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Votes at a glance: March 29 Planning Commission actions — Lower Polk, 500 Turk EIR, 135 Hyde and others
Summary
The Planning Commission voted to extend the Lower Polk Alcohol RUD, certified the final EIR for 500 Turk, approved 135 Hyde downtown authorization, and took several project-level approvals; one high-profile item (430 Main) was continued for redesign.
Key outcomes from the March 29 Planning Commission hearing:
- Lower Polk Alcohol Restricted Use District: Commission approved a planning-code amendment extending the RUD five years and modifying abandonment relief; motion adopted unanimously 5–0 with an 18‑month relocation/abandonment period instead of 12 months.
- 500 Turk Street: The commission certified the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and adopted CEQA findings and a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed residential project; vote passed unanimously 5–0.
- 135 Hyde Street (Downtown Project Authorization): After presentation and public comment, the commission approved downtown project authorization and related variances with standard conditions, adding materials and car-share requirements in the record; motion passed unanimously 5–0.
- 429 Beale / 430 Main (Tidewater): No final approval. The commission failed to reach an approval threshold on the project as proposed and directed staff and the sponsor to study two-tower and notched-massing alternatives and return May 10 with revised materials.
- 43 Everson (discretionary review): Parties agreed to a modified permit; the commission approved the rear addition after the sponsor agreed to pull the low rear wall in 4 feet while preserving an articulated notch; approval 5–0.
- 160 Caselli Avenue: The commission continued the item to April 12 to allow the City Attorney to advise on rent‑stabilization/Costa Hawkins implications of proposed demolition and new construction.
Details and votes appear in the official minutes; these summaries reflect actions recorded on the hearing record.
