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Planning Commission declines to endorse two proposed fourplex/upzoning ordinances, citing feasibility concerns
Summary
After studying developer pro formas and hearing broad public comment, the Planning Commission voted 5-1 to recommend that the Board not adopt two supervisors' fourplex/upzoning proposals, citing feasibility and implementation gaps and urging a more coordinated package that pairs zoning changes with funding and homeowner support.
The Planning Commission voted 5-1 to disapprove two competing fourplex/upzoning ordinances introduced by Supervisors Safaie and Mar, citing staff—s feasibility concerns and the need for a coordinated citywide approach that pairs zoning changes with funding and homeowner assistance.
Audrey Merloney of the Planning Department told commissioners the department supports the goal of small-scale density but flagged three major hurdles for the specific proposals under review: the current market and construction costs make small projects difficult to pencil; the affordability requirements imposed by these drafts create a large feasibility gap…
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