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OCII conditionally approves schematic design for 32‑unit mixed‑use building at 4101 Third Street
Summary
The commission conditionally approved schematic design and CEQA findings for a five‑story, 32‑unit mixed‑use building at 4101 Third Street in the Bayview Industrial Triangle, including 5 BMR units, ground‑floor retail and a 50% parking ratio achieved with stacker lifts.
The Commission on Community Investment and Infrastructure on Aug. 7 conditionally approved the schematic design and associated CEQA findings for a five‑story mixed‑use building at 4101 Third Street in the Bayview Industrial Triangle (Resolution No. 34‑2018).
Laura Scheifele, associate planner for OCII, said the project proposes 32 residential units above a commercial ground floor, with 15% of units (five units) designated as below‑market‑rate (BMR). The triangular site is approximately 7,400 square feet; staff said the design complies with redevelopment plan controls (maximum FAR 4:1 and maximum height 65 feet). “The schematic design demonstrates compliance with all requirements of the redevelopment plan and design for development standards,” Scheifele said. She added the project provides an on‑site car share space, stroller storage, and 120 square feet of open space per unit on a common roof terrace.
Andrea Baker and Mimi Lee described design changes after community feedback, including reducing the building from an earlier six‑story scheme to five stories, relocating the garage entrance from Newhall to Hudson Street to address neighbor concerns, and consolidating retail into a single roughly 3,200‑square‑foot space. Mimi Lee, project architect, outlined façade treatments and materials and explained the stacker parking system and roof‑top solar design.
Commissioners asked technical and programmatic questions: staff confirmed the 16 parking spaces use stacker (puzzle) lifts and that the parking entrance will be a roughly 26‑foot opening on Hudson allowing two cars to enter; Jeff White, housing program manager, said the BMR units will be marketed through OCII’s usual process with COP holders receiving preference in the established order but noted there is no neighborhood‑only preference for this project. On schedule, staff estimated ground‑breaking could occur as soon as next year, with an 18–24 month construction period once started.
Oscar James, speaking in support but urging stronger outreach, said some neighbors learned late about the proposal and asked that minority contractors and union labor be considered. Commissioner Rosales moved to approve the schematic design; the motion was seconded by Commissioners Scott and Singh and passed by roll call vote, 5–0.
