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Commission approves mixed‑use replacement at 1088 Howard after neighbors cite lead, sewer and privacy concerns; sponsor agrees extra setbacks and mitigation
Summary
After neighbors raised health and infrastructure worries about demolition of a former paint/manufacturing site, the commission approved a 6‑storey mixed‑use infill at 1088 Howard Street while adding a one‑foot separation condition and noting the project will follow a DPH‑approved site mitigation plan and construction controls.
A public‑initiated discretionary review and accompanying exposure variance for 1088 Howard Street drew substantial neighborhood opposition focused on hazardous soils, potential dust and lead exposure from demolition, sewer and gutter capacity, and privacy and sunlight impacts for adjacent micro‑units. The project proposes to replace a one‑story commercial building and surface parking with a six‑storey residential building containing 24 residential units and rooftop open space.
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