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Commission approves 1140 Folsom mixed‑use project with added streetscape and without extra parking
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a mixed‑use planned unit development at 1140 Folsom (112 dwelling units, ground‑floor retail) after the sponsor agreed to expanded bulb‑outs, a raised/high‑visibility crosswalk and facade refinements; commissioners declined extra parking above staff recommendation.
The Planning Commission approved a large project authorization and planned unit development for 1140 Folsom Street (sometimes referenced as the 99 Roush project). The proposal replaces a one‑story commercial building and surface parking with a four‑to‑six‑story mixed‑use building containing 112 dwelling units, ground‑floor retail along Folsom, 84 off‑street parking spaces (staff recommended no additional parking), 104 Class I bicycle parking spaces and 8 Class II bicycle parking spaces.
Department staff described outreach and design revisions following community meetings; the sponsor agreed to extended curb bulb‑outs on Roush Street, a raised or high‑visibility crosswalk and other Better Streets Plan measures, plus adjustments to the Folsom facade. Neighbors raised concerns about driveway location and cut‑through traffic; some speakers asked that the driveway be placed on Folsom while others preferred the Roush location to avoid conflicts with bikes and retail.
Commissioners approved the project with the condition that the sponsor implement the agreed streetscape improvements and the revised facade option and rejected requests for increased parking beyond the approved 84 spaces. The motion passed unanimously 7–0.
