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Historic preservation commission urges Planning Commission to protect Market Street character while advancing safety-focused project
Summary
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the Better Market Street draft EIR, urged retention of granite curbs and careful use of brick paving, and asked staff to deliver a clear memo of the Commission's comments to the Planning Commission ahead of the April 4 hearing.
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission on March 20 reviewed the Better Market Street draft environmental impact report and asked staff to send a focused memo to the Planning Commission highlighting the Commission's preservation priorities.
Planning Department EIR coordinator Chris Thomas told the commission the draft EIR covers a 2.2-mile corridor of Market Street between Stewart Street and Octavia Boulevard and includes changes to roadway configuration, transit stops, sidewalk level bikeways and streetscape elements. Senior preservation planner Frances McMillan said the draft EIR finds the corridor eligible for listing in the California Register of Historic…
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