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Planning commission grants variances for 265 Oak Street infill over neighbor objections on light, air and construction impacts
Summary
After a discretionary‑review hearing, the commission voted 5–1 to deny a neighbor’s request (the Doctor request) and effectively allow the sponsor to proceed with a new 3–4 story two‑unit building at 265 Oak/Lily Street, granting rear‑yard and exposure variances; neighbors cited loss of light and prolonged construction noise as primary concerns.
The Planning Commission on Feb. 27 considered a public‑initiated discretionary review of a building permit application for 265 Oak Street, a narrow through‑lot where the sponsor proposed demolition of a one‑story rear portion and construction of a four‑story building on Lily Street that would create two dwelling units and a 17.5‑foot courtyard. Neighbors and the Doctor requester, Jane Flurry, argued the project triggers multiple variances and would reduce mid‑block open space, compromise light and air, displace tenants and create prolonged construction noise.
Staff architect David Winslow and…
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