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Planning Commission deadlocks on Fairmont Hotel EIR after hours of testimony; certification continued to Jan. 27
Summary
After hours of public testimony for and against the Fairmont Hotel revitalization and tower project, the Planning Commission split 3–3 on certification of the final EIR and did not certify. Commissioners asked staff for additional analysis on several points and continued the certification hearing to Jan. 27, 2011.
The Planning Commission took testimony from scores of neighbors, preservation groups, union representatives and business organizations over the final environmental impact report (EIR) for the Fairmont Hotel revitalization and proposed residential tower at 950 Mason Street. Speakers were sharply divided: preservation and neighborhood groups said the EIR omits reasonable alternatives and understates construction, traffic, loading and historic‑resource impacts; supporters including some neighborhood associations and property managers said the EIR is comprehensive and the project is needed to keep the landmark hotel economically viable.
Context and staff position: Devyani Jain of…
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