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Planning commission approves discretionary review for 254 Roosevelt Way with privacy, setback and roof‑deck conditions
Summary
The San Francisco Planning Commission voted unanimously to take discretionary review and approve a three‑story addition at 254 Roosevelt Way with staff‑recommended modifications, after neighbors raised privacy, light and potential demolition concerns and commissioners added conditions limiting roof‑deck use and requiring revised drawings.
The San Francisco Planning Commission on May 14 approved a discretionary review for a three‑story horizontal addition at 254 Roosevelt Way, voting unanimously to adopt staff‑recommended modifications after extended public comment and commissioner questions.
The project, which expands an existing three‑story over‑basement building from about 2,430 square feet to roughly 5,360 square feet and adds a one‑car garage and a front roof deck, prompted neighbors to press for changes to protect light, air and privacy. Kate McGee, planning consultant representing DR requester Phyllis Dilkenshamun, said the proposal "blocks light and air to side windows" and that the proposed third‑floor roof deck "does present impacts to privacy to adjacent properties." McGee asked the commission to require a four‑foot side setback, reduce or eliminate the roof deck and add a…
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