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Commission approves Ocean Avenue rezoning and Market Street housing project; continues Jackson Street review
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended approval of an Ocean Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Transit rezoning and unanimously approved conditional‑use authorization for a 42‑unit project at 1700 Market Street; it continued discretionary review of a Jackson Street replacement house to June 25 while parties finalize settlement documents.
On June 18 the Planning Commission approved several zoning and project actions: it unanimously recommended approval of a zoning‑map amendment to expand the Ocean Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT) district, and it unanimously approved a revised mixed‑use project at 1700 Market Street. The Commission also continued discretionary review of a Single‑Family Replacement project at 3591 Jackson Street to June 25 to allow the parties to finalize a settlement and amended plans.
Ocean Avenue rezoning: Planning staff presented a narrow proposal to rezone parcels along Ocean Avenue between Phelan Avenue and House Street from RH‑2/RM‑1 to Ocean Avenue NCT, permitting greater ground‑floor commercial flexibility near Balboa Park BART and City College. The Ocean Avenue Association and local property owners supported the change as a tool to create more storefronts without increasing building heights. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Board of Supervisors.
1700 Market Street: Staff described project revisions since March, including a reduction to 42 units with seven two‑bedroom units, expanded ground‑floor commercial space and facade refinements reflecting the Market Street masonry district. The sponsor committed to on‑site inclusionary (BMR) units rather than an in‑lieu fee. Commissioners praised substantial design improvements and worked with the sponsor on materials and pedestrian‑scale treatments; the Commission unanimously approved the conditional‑use authorization with conditions and CEQA findings.
3591 Jackson Street: The discretionary review requester said the parties were close to a settlement about light‑well alignments and amended plans; the Commission agreed to continue the hearing to June 25 to permit final documentation and avoid a protracted appeal.
Provenance: Planning Commission votes and staff presentations (June 18, 2015).
