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Commission approves Seacliff house with conditions after neighbors object to demolition and glazed penthouse
Summary
After a long discretionary review and heated public comment, the Planning Commission approved construction of a new house at 255 Seacliff with conditions that limit occupiable rooftop area to 400 sq ft and require setbacks of at least 5 ft (east) and 3.5 ft (west). The decision followed debate over demolition, neighborhood character, privacy and light impacts.
The commission considered a discretionary review for demolition of an existing single‑family house at Seacliff Avenue and construction of a new four‑story residence. Project proponents said the existing building’s low ceiling heights, deferred maintenance and structural constraints make a new house more feasible than a piecemeal remodel. Architect Lewis Butler described design work to minimize bulk and to employ textured materials and recessed window treatments.
Neighbors objected at length, arguing the block has no prior demolitions, that the proposed four‑story glazed penthouse and rooftop deck would be out…
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