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Commission limits 660 Third Street office conversion to upper floors, preserving ground‑floor PDR
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Summary
Planning staff recommended up to 49,999 sq ft office; after public comments and policy concerns the Commission approved a modified authorization to convert up to 40,000 sq ft (top two floors) to office and retain lower floors for PDR uses; vote was 5–1.
The Planning Commission on Sept. 11 approved a reduced office conversion at 660 Third Street, authorizing up to 40,000 square feet of office (top two floors) while retaining the lower floors for production, distribution and repair (PDR) uses. The decision came after extended public testimony calling for stronger PDR protections and staff recommendation to draw from the small‑cap office allocation.
Staff noted the building has functioned as office for years without full permits and recommended a compromise that would allow limited legalization while preserving PDR activity. Supporters of PDR argued for stronger replacement or retention policies pending the Central SoMa plan and Prop M allocation questions; others said the building is already functioning as office and complete legalization was justified.
Commissioners adopted a middle path, authorizing the conversion of the upper two floors (approximately 40,000 sq ft) while keeping the lower levels as PDR. The motion passed 5–1 with Commissioner Moore opposed, and included findings to tie the authorization to specific floors and to require staff enforcement of remaining non‑conforming space.
