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Neighbors allege 'serial permitting' on long-running First Street project; Commission asks DBI for report
Summary
Neighbors and a commissioner raised allegations that a major First Street construction job expanded through multiple subsequent permits after an initial over‑the‑counter approval; DBI staff said planners inspected and abated complaints and agreed to provide a detailed report at the next meeting about the original permit and its fast turnaround.
At the Dec. 17 meeting, Commissioner Walker asked DBI for an update on a protracted construction project at 3450/20 First Street after neighborhood complaints about street closures and prolonged work. Deputy Director Dan Lowry said the project has multiple permits and plan checks, roughly $2 million in permit valuation and numerous inspections; planners inspected the site, found no deviation from required 3‑11 notifications and abated planning complaints after site visits.
During public comment, Steve…
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