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Planning board clears four-unit project at 80 Independence Ave with conditions
Summary
The board approved site-plan review and a parking waiver for a proposed four-unit condominium project on Independence Avenue, subject to construction management, stormwater and sidewalk conditions.
The Quincy Planning Board on Oct. 15 approved site-plan review and a parking-setback waiver for a proposed four-unit condominium at 80 Independence Avenue, subject to several conditions from city staff.
Attorney Patrick Foley represented the applicant and architect Brian Saluti presented revisions that addressed peer-review comments, including clarifying garage backing dimensions and locating mechanical and hot water heater rooms for each unit. Saluti told the board he had labeled mechanical rooms on the plans and that detailed HVAC ductwork would be resolved during construction drawings.
The Department recommended approval under the Quincy zoning ordinance (Title 17) with special conditions that require applicants to obtain any necessary variances from the Zoning Board of Appeal, submit a construction management plan before building permits, perform water flow tests, televise pre- and post-development sewer inspections, implement erosion and stormwater controls with DPW inspections, and file operation and maintenance plans for stormwater at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. The conditions also require pre-demolition hazardous-material surveys, rodent-control and dust-control plans submitted to the Quincy Health Department and setting right-of-way monuments by a professional land surveyor.
During the hearing, board members asked the applicant to modify rear elevation doors so they match the front elevation treatment; the applicant agreed to reflect that change in the final plan set. The board also clarified that the mature street tree at the sidewalk would be protected and that the applicant should coordinate with the Department of Public Works on any sidewalk reconstruction.
Board action and next steps: A motion to approve the site plan consistent with the department’s recommendation carried unanimously. Required items such as construction management plans, utility and sewer inspections, and any Zoning Board of Appeal approvals must be submitted before permits are issued.
