Board holds hearing on Transbay Block 1 height increase; continues decision to April 19
The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on an amendment to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan to raise the height limit on Block 1 (160 Folsom) from 300 to 400 feet; OCII and the developer said the change yields 73 additional units — including 44 permanently affordable units — but neighbors raised concerns about precedent, shadows and the city's land valuation; the board continued the item to April 19, 2016.
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The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan that would raise the maximum height on Block 1 (160 Folsom) from 300 feet to 400 feet. The hearing included a detailed presentation by the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII), questioning by supervisors, and extensive public comment both supporting and opposing the amendment. The board continued the item for a final decision to the April 19, 2016 meeting.
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