The Quincy Planning Board voted unanimously on Jan. 15 to approve special permits and a parking waiver for the redevelopment project at 11 McGrath Highway, consistent with the planning department27s recommendation.

Applicant counsel Edward Fleming and owner Sean Galvin told the board they had addressed comments from the peer review consultant, the Department of Public Works, and traffic reviewers. The department presented a list of conditions similar to other approvals: submission of an IZO application to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Committee, construction management and stormwater pollution prevention plans, television inspections of existing sewers and post-development connections, DPW observation of stormwater system construction at key milestones, a recorded stormwater operations and maintenance plan, pre-demolition asbestos survey and post-abatement inspection, and Health Department approvals for rodent and dust control plans.

The board moved to close the public hearing and then approved the application consistent with the department27s recommendation; the vote was unanimous. Members and local councilors who spoke at the hearing expressed support for removing the deteriorated nursing-home structure and improving the site and neighboring streets, and public commenters raised specific questions about dumpster placement, rodent control, demolition timing and asbestos remediation; the applicant said demolition and asbestos remediation were underway and demolition would begin within 30 to 45 days.

As with the other approvals, the board27s vote does not remove the pre-permit requirements: the applicant must obtain DPW permits, perform required inspections and meet Health Department conditions prior to a building permit or occupancy certificate.