Planning Commission approves Steiner Street conditional-use and other land-use permits; mixed votes on contentious projects

The San Francisco Planning Commission on May 12 approved a series of land-use actions after presentations from staff, project sponsors and public commenters.

Steiner Street (3251–3253): The commission voted 4–3 to approve a conditional use authorization and associated variance to legalize nonretail professional service users in two upper-floor units at 3251–3253 Steiner Street. Department staff had presented a brief summarizing the property’s permitting history, electrical permits and the department’s conclusion that the project corrects prior city database errors. Following public comment and deliberation, the motion carried 4–3. The zoning administrator granted the variance with standard conditions.

98 Mullen Avenue (DRP): The commission considered a discretionary review request to add a second-story addition and façade alterations, requiring a variance under the Bernal Heights Special Use District…