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Commission approves seismic upgrades for 20 Franklin Street, preserving 70-unit affordable building
Summary
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved a certificate of appropriateness for seismic and repair work at 20 Franklin Street, a 1917 contributor to the Market Street Masonry Historic District. The project retains 70 affordable units for adults with HIV/AIDS and includes exterior moment frames designed to be minimally visible and reversible.
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission on Feb. 21 approved a certificate of appropriateness for seismic and preservation work at 20 Franklin Street, a 1917 contributor to the Market Street Masonry Historic District. Planning staff recommended approval with conditions, and the commission voted unanimously to adopt the recommendation.
Planning staff told the commission the project—s scope includes voluntary seismic upgrades—primarily exterior steel moment frames in two light wells and minimally visible brace frames at secondary elevations—mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades, installation of through-wall vents and replacement of…
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