There are so many plans for development in Weymouth - check out 5 of them
Construction is booming in Weymouth, with more developers taking advantage of the demand for housing an amenities. The zoning board of appeals currently has nearly a dozen cases before it, with more expected on the docket in coming months.
As a result, new buildings have started replacing old, blighted properties, and people are coming from places like Boston and Quincy to find housing that’s often more affordable, yet still close to public transportation, including the commuter rail.
Here is a taste of some of the projects in the works. These stories are all subscriber-only content. If you’re not a digital subscriber, please consider signing up today, to read the full version of these stories and much more - restaurant stories, Quincy development stories and full salary lists of town employees.
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505 Pond St. and 1537 Main St.
A developer wants to knock down the 40,950-square-foot warehouse building that was previously a Factory Paint and Decorating store, as well an unoccupied single-family home. The proposal would then add two new buildings to house new eateries.
Pond Street Acquisitions, LLC, has submitted an application for a special permit for the proposed project at 505 Pond St. and 1537 Main St., which together total just more than 2 acres.
Read more: Weymouth Factory Paint redevelopment could bring 2 new chain restaurants to Route 18
Union Point
The master developer of Union Point recently got approval from the Southfield Redevelopment Authority to move forward with an updated, flexible redevelopment plan. The authority is the local governmental agency for the former air station property.
To move forward with the plan, Weymouth, Rockland and Abington would have to approve zoning changes that consolidate developable land into one zone to allow a mix of uses, and another zone that preserves open space.
Weymouth Town Council scheduled a public hearing on the changes for 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 1, and the planning board will hold a joint public hearing with the Southfield Redevelopment Authority at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, in the council chambers at Weymouth Town Hall.
Read more: Union Point seeks zoning changes that need OK from Weymouth, Rockland and Abington
550-560 Washington St.
Raymond Jennings, who co-owns Union Brewhouse, is seeking approval to replace the 1,500-square-foot restaurant and home at 550-560 Washington St. with a mixed-use building. But Planning Director Bob Luongo expressed concern about the project eating up too much of the town's remaining water capacity. So, the plan changed.
Read More: Union Brewhouse owner changes plan to knock down Weymouth restaurant, add housing
Pleasant Shops
The Pleasant Shops at the intersection of Route 18 and Pleasant Street is getting an overhaul over the next year. Exterior work will include upgrades to the facades and finishes, signs and lighting, as well as updating an interior atrium. One of the new tenants will include a New England chain restaurant people go crazy for.
Read More: South Weymouth shopping plaza makeover to include a popular restaurant chain
158 Park Avenue West.
Developer Michael Grehan is seeking approval to build the townhouse condos at 158 Park Avenue West. But he has already cut the project by 25%. Board members said they approve of the plan in theory, but need to see more substantial plans before approving the project. He will go back before the board at its April 26 meeting.
Read More: Developer agrees to shrink Weymouth condo proposal
More on development: 'The Landing was truly a disaster zone.' Not anymore, Weymouth mayor says
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: 5 development plans in Weymouth
