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Neighbors and commissioners criticize DBI communication in Third Avenue enforcement; department acknowledges mistakes

San Francisco Board of Appeals · May 10, 2023
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At a May 10 hearing the Board of Appeals reviewed a prior December decision about work at 14620 Third Avenue and heard neighbors say DBI failed to perform or communicate required compaction testing and monitoring; DBI acknowledged errors in communication and said it would follow up.

The Board of Appeals used its May 10 meeting to revisit concerns about Department of Building Inspection handling of work at 14620 Third Avenue, hearing sustained criticism from neighbors and several commissioners about missed steps and poor communication after the board’s December order.

Commissioners noted the board’s December decision required soil compaction testing and monitoring reports, and several neighbors and lawyers told the board those requirements were not followed or communicated. Public commenters said excavation and concrete poured at the property occurred without…

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