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Neighbors press BZA to block rear addition at 2728 Oak St. NW over 'at‑risk' window; board allows more filings and defers decision
Summary
A contested application for a two‑story rear addition at 2728 Oak Street NW drew neighbor opposition over a blocked historic window and privacy; the board allowed late filings and set a schedule for supplemental evidence before deciding.
A contested application for a two‑story rear addition at 2728 Oak Street NW (BZA Application 21262) drew sustained opposition from immediate neighbors and the ANC at the Board of Zoning Adjustment hearing April 2, 2025. Neighbors said the project would block an historic hallway window on an adjacent 19th‑century building, intrude on privacy and exacerbate nonconforming lot coverage in the R3‑GT zone.
What the application requests: Applicants Ian Packman and Ellen Carlson filed for special exceptions to permit a rear 2‑story infill and higher lot coverage than permitted by matter‑of‑right development on a small row‑house parcel. The proposed work would enclose an existing single‑story screened porch, extend the rear wall to align with adjacent properties, and add an upper‑level office and small walk‑in closet space.
Opposition and core issues: Property owners Deborah LaRocca (corner building to the west) and April Bowler and Jamie Piva…
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