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Commission narrowly approves Filbert Street elevator penthouse after heated neighbor objections
Summary
After months of neighborhood dispute, the Planning Commission on Oct. 6 granted discretionary review and approved a minimized, code‑compliant elevator penthouse for longtime Filbert Street owners seeking rooftop access; the motion to take DR and approve carried 5–2 after debate over visibility, alternatives and design materials.
San Francisco — The Planning Commission on Oct. 6 voted 5–2 to take discretionary review and approve a code‑compliant elevator penthouse at 2462 Filbert Street, a decision that followed split public testimony and detailed debate about neighborhood character and accessibility.
Brittney Bendix of the Planning Department explained the proposal: a horizontal addition at the rear, interior alterations, a legal roof deck, and an elevator override/penthouse set well back from the front façade. Project…
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