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Committee forwards Jewish Home special‑use district to allow a major Expandsion in the Excelsior
Summary
The Land Use Committee unanimously forwarded a general plan amendment and zoning code change to create a Jewish Home of San Francisco Special Use District to allow demolition, two new buildings up to 80 feet tall, roughly 210 additional residential care units and new ground‑floor retail; the Jewish Home emphasized financial pressures, seismic upgrades, and a new 'square' model for services.
The Land Use Committee unanimously moved two items that would create the Jewish Home of San Francisco Special Use District in the Excelsior, allowing a multi‑building campus expansion at the intersection of Mission Street and Silver Avenue.
Frances Shay (Supervisor Avalos' office) said the project would expand a campus that has served the neighborhood for more than a century. "They're seeking to expand their facilities, adding assisted living space as well as room for other supportive uses," Shay said.
Tina Chang from the Planning…
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