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Commission hears multiple neighborhood discretionary reviews; approves projects while noting resident concerns
Summary
Commission considered several discretionary review requests from neighbors about scale and open‑space impacts at Bay Street, Portola Drive and Eighteenth Avenue. Staff recommended approval in each case and the commission declined the discretionary reviews while urging applicant‑led follow‑up on sensitive details.
The Planning Commission considered multiple discretionary review (DR) requests from neighbors across the city on Jan. 8 and in each case concluded the projects complied with applicable guidelines while noting resident concerns and asking staff and applicants to follow up on specific details.
At 1265–1267 Bay Street neighbors argued a proposed rear addition intrudes on a mid‑block open space and harms light, habitat and the neighborhood’s character. Staff reviewed the size, setbacks and shadow studies and found the project consistent with…
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