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Board continues jurisdiction request on Laguna Street deck to let revision permit proceed
Summary
Neighbors Alfred and Patty Dobrow asked the Board of Appeals to take jurisdiction over a permit for a roof deck at 1844 Laguna St.; the board continued the request to Oct. 5, 2011, allowing a revision permit and measurements to be verified and possible appeal to proceed.
Alfred and Patty Dobrow asked the Board of Appeals to take jurisdiction over a June 16 building permit for a roof deck and related alterations at 1844 Laguna Street, saying they were not notified and that the deck now overlooks and diminishes privacy for their backyard and hot tub.
John Pollard of Mercury Engineering Group, representing the permit holder, said a revision permit was filed to correct deck square footage and suggested a continuance to work with Planning staff. Scott Sanchez of the Planning Department explained that the revision showed the rear building wall might intrude into the required rear yard, which could require a variance and would trigger neighborhood notice if the nonconforming area were involved.
Tony Greco of DBI confirmed the revision permit had been filed and that a correction notice had been issued. Given uncertainty about the revision permit's scope and the potential need for variance or neighborhood notice, the board voted 4‑0 to continue the jurisdiction request to Oct. 5, 2011 to allow verification and potential appeal of the revision permit.
The board said parties could present additional testimony on the continuation date.
