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Board continues Central SoMa FEIR appeals after public comment; supervisors warn against negotiating away housing
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Summary
Supervisors continued appeals of the Central South of Market (SoMa) plan final environmental impact report to Sept. 25 to allow ongoing discussions with appellants; public commenters warned against yielding housing to condo owner concerns about views.
The Board of Supervisors voted to continue four appeals of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the proposed Central SoMa plan to Sept. 25 after Supervisor Kim, whose district includes parts of the plan area, requested additional time to work with appellants.
Supervisor Kim made a motion to continue items related to the Central SoMa plan appeals so her office could continue negotiating with four appellants; Supervisor Peskin seconded. Several members of the public urged the board to avoid negotiating away housing to condominium owners who the speakers said were acting in bad faith to preserve private views. Housing advocates urged the board to move forward with housing production rather than delay.
Why it matters: Central SoMa is a major planning effort with implications for jobs, housing and neighborhood character. Appeals of an FEIR can delay project approvals and give appellants opportunities to press for changes; supervisors and community groups are divided over how to respond.
Outcome: Motion to continue to Sept. 25 was seconded and approved. The board will revisit the appeals at the continued date.
Ending: Supervisors instructed their offices to keep working with appellants and stakeholders in the interim.
