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Commission approves project at 1301–1305 18th Street; denies discretionary review of rooftop penthouse
Summary
Neighbors sought discretionary review of a proposal that includes a small rooftop penthouse to house laundry and mechanical equipment, arguing the structure is occupiable and should trigger building‑code upgrades; the commission declined to take discretionary review and approved the permit, directing plan notes that the roof be unoccupied for this permit.
San Francisco — A discretionary‑review appeal over a small rooftop structure at 1301–1305 18th Street ended June 30 with the Planning Commission deciding not to take discretionary review and approving the project as proposed, 7‑0.
Opponents, led by an attorney representing nearby neighbors, argued the rooftop structure is an occupiable amenity (a laundry room) and therefore a penthouse that should count as a story and trigger building‑code upgrades, including sprinkler and egress requirements. Architect and code reviewer witnesses said…
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