PUC recommends approval of 8 Washington ordinance, amid notice and geotech concerns

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on Feb. 27 approved a resolution recommending that the Board of Supervisors adopt an ordinance to modify and relocate sewer easements related to the 8 Washington development, while directing staff to negotiate a utilities agreement that will protect city infrastructure.

Deputy General Manager Michael Carlin told the commission the action before members was procedural: the Port of San Francisco, as sponsor, is seeking approvals that would allow some revocations and relocations of easements while preserving and protecting sewer infrastructure. "What you're doing today is actually, you're recommending for approval an ordinance that would actually change some easements and, vacate some easements that we actually have for our sewer project," Carlin said, adding that any final action must be ratified by the Board of Supervisors.

The matter drew dozens of public speakers. Supporters…