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Board upholds ADU conversion of a detached three‑car garage at 180 Winfield Street
Summary
The board denied an appeal and affirmed a site permit authorizing the conversion of a detached three‑car garage into a single accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Planning staff said subterranean excavation within the existing footprint does not expand the above‑grade building envelope, and DBI/planning found the ADU met code; open enforcement matters on a separate rear addition will proceed through enforcement channels.
The Board of Appeals denied an appeal challenging a January 4, 2018 site permit to convert a detached three‑car garage at 180 Winfield Street into one accessory dwelling unit. The decision came after testimony from the permit applicant, tenants claiming unpermitted prior work, and Planning and DBI staff.
Appellant Brian Fleener — a tenant and lessee of one garage stall — said prior “form 8” (no‑plans) permits on the property had been followed by…
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