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BZA approves two‑story addition and retention of accessory building at 4725 Yuma St. NW
Summary
The Board approved a special-exception request to keep and raise an existing accessory structure in the rear yard and permit a two‑story rear addition at 4725 Yuma St. NW; Office of Planning recommended approval and neighbors provided written support.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment voted 4–0–1 on April 9 to approve Application 21255, permitting a two‑story rear addition to an existing detached principal dwelling and retention of a raised accessory building at 4725 Yuma St. NW in the R‑1‑B zone.
Applicant Paul Wallace, represented by architect David Magnoli, said the accessory structure already exists and that similar accessory buildings are common on the alley behind the subject block. “These accessory structures occur, not only on this block but on all the adjacent blocks,” Magnoli told the board. He also presented letters from adjacent neighbors indicating no objections.
The Office of Planning, represented at the hearing by Maxine Brown Roberts, recommended approval. “We did analyze both the request of relief and found that the proposed addition would not unduly affect the light, air and privacy of the adjacent properties,” Brown Roberts said. OP concluded the project would remain in harmony with the R‑1‑B zone and recommended the requested special exception.
No members of the public registered opposition at the hearing; the ANC submitted a resolution in support of the project. Chairman Fred Hill moved approval; Vice Chair Carl Blake seconded. On the roll call the board recorded four yes votes and one absence; staff recorded the vote as 4–0–1 and the application was approved.
The board’s order will reflect OP’s analysis that the accessory building and addition do not create undue shadowing or privacy impacts and that the project will remain a single‑family dwelling.
