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Commission approves demolition and large Pacific Heights house after neighbor concerns about excavation and preservation
Summary
The commission approved a conditional‑use authorization to demolish a 3,962 sq ft house and build an 8,785 sq ft residence at 3555 Pacific Ave, finding the project consistent with the General Plan; neighbors raised historic‑resource and geotechnical concerns and requested stronger construction‑management assurances.
The Planning Commission on July 20 approved a conditional‑use authorization for 3555 Pacific Avenue to demolish an existing two‑story, ~3,962‑square‑foot home and construct a new ~8,785‑square‑foot residence.
Christy Alexander of the Planning Department summarized the project and said the department found the proposal "on balance consistent with the objectives and policies of the general plan and meets all applicable requirements of the planning code." Architect Bruno Kanter, representing the owner, said the design was developed in response to neighbor outreach and emphasized accessibility, context‑sensitive setbacks and a…
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