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Public hearing opened on draft EIR for 275 Tenth Street supportive housing project
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The Planning Commission opened a public hearing on the draft environmental impact report for 275 Tenth Street, a proposed 135‑unit supportive housing project for chronically homeless adults; comment period closes Oct. 13 and staff will respond to submitted comments before returning with a final EIR and certification hearing.
The Planning Commission opened the public hearing on the draft environmental impact report (EIR) for case number 2005.0634E, the 275 Tenth Street supportive housing project.
Michael Jacinto of the Planning Department described the hearing’s purpose: to receive comments on the adequacy and accuracy of the draft EIR, which will be responded to in a comments‑and‑responses document. Ken Regio, executive director of Episcopal Community Services (ECS), described the project as a 135‑unit supportive housing development for chronically homeless adults, expected to open in early 2008. ECS said the project aligns with the city’s 10‑year plan to end homelessness and that the Mayor’s Office of Housing is a primary funder.
Staff reminded the public that the comment period closes Oct. 13 and that written comments received by that deadline will be addressed in the final document. Several speakers raised concerns about industrial (PDR) displacement and how the project’s location relates to Eastern Neighborhoods policy; staff said the EIR includes consideration of preservation alternatives and that the department will review comments before returning with a final EIR and project certification hearing.
The commission accepted public testimony on the draft EIR record and staff indicated responses and any needed revisions will be prepared for the commission’s future consideration.
