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Neighbors and board debate safety, precedent for parking change at 112 George Street
Summary
Board discussion and a resident comment highlighted safety concerns that driveways would force vehicles to back onto George Street and noted that a prior two‑family house had existed on the lot, a point used to argue the new project would not worsen conditions.
Speakers at the meeting raised safety and precedent questions as the board considered a modification that would allow a two‑family house at 112 George Street. The presenter argued that adding driveways would force vehicles to back onto George Street and could block the sidewalk: "And that's a huge safety problem," the presenter said.
A resident responding during public comment said the George Street site was different from recent Cannon Street redevelopment because "there was nothing there before," while a committee member noted that an existing two‑family house had previously stood on the lot, arguing the proposed development would not make conditions worse than the historic use. The exchange underscores that neighbors and board members framed their views both around pedestrian safety and around whether the project restores prior use rather than expanding parking demand.
