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Board of Appeals - 2026-01-28

5h 17m46,119 words
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San Francisco · Jan 28, 2026

Continued · 4-0

Front Yard Fence Variance Appeal - 20 Burnside Avenue

Front Yard Fence Variance Appeal - 20 Burnside Avenue, continued by a 4-0 vote on Jan 28, 2026 in San Francisco.

Variance

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San Francisco · Jan 28, 2026

Approved · 3-1

Rear Deck Reconstruction - 678 Vermont Street

Rear Deck Reconstruction - 678 Vermont Street, approved by a 3-1 vote on Jan 28, 2026 in San Francisco.

Entitlement

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Meeting Summary

The San Francisco Board of Appeals held its January 28, 2026 meeting, electing John Trezvina as president and Rebecca Saroyan as vice president.

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Key Decisions (5)

Other

Board Officer Elections

Vote: 4-0 unanimous for both positions
Tabled

Street Vendor Permit Revocation Appeal - Xavier Mikolev

Vote: 3-1 to continue (Commissioner Abad dissenting)Conditions attached
Tabled

Front Yard Fence Variance Appeal - 20 Burnside Avenue

Vote: 4-0 to continueConditions attached

Development Activity (2)

Rear Deck Reconstruction

Residential

Kitchen Renovation

Residential

Market Signals (3)

Housing Demand

Board expressed strong support for family-friendly policies, citing recent Board…

Sentiment

Multiple references to keeping families in San Francisco and making…

Other

Street vendor program at Oracle Park continues to face enforcement…

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