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Commission approves Congregation Emmanuel renovation and PUD modification with conditions after preservation debate
Summary
The commission approved 'Emmanuel Next,' a PUD to add space, seismic upgrades and security to the nearly 100‑year Congregation Emmanuel building, while preservationists pressed for redesign of a proposed courtyard insertion to better preserve character‑defining elements.
The Planning Commission voted to approve a planned unit development for Congregation Emmanuel’s 'Emmanuel Next' project at 2 Lake Street after extended public testimony that included preservation concerns and robust support from congregants.
Monica Giacomucci of planning staff described the request as a PUD modification to allow a modest FAR increase and a method of height measurement to enable seismic strengthening, security upgrades and program space while not increasing the…
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