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Neighbors urge penalties after alleged unlawful demolition at 655 Alvarado; commission continues case for DBI determination
Summary
Adjacent property owners told the commission that excavation and removal at 655 Alvarado undermined neighboring foundations and exceeded permitted scope; after extensive testimony the Planning Commission continued the CUA request to April 19 to allow the Department of Building Inspection to provide a written determination about whether the work constitutes an unlawful demolition under the building code.
The commission heard a contested conditional‑use authorization for 655 Alvarado Street after neighbors said the structure was effectively demolished without a demolition permit and that excavation undermined adjacent foundations.
Planning staff presented project…
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