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Board continues 354 Douglas matter; owner to submit draft NSR and findings
Summary
The board continued Sandra Socot's appeal about a second kitchen at 354 Douglas Street to March 11, 2009 and asked the appellant to submit a draft Notice of Special Restriction (NSR), conditions and findings; public comment and tenant protections were central.
The Board of Appeals continued the appeal for 354 Douglas Street to March 11, 2009 and asked the appellant to submit a draft Notice of Special Restriction (NSR), findings and conditions. The owner, Sandra Socot, and counsel proposed an NSR that would let the current tenants remain while requiring the second kitchen be removed when the upper unit becomes vacant.
Planning staff said the property records are mixed but that the variance from 2005 characterized the property as a single-family dwelling; Planning and DBI signaled they would work with the owner on appropriate reporting and enforcement language for an NSR. Tenants and neighbors spoke in support of a solution that would avoid eviction and preserve affordable housing.
The board's motion continued the hearing to March 11 for submission of a draft motion, findings, conditions and a proposed NSR; the motion passed unanimously 5-0.
