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Commission approves Macy's Union Square storefront alterations with conditions after debate over framed vs. frameless entries

San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission · November 1, 2017
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The Historic Preservation Commission approved a major permit to alter Macy's Union Square storefronts with conditions, following debate over whether frameless entries are compatible with the Kearny Market Mason Sutter Conservation District guidelines; staff recommended framed doors and the commission adopted that recommendation unanimously.

The Historic Preservation Commission approved, by unanimous vote, a major permit to alter for Macy's Union Square storefronts on Nov. 1, approving projecting display windows and three new entries on Gary Street subject to conditions. The permit was approved with staff recommendations after a sustained discussion about whether frameless entry systems comply with the district's storefront and signage guidelines.

Rebecca Salgado of the Planning Department explained staff's recommendation for approval with two conditions: the…

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