1828 Yosemite Street second-story addition

The project architect described the design as a multigenerational 'dream come true' for the Maciel family, staying well under lot coverage and floor-area limits, with the roof deck 8 feet 7 inches from the property line.

A resident behind the project for 25 years acknowledged there's no legal right to a view but shared a photo of what the view was and will be, and asked the commission to consider a view corridor.

The next-door neighbor said she supports the second story but asked that the minor use permit be denied for the connection: her garage shares a wall and footing with the applicant's, there are no agreements governing them, and she won't grant construction access to a structure now tied to a $2 million home.

A Yosemite Drive resident since 1970 spoke in support of Ms. Sabin's concerns and suggested old 'Sea View Sites' subdivision plans might explain the lot offset that created the shared garages.

The owner across the street said nearby second-story additions set their upper stories well back and called the proposed deck 'overbuilt' for the neighborhood.

The owner's daughter said the fire-damaged property has sat empty for years, the family has invested heavily and wants the balcony and views, and she understood the neighbor had been open to backing up the garage.