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Commission approves 1800 Van Ness project with conditions including on‑site BMR and design refinements
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a revised 98‑unit project at 1800 Van Ness after commissioners negotiated design conditions: increase in on‑site below‑market‑rate (BMR) units, car‑share and bicycle commitments, architectural refinements and ongoing staff review. The motion passed unanimously with conditions and staff will continue to work with the architect on materials and corner treatment.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a modified planned‑unit development for 1800 Van Ness (Case 2011.0094C), contingent on a set of conditions addressing design refinements, parking allocations and affordable‑housing commitments.
Glenn Cabrera of the Planning Department introduced the project as a two‑building development: an 8‑story mixed‑use building at Van Ness and Clay with approximately 94 dwelling units and ground‑floor commercial space, and a 4‑story building fronting Washington Street containing four units. Staff recommended approval with conditions, including required parking provisions and protective conditions for the adjacent California Club building drawn from the site’s previous approval.
Developer Dean Gevis described changes from an earlier…
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