The San Francisco Planning Commission convened on July 4, 2025, to discuss the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the San Francisco Gateway Project, located at 749 Tollan Street and 2000 McKinnon Avenue. The meeting aimed to gather public comments on the adequacy and completeness of the EIR, as mandated by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The public comment period has been extended to October 16, 2023, allowing for additional community input.

Jessica Carange, the environmental review supervisor, introduced the project, emphasizing that no approvals were sought during this session. The project sponsor, Courtney Bell from Prologis, presented an overview of the Gateway Project, which aims to revitalize production, distribution, and repair (PDR) spaces in San Francisco. The proposal includes replacing four older buildings with two multistory structures totaling 2.1 million square feet, with half dedicated to active PDR uses and the other half for support services.

The draft EIR identified potential significant impacts, including wind, operational noise, and air quality concerns, particularly from heavy-duty truck operations. However, it also outlined mitigation measures to address these impacts, ensuring they remain below significant levels. The report evaluated several project alternatives, including a no-project option and scaled-down versions of the proposed project, each with varying environmental impacts.

Public comments during the meeting highlighted community concerns regarding the project's environmental review. Camilla Elam, a community organizer from Bayview Hunters Point, urged the commission to ensure that the EIR accurately reflects cumulative impacts and includes community input in developing mitigation measures. She emphasized the need for transparency regarding the project's long-term effects on air quality and local employment.

The commission will continue to accept public comments until the extended deadline, after which written responses will be prepared and shared prior to a future planning commission hearing. An informational hearing is also planned to provide further details on the project and its implications for the community.