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Walston Evangelical Lutheran Church presents smaller design for Hancock Street site; hearing continued to April 16
Summary
The church presented a redesigned plan to replace its deteriorating Hancock Street building with an accessible church, community center and three one‑bedroom units; the Planning Board continued the public hearing to April 16 and asked for written parking agreements and updated traffic and drainage materials.
Walston Evangelical Lutheran Church representatives told the Quincy City Planning Board they have redesigned a previously larger proposal for a new church and community center at 552 Hancock Street, reducing the building footprint and promising improved handicap access and on‑site services. The board continued the public hearing to April 16 to allow the applicant to supply additional traffic, drainage and parking documentation.
The applicant, represented by attorney Edward Fleming, described the current church as built in 1934, with most community services located in a cramped basement only accessible by steep stairs. Fleming said the new building will provide accessible religious services, expanded community programming and three…
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