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Supervisors hear discovery of 1970s PUD that may affect height limits at 8 Washington site
Summary
Supervisors held a hearing after neighborhood researchers unearthed a 1977 planned unit development (PUD) and related EIRs that neighborhood advocates say require recreation protections and lower heights at the Seawall Lot/8 Washington site; Port and Planning described an active ENA and explained underlying zoning reverted to 275 feet when a redevelopment plan expired.
President Hsu convened a committee hearing to clarify the status of the Seawall Lot commonly called the 8 Washington site after neighbors and ballot voters questioned what development options remain.
"I have asked both the port and the planning department to give us a general update," President Hsu said, noting public confusion after voters rejected a prior project. The hearing drew presentations from Port and Planning staff and extended public comment after attorneys and neighborhood groups reported newly found records.
Jonathan Stern of the Port of San Francisco said an exclusive negotiating agreement (ENA) with the project sponsor remains in force but is paused under a force-majeure provision tied to litigation…
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