Parsons v. District of Columbia Board of Zoning Adjustment

I agree with the court’s opinion as far as it goes, and I therefore concur in the judgment. In my opinion, however, the case presents several issues that merit fuller *652treatment than the court has given them. Accordingly, I write separately to state my views on these issues.

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On November 17, 2011, following an evi-dentiary hearing, the Board of Zoning Adjustment issued a “Summary Order” granting the application of Stephanie and John Lester for a special exception from zoning requirements applicable to their residence at 117 C Street, S.E., in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the special…