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Commission declines discretionary review, approves modest Winding Way addition
Summary
The Planning Commission declined to take discretionary review and approved a modest rear addition and ADU at 326 Winding Way, concluding that the proposal conforms to residential design guidelines and that neighbors' objections did not present extraordinary circumstances; the vote was unanimous 6–0.
The Planning Commission decided not to take discretionary review for a public-initiated appeal of a proposed rear addition and accessory dwelling unit at 326 Winding Way, accepting staff’s recommendation that the project conforms to San Francisco’s residential design guidelines.
Staff architect David Winslow summarized the project as a modest horizontal addition and conversion of crawl space to habitable area; the residential design advisory review found the addition appropriate in scale and massing. Neighbors’ counsel raised concerns about loss of light and possible foundation/excavation impacts. The project sponsor and supporters argued the design meets code and brings needed housing improvements.
After hearing both sides, the commission voted to not take discretionary review and to approve the project as proposed; the vote was unanimous 6–0.
Next steps: Sponsor to proceed with building permits subject to standard conditions and building-department review for construction safety.
