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Rooftop deck appeal continued so owners and city staff can explore alternatives

San Francisco Board of Appeals · June 29, 2011
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Summary

Owners at 650 Second Street sought a stair penthouse and windscreens to create a child-safe rooftop deck. Planning said the building is nonconforming (73 ft in a 65-ft district) so standard height exemptions are limited; the board continued the item to Aug. 24 to let parties and staff discuss alternate approaches and required historic-review considerations.

The San Francisco Board of Appeals on June 29 continued an appeal by Brett and Leslie Poffenbarger over a zoning administrator determination that limited permitted rooftop appurtenances at 650 Second Street.

Architect Steven Steff and owner-appellant Brett Poffenbarger asked for a small stair penthouse and windscreen to make a roof deck safe and accessible for their child. The appellants cited existing permit history and other…

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