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Planning Commission approves five senior housing units and underground parking at Holy Virgin Cathedral
Summary
The San Francisco Planning Commission approved a conditional use authorization to build five senior housing units and an underground parking structure at the Holy Virgin Cathedral parcels, with staff conditions. The project raises the church play yard and retains community access; vote was unanimous.
The San Francisco Planning Commission voted unanimously on Dec. 17 to approve a conditional use authorization allowing construction of four new senior housing units plus one accessory dwelling unit and a subterranean parking structure adjacent to the Holy Virgin Cathedral.
Planning Department staff described the project as a combined development across two parcels (47820 Seventh Avenue and 6210 Gary Boulevard) that would demolish an existing single-family dwelling, add four net new units, and build a one‑story underground parking structure beneath a raised play yard. Mary Woods, department staff, said the proposal "will provide 4 net new units" and recommended approval with conditions, noting two letters of opposition had been received.
Bridal Troyans, who identified himself as treasurer of the Holy Virgin community, told commissioners the church runs schools and senior housing on adjacent lots and described the proposal as benefiting the neighborhood and the church. "We consider this project to be a win win for the church, the neighborhood, and the city as a whole," Troyans said, noting the project would create five senior housing units, raise the play yard to street level and provide parking intended to reduce on‑street demand.
During discussion commissioners pressed for clarity on unit allocation and access; the sponsor said the housing will be open to all and that the existing 18-unit building is roughly two-thirds parishioners and one-third non‑parishioners. Commissioners also noted the project preserves a long‑standing institution and provides additional parking for the neighborhood.
Commissioner Diamond moved to approve; the motion carried on a unanimous roll call vote of 7–0.
The commission approved the project with the conditions recommended by planning staff. The project sponsor and staff will proceed to the permit and implementation stage as required by city review and any subsequent permit checks.
Next steps: the sponsor will complete required permit submittals and comply with the conditions of approval before construction begins.
