall height and long‑term drainage through the rear yards.

Board members asked for clarification on retaining‑wall height and stormwater control. Jim Burke said the wall at the rear was intended to be approximately four feet at the top of wall line for grade transitions, and that the design uses infiltration chambers to capture roof and pavement runoff; he also said the project would provide separate water and sewer services for each home and a shared driveway about 22 feet wide.

Attorney Fleming and the applicant said they would meet with neighbors, consider removing or modifying cupolas (ornamental rooftop features) at neighbors’ request, and provide additional documentation on retaining‑wall construction, final landscaping and drainage details. The planning board continued the public hearing to April 16, 2025 to allow the applicant to provide a landscape plan, detailed stormwater documentation and to pursue additional neighborhood discussions.

Planning board action: The board voted to continue the public hearing for case 2025‑O3 (42 Lyon Street) to April 16, 2025 for additional documentation and neighborhood coordination. No permit was issued at this hearing.","An applicant proposed demolishing a 1955 single‑family home at 42 Lyon Street and building three three‑story single‑family homes with two‑car garages. Attorney Edward Fleming and architect Brian Donahue said the designs meet zoning standards; neighbors cited retaining wall height, drainage and neighborhood character and asked the board to require","actionData","errors"]

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