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Commission approves modest rear addition at 3871 Jackson to keep a multigenerational family in city
Summary
The Commission denied discretionary review and approved a two‑story rear addition at 3871 Jackson Street after finding the proposed expansion modest, consistent with the Residential Design Team guidance and not an exceptional or extraordinary intrusion on mid‑block open space or privacy.
A request for discretionary review from a neighbor was denied and the Planning Commission approved a two‑story rear addition at 3871 Jackson Street. The project replaces a cantilevered deck with a 15‑foot‑deep, two‑story horizontal addition at the basement and first‑floor levels and a deck on the roof above. The sponsors, a multigenerational family, said the addition would create two additional bedrooms and support extended family living.
Staff findings and neighbor concerns: Residential design staff reviewed the project and concluded the block features existing rear additions and that the proposed addition would not create an exceptional or extraordinary impact; the rear property line to the requesting neighbor is roughly 100 feet, and the sponsor proposed a privacy hedge and open railings to reduce perceived mass. The doctor requester and several neighbors voiced concerns about privacy and changes to the mid‑block open space rhythm. The Commission accepted staff analysis and unanimously approved the project.
Why it matters: The project is part of a broader city priority to retain and create family‑sized housing. Commissioners highlighted the moderate scale of the change and the distance between properties, and noted the applicants— efforts to mitigate privacy concerns.
Next steps: Sponsor may proceed with building permits consistent with the approved design.
