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Sharp Park and dog‑play areas at center of heated debate as Planning Commission opens Natural Areas Plan DEIR public hearing
Summary
The commission opened a public hearing on the Natural Areas Plan DEIR, drawing dozens of speakers for competing views: recreation and dog‑owner groups warned against closures of dog play areas while conservation and restoration proponents, and golf‑course advocates, argued for habitat actions and protections for Sharp Park. The comment period was extended.
The Planning Commission opened a public hearing Oct. 6 on the draft Environmental Impact Report for the Significant Natural Areas Management Plan (case 2005.1912E), prompting extensive testimony on competing priorities for San Francisco's natural areas.
Jessica Range of the Planning Department explained the EIR process and noted a correction to the summary chapter: staff will clarify that the maintenance alternative, not the maximum‑restoration alternative, is identified in the…
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