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Commission delays decision on removing exterior sunshades at 350 Rhode Island to study energy and safety concerns
Summary
After divided debate over whether to remove exterior sunshades (louvers) at 350 Rhode Island Street, the Planning Commission voted down an approval and instead continued the item to May 23 with direction to present alternative designs addressing energy performance and tenant safety.
The San Francisco Planning Commission on April 11 considered a request to modify a previously approved office allocation at 350 Rhode Island Street by removing exterior sunshade louvers. After a lengthy discussion about energy performance, architectural character and tenant safety, an initial motion to approve removal failed 2–4. The commission then unanimously voted to continue the item to May 23 for the sponsor to return with revised designs and energy‑performance analysis.
Staff member Kalyani Agnihot told the commission the proposal would remove the exterior sunshade louver system on the east and…
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