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Quincy ZBA approves four‑unit townhouse project at 80 Independence Avenue
Summary
After presentations from the applicant and architect and questions from neighbors about parking and street width, the board approved a four‑unit, owner‑occupied townhouse development at 80 Independence with 12 parking spaces; the project previously cleared planning‑board site‑plan review.
The Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals voted to approve a four‑unit townhouse development at 80 Independence Avenue on Oct. 7.
Attorney Patrick Foley told the board the 8,238‑square‑foot lot had received planning‑board site‑plan approval and that the proposal would replace an underutilized warehouse with four owner‑occupied, townhouse‑style units and 12 parking spaces. "This project has gotten a full approval for site plan review from the Quincy planning board," Foley said during his presentation.
Architect Brian (presented in the record as Bridal/Brian) Saluti described three‑story townhouses with two bedrooms per unit, two‑car garages under each unit and four guest parking spaces behind the building. He noted egress and backing‑out dimensions and included landscaping and sprinkler‑room access for fire department service.
Neighbors raised concerns about narrow turning radii on Parsons Street, on‑street parking and whether large vehicles could safely maneuver. Teddy Popan, a nearby resident, said four guest spaces looked insufficient given existing on‑street parking patterns. Opponents and supporters exchanged practical concerns about driveway maneuvering and trash pickup routes.
Board members who live in the area emphasized the project’s benefits in cleaning up an eyesore and adding housing inventory near Quincy Adams Red Line station. One member said the proposal reduced the overall footprint compared with the existing building and improved parking layout.
Following questions and public comment, a motion to accept the application as presented carried by voice vote. The board recorded assent and urged the applicant to coordinate final civil and inspection details with staff.
