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Neighbors oppose two‑story accessory apartment at 3253 P Street NW; BZA delays decision
Summary
Neighbors and easement holders opposed a two‑story conversion of a rear accessory building into an accessory apartment at 3253 P Street NW, citing loss of privacy, noise, parking pressure and construction concerns; the BZA held an emergency closed session with counsel and continued the matter pending additional review.
A contested application to convert a single‑story accessory building into a two‑story accessory apartment at 3253 P Street NW divided neighbors on July 23 and was left pending after the Board of Zoning Adjustment held an emergency closed meeting with legal counsel and said it would return for decision at a later session.
Why it matters: The proposal would add a second story above an existing garage and convert both floors to a dwelling unit that would be used as an accessory apartment. Opponents — including owners who hold the private easement that provides access to the garage court — said the conversion would change the character of a private court, reduce light and air for adjacent houses, increase noise and foot/vehicle traffic…
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