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Board adopts findings and approves coastal‑zone permit revisions for Irish Cultural Center

San Francisco Board of Appeals · October 9, 2024
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The board voted 3‑0 to adopt findings that the proposed United Irish Cultural Centre expansion at 2740 Fifth Ave conforms to the amended Local Coastal Program and to authorize a revised coastal‑zone permit, after extensive testimony about LCP consistency, design, traffic and geotechnical concerns.

The San Francisco Board of Appeals voted Oct. 9 to adopt revised findings and authorize a coastal‑zone permit for the proposed United Irish Cultural Centre at 2740 Fifth Avenue, concluding the project conforms to the city's amended Local Coastal Program (LCP) and associated Special Use District (SUD).

Appellant SPEAK argued the six‑story project — including community facilities, restaurant/bar, event space and below‑grade levels — is inconsistent with the Western Shoreline Area Plan’s objectives on materials, scale and serving the local community. The appellant said the Coastal Commission…

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