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Neighbors and commissioners press for rethink of large rear addition and indoor basketball court at 43 Everson Street
Summary
A proposed three‑story rear addition at 43 Everson Street that includes an indoor recreation space drew sustained neighbor opposition over scale, loss of rear-yard open space and potential noise from a roll‑up door and basketball court; the Planning Commission continued the discretionary review to May 18 to allow parties to negotiate revisions and for staff follow‑up.
The Planning Commission continued review of a discretionary building permit for a horizontal rear addition at 43 Everson Street after extensive public comment raising concerns about scale, privacy and a proposed indoor basketball court.
Elizabeth Waddy of the Planning Department described the project as a three‑story horizontal rear addition with a deck and roof alteration; the department found the project code‑compliant and recommended approval. Neighbors, represented by a neighbor requester and counsel, urged discretionary review, arguing the addition is oversized, reduces rear‑yard green space and introduces a new…
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