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Commission continues contentious Lot 37 project after tenant testimony, orders stronger relocation plan

San Francisco Planning Commission · February 16, 2023
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Summary

Faced with extensive tenant testimony about potential displacement and alleged long‑running illegal construction, the commission continued the Lot 37 matter (2861–2899 San Bruno Ave) to March 16 to allow staff, the owner, tenant attorneys, Rent Board and City Attorney to finalize a more robust Exhibit C tenant relocation and enforcement plan.

The Planning Commission on Feb. 16 continued consideration of a complex Lot 37 project that seeks to resolve zoning and building‑code violations by restoring previously approved building configurations and removing 20 unauthorized dwelling units. The project would reduce the number of units and, according to staff, would restore the site to a code‑compliant state with 12 dwelling units and require an in‑lieu fee for inclusionary housing.

Staff gave commissioners a draft Exhibit C — a construction phasing and tenant relocation plan — because the project involves occupied units (staff reported 16 occupied households). Project sponsor counsel Ryan Patterson told the commission owners did not prepare a tenant plan despite…

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