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Board continues Hardy Street site plan amid sidewalk, curb‑cut and flood‑zone concerns

5772270 · August 8, 2025
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Attorney for the applicant said the narrow Hardy Street leaves no room for a required sidewalk; the Planning Board continued the application to Sept. 4 so the applicant can submit revised curb‑cut plans and coordinate with the Department of Public Services and the building commissioner.

The Peabody Planning Board continued review of a site plan for 0 Hardy Street on Aug. 7 after lengthy discussion about sidewalks, curb cuts and flood‑zone drainage requirements. Attorney John Kelty, representing the applicant, said the project has cleared most peer reviews but cannot meet the city’s sidewalk requirements without losing essential vehicle maneuvering area on the small lot. “If we supply the sidewalk as provided by that ordinance … we’re gonna lose valuable area to turn our vehicles around and gain access to the garage,” Kelty…

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