Board Upholds Deck Permit Over Neighbor’s Objection
Board of Appeals denied an appeal by Maria Garcia challenging a deck permit after the Department of Building Inspection confirmed the lower unit’s light and ventilation and commissioners found the deck allowable; vote was unanimous to uphold the permit.
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The board considered an appeal from Maria Garcia challenging a permit to build a deck on a two‑unit building. Department of Building Inspection Chief Lawrence Kornfield reported site visits on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 confirming that the lower occupied area provided adequate light and ventilation using existing windows. Kornfield told the board the department’s site inspection did not find a code violation for light and ventilation.
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