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Board clears revised seismic retrofit permits for 40 & 50 Alta Street after tenants raise transparency concerns
Summary
After tenants complained about a history of withdrawn permits, delayed work and unclear notice, the board granted appeals and adopted revised plans for mandatory soft‑story seismic upgrades at 40 and 50 Alta Street; Planning and DBI said the revised plans focus on required seismic work and do not require additional Planning review; the board urged improved communication to tenants and scheduled administrative follow‑ups.
The Board of Appeals on May 13 approved revised plans for mandatory soft‑story seismic retrofits at 40 and 50 Alta Street, adopting revised submissions that Planning staff said limit work to the required seismic retrofit and do not trigger further Planning review.
Tenants, represented by appellants Brian Raffy and Roxanne Davis, told the board they fear displacement, poor communication and lengthy construction delays. Raffy recounted a long history of withdrawn permits, inconsistent notices and extended periods with vacant units. "Our…
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