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Appeal over 2650–2652 High Street continued to allow site visits after neighbors raise safety, historic and serial‑permitting concerns
Summary
Neighbors and an architect alleged inaccurate plans, unpermitted demolition, and potential unsafe excavation at 2650–2652 High Street; DBI and Planning staff said the contested foundation revision underwent review and the garage application is on hold. The board continued the matter to May 13 to permit site visits and further review.
Neighbors and property‑owners opposing work at 2650–2652 High Street urged the Board of Appeals to revoke a permit and force the owner to consolidate multiple permit applications into a single, accurate filing that protects a historic Victorian building and a street tree.
Edgar Brinkett, an adjacent neighbor, and other appellants said the owners submitted inaccurate plans, demolished parts of the façade without a permit and excavated a basement area beyond the scope of…
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