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Neighbors accuse city staff of inaction over demolished Neutra house; Planning Commission continues 49 Hopkins to Dec. 13
Summary
Neighbors urged the Planning Commission not to grant another continuance for 49 Hopkins — an allegedly illegally demolished Richard Neutra house — accusing department leadership of failing to stop similar demolitions. The commission continued the item to Dec. 13 to allow staff and the sponsor time to assemble requested materials.
Commissioners on the San Francisco Planning Commission on Dec. 6 heard heated public comment demanding immediate action after what neighbors described as the unlawful demolition of the Richard Neutra–designed Largent house at 49 Hopkins Avenue.
Multiple speakers who said they represent neighborhood preservation groups and the San Francisco Land Use Coalition urged the commission not to grant another continuance and to require the project sponsor to restore a replacement structure that matches the original envelope.
"When will this stop, Director Ram? Who benefits — a few developers? Who loses? Your hardworking,…
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