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BZA approves first-floor rear deck addition at 149 Thomas Street NW, 5-0
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Summary
The board granted a special exception to allow a first-floor rear deck for an attached two-story dwelling at 149 Thomas Street NW after the Office of Planning and the ANC supported the application.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment voted unanimously on Feb. 12 to approve application 21217, allowing a first-floor rear deck addition to an attached two-story principal dwelling at 149 Thomas Street NW (Square 3114, Lot 65).
Applicant David Ortiz told the board the structure predated his occupancy and that the request is to bring the structure into compliance. Joshua Mitchell of the Office of Planning said OP agreed the application met the burden of proof for rear yard relief under Subtitle E §207.1. Chairman Fred Hill and other commissioners cited neighbor outreach and letters of support in the record.
Chairman Hill moved to approve the application and Vice Chair Lorna John seconded; staff recorded the vote as 5–0–0. The board closed the hearing and directed staff to draft the final order documenting findings of fact and conclusions for approval.
