Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Planning Commission approves taller heights for Potrero HOPE SF Block B to deliver more affordable units earlier
Summary
Commission approved amendments to the Potrero HOPE SF design standards to raise Block B's basic height limit from 40 to 50 feet, with limited allowances up to 65 feet in tucked locations; sponsor and staff said added capacity reduces per-unit construction costs and helps deliver 157 affordable units sooner.
The Planning Commission on June 11 approved amendments to the Potrero HOPE SF design standards to raise height limits on Block B, a parcel within the larger HOPE SF redevelopment.
Bridge Housing, the master developer, told the commission that Potrero Hill's steep grades, serpentine rock and site preparation costs make early phases expensive. Marie DeBoer, vice president of development for Bridge Housing, said increasing permitted height and…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
