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Neighbors press Planning Commission to favor mid‑rise alternative in Central SoMa Draft EIR
Summary
Residents, neighborhood groups and some commissioners urged the Planning Commission to favor a reduced‑height (mid‑rise) alternative in the Central SoMa Draft Environmental Impact Report, citing displacement risks, childcare shortages and a jobs‑housing imbalance. Staff said the Draft EIR analyzes multiple alternatives and is open for written comments through Feb. 13, 2017.
The Planning Commission on Jan. 26 opened a public hearing on the Central South Of Market (Central SoMa) Draft Environmental Impact Report, hearing sustained public opposition to the plan’s higher‑rise alternative and requests to prefer a reduced‑height option.
Planning staff framed the Draft EIR as a citywide planning tool that would rezone roughly 230 acres and 17 blocks to encourage housing and jobs growth near the Central Subway. Michael Jacinto, planning staff, said the EIR analyzes land‑use, transportation, air quality and alternatives that include a “no project,” reduced‑height (mid‑rise), and higher‑rise scenario. He said the Draft EIR…
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