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The board took the step after several members said neighbor complaints about property upkeep and questions about tenancy management made it premature to decide. Acting Chair Russell Chin told the applicant that only four members were present and that an affirmative vote from all four would be required to grant the petition that evening.

Williams, who identified himself as the owner of 174 Palmer Street, told the board the proposed second floor would follow the existing footprint and would not increase nonconforming setbacks. “The finished home will be 26 feet 7 inches to peak, 2 stories total,” Williams said, and described the project as a code‑compliant way to create four bedrooms and three full bathrooms and return the family to the house.

Board members, however, told Williams they had received complaints about the property’s condition over several years and said the applicant had not yet demonstrated control of the tenancy or follow‑through on basic maintenance. “There’s plenty of opportunity to get that property in good shape,” Acting Chair Russell Chin said, adding that several members were not prepared to vote in favor at this time.

Williams said he had sent letters to tenants and had documentation showing attempts to remedy issues and that he intends to address the concerns and return to the board. The board made a motion to continue the case to Nov. 18, 2025; the motion carried.

What happens next

The applicant agreed to the continuance and may return with evidence of property maintenance and tenancy changes. The board directed Williams to use the intervening time to demonstrate steps taken to remedy the complaints raised by neighbors and the board. If Williams seeks a different date he may do so by contacting the clerk; the board recorded availability for Nov. 18, 2025.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","LIVE: Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals: September 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Zoning Board of Appeals continued Thomas Williams’s request to add a full second story and a small front addition to 174 Palmer St. to Nov. 18, 2025, after board members said neighborhood maintenance and tenant issues need to be addressed.","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},6461531,"ZBA approves small food‑processing operation at 146 Hancock Street with pest‑control condition",847,2520000,3367000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824041-999e27a58baafb6dd86eea034aae8ea4&start=2520&end=3367","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824041-999e27a58baafb6dd86eea034aae8ea4/thumbnail_2520000.jpg","/articles/6461531/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/ZBA-approves-small-foodprocessing-operation-at-146-Hancock-Street-with-pestcontrol-condition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461531-c4d78ad5b6a65ac151b1d393f7cfe1e3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184071&Signature=Y998wNVirQKomTw1e-cUtIfThcPjPS7myrlKOd5BY2Lu0-vLHVBpkv0yDAEXH~KTi3ije1GSaNtbzCrsmgtn5F2pIRcBOBcC1IToDqXxs-u2diT5WvN03d1ycQ1LMHYs4UL5FG3MPJ8NZ4B9V3HUt2lHlkx~KRid~ZVpCnyH0II3cP7GywW65rhEkMK7WcRfAwoOrMdhcPUjYxgAO8q9Fl718AFQrw6Kijt57WCA7NfS3YOVAF5FDaJBSPWZCCAzXDZHKHD6PsCn07b-0gla9IOoqMy8fMzbRSlgbmBX3Eh2T1MeMdv4EBVQDrTYDl2u~qinscWGDfSXnIhIRdzw7Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance and finding allowing L & L International to manufacture and distribute scallion pancakes (and later rice noodle products) at 146 Hancock Street, conditioned on a pest‑control contract as part of the lease.

Attorney Rob Fleming and company president Alex Lau told the board the business will prepare frozen scallion pancakes for wholesale and local restaurants; initial operations will use mixing and freezing, not on‑site frying or final cooking. Lau said deliveries to the site will be limited — a small box truck and a minivan for outbound deliveries — and the operation expects roughly six to seven employees.

The applicant said the building will be repaved and improved before occupancy and that the business plans to manage trash and pest control through the lease. The board recorded no letters in opposition; the Department of Public Works had no objections in its review. Several board members expressed concern about odor, pests and dumpster placement; the applicant said trash would be stored along the right side of the building and wheeled out for pickup.

The board voted to approve the variance/finding with the requirement that a pest‑control contract be included as a lease obligation.

What the approval covers

The approval allows manufacturing/processing and distribution of scallion pancakes and related products at 146 Hancock Street in a Business C district, subject to the conditions discussed (pest control contract, site repaving and trash management plan). The applicant told the board equipment is “very, very quiet” and that deliveries will be modest and staged to minimize neighborhood disruption.

