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Committee approves master encroachment permit for Potrero HOPE SF phase, delegates authority to DPW director
Summary
The committee recommended a global master encroachment permit to allow Bridge Potrero Community Associates to maintain nonstandard encroachments in the public right-of-way for the Potrero HOPE SF redevelopment and delegated authority to the Department of Public Works director to manage future phases and permit divisions.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee voted Sept. 8 to forward a resolution recommending approval of a Global Master Encroachment Permit (GMEP) that would allow Bridge Potrero Community Associates LLC to maintain nonstandard encroachments in the public right of way for the Potrero HOPE SF redevelopment.
Andrew Strong of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) presented the item. He said the GMEP covers elements such as custom paving, benches, landscaping and irrigation, drainage, stairways, railings, retaining walls and community gardens. The resolution also delegates to the Department of Public Works director authority to divide the GMEP into separate permits, add future phases as the project advances and approve assignment or transfer of permit rights to successors or agents to streamline future work.
Strong outlined the project background: Potrero HOPE SF is a multi‑phase redevelopment of the Potrero Terrace and Annex public housing site. The presentation described an eventual buildout of approximately 1,700 residential units, including replacement affordable units, additional affordable units and market-rate units; Phase 2 affordable units (Block B, Eve Community Village) had received a temporary certificate of occupancy in June 2025 and were in lease-up.
No members of the public signed up to speak. Chair Mirna Melgar moved to send the resolution to the full board with a positive recommendation. Vice Chair Cheyenne Chen and Supervisor Bridal Mahmood voted aye; the clerk recorded three ayes and the item will be forwarded to the full Board of Supervisors.
