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Board grants revised permit for Octavia Street egress stairs and deck repairs after DBI site visit
Summary
Following a DBI site visit that found the third‑floor deck repairable, the Board of Appeals granted the appeal for 2634 Octavia Street and directed revised plans to repair decking, align and repair the deck edge and replace guardrails and handrails. Motion carried 4–0.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on March 3 approved a revised permit to repair deteriorated egress stairs and a third‑floor deck at 2634 Octavia Street after a site inspection by DBI staff.
Deputy Director Joe Duffy told commissioners he walked the structure and found the deck and stair landings generally sound though some landings and posts need repair; he recommended a scope that would replace fire‑egress stairs in kind, remove the portion of the third‑floor deck that protrudes beyond the north property line, repair decking (less than 50% replacement), install mechanical fasteners as needed and replace guardrails and handrails.
Planning staff supported the approach, saying repair rather than full replacement avoids triggering a variance. The board adopted a motion to grant the appeal and issue a permit conditioned on revised plans reflecting DBI’s recommendations; the permit holder’s engineer and HOA agreed to submit plans as required. The motion passed 4–0.
Next steps: the permit holder must submit revised plans incorporating DBI’s scope for review and approval; DBI will inspect and issue a special‑conditions permit on final sign‑off.
