Quincy ZBA approves flood‑compliant homes at Hooper Street and Peterson Road

The Quincy Zoning Board of Appeal on Jan. 27 approved two residential items on the evening agenda.

1) ZBA2571 — 35 Hooper Street: The board granted a special permit and necessary variances to expand and raise the existing dwelling at 35 Hooper Street (applicant PJ Foley). The project will add a second story and a garage at the lower level; the applicant said the design stays below the 35-foot height limit, uses flood vents around the garage slab, and seeks relief for certain setbacks. The board heard positive public comment and noted DPW/engineering requirements will be adhered to; the motion to allow the petition carried by voice vote.

2) ZBA2572 — 13 Peterson Road: The board allowed a redivision of existing parcels and approved construction of a flood‑compliant single‑family dwelling at 13 Peterson Road, along with a widened driveway at 7 Peterson. The applicant and agent described redesigns required by updated building codes and FEMA mapping; DPW requested documentation of FEMA flood lines, construction profiles, and an elevation certificate as part of post‑approval conditions. The board moved to allow the petition and approved by voice vote.

Both approvals were conditioned on compliance with DPW and conservation commission requirements and submission of as-built plans and any required elevation certificates.

What’s next: Applicants must satisfy DPW and conservation items (erosion control, foundation recommendations where moderate-wave action was flagged) and submit required digital as-built files and elevation certificates as indicated by DPW.