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Neighbors express opposition as trustee proposes three single‑family homes at 42 Lyon Street; hearing continued
Summary
The applicant seeks to remove a 1955 house and construct three single‑family homes on a 15,804 sq ft lot; neighbors raised concerns about height, drainage, a retaining wall and changes to neighborhood character. The Planning Board continued the hearing to April 16 for additional follow‑up.
Attorney Edward Fleming presented an application to the Quincy Planning Board to demolish a single‑family home at 42 Lyon Street and construct three new single‑family homes on the 15,804 square‑foot lot. Fleming said the owner, trustee Steven Bayless, intends the homes to be compatible with the neighborhood and that the plan complies with Residence B zoning but requires site plan review because it creates three or more units.
Architect Brian Donahue and civil engineer Jim Burke described the design as three modest 3‑story homes, each with a two‑car garage at ground level and living…
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