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Commission recommends approval of rezoning for Potrero HOPE SF Block X to allow on‑site relocation building
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment to rezone two parcels at 1101 Connecticut Avenue (Block X) to RM2 with a 50‑foot height limit, allowing a 72‑unit, 100‑percent affordable building to facilitate on‑site relocation for the Potrero HOPE SF public housing rebuild.
The commission considered a zoning map amendment introduced by Supervisor Cohen to rezone two vacant lots at 1101 Connecticut Avenue (Block X) that are part of the Potrero HOPE SF master plan. Planning staff said rezoning would allow the project sponsor to construct a 100‑percent affordable, 72‑unit building that would be used to relocate existing public housing residents on‑site ahead of demolition of older public housing buildings.
Lisa Chen of Planning described the technical details: the two parcels (Lot 1A owned by the San Francisco Housing Authority; Lot 7 owned by the San Francisco Unified School District) would be rezoned to RM‑2 with a 50‑foot height limit. Staff found the amendment consistent with the General Plan and the certified EIR for the Potrero project; Bridge Housing and MOHCD representatives supported adopting the recommendation at this hearing and emphasized the rezoning’s role in enabling on‑site relocation and phasing.
Public comment included testimony from existing residents of Potrero public housing urging quick approval so the construction can proceed and allow relocation logistics. Commissioners moved to adopt the recommendation; the motion passed unanimously (7–0).
