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Commission approves 1075 Market mixed‑use project and an Xfinity store at 2186 Geary
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Summary
The commission approved a downtown project authorization and conditional use authorization for a 90‑unit mixed‑use building at 1075 Market Street and separately approved a Comcast/Xfinity formula‑retail conditional use at 2186 Geary; both votes were unanimous.
The Planning Commission on Oct. 22 approved multiple development items on the regular calendar.
At 1075 Market Street (department case 2013.169XXCUA), staff recommended approval of a large project authorization and a conditional use authorization for a proposed 8‑story, 90‑unit mixed‑use building with approximately 8,500 square feet of ground‑floor retail, below‑grade parking and 11 on‑site inclusionary affordable units. The project sponsor (Encore Housing Opportunity Fund) and the architect described design, ground‑floor activation along Market and Stevenson streets, a Second Floor courtyard and a roof deck. Labor and housing advocates spoke in support of the project for union jobs, bike parking and inclusionary units. The commission voted to approve the project with conditions (unanimous 5–0).
The commission also approved a formula‑retail conditional use authorization for Comcast’s proposed Xfinity store at 2186 Geary in the Western Addition (NC3 district). Staff said the space has been vacant and that the store would be transit‑served and consistent with nearby commercial uses. Comcast representatives explained community outreach and support from neighborhood associations; neighbors and owners spoke in favor. The commission approved the permit unanimously (5–0).
Both approvals were conditioned to standard planning requirements and to details in staff reports.
Next steps: project sponsors will proceed with permitting per the approved conditions; staff will monitor required conditions and mitigation measures noted in staff reports.
