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Zoning board approves wraparound porch and second‑floor addition at 99 Stedman Street
Summary
The board granted a variance to replace an existing sunroom and entry portico with an open wraparound porch and a second‑floor addition on one side; the city DPW engineering memo and at least one abutter email were entered into the record.
The Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals on April 8 allowed a variance for work at 99 Stedman Street that will remove an existing sunroom and portico and construct an open wraparound porch with a second‑floor addition on one side.
Philip Baker of Block Design represented the applicants, Jeffrey and Melanie Martinez. Baker told the board the existing heated sunroom was deteriorated and the owners propose a roughly 7‑foot‑deep open porch that wraps the front and side of the house; the only second‑floor increase would be on the street‑side (“blue side”) to enlarge upstairs bedroom space and add closet area.
The record included an emailed statement from Michael Rourke, owner of 100 Stedman Street, who said he had reviewed the plans and “do not have any objections or concerns” and was “in favor of granting the necessary variance.” The board also noted a March 17, 2025 engineering communication from the City of Quincy Department of Public Works, which the clerk said was incorporated into the decision record.
Board members who spoke during the hearing expressed support; the board’s motion to allow the variance carried on a voice vote. The applicant agreed that existing streetscape features would be preserved and that the porch would be open on the first floor.
The approved work will replace the deteriorating sunroom and covered entry, wrap the porch around to the Stedman Street side, and add a modest second‑floor increase on the side to enlarge bedrooms.