Next steps

The applicant will continue interior repairs, secure building/health permits as required, and provide the pest control arrangement in the lease before occupancy.","The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance and finding to L & L International (Alex Lau) to produce and distribute scallion pancakes and similar products at 146 Hancock St., subject to a pest‑control contract as part of leasing.",{"_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},6461536,"ZBA approves enclosed front porch replacement at 266 Beale Street; owner says work addresses safety hazard",451,2031000,2482000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824041-999e27a58baafb6dd86eea034aae8ea4&start=2031&end=2482","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824041-999e27a58baafb6dd86eea034aae8ea4/thumbnail_2031000.jpg","/articles/6461536/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/ZBA-approves-enclosed-front-porch-replacement-at-266-Beale-Street-owner-says-work-addresses-safety-hazard","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461536-6bb8d109ebcf2db40a8e2993cbacb0b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184071&Signature=aUI0GFzMG0qHfQDCVsOg48kigBdcPjaZiY2au7ZE7rbOo~CwAakTj~7rVJGa8YR9oqvUi2bqMF9R35pgC3VuVP0zfbaVenXehfr2My49HxgLpqSsMTzwp4UJSZpXpCluyDxTewz2SQDzSj6mcmLVg0hVrE5AZJ0aqnhP1Zn5inHLf56TjPQMGG7PlKnmJiqMz-qG2lLbJjbE-1msNdJuCTbvrWwoMFuSOM60PIgDsukmRQFmTet6TJ0qqluDkUe4LCngbKuiI1qbJ~JJiJdsOZf5vjheEUqgc5Y4xLq0JmrPI94z-jPL2A7UZnCAf9Jo05NNRoqOMDuIBeheMJLTMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals approved a permit to remove the deteriorated front porch at 266 Beale Street and rebuild an enclosed porch in the same footprint.

An applicant who identified herself for the record said the existing porch had deteriorated and created a safety hazard for her family. She told the board the proposed work would demolish the current porch and install code‑compliant foundation supports, framing, guardrails, windows and exterior finishes; the enclosure will not be heated and is not intended for use as a bedroom.

An inspectional staff member who visited the property told the board there was significant rot and safety issues on the existing porch and said the proposed work constituted a necessary repair. Board members said they had no letters in opposition or favor and that the project would not alter setbacks or the structure’s appearance in a way that would harm neighborhood character.

A motion to approve the application as presented carried unanimously.

What the approval covers

The approval authorizes demolition of the existing front porch and reconstruction of an enclosed porch within the same footprint, using materials and structural supports to meet current building and safety codes. The applicant confirmed the space will include electrical outlets but not be heated or used as a bedroom.

Next steps

The applicant may proceed to apply for building permits and must follow normal inspectional services procedures and code compliance checks during construction.","The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a permit to demolish and enclose the existing front porch at 266 Beale St., finding the new enclosed porch will match the same footprint and bring the structure into current building and safety codes.",{"_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},6461541,"Quincy ZBA delays decision on Bayswater paving variance after questions about drainage and material used",643,1348000,1991000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824041-999e27a58baafb6dd86eea034aae8ea4&start=1348&end=1991","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824041-999e27a58baafb6dd86eea034aae8ea4/thumbnail_1348000.jpg","/articles/6461541/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Quincy-ZBA-delays-decision-on-Bayswater-paving-variance-after-questions-about-drainage-and-material-used","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461541-3d561e5bcaca30d38b4062a2fbb47e8c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184071&Signature=ECr7Jypkud27qzR~HGVltDPe5-sJ9NjtjA2BHQVmrTeVzNkuhDr7b5vjuS49CQT8OdZNMyQXmrLIRY6S2PfuIrUFvyGIloxB2ZseNQ1w-sH87qzbMvdZKMrMA8XMstku7bOrSf3T~w5VUVGxofUxO6JMEfy9Fto4TEihgE78mZcRupLAI8MtUWXj9CXhRZy8wgORY6rUgaSI4kVFPtdFNKwI17Ey3DrC73CExCTdoETBET3U48u5-z6Z8GYBfPPIjPzODbyg2Ovw1kE7EtH9nklyLtGcBiouifl26kw7AqRVpUkZbRF8uPJU35dmy1bpGdJ6C0TWDo9SwdNr2r3KrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to continue a variance petition for 18 Bayswater Road to Oct. 7, 2025, after board members asked the applicant to provide documentation about the material installed and the exact paving overage.

Kimberly Rodriguez, representing the property owner identified in the application as the Bolch Andrew Trust, told the board that the owner sought relief under Quincy’s Section 5.1 to allow expanded front parking. Rodriguez said the property’s unusual shape and preexisting nonconforming setbacks made compliance with the 30 percent lot coverage rule infeasible and that the owner had installed what the contractor described as permeable asphalt on May 1, 2025.

Board members said runoff and drainage were their main concerns. One member said the pavement looked like “regular asphalt” during a site visit and asked the applicant to provide contractor documentation; another board member suggested inspectional services compute the exact percentage of lot coverage now used. The ward councilor’s office, the board said, had communicated that Councilor McCarthy was not in favor of the petition.

