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Heated neighborhood debate but commission approves 17‑unit Valencia project with conditions
Summary
The Planning Commission upheld the environmental finding for a 17‑unit mixed‑use project at 3500 Nineteenth Street and approved conditional‑use authorization after neighbors raised concerns about five‑story height, shadows and cumulative impacts; sponsor agreed to inclusionary units and reduced parking with car‑share spaces.
After extensive public comment on height, shadowing and neighborhood character, the Planning Commission on Feb. 22 upheld staff's preliminary mitigated negative declaration for 3500 Nineteenth Street and then approved the project's conditional use authorization with conditions meant to reduce neighborhood impacts and strengthen design on the Nineteenth Street frontage.
Staff argued the PMND adequately analyzed environmental…
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