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Board of Appeals rejects Coles’ plan to replace building at 256 Newbury St.
Summary
The Board of Appeals rejected a plan to replace an existing structure at 256 Newbury Street with a two‑story auto sales and service building after members expressed concern about the large setback variances sought; supporters argued the project would improve the Route 1 site.
The Peabody Board of Appeals on Dec. 15 did not approve a request by Glenn and Susan Cole to demolish and replace the building at 256 Newbury Street with a two‑story auto sales and service building after several members described the magnitude of the requested setback variances as excessive.
Attorney Jason Fano, representing the applicants, said the existing building is obsolete, the 100‑foot‑deep lot constrains any conforming redevelopment, and the…
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