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CHANGE IN HEIGHT TO 32 FT-4 INCHES.* FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE AND TWO (2) ACCESSORY OFF STREET PARKING SPACES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN."},{"number":"RP-2023-012875","date":"2024-03-28","work":"New Construction","type":"Residential Building","description":"Residential Building Permit","status":"Completed","completedDate":"2026-03-07","scope":"**AMENDMENT 4/17/2025 TO AMEND THE INTERIOR LAYOUT OF THE BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLAN.** **AMENDMENT 12/11/2024 TO AMEND THE 3RD FLOOR AND ROOF FRAMING PLAN AS PER APPROVED PLAN.** FOR THE ERECTION OF AN DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE DWELLING UNITS. SPRINKLERED THROUGH PER NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. 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