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BZA grants rear‑yard special exception for two‑story addition at 424 7th St NE
Summary
The Board approved application 21323 allowing a two‑story rear addition at 424 Seventh Street NE (RF‑1 zone), reducing the rear yard below the 20‑foot minimum to 12.3 feet based on OP and ANC support and neighbors’ outreach.
On July 23 the Board of Zoning Adjustment approved application 21323 to permit a two‑story rear addition at 424 Seventh Street NE in the RF‑1 zone. The applicant requested relief from the rear yard requirements to reduce the existing 16.3 feet to 12.3 feet for the proposed addition; the board voted 4–0–1 in favor.
Why it matters: The case involved standard criteria for rear‑yard relief: shadowing, neighborhood outreach and compatibility with adjacent properties. The Office of Planning recommended approval and cited the site’s constraints, and the ANC and adjacent owners indicated support in the record.
Chair Fred Hill said he had reviewed architectural drawings and shadow studies and noted the project included substantial outreach; he and other members agreed the record supported approval. Board members mentioned the ANC had a competent review of criteria and recommended approval. Vice Chair Blake, Board Member Kershawn Smith and Chairman Hood all indicated they would vote in favor.
Formal action: The chair moved to approve application 21323 as captioned; Vice Chair Blake seconded. The board recorded the vote as 4–0–1 to approve.
Next steps: Staff will document the order and conditions; the applicant may proceed with permitting consistent with the approved plans and OP/ANC recommendations.
