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Commission approves six‑story, 21‑unit project at 600 Twentieth Street
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a six‑story, 68‑foot mixed‑use residential project at 600 Twentieth Street with 21 units (including three on‑site below‑market units), ground‑floor commercial space and no on‑site parking; approval was unanimous 6–0.
The Planning Commission voted to approve a mixed‑use residential project at 600 Twentieth Street in the Dogpatch on June 14.
Planning staff presented the request for a large project authorization to demolish a two‑story commercial building and construct a six‑story, 68‑foot tall building with approximately 26,024 gross square feet and 21 dwelling units. The sponsor (Workshop1) described the development as transit‑first and car‑free, providing 40 class‑1 bicycle parking spaces and 1,700 square feet of ground‑floor commercial space.
Opposition came from neighbors who said the new building's roof deck would intrude on the views and communal space of a nearby building at 616 Twentieth Street. The sponsor described design changes to reduce impacts — including minimizing cornices near the adjacent roof and reducing railings and roof deck size. Planning staff noted the project would provide three on‑site below‑market‑rate units (the required inclusionary units) and would contribute applicable fees.
After discussion and questions from commissioners, a motion to approve the project with conditions carried unanimously (6–0). Conditions include standard monitoring and mitigation measures tied to the large project authorization, restrictions consistent with the Eastern Neighborhoods controls, and the inclusionary housing commitments.
