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Commission holds design, parking and setback debates on Market St. project; continues hearing to May 21
Summary
Commissioners, neighbors and neighborhood groups debated the 1998 Market St. project's height, bulk, Buchanan‑side massing, parking ratio and variances for rear yard/open space; staff recommended reduced parking (0.5:1) and trimming the eastern wing to increase separation from Herman Street residences. The commission continued the conditional‑use/variance hearing to May 21 for further design refinements.
The Planning Commission continued action on a conditional‑use and variance package for a proposed mixed‑use project at 1960–1998 Market Street to May 21, 2009 after extensive public input and commissioner discussion about design compatibility, parking and neighbor protections.
What the project would do
The proposed development replaces a gas station with a U‑shaped, up to 85‑foot‑tall building containing up to 115 residential units (46 two‑bedrooms, 62 one‑bedrooms and 7 studios), ground‑floor commercial space, and a partially subterranean garage. The sponsor proposed approximately 0.63 parking spaces per unit (72 spaces) and six car‑share stalls. The project would provide 15% of units as on‑site below‑market housing and pursue LEED Silver certification.
Staff recommendation and proposed changes
Planning staff recommended two primary modifications before approval: reduce residential parking to the Market &…
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