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Planning Commission approves 955 Post Street housing project with on‑site inclusionary units
Summary
The commission approved conditional use authorization for an eight‑story, 69‑unit rental building at 955 Post Street that includes 25% on‑site inclusionary housing (17 units at a mix of AMI tiers); the vote was unanimous 7‑0 after staff and sponsor presentations and public comment.
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use authorization for a new eight‑story housing project at 955 Post Street.
Staff described the project as an approximately 80‑foot tall building with 69 dwelling units, including 25% on‑site inclusionary affordable units (10 units at 55% AMI, 3 at 80% AMI and 4 at 110% AMI), 80 Class 1 bicycle parking stalls and nine auto spaces including one car‑share. The project requires conditional use authorization for a building over 40 feet in height within an RC district and a bulk diagonal exception; staff recommended approval with conditions, noting the project provides significant family‑sized units and responds to housing needs.
The sponsor's architect outlined unit layouts emphasizing two‑bedroom starter units and an L‑shaped footprint intended to integrate with anticipated rear lot redevelopment. Public comment included neighborhood supporters and affordable housing advocates; the commission asked technical questions on bike parking, unit design and potential soil/remediation and heard the sponsor's commitment to mitigation.
After discussion, the commission moved, seconded and passed the motion to adopt the findings and approve the conditional use authorization with conditions; the vote was 7‑0.
