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Commission approves 1016 DeHaro demolition and replacement with two-unit dwelling after soundness finding
Summary
The commission found the existing structure at 1016 DeHaro Street unsound and approved a conditional use authorization to demolish and replace it with a two‑family dwelling after the sponsor reduced the project and provided required soundness documentation.
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use authorization for 1016 DeHaro Street on Sept. 14 after staff and a consultant concluded the existing single-family dwelling was unsound.
Planning staff summarized the project (Merelda Martinez SEG 4271): the sponsor proposed demolishing a vacant, unsound single-family building and constructing a three-story over basement two-family dwelling, adding one net unit to the city’s housing stock. The sponsor submitted a soundness report prepared according to the department’s methodology; staff concurred that the building exceeds the 50% soundness threshold and supported demolition and replacement.
Project representatives explained outreach and voluntary design reductions, including removal of an upper floor and reconfiguration of parking. Neighbors offered comments on views and sun impacts but acknowledged changes made by the sponsor. After discussion, the commission voted to approve the conditional use authorization unanimously.
Why it matters: The decision applies the Planning Code’s soundness standard (demolition of unsound structures) and clears the way for modest infill in a transit-rich area while preserving tenant non-displacement (staff said no tenants would be displaced).
Next steps: Sponsor will proceed to final permit filing and construction documents, and staff will verify compliance with the commission’s conditions.
