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Commission approves CUA for 7920 Eighth Street after contentious public testimony about Ellis Act eviction and demolition calculations
Summary
The commission unanimously approved a conditional use authorization to legalize and expand an unauthorized unit at 7920 Eighth Street (primary unit exceeding 3,000 sq ft) amid strong public opposition citing an Ellis Act eviction of long-term elderly tenants and calls for greater racial and social-equity scrutiny.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously on Sept. 7 to approve a conditional use authorization for 7920 Eighth Street, a project that legalizes an unauthorized ground-floor unit and constructs a three-story rear addition resulting in a primary unit exceeding 3,000 square feet and a net of two units. The approval followed extensive public comment objecting to the project’s history and urging rejection due to an Ellis Act eviction in 2019 that displaced long-term elderly tenants.
Staff recommended approval with conditions, finding the design complies with the Central Neighborhoods Large Residence SUD and planning code requirements and noting the project maximizes permitted…
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