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Planning Commission approves 94‑unit 100% affordable seniors building at 1296 Shotwell
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a 9‑story, 94‑unit 100% affordable senior housing project at 1296 Shotwell, including an 85‑foot height authorization under the Affordable Housing Bonus Program. The decision followed extensive public testimony from seniors and community advocates and passed unanimously.
A majority of the San Francisco Planning Commission on Dec. 1 approved an Affordable Housing Bonus Program authorization that allows demolition of an existing one‑story building and construction of a new nine‑story, 94‑unit, 100% affordable residential building at 1296 Shotwell Street.
Planning Department staff presented the proposal as a project that would add 94 units for seniors, including 20% of units targeted at formerly homeless seniors and the remainder at or below 50% of area median income. Staff said the project meets the requirements of the planning code for bonuses in height and density and recommended approval with conditions.
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