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Board of Appeals continues Metz reasonable-modification appeal to Jan. 10 with intent to grant
Summary
Tom Metz, who says he needs a live-in caregiver because of a progressive motor-neuron disease, asked the Board of Appeals to allow the merger of two units at 51 Prosper St. The board continued the reasonable-modification appeal to Jan. 10 and signaled intent to grant, asking Planning staff to draft clearer findings.
Tom Metz, a San Francisco property owner who said he needs a live-in caregiver because of a progressive motor-neuron disease, asked the San Francisco Board of Appeals on Dec. 13 to permit merging two dwelling units at 51 Prosper St. Metz told the board the merger — which would remove one kitchen and create contiguous living space — is necessary for his safety and to preserve the building's long-term viability as rent-controlled housing.
Metz told commissioners his plan would let him keep a live-in assistant and avoid institutional care, and that the planned…
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