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Commission approves demolition and replacement projects on San Bruno Avenue; grants variances
Summary
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve demolition of an unsound structure and replacement family units at 3930 and nearby San Bruno Avenue addresses, granting required variances and noting the projects provide family-sized housing and do not displace tenants.
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a set of demolition-and-replacement projects on San Bruno Avenue, including case 2004.0053D (3930 San Bruno Avenue) and related applications for adjacent parcels. Staff told the commission the existing building is unsound, demolition would not displace tenants, and the proposed replacement structures add family-sized units.
Project sponsor Edward Yurn spoke for the applicants and identified the design team on the record. Neighbors testified to concerns about blocked views and parking; Alan Chan said the new building would block his bay view and reduce street parking, and that several neighbors had sent letters of opposition.
In response staff reminded the public that private views are not a protected right and that the department had not received formal written opposition in the administrative file, though commissioners noted attendees had called or submitted letters. The commission moved not to take discretionary review and to approve demolition and replacement; the motion included granting variances for substandard lot size where applicable. The commission then recessed until 4 p.m.
Next steps: staff will record the variances for substandard lot size and continue permit processing for the replacement structures. The department also said it will consider requiring three-dimensional models in future cases where commissioners have asked for clearer visualizations.
