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Commission approves conditional use for landmark at 1348 Tenth Avenue with conditions
Summary
Planning staff recommended approval of a conditional use permit to convert a landmark Victorian firehouse at 1348 Tenth Ave to office use for a printing operation. After sponsor and public comment about traffic and parking, the commission approved the item unanimously with conditions.
The commission voted unanimously on Jan. 15 to approve a conditional-use authorization to allow general office use at 1348 Tenth Avenue, a designated city landmark previously occupied by an elementary school and described as the first firehouse built in the Sunset District.
Aaron Star, Planning Department staff, explained that the code permits conditional office uses in landmarks within certain residential districts if the Planning Commission grants authorization. He recommended approval with conditions, noting staff received one phone call in opposition. Project representative David Cincotta said the site had been a school for roughly 20 to 25 years and argued the proposed printing operation would be limited to interior alterations and would not increase trip generation; he said 12 of 15 employees live within 1.5 miles of the site.
A nearby tenant, Martin Alperin, spoke in opposition citing parking, traffic and noise concerns and worried the neighborhood could change from residential to commercial over time. Commissioners discussed conditions and then voted to approve the conditional use with recommended conditions; Commissioner Sugaya moved approval and the roll-call recorded unanimous support.
