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Neighbors object to rooftop deck; commission accepts McWhirter concept with glazing and skylight conditions
Summary
The commission accepted the McWhirter concept but asked the applicant to reduce oversized street‑facing glazing and skylight size and to revisit rooftop deck privacy with an on‑site neighbor visit before final approval.
Planning commissioners accepted concept review for DS25019 — a proposed new single‑family home with rooftop deck and rear ADU on Carmelo — but imposed conditions aimed at human scale and neighbor privacy.
Staff noted that the proposed design met zoning requirements but called attention to several fenestration and human‑scale concerns: proposed doors and windows on the street facing elevation exceed typical human‑scale recommendations (doors cited as up to 8‑9 feet…
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