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Board committee refers Lucky Penny special-use change to full Board after split vote on on‑site affordable housing
Summary
Supervisors debated an amendment that would restore an on‑site affordable housing requirement for the Lucky Penny (Laurel) site; a motion to restore on‑site language failed 1–2, and the committee voted to send the unamended ordinance to the full Board without recommendation so sponsors and opponents can continue talks.
The Land Use Committee on April 13 debated whether a proposed amendment to the Geary Masonic Special Use District (SUD) should allow the Lucky Penny redevelopment project to pay an inclusionary‑housing fee instead of providing affordable units on‑site.
Supervisor Stephanie introduced the ordinance, saying the SUD amendment would permit an option to pay the inclusionary housing fee and that without the change the Lucky Penny project would not be built. She told the committee the change could yield roughly 100 new homes in District 2 and generate about $4.5 million for affordable housing…
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