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Planning Commission approves multiple land‑use actions, including 130 Townsend office project and several residential authorizations
Summary
The commission approved a series of land‑use items on Sept. 2, including the 130 Townsend office project and variances, and conditional use authorizations for residential projects at 18 Palm, 376 Hill, 3757 First and 472 Greenwich; several votes were unanimous while others were split.
At its Sept. 2 meeting the San Francisco Planning Commission addressed several development projects in addition to the ADU ordinance and high‑profile items. The commission approved entitlements for a multi‑building office project at 130 Townsend Street (including two variances) and granted several conditional use authorizations for residential projects across the city.
Key outcomes:
- 130 Townsend Street (large project authorization, office allocations, variances): Staff described a vertical addition to a contributor building and a new rear building with office and limited retail/PDR space. The commission approved the entitlements and the zoning administrator indicated intent to grant the variances; the roll call showed a 6–0 vote in favor.
- 18 Palm Avenue (conditional use authorization): The commission approved structural and habitable‑space upgrades and an expansion of a 1900 dwelling that required CUA because of interim zoning controls; vote 6–0.
- 480–488 Haight Street (mixed‑use with childcare): Approved 5–1 (see separate article) with added conditions.
- 340 Fell (Rivian service center): Approved 6–0; staff and sponsor emphasized restoration of the historic garage and coordination with local merchants.
- 376 Hill Street and 3757 First Street (residential projects involving demolition/replacement and conditional approvals): Both projects were approved with conditions addressing replacement rent‑controlled units and tree protection; each passed 5–1 with Commissioner Moore dissenting on policy grounds.
- 472 Greenwich Street (garage addition and remodel): Approved 4–2 (Commissioners Imperial and Moore opposed), with the CUA triggered by addition of an off‑street parking space and conditions including a community liaison requirement.
The commission also handled procedural items: continuances for items on the calendar and a one‑week continuance to adopt minutes to Sept. 9 to incorporate clarifying language. Several public commenters urged stronger affordability measures and requested arborist monitoring conditions for projects with deep excavation near mature trees; the commission attached arborist monitoring language where neighbors documented risks.
