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Board continues hearing for rear addition at Shamut Street after sunlight, runoff and parking concerns
Summary
The board continued a petition for a rear two‑story addition at 59 Shamut Street to May 26 after neighbors raised concerns about shading of gardens, privacy and potential stormwater runoff; the applicant agreed to revise site plans and explore adding parking.
The Quincy zoning board continued consideration of a rear addition at 59 Shamut Street on April 28 after neighbors raised concerns about the height and proximity of the proposed addition.
Architect James Christopher described a two‑story addition with a finished basement that would increase the home’s bedroom count. Neighbor Virginia Ryan, identified as Ward 4 city councilor, relayed a constituent’s letter arguing the addition’s height and proximity would shade a high‑value garden and could lead to runoff into the neighbor’s yard. “She’s concerned the 7 foot distance between the addition and her yard is not enough surface area to allow for full absorption and prevent flooding,” Ryan said.
Katie Robbins, the abutter at 51 Shamut, said the new elevation would reduce sunlight to a recently planted garden. Board members focused on parking and requested that the applicant examine shifting the addition to provide more side yard and add parking where feasible. The architect agreed to explore moving the living‑room addition and to provide revised site and parking plans by the board’s deadline.
The board continued the matter to May 26 so the applicant can submit revised plans that address parking and the neighbor’s concerns about shading and runoff.
What happens next: Applicant to work with a surveyor to update the site plan and propose options for additional parking and slight shifts of the addition before the May 26 hearing.
