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Board denies variance to split McKinnon Avenue lot into substandard parcels
Summary
A request to split 1701–1703 McKinnon Avenue into a substandard lot (approximately 16–17 ft wide) was denied. The Planning Department told the board the applicants already have an approved building/site permit and had not met the five findings required for a minimum‑lot‑size variance.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals denied a request to grant a minimum‑lot‑size variance that would allow splitting 1701–1703 McKinnon Avenue into a substandard lot.
Javier Solorz spoke for property owners Omar and Sam Alaudi and asked the board to allow a lot split so the owners could separately finance and sell two units. He said several nearby lots are smaller than standard and argued subdivision would support additional housing production. Scott Sanchez of the Planning Department summarized the department’s denial: an approved site/building permit already allows development on the existing lot and the five findings required for a variance were not satisfied; planning staff said the proposed substandard lot would not be necessary to develop the approved dwelling and could create a nonconforming lot type.
Public comment raised concerns about sunlight and neighborhood character; the appellant maintained subdivision would facilitate homeownership and not materially harm neighbors. The board found the applicant had not met the statutory criteria for a variance, voted to deny the appeal and closed business for the year.
