1505 Drake Avenue house design and setback variances
Summary
A teardown-and-rebuild wants to sit closer to the street than the block average allows. Commissioners generally loved the design but worried about eroding variance standards, landing on a 20-foot second-floor setback compromise.
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly for the city; the homeowners bear project costs.
The homeowners get a larger, modern home; neighbors keep sightlines and privacy under the current footprint.
Neighbors could face a more prominent house if variances are granted as requested.
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