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Planning Commission continues 701 Hampshire review amid tenant displacement concerns
Summary
Commission continued review of a proposed seismic retrofit, ADUs and fourth‑floor addition at 701 Hampshire after lengthy public testimony alleging renoviction, loss of tenant amenities and light impacts; applicants agreed to written tenant protections and agreed to continue the item to June 21.
The San Francisco Planning Commission on April 19 continued review of a controversial proposal at 701 Hampshire Street after residents, tenant advocates and adjacent neighbors said the project threatens existing tenants’ homes.
Project owners Christina Tran and Mark Colwell proposed seismic upgrades, two accessory dwelling units created from garage space, interior reconfigurations and a vertical addition that would add a fourth floor. Planning staff described the project as code‑compliant as revised and said it would add housing to the city stock.
Tenants and tenant‑rights groups said work would require…
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