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Commission narrowly approves unit‑merger at 3014 California Street to legalize single‑family use

San Francisco Planning Commission · October 4, 2012
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Summary

Facing conflicting department guidance about how to count nearby dwelling units, the commission voted 5–2 to permit a mandatory discretionary unit‑merger that legalizes an existing single‑family configuration at 3014 California Street so the owners can secure financing and remain in the neighborhood.

Matt and Katie Saldo asked the Planning Commission to approve a mandatory discretionary review to legalize their home at 3014 California Street as a single‑family dwelling. Planning staff recommended denial because the project did not meet a majority of the five legal criteria for a unit merger (specifically criteria related to prevailing density and zoning conformity), citing…

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