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Board continues 395 Arkansas appeal after neighbors raise asbestos and permit-scope concerns; hearing set for May 9
Summary
Neighbors appealed a permit for renovation at 395 Arkansas citing demolition beyond permitted scope and alleged asbestos/lead containment failures. Planning staff and DBI found the bay-window addition likely exceeds planning-code limits; the board continued the appeal to May 9 to allow plan revisions and inspections, and asked parties to meet.
Neighbors and the permit holder returned to the Board of Appeals on April 11 over construction at 395 Arkansas Street. Appellant Laurie Perez said demolition exceeded the scope and timing of permitted work, that asbestos testing had not been done before demolition and that netting and containment were inadequate near homes with children.
Architect Matt Baron and owner…
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