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Commission approves owner’s request to merge two units into a single family dwelling at Sixth Avenue
Summary
A mandatory discretionary review to merge two units at 4066 Sixth Avenue was approved 4–1; the applicant said the merger will allow a family with children to live together and pursue an energy‑efficient 'passive house' retrofit.
The Planning Commission approved a mandatory discretionary request to merge two dwelling units into a single‑family residence at 4066 Sixth Avenue. Property owner Jonathan Kaplan told the commission he and his family plan a deep energy retrofit to meet passive house standards and that the house was originally built as a single‑family dwelling. Staff said the merger brings the property closer to prevailing density on the block (about 71% single‑family) and that both units will remain owner‑occupied. Neighbors submitted letters of support and no objections were logged in the record.
After questioning about plans and engineering involvement, commissioners noted the applicant will need to submit construction drawings, including structural engineer stamps, to the Department of Building Inspection for permitting. The motion to approve the merger passed 4–1, with Commissioner Sugaya dissenting. The commission recorded that the owner has arranged for engineering and construction consultants to prepare the construction documents required for building permits.
