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- Planning board minutes (08/06/2025) — Motion to approve minutes carried (motion made, seconded; result recorded as \"Aye\").

- Continued public hearings — The board voted to continue the following matters at the applicants' or board's request:
- 1630 Hancock Street: Continued to Oct. 15, 2025 at the applicant's request (attorney Nahoney requested continuance).
- 42 Beale Street (MCRT Investments LLC): Continued to Nov. 19, 2025 at the applicant's request (attorney Fleming requested continuance).
- 80 Independence Avenue (80 Independence Ave LLC): Continued to Oct. 15, 2025 to allow the applicant to address sight-line, facade and civil comments raised during the hearing.

- Project approval
- 12–18 Chestnut Street (Quincy Mutual): Approved consistent with the Planning Department recommendation; the approval includes a suite of conditions addressing stormwater testing, sidewalk reconstruction to ADA/AAB standards, pre-demolition asbestos surveys, rodent-control plans, construction-management plans and recorded stormwater operation-and-maintenance obligations.

Notes on voting: The public record for motions shows board members moving and seconding each action and the chair polling the board with \"All those in favor? Aye.\" The meeting transcript does not include a roll-call vote with member names and individual recorded votes for each motion; results are recorded in the minutes as affirmative motions carried.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Quincy Planning Board: September 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the Aug. 6 meeting the Planning Board approved minutes, continued three public hearings including 42 Beale Street and 80 Independence Avenue, and approved the 12–18 Chestnut Street certificate-of-consistency application consistent with Planning Department recommendations.","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},6469952,"Board continues 80 Independence Avenue townhouse conversion after public comment and technical questions",968,1551000,2519000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5780391-3d6fd5589284e7cf21d6b3701f9cf02f&start=1551&end=2519","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5780391-3d6fd5589284e7cf21d6b3701f9cf02f/thumbnail_1551000.jpg","/articles/6469952/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Board-continues-80-Independence-Avenue-townhouse-conversion-after-public-comment-and-technical-questions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469952-aef3dc84bfcfdb77b01f69e711cd55d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1776242195&Signature=E4vkeM1ivClj9tuJSnErM5uc1A9mlOEW5lGHPxutd5BCFLTIFC2qx3sqj67pjOXEkvUnKBFGcCUnSnPBX9PDfr-60~PJsZ8pqUVxeNfTe0Z2l0JzJfOAbA1pcK7nqnDfr7YlKyd4mNWsR1b3AKduMMTkPC2o457f0p8TsbcQpokZsFs1dpUHa4Bym1KwQCoIV-W-WtkTiqBbiqjprJdE3NO~ne2oPzbE~HGgFNuVl4bwxCzZlc0ujari0rmS3OhEePOq7pzhkY6hFNntESKDpbPTUWgUVjZPj-OMTIExhRFaqdAz3Q697rsqyN18zdo5ComQkISsiMUvK4ED-c2nVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Quincy Planning Board continued the public hearing for the 80 Independence Avenue project on Aug. 6 to Oct. 15 after the applicant presented plans and neighbors raised questions about sight lines, parking, construction staging and rodent control.

Applicant presentation

Attorney Patrick Foley represented the applicant, accompanied by architect Brian Saluti and civil engineer Jed Hannon. The proposal would demolish the existing vacant warehouse on an 8,238-square-foot lot and replace it with four three-story townhouse-style condominium units, each with a two-car garage; the design includes four guest parking spaces at the rear for a total of 12 parking spaces.

Architect Brian Saluti said each townhome would measure roughly 2,900 square feet gross, with living areas on the second floor and bedrooms on the third. Exterior materials were described as hardy-plank siding with PVC trim and traditional double-hung windows; the building height was cited at about 36 feet to match adjacent properties. Saluti noted the proposed footprint is smaller than the existing building, allowing green space at the rear.

Civil engineer Jed Hannon said proposed lot coverage would fall to about 74.3% from an existing 92%, and that stormwater management measures and recharge features are included in the hydrogeologic report submitted to the city; he said the design complies with DEP best-management practices for pre- and post-construction runoff.

Public comments and concerns

Multiple abutters and nearby residents spoke at the hearing. Concerns included:

- Backing and sight-line safety for garage egress onto Parsons Street, where drivers currently use angled parking and the right-of-way is narrow.
- The appearance of the front utility/sprinkler-room doors on Independence Avenue and requests to improve the façade treatment.
- Rodent control during demolition and construction and requirements for ongoing pest management.
- Landscape maintenance and how frequently landscaping would be serviced once condominium homeowners' association (HOA) responsibility begins.
- Construction logistics, including staging, noise, and whether the city would require police detail for deliveries.

