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Board conditions 2nd‑floor deck permit in Outer Richmond, orders 3‑foot pull‑in
Summary
After neighbors argued a proposed second‑floor deck at 8222 Geary Boulevard would harm privacy and shade rear yards, the Board of Appeals upheld the building permit but required the deck be pulled in 3 feet toward the house (4‑1 initial count; final 4‑1 with charter threshold met).
Neighbors appealed a building permit that authorizes a second‑floor rear deck at 8222 Geary Boulevard, citing loss of light, privacy and disruption of the mid‑block open‑space pattern. Susan Wong and other nearby residents said the deck projects deeply into the shared rear yard and would allow direct views into bedrooms and living areas.
The permit holder, Evan Howells, said the project complies with…
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