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Board of Appeals denies neighbor challenge to 264 Diamond Street expansion, 3–2
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Appeals denied an appeal by a next-door neighbor seeking a 5-foot setback for an addition at 264 Diamond Street, ruling the project complies with planning code and that impacts to mid-block open space do not require modification. The board split 3–2 after questioning planning staff about a late change in recommendation.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on March 15 denied an appeal by neighbor Gabe Zeldin seeking a 5-foot setback on a proposed rear addition at 264 Diamond Street, upholding a permit that the Planning Department and the Planning Commission had approved.
The appeal, filed by Zeldin and Carrie Simons of 258 Diamond Street, argued the permit holder’s proposed addition would reduce light, air and a visual connection to the block’s mid‑block open space. “We have three concerns: light, air, and visual access to the mid block open space,”…
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