Applicant and owner responses

Owners and the applicant said the units will be owner-occupied condominiums and the condo documents will address occupancy requirements; they said trash will be stored in each garage and using standard city pickup. The owner/developer stated that some current informal angled parking in the right-of-way predates the current ownership and that site conditions should improve compared with prior truck and storage uses. The development team agreed to review façade treatments for the front sprinkler room doors and to address sight-line and sidewalk restoration issues in coordination with city departments.

Board action

After discussion, the board agreed to continue the public hearing to Oct. 15 to allow the applicant to return with revisions addressing sight lines, façade treatments and outstanding civil and right-of-way questions. A motion to continue was made, seconded and carried.

What to expect next

The applicant will coordinate with Planning, DPW and abutters on right-of-way and parking clarifications, provide revised drawings addressing sight lines and front-door treatment, and return to the board on Oct. 15.","A public hearing on a proposal to convert a vacant warehouse at 80 Independence Avenue into four townhouse condominiums with 12 parking spaces was continued to Oct. 15 after residents raised traffic, sight-line, landscaping and construction concerns.",{"_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},6469957,"Planning Board continues MCRT Investments—proposal for 42 Beale Street (321-unit project) to Nov. 19",1488,96000,1584000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5780391-3d6fd5589284e7cf21d6b3701f9cf02f&start=96&end=1584","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5780391-3d6fd5589284e7cf21d6b3701f9cf02f/thumbnail_96000.jpg","/articles/6469957/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Planning-Board-continues-MCRT-Investmentsproposal-for-42-Beale-Street-321-unit-project-to-Nov-19","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469957-65d01bcfd8e6c3d57ce4d38e056ac421/orig.mp4?Expires=1776242195&Signature=f5YTHSQGEZWs0BesncjyK3r92~eiZJo1CIzJa73~uhzWhZG3Gfttg-Ki9--W~AfrlNXOMp~p2WEsfMsQ6puWp-9ivBgTgiQbalu6iorA5OHqqEx03j92l39~uLdDCGRZo~JVSXcyiZRNYEXh9ThiuXWMmCZU-r8s1CyoacZ9NX7x5BVU1y6MC0S1Nq0lGqaqguMrnMUEHVEsToPeKxmHrCTvzxaEn7aPhAkfM8s-KN5cs3ajCnbXUbKlCfgum7G-LYqz2UGGe3Zi~jKBPf4kHGy3OdDKZVcrYIbF~0a2RThJ~cL45jS5rvbrPvvAilGVo8Mt6fNNFv5ZdQzEtg-WDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Quincy Planning Board on Aug. 6 continued the public hearing for a proposal by MCRT Investments LLC to construct an eight-story, 321-unit multifamily building at 42 Beale Street (including portions of Pitts Avenue and 16 Old Colony Avenue). Attorney Fleming submitted a written request to continue the hearing to Nov. 19 so the applicant could review neighborhood feedback and discuss revisions with the Planning Department.

Why it matters: The proposal would replace a 1-story partial storefront and add three levels of structured parking and resident amenities on an 86,752-square-foot site in a Business C zoning district. The project's scale and parking demand prompted neighborhood concerns and required coordination with the city's peer-review process.

Project summary cited in the meeting

- Applicant: MCRT Investments LLC (attorney Fleming requested the continuance).
- Proposal: Removal of the existing 1-story partial storefront and construction of a new 8-story, 321-unit multifamily building with three levels of structured parking (322 vehicles), exterior amenity space, drainage controls and landscaping.
- Site: About 86,752 square feet comprising portions of 42 Beale Street, Pitts Avenue and 16 Old Colony Avenue; business C zoning district; assessor map references provided in the department summary.

Board action

The board accepted the applicant's request to continue the hearing to Nov. 19; a motion to continue was seconded and carried.

