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Commission approves a slate of permits and continues contested entertainment request; Hearst neighborhood addition modified
Summary
On Feb. 13 the commission approved several consent and discretionary items (including a 100‑unit project at 1567 California and a formula‑retail use at 968 Valencia), continued an entertainment permit for further negotiation, and approved a discretionary review for a Hearst Ave. addition with modifications to protect a neighbor’s light and privacy.
The Feb. 13 Planning Commission meeting included a number of votes on routine and contested permits. Key outcomes:
• Continuances and consent: Commissioners agreed unanimously to continue several items earlier on the agenda (items 1–3, item 12 and item 16) and approved consent item 4 (1100 Taraval conditional use) and the minutes for Jan. 30, 2020 (all unanimous 6–0).
• 1567 California Street (Item 13): The commission approved a conditional use authorization for an 8‑story, 100‑unit car‑free residential project with 9 affordable units on‑site (5 units at 50% AMI under the state density bonus) and a fee payment estimated at ~$3.24M to meet the remainder of inclusionary obligations. The project includes a large light court to reduce impacts on the adjacent historic building at 1424 Polk. Vote: unanimous 6–0.
• 968 Valencia Street (Item 14): Planning staff recommended and the commission approved a formula‑retail conditional use for Huff, a San Francisco‑founded skatewear retailer, finding the 1,590 sq ft storefront compatible with the Valencia corridor and Liberty Hill landmark district. Vote: unanimous 6–0.
• 2001 Chestnut — The Dorian (Item 15): A discretionary review was requested by neighbors who cited weekend noise, sanitation problems and late‑night disturbances related to live music and private events. After substantial public testimony from neighbors and from the operator, commissioners directed the parties to negotiate conditions (hours limits, liaisons, on‑site monitoring, sound attenuation) and continued the matter to March 12, 2020 to allow mediation and drafting of conditions. Vote to continue: unanimous 6–0.
• 134 Hearst Avenue (Item 17): A neighbor’s discretionary review (Doctor request) challenged a proposed third‑story vertical addition, a 4‑foot rear expansion and excavation for an ADU. Staff and the commission found the rear massing raised concerns for privacy and light; the commission approved the Doctor request and required the project sponsor to work with staff to reconfigure the top‑floor layout, provide an eastern side setback (approximately 3 feet on the third floor) and adapt the ADU design so the rear portion is potentially habitable rather than merely storage. Vote: unanimous 6–0.
These votes reflect the commission’s mix of routine approvals and negotiated remedies for contested neighborhood impacts. Several items were explicitly continued so staff and applicants can negotiate with affected neighbors.
