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Board continues variance dispute over second‑floor deck at First Street to March 7

Board of Appeals · January 31, 2007
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Summary

Opponents and the property owner debated a rare rear‑yard variance for a second‑floor deck at 405–420 First Street; the board agreed to continue to March 7 for revised plans after hearing alternatives (ground‑level deck or reduced second‑floor size) and noting the lot’s slope and access constraints.

The Board heard competing appeals over a rear‑yard variance (2006.074B) allowing a second‑floor deck and descending staircase at a corner property on First Street. Appellant Michael Mazzafero, who lives at the adjacent property, argued the proposed second‑floor deck is out of character, will further reduce privacy and light, and that no…

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