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Commission approves reduced roof deck at 486 Duncan after neighbors cite privacy and view concerns
Summary
After neighbors raised privacy and direct sightlines into living spaces and bathrooms, the commission approved a reduced roof deck for 486 Duncan Street that was scaled back from the original proposal; staff modifications and a privacy wall were part of the approved compromise.
The commission considered a public‑initiated discretionary review over a proposed roof deck at 486 Duncan Street built atop an existing nonconforming roof structure. Neighbors said the original deck would place occupants within direct sightlines of bedrooms and bathrooms at adjacent homes and proposed denying or substantially limiting the deck. The project sponsor revised the proposal, reducing the deck’s size and offering a privacy wall and setbacks.
Staff concluded that the scaled‑back proposal addressed most of the privacy and noise concerns and recommended approval with modifications; commissioners discussed options including 6‑foot end walls, planters and a reduced depth. The final action took discretionary review and approved the project with the staff‑recommended reduced deck and associated conditions. Commissioners emphasized enforceable conditions to prevent use of the deck for large gatherings and to keep alleyways clear.
