Planning Board approves site plan for 10 Independence Ave.; developer to fund intersection, sidewalk upgrades

The Quincy Planning Board on Dec. 18 approved a site plan and parking-waiver special permit for a residential redevelopment at 10 Independence Avenue, subject to 20 special and general conditions that include engineered streetscape work, an impact fee and stormwater and public‑works requirements.

The approval follows a continued public hearing at which the applicant, Marina Bay Management Services LLC, represented by attorney Jeff Toccio and Crocker Design Group, responded to city review comments and presented rooftop and streetscape exhibits showing condenser placement, elevator head‑house height and proposed sidewalk enhancements. Planning staff read the department recommendation and the board voted to accept the recommended conditions.

The board’s approval requires the applicant to obtain any necessary zoning variances and special permits, submit a final engineered streetscape and restriping plan for review by the Department of Public Works and the Department of Traffic, Parking, Alarm and…