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Board upholds Other Avenues parklet permit on Judah Street over parking objections
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Appeals denied an appeal of a parklet and street‑improvement permit for 3930–3940 Judah Street, finding the Department of Public Works, Planning and SFMTA followed city criteria. The decision preserves a proposed 50‑foot public parklet and associated bike corral despite local business objections about parking.
San Francisco — The Board of Appeals voted 4–1 on July 17 to deny an appeal of a Department of Public Works permit allowing Other Avenues Food Store to build a 50‑foot public parklet at 3930–3940 Judah Street, a decision that commissioners said reflected wide community support and compliance with city review procedures.
James Kelleher, owner of Ju Delicious Juice, had urged the board to block the parklet, telling commissioners the block already has “two parklets” and that “parking is at a premium,” arguing that a third parklet would further squeeze customers and deliveries. Opponents cited double‑parking and delivery truck conflicts near Muni tracks and said disabled or older customers need street parking.
Other Avenues co‑op president Wayne Landers and co‑owner JB…
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