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Quincy Planning Board approves 1630 Hancock Street redevelopment after city secures Mechanic Street access
Summary
The planning board approved a Certificate of Consistency for the 1630 Hancock Street project with 25 conditions after the city agreed to acquire 29 Mechanic Street and provide easements to eliminate a Hancock Street curb cut and relocate utilities.
The Quincy Planning Board on Oct. 15 approved a Certificate of Consistency for the proposed redevelopment at 1620–1630 Hancock Street, contingent on 25 special and general conditions from city staff.
The board voted to approve the project after the City Solicitor, Attorney James Timmons, told members the city has executed a purchase-and-sale agreement to acquire a small parcel at 29 Mechanic Street. Timmons said the acquisition will allow the developer to access the site from Mechanic Street, eliminate a curb cut on Hancock Street and move the transformer and trash access behind the building. "I think that I've solved a major issue here," Attorney James Timmons said.
The Department of Planning and Development recommended approval under the Quincy Center Urban…
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