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Commission narrows rooftop deck at Chestnut Street property, orders 5‑foot setback and glass railings
Summary
After neighbor appeals and a discretionary review request, the commission approved a roof‑deck permit for 316‑318 Chestnut Street with staff modifications requiring a minimum 5‑foot setback from building edges and transparent (glass) railings to reduce privacy impacts.
The Planning Commission on Jan. 12 approved a revised rooftop deck for 316‑318 Chestnut Street after a contentious discretionary review that centered on privacy, nonconformity and whether the building’s rooftop should be reserved for only one unit.
Neighbor petitioners argued the subject building is a nonconforming structure (no required rear yard in an RH3 district) and that a rooftop deck would create a ‘wall in…
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