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Board denies neighbors’ appeal of rear‑yard modification for proposed 4‑story building at 3620 Buchanan Street
Summary
The Board of Appeals voted 4‑0 to deny an appeal by the Bay Condominium Association challenging a rear‑yard modification for an 8‑unit project at 3620 Buchanan Street, upholding prior Planning and Historic Preservation Commission approvals after hearing neighbors’ concerns about light, air, views and landmark context.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on June 26 denied an appeal of the zoning administrator’s rear‑yard modification approval for a proposed four‑story, eight‑unit building at 3620 Buchanan Street. Appellants representing 1598 Bay Condominium Association argued the project would eliminate required rear yard setbacks, cast shadows that materially diminish light and views, and harm the setting of the Maryvale Antiques landmark on the same lot.
Attorney Carolyn Lee and resident Mark Conroe presented the neighbors’ case, focusing on three statutory findings for a rear‑yard…
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