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BZA approves one‑story rear addition at 1848 Kalorama Rd NW
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Summary
The Board approved a one‑story rear addition and increased lot occupancy for a two‑story attached dwelling at 1848 Kalorama Road NW (application 21332). Office of Planning and the Historic Preservation Office supported the proposal; the ANC voted unanimously in favor.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment on Sept. 24 approved a special‑exception request to add a one‑story, 124 square‑foot rear addition at 1848 Kalorama Road NW, concluding the modest project met the standards for lot‑occupancy relief.
Gregory Haas, the applicant and a registered architect, described the proposal as a 124‑square‑foot one‑story addition at the rear and said the project had support from the Office of Planning, the Historic Preservation Office and the Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 1C). Maxine Brown Roberts of the Office of Planning told the board OP recommends approval because the addition would not unduly affect light, air or privacy for neighboring properties.
Board members who deliberated described the project as modest and well‑designed, noting the addition would be largely invisible from Kalorama Road and partially visible only from the alley. Vice Chair Carl Blake said the addition’s materials and form were compatible with the existing house and neighborhood context.
The board voted 3–0 to approve application 21332. The office of zoning will prepare the final order; the applicant may proceed to permits once the order is issued and applicable building permits are obtained.
