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Planning Commission approves 1699 Market Street housing-and-retail project with conditions
Summary
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a nine‑story, 160‑unit mixed‑use project at 1699 Market Street with 19 on‑site affordable units and a package of conditions that reduce parking, require subdividable ground‑floor retail and improvements to activate adjacent public realm space.
The San Francisco Planning Commission on March 24 unanimously approved a proposed nine‑story, mixed‑use development at 1699 Market Street, finding the project consistent with the planning code while attaching conditions intended to improve ground‑floor activation and neighborhood fit.
Department staff told commissioners the project would create up to 160 dwelling units, including 19 on‑site affordable units, about 3,664 square feet of ground‑floor retail fronting Market Street, and roughly 82 basement parking spaces. Development impact fees were estimated at about $2.86 million. Staff recommended approval with conditions after receiving eight additional letters—four in support and four in opposition—since the packet was published.
Project sponsor Mark Conroe said the team spent three years designing the building and conducting community outreach, and highlighted commitments to on‑site…
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