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Commission approves Hayes Point (30 Van Ness) amendments to restart stalled tower; vote 5–1

San Francisco Planning Commission · November 7, 2024
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Summary

The Commission approved a special use district and authorizations to allow the 30 Van Ness (Hayes Point) developer parity with recent pipeline fee changes and to convert ~18,000 sq ft of mezzanine retail to office; vote passed 5–1 with one commissioner dissenting over loss of on‑site affordable units.

The Planning Commission voted 5–1 on Nov. 7 to recommend approval of a package of amendments and authorizations for the Hayes Point project at Market and Van Ness (30 Van Ness) intended to improve the project’s financial feasibility and restart construction.

Monica Giacomucci, Planning Department staff, explained the sponsor had paid more than $41 million in development impact fees (including about $14.4 million designated for affordable housing) when the project initially pursued site permits. Because the project later paused and more recent Board of Supervisors legislation reduced inclusionary and…

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