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Draft EIR for 469 Stephenson draws heavy public comment over shadowing and displacement
Summary
Planning staff presented a draft EIR for a proposed 27-story, ~497-unit development at 469 Stephenson Street; commenters highlighted a significant, unavoidable shadow impact on Mint Plaza, concerns about displacement and requests to extend the public comment period and hold additional outreach.
The Planning Department presented the draft environmental impact report for a proposed 27-story residential tower at 469 Stephenson Street during the April 16 commission hearing, prompting extensive public comment that polarized around two themes: potential neighborhood displacement and the project’s shadow impacts on nearby public spaces.
Jenny DeLillo, the Planning Department environmental coordinator, summarized the draft EIR and said the analysis concluded the project could cast a “substantial and…
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