Commission approves driveway‑width variance at 3909 Aspen after split debate
After debate over precedent and walkability, the commission approved a variance to widen the driveway at 3909 Aspen Street to 32.5 feet, reversing staff’s recommendation to deny. The property owner argued the change improves access to five on‑site parking spaces created for an accessory dwelling unit.
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The commission approved Planning Variance PV26‑17 on Aug. 6 to widen the driveway at 3909 Aspen Street by 7.5 feet, to a total width of 32.5 feet, despite staff’s recommendation to deny the variance over concerns about precedent and neighborhood walkability.
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