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Planning Commission opposes Landmarks charter amendment as drafted, asks for multiple‑entitlement safeguards
Summary
After public testimony and staff briefings, the Planning Commission voted 6–1 to oppose a proposed charter amendment creating an independent Landmarks Preservation Board unless the measure is revised so the Planning Commission retains authority in multiple‑entitlement cases; commissioners raised Prop M, appeals, and process concerns.
The San Francisco Planning Commission voted 6–1 on July 3 to oppose a proposed charter amendment that would create an independent Landmarks Preservation Board unless the measure is revised to preserve the Planning Commission’s role on "multiple entitlement" cases.
Commissioner Mike Antonini moved the formal position after a lengthy staff briefing and public comment. "Absent modifications to the multiple entitlement issue to allow the Planning Commission to have jurisdiction on multiple entitlement cases, the Commission would not be able to support the charter amendment," Antonini said during debate.
The commission’s action followed a staff summary of the latest draft and public testimony that highlighted competing city priorities. Planning…
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