834 Cedar Street rooftop-deck home
Summary
Neighbors two houses down say the proposed three-level roof deck looks directly into their bedrooms and backyards and would bring noise and construction disruption to a quiet, narrow street. The board agreed the deck and window design need work and continued the project to June 9.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Neighbors worry the towering structure could drag down nearby property values; the owner argues improvements will raise them.
The young family of three would gain a larger home and a future ADU for rental income or their child.
Adjacent neighbors face privacy loss from the rooftop deck, multi-year construction noise, and construction traffic on a narrow street.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Architectural Review Board — June 9, 2026
A large new two-story-plus-rooftop-deck home on a narrow lot drew complaints from six neighbors about privacy, noise, debris in high winds, and neighborhood scale. The board approved it but asked staff to look at shifting the footprint to give the south neighbor more breathing room.
Architectural Review Board — May 12, 2026
Neighbors two houses down say the proposed three-level roof deck looks directly into their bedrooms and backyards and would bring noise and construction disruption to a quiet, narrow street. The board agreed the deck and window design need work and continued the project to June 9.
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