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Board upholds permit for 2027 Twentieth Avenue, rejecting neighbors’ objection to three‑story alteration
Summary
After hearing neighbors’ complaints about light and neighborhood scale, the Board of Appeals denied an appeal against a three‑story alteration at 2027 Twentieth Avenue, finding the proposal code‑compliant in the RH1 district and supported by Planning.
The Board of Appeals on Nov. 18 denied an appeal by neighbors who objected to a three‑story addition at 2027 Twentieth Avenue in the Sunset District, upholding the building permit.
Neighbor Allen Leung and others said the proposed three‑story structure would block natural light, reduce airflow and be out of scale with predominantly two‑story homes on the block. Leung asked the board to require a two‑story design and cited Planning Code rear‑yard requirements and neighborhood character concerns.
Permit counsel Steve Williams and Scott Sanchez of the Planning Department said the property lies in an RH‑1 district where the proposed plan complies with code; the applicant previously pursued alternatives and the current permit reflects extensive process and neighborhood outreach. Sanchez noted the project reduces some rear‑yard volume relative to the existing non‑conforming structure and that the third floor is set back 15 feet, limiting its impact.
Commissioners reviewed notice and procedural history and found no basis to conclude the permit was issued in error. Commissioner Fung moved to deny the appeal and uphold the permit; the motion carried with aye votes from the panel. The board noted that building‑permit and construction inspections remain the place to verify compliance with plans.
