Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Housing Development topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Planning Commission approves conditional use authorization for two new houses at 4034 20th Street
Summary
The commission approved a conditional use authorization to demolish a three‑unit building and build two three‑story houses (each with an ADU) at 4034 20th Street in Dolores Heights, after staff confirmed SB 330 tenant‑income review and replacement/relocation conditions.
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use authorization on Aug. 26 to allow demolition of a three‑unit dwelling at 4034 Twentieth Street and construction of two new three‑story houses with accessory dwelling units in Dolores Heights.
Jeff Horn of planning staff presented the project and said the building was determined not to be a historic resource and received a categorical exemption from CEQA. The project would subdivide the 5,700‑square‑foot lot into two 2,850‑square‑foot parcels and construct two code‑compliant buildings with a net increase in units; each building would include an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). Staff reported that post‑hearing corrections to the case file added SB 330 (state Senate Bill 330) compliance details: tenant income reviews showed two units had tenant histories within five years and income levels above the 80% AMI threshold, so replacement units would be rent‑controlled rather than mandated as on‑site affordable units in this case.
Neighbor Bruce Bowen spoke in favor of the project, calling it consistent with neighborhood scale while noting outstanding light and air concerns from an adjacent owner. Project applicant Michael Harris described the family history on Twentieth Street, design features to step back massing, seismic and code upgrades in the new buildings, and the intent that family members occupy new units.
Commissioner Tanner moved to approve the conditional use authorization with conditions; the motion passed unanimously 5–0.
What’s next: Project approval with conditions; applicants will proceed with required permits and compliance with relocation and replacement provisions as set out in SB 330 and local requirements.
Who spoke (first reference with role): Jeff Horn, planning staff; Michael Harris, project applicant; Bruce Bowen, neighbor; Commission President Koppel.
Ending: The motion to approve the conditional use authorization passed unanimously 5–0, and the commission adjourned.
