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Peabody applicant withdraws oversized-ADU proposal at 29 Lynn Street after board signals likely denial

5772236 · September 16, 2025
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Paul McDonald withdrew his application to build an addition with an accessory dwelling unit at 29 Lynn Street after board members criticized the requested setbacks and size; the board encouraged alternative plans, including placing an ADU at the rear of the lot or modifying the roof to create living space.

Paul McDonald withdrew his application for an addition with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 29 Lynn Street on Sept. 15 after the Peabody Zoning Board of Appeals signaled the petition — which requested multiple dimensional variances — was unlikely to be approved as presented.

The board’s notice said the petitioner sought multiple reliefs under section 7.2 of the zoning ordinance, including a front-yard, side-yard and lot-coverage variance to permit an addition with an ADU above that would bring lot coverage to 35.4 percent…

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