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Commission approves conditional use authorization for Crocker Bank conversion with public‑access conditions
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use authorization to convert historic Crocker Bank space to offices while imposing conditions to retain public access (monthly tours, lobby activation and a commercial kiosk) after negotiatons with preservation groups; the vote was 6–1.
The Planning Commission voted to approve a conditional‑use authorization for a project to adapt the historic Crocker Bank building at Montgomery Street into office space, adding conditions intended to preserve public access to the banking halls and rooftop. The motion passed 6–1 after commissioners added a requirement aimed at activating the ground‑floor lobby with a commercial kiosk or similar amenity.
Planning staff said the project would convert roughly 7,653 sq ft of ground‑floor and basement retail into office as part of approximately 15,238 sq ft of new office use and noted the property is an individually…
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