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Planning Commission approves permanent removal of Sutro Tower leg cladding with amended conditions
Summary
The San Francisco Planning Commission on May 25 approved Sutro Tower Inc.'s request to permanently remove the tower's vertical metal cladding, amending staff conditions to eliminate a salvage‑panel distribution requirement and an on‑site open house while adding a student‑engagement provision. The vote was unanimous.
The San Francisco Planning Commission voted May 25 to approve Sutro Tower Inc.'s application to permanently remove the metal cladding on the tower's vertical legs, agreeing to staff‑recommended preservation conditions with three significant amendments.
Commission President Tanner presided as Planning Department staff presented a mandatory discretionary review and an EIR addendum that found no significant project impacts. Sutro Tower Inc. representative Christenthal Peters told the commission the company supports permanent cladding removal because it reduces weight and wind loads and eliminates components that can loosen and rattle. Peters said STI had negotiated changes with staff but raised safety…
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