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Board Upholds Partial Suspension for 943 Church Street After Split Vote
Summary
The San Francisco City Board of Appeals left a partial suspension in place for work at 943 Church Street after extensive testimony about an enlarged stair penthouse and conflicting permit elevations; neighbors pressed safety and light/air concerns while the project sponsor said changes were field-driven and previously approved by inspectors.
The San Francisco City Board of Appeals on Wednesday declined to overturn a partial suspension of a permit for work at 943 Church Street, leaving the Department of Building Inspection's action in place after a split and contentious hearing. The dispute centers on a rooftop stair penthouse and whether the built structure conforms to plans approved by the planning department.
Todd Mavis, identified himself as one of the owners of 943 Church Street, told the board the project team had relied on guidance from the district building inspector while building and later filed as-built drawings to resolve discrepancies. "We did not increase the length of the stairs from 8 feet to…
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