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Planning commission approves Or Shalom synagogue in Bernal Heights after compromise to protect housing option
Summary
After extensive public testimony and internal discussion, the commission approved Or Shalom's conditional use authorization for 331'—33 Cortland Ave with a condition that any future nonresidential use will require discretionary review, addressing staff concerns about loss of a dwelling unit.
The Planning Commission voted Feb. 1 to approve a conditional use authorization for Or Shalom Jewish Community to occupy a two'story mixed'use building at 331'—33 Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights.
Or Shalom leaders said the congregation has been renting space for decades and purchased the Cortland property to establish a permanent, community'serving home. "We are a congregation representative of the diversity of San Francisco," board president Matt Rudolph told the commission.
Staff initially recommended denial under Planning Code ' 317 because a second'floor dwelling unit…
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