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Commission finds Transbay Block 2 amendments consistent with general plan, clearing path for 335 affordable units
Summary
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to find general‑plan consistency for redevelopment plan amendments that enable increased floor plates on Transbay Block 2, allowing a coordinated two‑building project that would deliver 335 rental homes (151 senior, 184 family), childcare, and ground‑floor retail; staff said the changes do not create new significant environmental impacts.
The San Francisco Planning Commission on Dec. 1 adopted general‑plan consistency findings for amendments to the Transbay redevelopment plan that will allow larger floor plates above 85 feet on Transbay Block 2—an amendment staff said is needed to enable a two‑building, fully affordable development on the site at 200 Folsom.
Staff context and recommendation: Planning staff (Matt Snyder) explained the amendment increases permitted floor‑plate sizes at specified heights (raising certain floor‑plate caps from 7,500 square feet to 11,100 square feet between 85 and…
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