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Planning Commission approves 75‑unit Mission density‑bonus project on South Van Ness
Summary
The commission approved a 75‑unit, seven‑story residential project at 793 South Van Ness under the State density bonus law, including a waiver to exceed local height and concessions for rear yard and parking, with 11 on‑site inclusionary units.
The Planning Commission approved a seven‑story, 75‑unit project at 793 South Van Ness on Dec. 14, 2017, using the California state density bonus law to secure waivers and concessions that allow two additional floors and 20 additional units over the base project. The developer committed to set aside on‑site inclusionary units above the minimum by designating 20% of the base project as affordable, resulting in 11 on‑site inclusionary units.
Planning staff found the proposal consistent with the general plan and the Mission Interim Zoning Controls after reviewing displacement and neighborhood impacts and concluded the project would not directly displace residents because the site is a vacant former gas station. Commissioners praised the developer’s community outreach and the sponsor’s agreement to exceed the base inclusionary requirement, while acknowledging concerns raised by critics about PDR retention and ground‑floor uses. The motion to approve carried unanimously.
What the approval includes: waivers of a 55‑foot height limit under state law, two minor concessions (rear yard reduction and reduced required off‑street parking), and a development agreement requirement to finalize inclusionary and affordability details at the first construction document submittal.
