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Planning Commission approves 46 Racine Lane after requiring smaller roof deck
Summary
The commission denied discretionary review (took the DR) and approved the proposed three‑story house at 46 Racine Lane with a condition pulling the roof deck five feet back from all edges to reduce impacts; the vote was unanimous 7–0.
The Planning Commission on March 18, 2021, voted unanimously to take discretionary review and approve a three‑story single‑family home with a ground‑floor accessory dwelling unit at 46 Racine Lane, subject to a condition moving the roof deck five feet back from all edges.
Staff architect David Winslow described the proposal as code‑conforming and sited with generous front setbacks to moderate scale. Neighbors had urged modifications to reduce height, bulk and privacy impacts; one neighbor said the project would block light and view and requested a setback on the proposed deck. The applicant, Eddie Law, said the design improves a vacant lot, stops illegal dumping and includes design measures such as a three‑foot planter at the patio as screening.
Commissioner Moore moved to take discretionary review and approve the project with a roof‑deck modification; the motion passed 7–0. Commissioners said they were comfortable approving the project with the deck adjustment as a mitigation to reduce visual impacts and to respect neighborhood character.
Next steps: The project will proceed with the imposed roof‑deck condition and any follow‑through required by building permit and site conditions.
