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Commission approves 1198 Valencia condo project after hours of public comment and conditions on parking, retail and unit mix
Summary
After public opposition over height, shadows, contamination and affordability, the Planning Commission approved a five‑story mixed‑use condo project at 1198 Valencia Street with conditions (five discrete retail storefronts, reduced accessory parking roughly to 0.6 ratio, dedicated BMR parking, two car‑share spaces, and two additional three‑bedroom units).
The commission voted unanimously (6–0) to approve a conditional use authorization for a proposed project at 1198 Valencia Street that replaces a vacant former gas station with a five‑story, ~73,800‑square‑foot, mixed‑use building containing 49 dwelling units and ground‑floor retail. Department staff found the project consistent with the Eastern Neighborhoods area plan and recommended approval with conditions.
The proposal sparked broad neighborhood comment. Opponents raised concerns about scale and shadowing for adjacent retailers and residences, the site’s…
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