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Planning commission backs Mission Bay South amendments to enable 100% affordable Block 4E
Summary
The commission found proposed Mission Bay South redevelopment amendments consistent with the general plan, enabling a two-phase, 100% affordable project (approx. 398 units) focused on family-sized units and certificates-of-preference beneficiaries.
The Planning Commission on Dec. 4 recommended approval of redevelopment‑plan amendments needed for Mission Bay South Block 4E, a two‑phase, 100% affordable housing project in Mission Bay that would add roughly 398 units across two buildings.
"This is one of the last vacant parcels in Mission Bay," Matt Snyder, Planning Department staff, told commissioners, outlining a proposed increase to the redevelopment unit cap and a request to allow a north‑side structure to reach 250 feet. OCII’s Philip Wong said Phase 1 would include about 165 units with a tower element up to 160 feet and Phase 2 another ~233 units at taller heights.
OCII and the co‑developers (Curtis Development and Debut Senior Services) described a unit mix emphasizing family‑sized apartments (approximately 25% one‑bedroom, 50% two‑bedroom, and 25% three‑bedroom) and a broad income targeting of 30% to 95% area median income. The project would set aside 80 units for families experiencing homelessness and prioritize certificate‑of‑preference (COP) holders affected by prior redevelopment activity.
Philip Wong said the project qualifies for CEQA relief under AB 1449 (the 100% affordable exemption) and OCI confirmed Block 4E meets the exemption criteria. The project includes on‑site services, community‑serving ground‑floor space, and provisions for on‑site parking and secure bicycle storage.
Public commenters generally supported the project for its transit‑proximate location and family‑sized units, though several neighbors sought additional cost comparisons and geotechnical analysis, warning of Mission Bay’s fill, groundwater and potential sinkage issues. OCII and the design team said geotechnical work had been completed for the site and that financing and construction were planned across 2026–2028.
Commissioners praised the affordability focus and unit mix, and Commission Imperial moved to approve the general‑plan consistency findings and forward the amendment to the Board of Supervisors. The motion passed unanimously 6–0.
