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Planning Commission approves conversion of Thomas Paine House to 10‑room inn and restaurant
Summary
The commission unanimously approved a conditional‑use authorization to convert the historic Thomas Paine House at 1409 Sutter Street into a 10‑room tourist hotel with a restaurant, with staff‑recommended conditions; neighbors raised concerns about parking, loading and noise and the sponsor said valet and driveway access would limit curb impacts.
The Planning Commission unanimously approved Nov. 7 a conditional‑use authorization to convert the Thomas Paine House (also called the Paine Mansion) at 1409 Sutter Street into a 10‑room tourist hotel with an approximately 9,500‑square‑foot restaurant.
Staff (Sharon Lai) recommended approval with…
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