Board opens hearing on 90 School Street redevelopment, continues case to March for more technical review

The Quincy Planning Board opened a new public hearing Jan. 15 for a proposal to demolish the existing commercial building at 90 School Street and construct a four‑story building with 18 residential units and 21 parking spaces. After presentations from the applicant’s attorney, architect and engineer, the board continued the matter to March 19, 2025 for additional technical review and more detailed plans.

What the proposal is

Attorney Christopher Harrington said the applicant, Squaw Rock LLC (owner Robert Maddie), proposes to remove an obsolete commercial structure and build a four‑story, 18‑unit residential building with a parking level at the first floor and residential floors above. Architect Glenn Hoffman described a design that includes studio, one‑bedroom, one‑bedroom‑plus‑den and two‑bedroom units, an elevator, bicycle storage and a mix of masonry at the base with wood‑frame construction above. Civil engineer Jim Burke described an underground storm‑management chamber system and a driveway layout with a short delivery/pickup pull‑off.

Board and public concerns

Board members and members of the public raised multiple technical and operational concerns that the board said require more detailed…