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Planning commission approves 12-unit infill building at 2401 Sixteenth Street
Summary
After applicant and neighbors spoke, the Planning Commission approved conditional-use authorization for a four-story, 12-unit multifamily infill at 2401 Sixteenth Street, with 12 parking spaces and one below‑market-rate unit; a potential recusal by a commissioner was addressed during the hearing.
The San Francisco Planning Commission approved a conditional-use authorization for a four‑story, 40‑foot multifamily building at 2401 Sixteenth Street (case 2006.0428C). Planning staff described the proposal as 12 residential units (mix of two‑ and three‑bedroom units), 12 off‑street parking spaces, and one below‑market‑rate unit, and recommended approval after review by the Historic Preservation Commission.
During the hearing Commissioner Mike Antonini stated he had a potential conflict related to dental services to the project sponsor and raised the issue of recusal; the commission treated the disclosure and the procedural motion for recusal as required by the rules, and the record shows the recusal motion was handled before the applicant presentation. Tony Kim, representing the project sponsors Thomas and Marvin Coyne, described the project as an infill family housing development and said the design met Eastern Neighborhoods guidelines; he noted support from an adjacent property owner for a public mural. Neighbors who spoke included Judy West (support, urged more middle‑income housing and questioned rear‑yard requirements) and Sam Haskins (confirmed agreement with sponsor on public art and raised parking concerns).
Commissioners voiced support for the design, transit access and on‑site affordable housing. A motion to approve was moved and seconded; the commission recorded aye votes and the chair announced the motion passed unanimously.
The project record cites planning code provisions related to rear‑yard requirements and conditional‑use procedures (planning code sections referenced during the presentation). Staff noted two letters of support and said no formal opposition had been filed in the project file. The approval allows the applicant to proceed with permits and conditions summarized in the staff report and project file.
The commission’s approval was announced at the hearing; project sponsors and staff said they would work with planning staff on final permit conditions.
