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Commission approves 777 Tennessee residential project after debate over subterranean parking efficiency
Summary
The commission approved a 59‑unit large‑project authorization at 777 Tennessee Street after extended debate over whether the subterranean garage meets Planning Code space‑efficiency requirements; commissioners adopted an amended finding allowing the project as designed, 5‑2.
After extensive public testimony and a sustained commissioner exchange on parking policy and shadow impacts, the Planning Commission approved a five‑story, 59‑unit residential project at 777 Tennessee Street but amended the staff findings on off‑street parking.
Planning staff presented the project as a 58‑foot building with 59 residential units (including 8 on‑site below‑market units), two subterranean parking levels providing about 50 parking spaces and expanded usable open space. Chris Towns, the planner, said staff generally supported the project's findings but flagged a question…
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