Next steps

The applicant will return on Nov. 19 after further revision and coordination with the Planning Department and neighborhood stakeholders.","MCRT Investments' 8-story, 321-unit proposal for 42 Beale Street was continued to the Nov. 19 Planning Board agenda at the applicant\nnd attorney's request to address neighborhood concerns and planning peer-review issues.",{"_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},6469962,"Planning Board approves Quincy Mutual redevelopment at 12–18 Chestnut Street with conditions",1151,247000,1398000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5780391-3d6fd5589284e7cf21d6b3701f9cf02f&start=247&end=1398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5780391-3d6fd5589284e7cf21d6b3701f9cf02f/thumbnail_247000.jpg","/articles/6469962/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Planning-Board-approves-Quincy-Mutual-redevelopment-at-1218-Chestnut-Street-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6469962-48b3b55c0ea277ee518fbbbaa43e1d4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776242195&Signature=cL7PG9KaDZtKjfn5MroBF1aAEGbiCrHvSSwhh6nNPbWeA0BZD8uMHc56YzSKBINQdHMabpxMSdfmmFC4N3BTygAjHxf3iWIVaIuFhQXWNETy-cSNuWrgNVJelzR9I8z2J7vjwmxMczMCfRfzzwMCzrs0TSbpZp0IcW3hLBUim9necseacP559fmB63ACMcbHPvjyQ6~-SIa1zOp0dXR9DHjdiA96l3PH4N-oTKnrsVBAcE8125TBYCKAU-3qqwQ0-XI1cFpYjebxVP~LDrPl1rpwXaT1UA9SwSd8rmcrGIDsVGx7jOvB9VKyHus47OaaT-uRrB8UifC5jCwacBE5lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Quincy Planning Board voted Aug. 6 to approve a certificate-of-consistency application from Quincy Mutual for redevelopment at 12–18 Chestnut Street after a continued public hearing and responses to the city
nd third-party peer review comments.

The board
pproved the project \"consistent with the department's recommendation,\" according to the meeting record. The approval follows written responses from the project's civil engineer and additional coordination with city departments and utilities.

Why it matters: The site is within the Quincy Center urban renewal area and the redevelopment includes on-site parking, stormwater controls and reconstruction of public sidewalks. The board's conditions list permits, preconstruction inspections and reporting that will shape the project's construction and long-term operations.

Key facts and conditions

- Applicant: Quincy Mutual (represented at the hearing by attorney David Mahoney).
- Scope described in the department recommendation: site plan review under the Quincy Zoning Ordinance (Title 17) and associated urban renewal provisions. The department\rocument notes a schedule of required permits and preconstruction steps, including city stormwater permits, lane disturbance and street opening permits.
- Stormwater and utilities: The applicant must perform a water flow test with the city's Water Department and televise the existing sewer main before and after construction; a recorded operation and maintenance plan for the stormwater system must be filed at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds prior to occupancy.
- Construction management: The applicant must submit a construction management plan before building permits are issued; that plan must identify staging and stockpile areas and address construction-period traffic impacts.
- Sidewalks and public realm: The applicant must reconstruct sidewalks along Chestnut Street and portions of Maple and Foster Streets to ADA/AAB standards and set or replace granite curbing and tree pits as shown on the submitted plans; any modifications require approval from the commissioner of public works.
- Historic documentation: The Planning Department will document existing structures at 12 and 18 Chestnut Street for the Historic Commission records; demolition and related requirements referenced to the Historic Commission were noted.
- Other public-health and safety conditions: pre-demolition asbestos survey and licensed abatement if required; rodent-control plan to be approved by the Health Department before site activity; dust- and noise-control plans; and compliance with snow-storage and salt-use limitations as noted in the department's recommendation.

Discussion and review

Engineers and consultants attending included Carlos Sculte of Veil Environmental Consultants, who said peer-review comments mainly required clarifications rather than major changes to the plans. He told the board the project provides 100 on-site parking spaces for 100 units with 9x18-foot stall dimensions and 24-foot drive aisles in the garage. He said a hydro-flow test and updated as-built water information (from 2022) were incorporated and that sewer flows for the project represent about 2% of the roadway sewer capacity. Sculte said adjustments to stormwater system elevations and a manufacturer configuration change reduced the stormwater device footprint and pulled it farther from property lines.

Board action

A board member moved to approve consistent with the department recommendation; the motion was seconded and carried on an affirmative vote. The record shows the board asked that the required documentation and inspections be completed as conditions of approval.

What happens next

The project will proceed toward permitting subject to the listed preconstruction requirements, inspections and recorded maintenance obligations for stormwater facilities. The Planning Department\fonditions require coordination with multiple city departments and documentation to ensure compliance before occupancy.","The Quincy Planning Board voted to approve the Quincy Mutual certificate-of-consistency application for 12–18 Chestnut Street, subject to the planning department\fonditions including stormwater, sidewalk reconstruction, and historic documentation requirements.","actionData","errors"]

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