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Neighbors Reach Partial Agreement; Board Continues Hammerton Deck Dispute to Oct. 15
Summary
After extensive testimony about privacy, fire safety and construction details, the Board continued the appeal over a proposed deck and exterior staircase at 179 Hammerton Ave. Parties agreed to a firewall/lattice solution pending revised plans and a signed acceptance from the southern adjacent neighbor; matter continued to Oct. 15.
The Board of Appeals continued a contentious appeal on Sept. 17 over a proposed deck and exterior staircase at 179 Hammerton Ave. Appellant Carol Brown said the staircase would be 1.5 feet from her property, causing privacy, safety and potential fire‑code concerns for an elderly, disabled homeowner. Permit holders Scott and Shannon Dilewski defended a modest deck design and proposed mitigations including lattice and a noncombustible firewall and said…
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