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Commission stalls on 249 Texas Street conditional‑use over tenant‑history and demolition concerns; continues item to June 13
Summary
A contentious hearing over a conditional‑use application for 249 Texas Street exposed competing claims about unauthorized units, past tenancies and demolition thresholds. A motion to approve with a condition for a key‑coded elevator split 3–3; after discussion the commission voted to continue the item to June 13 to allow parties time to negotiate.
The Planning Commission considered a conditional‑use authorization for 249 Texas Street, where the project would replace a modified 1951 single‑family home (including an unauthorized dwelling unit) with a new two‑unit building.
Planning staff recommended approval, concluding the proposed building adds durable, code‑compliant units, increases bedrooms and preserves rental protections under SB 330/SB 330 look‑back rules. The project sponsor and architect said they increased the size and street presence of the lower unit to address prior concerns…
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