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Board upholds permit after disputed piers and footing inspections at Baker Street property
Summary
Neighbors argued that piers and footings at 719–723 Baker are unsupported and unsafe and asked the board to prevent DBI from closing the permit until reinspection. DBI said special inspections and plan checks were completed; the board denied the appeal 4–0.
Appellants raised safety concerns about an existing multi‑story porch structure and recent foundation work at 719–723 Baker, telling the Board of Appeals the original 2009 work was unpermitted and that piers now sit at inconsistent heights and may lack adequate foundations.
"The piers are not balanced. They're sunk into the ground at…
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