LIVE: Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals: September 8, 2026

The Quincy Zoning Board of Appeals held a meeting on September 8, 2026, addressing several zoning variance and special permit requests related to property development and expansion projects. Key procurement-related discussions included a variance request for constructing a 10 by 16-foot shed at the Apostle Of House Neck Congregational Church, which was approved with a minor setback modification. Another significant agenda item was a proposal by French Street, Quincy LLC to subdivide a 10,000 square foot lot and construct a three-story, two-family dwelling with a two-car garage on each unit. This application faced opposition due to concerns about flooding, parking, and density, leading the applicant to withdraw the petition. Lastly, the board considered a special permit for expanding a veterinary clinic at 176 Willard Street by utilizing the second story for additional office space. Despite concerns about parking and traffic, the board approved the expansion, noting no increase in exam rooms or significant change in traffic volume. The meeting included detailed discussions on site engineering, drainage, floodplain compliance, and neighborhood impact, with motions passed to approve the shed variance and the veterinary clinic expansion, and to allow withdrawal of the French Street development application.