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Planning Commission upholds Fox Plaza PMND and grants wind comfort exceptions with design conditions
Summary
After a contested hearing, the Planning Commission on May 28 upheld the preliminary mitigated negative declaration (PMND) for the proposed 11‑story infill at 1390 Market (Fox Plaza) and granted planning‑code exceptions for ground‑level wind comfort and loading, subject to conditions and an informational return for design refinements.
The Planning Commission on May 28 reviewed appeals and planning‑code exceptions for a proposed 11‑story residential and ground‑floor retail infill at 1390 Market Street adjacent to Fox Plaza Tower.
Staff presented the project's Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration and two independent wind analyses concluding the project would not substantially worsen existing pedestrian wind conditions; staff recommended upholding the PMND and granting exceptions for ground‑level wind comfort and loading with specified conditions.
Appellant Sue Hester argued notice requirements were not met…
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