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After tense neighborhood hearings, Board of Appeals conditions approval of Twelfth Avenue extension and sends revised plans for findings
Summary
Christopher Olin’s application to extend the rear of his home at 662 Twelfth Avenue prompted heated testimony from neighbors about process and cumulative mid‑block impacts. After extended debate, the Board overruled the Planning Commission with conditions, asked for revised plans and findings, and scheduled the final vote after the sponsor submits modifications.
A long and contentious appeal over a proposed rear extension at 662 Twelfth Avenue ended with the Board of Appeals instructing the project sponsor to deliver revised plans and findings after the board indicated it would overturn the Planning Commission’s disapproval only if specific conditions were met.
Project sponsor Christopher Olin and his counsel argued the application had been reduced and redesigned to minimize above‑grade intrusion, move much of the expansion underground,…
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