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Board approves two‑story rear addition at 5012 Nebraska Ave NW after applicant submits sun study
Summary
The Board approved a special‑exception request allowing a rear addition that extends beyond the 10‑foot rule for a semi‑detached house at 5012 Nebraska Avenue NW after reviewing a sun study and receiving Office of Planning and neighboring property support.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment approved application No. 21309 on June 25 to permit a two‑story rear addition with a cellar accessory apartment at 5012 Nebraska Avenue NW that extends beyond the 10‑foot rear‑wall limit for semi‑detached houses (special exception under Subtitle D §207.5).
Gregory Curley, the project architect, explained the request for relief from the 10‑foot rule and said the team had submitted a sun study (Exhibit 20A) at the board’s request. “We're asking for 12 feet of relief from that,” Curley said, and noted that the existing building already extends approximately 5.5 feet beyond the 10‑foot benchmark, so the addition represents about an additional seven feet of extension beyond the currently nonconforming condition.
Joshua Mitchell of the Office of Planning testified that OP supports the application and would stand on its staff report. The record included support letters from neighboring property owners, including the adjacent owner at 5010 Nebraska Avenue.
Board members said the submitted sun study was helpful in assessing light‑and‑air impacts and that the addition would not unduly compromise privacy or neighboring properties’ use and enjoyment. The board’s motion to approve was made by Chairman Fred Hill, seconded by Vice Chair Carl Blake, and recorded as a 4‑0‑1 vote in favor.
Next steps: the applicant may proceed with permitting and must follow any conditions or mitigation measures listed in the Office of Planning report.
