Quincy zoning board continues 41 Moore Street townhouse proposal after neighbors cite size, parking and massing concerns

The Quincy Zoning Board continued a hearing on a proposal to demolish a single-family home at 41 Moore Street and replace it with a three-story, two-unit townhouse after neighbors and several board members said the structure would overwhelm the block.

The applicant is seeking relief from the zoning rules for maximum floor-area ratio and for front-yard paving to provide access to below-grade garages, according to the applicant's presentation and board discussion. Architect Jim Chen said the project would provide two 2,000-square-foot units with two garage spaces per unit and two additional exterior spaces, and would be 31 feet tall — under the 35-foot limit for the Residence B district.

Why it matters: The proposal would change the footprint and scale of a block composed largely of smaller single-family homes; neighbors said the size and massing could alter the…