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Commission denies variance for new building at Morningstar, approves one‑bed increase with health‑inspection condition
Summary
After substantial neighbor opposition, the Planning Commission denied the requested variance to build a new caretaker dwelling at Morningstar (658–666 Shotwell) and approved an increase from 29 to 30 licensed beds, conditioned on coordination with public health authorities for an inspection to verify appropriateness of the additional bedroom.
Neighbors and historic‑preservation advocates turned out in force Oct. 10 to oppose proposed construction within the rear open space of Morningstar, a long‑standing residential care facility on Shotwell Street. The Planning Department recommended approving an increase from 29 to 30 licensed beds but asked the commission to eliminate the proposed new single‑family caretaker dwelling because it would reduce the…
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