The board asked the applicant to obtain (1) independent or contractor documentation confirming whether the installed pavement is permeable, (2) a precise calculation of the lot coverage over the 30% limit, and (3) remediation or design options to reduce runoff if the pavement proves impervious. Rodriguez said she would approach the contractor and gather documentation. The board continued the case to Oct. 7, 2025 to allow staff and the applicant time to provide the requested confirmation.

What the board asked for

- Proof of permeability from the contractor or an independent inspection.
- A calculation of how much the paving exceeds the 30% coverage limit.
- A plan or options to address runoff if the pavement is impervious.

The motion to continue to Oct. 7, 2025 carried.","The Zoning Board of Appeals continued a petition for 18 Bayswater Road to Oct. 7, 2025, so staff can verify whether the installed pavement is permeable as claimed and measure how much the work exceeds the 30% paving limit under local rules.",{"_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},6461527,"ZBA approves 7‑story, 94‑unit senior affordable housing project behind Tobin Towers at 80 Clay St.",3101,3379000,6480000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5824041-999e27a58baafb6dd86eea034aae8ea4&start=3379&end=6480","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5824041-999e27a58baafb6dd86eea034aae8ea4/thumbnail_3379000.jpg","/articles/6461527/Quincy-City/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/ZBA-approves-7story-94unit-senior-affordable-housing-project-behind-Tobin-Towers-at-80-Clay-St","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461527-30a223bfb5929cf4450727494f4a5c49/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184071&Signature=TWLVYzGPD456jNsN2dZSkHKZKRJoMgca9CubXQv0wMcBH9otT4j0jKKvwUwba-2eMisojQFlQLPOckErgoCgptA0wMl3cI5PQbuRpxqoJlO3t83Gwj2WfcpkSUdpki1Wahqd-KVswHr0Jwh0n3yz-cKNAWlWpCAXe7Y7L1saJW4oWsvTYWHyRTAhxdryz1MPVzYA3e0UumRyZoWv8QOYUXzcJPl5PnvQr719YuvHluSFyjeeF2DPTcXLj~xJaff3q4ABdKs6wIJ5Z-Y~0eqaO8Dot4Qr4QfnQ-g22gXo0ZfP8b46sUqkERPCUiTfX2DMt~sO0qju4tUiNdAae7uXRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to approve a special permit and related variances for a seven‑story, 94‑unit senior affordable housing development proposed at 80 Clay Street, to be built on excess land behind the Quincy Housing Authority’s Tobin Towers.

Edward Fleming, attorney for the applicant AHSC Community Developer LLC (a joint venture between Affordable Housing Services Collaborative and DD Properties), and the project team presented plans for a 7‑story building with 94 one‑bedroom units aimed at residents aged 62 and older. The design includes 22 enclosed garage spaces plus exterior parking; the team said the project will provide 111 total parking spaces on the parcel after redesigning site circulation.

Civil engineer Jesse Johnson of Weston & Sampson told the board the project reduces post‑construction runoff volume by 33% and reduces the rate of runoff by 27% compared with current conditions by adding additional infiltration and other stormwater measures. Johnson said the team used updated precipitation modeling (NOAA Atlas) to improve resilience and designed on‑site systems that peer reviewers and city staff had reviewed during planning board review.

Architect Jason Manske described the L‑shaped, seven‑story building with a brick base, accessible sidewalks, a central drop‑off/pick‑up point, rooftop mechanicals and an amenity terrace; 10% of units will be fully accessible and the project is designed for passive house targets and to be PV‑ready. Dan Minton, the Ward 5 councilor, told the board he convened a neighborhood meeting in June where residents generally supported the proposal; he also asked for a local preference for Quincy residents, and Betsy Collins (project development/management) explained state rules limit local preference to up to 70% during initial lease‑up.

The project underwent site‑plan review with peer review of traffic and drainage, and the planning board recommended approval. The Department of Public Works submitted a memorandum saying its comments had been addressed. Following presentation and questions about windows, snow storage, trash access and traffic queuing at nearby signals, the zoning board voted to accept the project as presented.

What the approval covers

The approval includes a special permit for residential use in the Business C district and variances for lot‑size‑per‑unit and height/number of stories. The project team said the proposed height under the current code exceeds the local 60‑foot cap (projected at about 77.8–80 feet) but that the Walliston Urban Revitalization overlay will allow higher buildings in the area once adopted.

Next steps

The project team will continue design and permitting, secure MEPA clearance if required, finalize contractor logistics and proceed through building permit and construction phases. The board noted the applicant’s commitments to additional on‑site green infrastructure and to coordinating construction logistics with city staff.","The Zoning Board of Appeals granted variances and a special permit to AHSC Community Developer LLC to build a seven‑story, 94‑unit senior affordable housing building at 80 Clay Street behind the Quincy Housing Authority’s Tobin Towers; the project includes garage parking and drainage improvements that engineers say reduce runoff volumes.","actionData","errors"]

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