Zoning board approves farmer's porch at 91 Aspitt Road
Summary
The Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a variance to construct an eight-foot farmer's (front) porch at 91 Aspitt Road. The applicant described the porch as an open porch with no living space above; neighbors and a Ward 1 councilor spoke in support.
The Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals on June 24 approved a variance to allow construction of a front farmer's porch at 91 Aspitt Road.
Applicant Brian Travis described the proposed porch as a full-size open porch extending about 8 feet from the house. “The porch will be open. It'll be wide open. Somewhere to sit, watch the kids,” Brian Travis said, explaining that his family uses the front yard frequently and he wants a porch to increase outdoor living space for his children.
Ward 1 Councilor Dave McCarthy spoke in support at the hearing, saying the project helps families remain in the neighborhood. “They want to stay in Quincy, and they love the neighborhood,” McCarthy said. No letters of opposition were presented at the hearing and no residents spoke in opposition.
The board recorded a motion to approve the application (listed in the minutes as VBA 25-16 Brian Travis for a variance to construct a farmer's porch on the front of an existing dwelling at 91 Aspitt Road). The motion passed by voice vote; no opposition was recorded. The applicant confirmed the porch will have a roof over it, remain open in plan, and will not include habitable space above.
Approval allows the applicant to pursue necessary building permits and any required DPW clearances. The board did not add special conditions beyond permitting requirements.
