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Commission approves third‑story addition at 70 Linda Street with design conditions
Summary
After extensive neighbor testimony about historic character and a pending DBI notice of violation, the Planning Commission approved a discretionary one‑story vertical addition at 70 Linda Street with design revisions (stucco siding, mansard roof, modified windows) and conditions; DBI must abate a notice of violation before a building permit can be issued.
The Planning Commission approved a discretionary review and conditional approval for a one‑story vertical addition to a two‑story dwelling at 70 Linda Street (case 2009.075D) after lengthy public testimony and design revisions aimed at reducing visual impact.
Corey Teague of the Planning Department described the proposal: a one‑story vertical addition set well back from the front facade, limited visibility from the public right of way, and planning staff's conclusion that the project did not meet the threshold for "exceptional or extraordinary" discretionary review. "The proposal is entirely within the buildable area of the lot, and the building is well within…
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