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Planning Commission Hears Seismic, Parking Concerns in Market Octavia Plan
Summary
Public commenters and commissioners raised liquefaction and seismic concerns for the Market Octavia area and debated parking policy, with one commenter urging a 1-to-1 parking ratio and commissioners asking staff to consult geotechnical experts and DBI. Staff suggested continuing the item into January.
Public commenters and commissioners on the San Francisco Planning Commission discussed seismic risk, parking policy and next steps for the Market Octavia plan, with staff recommending the matter be carried into January.
An unidentified commenter opened the item by warning that "The brown is liquefactionable," saying portions of the Market/Van Ness/Hayes Valley area sit on filled creek beds and urging the commission to consult geotechnical specialists and the Department of Building Inspection (DBI). "I would suggest you take this to your geotechnical people and to DBI," the speaker said.
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