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Commission approves lot merger at 950 Lombard/841 Chestnut after contested hearing over demolished historic resource
Summary
After extended public comment and debate over an earlier unauthorized demolition and an enforcement settlement, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use to merge 950 Lombard and 841 Chestnut into a single lot, 4‑3 per roll call (final tally reported 4‑2), drawing objections from preservation groups and neighborhood associations who said the settlement rewarded bad behavior.
The Planning Commission on Aug. 31 considered a conditional‑use authorization for a lot merger that would combine 950 Lombard Street and 841 Chestnut Street into a single 15,735‑square‑foot lot in an RH‑1 zoning district.
Nick Foster of the Planning Department summarized the project history and enforcement events. He said the parcels had a complicated permit record, multiple enforcement actions, and a settlement agreement in June that resolved long‑running disputes related to unpermitted demolition and required that future permits be routed to planning. Foster concluded staff found the required findings for the conditional use were met and recommended approval with conditions.
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