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Board upholds Planning Commission’s approval of 700 Valencia project amid displacement and mural‑view objections
Summary
The Board of Appeals denied a neighborhood group’s appeal and upheld Planning Commission approvals for a five‑story, nine‑unit project at 700 Valencia; opponents cited displacement and loss of visibility for the Women’s Building mural, but the board split 3–2 and declined to impose conditions such as an inclusionary unit or community mitigation fee.
The Board of Appeals reviewed an appeal from the Mission Anti‑Displacement Coalition and neighbors challenging the Planning Commission’s approval of a five‑story, nine‑unit project at 700 Valencia. Opponents said the project would accelerate displacement in the Mission, offered no on‑site affordable units (the developer said the project was exempt from the inclusionary requirement by filing date), and would…
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