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Planning Commission approves multiple projects, adopts entertainment‑hotel outreach ordinance
Summary
At its Jan. 5 meeting the commission approved a hotel‑venue outreach ordinance and several large project authorizations including 1228 Folsom Street and 120 Hawthorne, and resolved a residential Doctor request at 2438 Thirtieth Avenue with modifications.
The San Francisco Planning Commission moved through a series of project authorizations and policy recommendations on Jan. 5, approving an ordinance to require hotel and motel outreach near entertainment venues and granting large‑project authorizations for several building proposals.
The commission adopted an ordinance introduced by Planning staff to require new hotels and motels within 300 feet of places of entertainment to engage the Entertainment Commission in early outreach and to consider recommendations to reduce conflicts with nightlife venues. The commission accepted a staff modification to exempt projects with planning approvals by Oct. 4 and approved the recommendation unanimously, 5‑0.
On development approvals, the commission granted large project authorization to a mixed‑use proposal at 1228 Folsom Street after project sponsor presentations and public comment that focused on alley circulation and neighborhood traffic. The commission approved the project with conditions (vote unanimous 5‑0).
The commission also approved a 13‑story mixed‑use project at 120 Hawthorne Street (230 units, no parking) that staff said will contribute approximately $21.2 million toward off‑site affordable housing and pay required development impact fees; the authorization carried unanimously 5‑0.
During discretionary review of 2438 Thirtieth Avenue, neighbors had sought modifications to a rear‑yard expansion and a rooftop deck; the commission approved the permit but required moving the north roof‑deck railing two feet to allow an open (non‑solid) railing and improve light and privacy for adjacent properties.
These actions reflect the commission’s continued emphasis on balancing neighborhood impacts with housing production and larger planning goals for Eastern Neighborhoods and the Hub.
