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Commission pauses 198 Valencia housing project to study shadow impact on Zeitgeist beer garden
Summary
Commissioners continued a contested discretionary review of a five‑story, 28‑unit project at 198 Valencia to Feb. 16, requesting a standard Section 295‑style shadow analysis focused on Zeitgeist’s outdoor beer garden hours. The owner of Zeitgeist warned new shade during peak summer hours could reduce outdoor revenue; developers dispute the magnitude of the effect.
The San Francisco Planning Commission on Jan. 12 voted to continue consideration of a five‑story, mixed‑use development at 198 Valencia Street so staff and the project team can supply a detailed, standardized shadow analysis focused on Zeitgeist’s outdoor beer garden.
Klaus Burmeister, owner of Zeitgeist, argued the proposed building would cast late‑afternoon shade during peak summer months and sharply reduce outdoor sales that Zeitgeist relies on in spring and fall. He said alternatives had been offered to the developer that would remove a portion of the east‑facing massing to preserve afternoon solar access.
The project sponsor presented a shadow analysis…
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