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Board hears sharp opposition to after‑the‑fact deck at 1151 Abbey Pl NE; board leaves record open
Summary
June 11, 2025 — The Board of Zoning Adjustments heard a contested appeal over an after‑the‑fact rear deck at 1151 Abbey Place NE that neighbors and the ANC said should be removed.
June 11, 2025 — The Board of Zoning Adjustments heard a contested appeal over an after‑the‑fact rear deck at 1151 Abbey Place NE that neighbors and the ANC said should be removed.
The applicants’ authorized agent, Chris Martinez, told the board the property owners did not intend to avoid compliance and said the deck provides the primary residence with usable outdoor space. “Without this relief, current owners will not have any functional outdoor space needed,” Martinez said.
ANC 6C and its counsel argued the relief fails the variance test because the lot’s dimensions are not exceptional — they match dozens of identical lots on the square…
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