This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed project at 249 Texas Street, which seeks to demolish an existing single-family home and build a new two-unit residential building. The hearing is part of the process to determine whether to approve the Conditional Use Authorization for this development.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 303 and 317 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 249 Texas Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4001, Lot No. 017A, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-003223CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20930, dated June 3, 2021, to demolish the existing 3,908 square-foot three-story single-family dwelling with an unauthorized dwelling unit and construct a new three-story 4,864 square-foot residential building containing two dwelling units above a garage with two off-street parking spaces, within the RH-2 (Residential House, Two-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellants: Kathleen Roberts-Block and Sasha Gala) (Filed July 6, 2021)
How it got here
The legislation originated from a Conditional Use Authorization appeal regarding a proposed demolition and construction project at 249 Texas Street, prompted by community concerns over the loss of rent-controlled housing.
The project sponsor filed an application for Conditional Use Authorization with the Planning Department to demolish an existing single-family dwelling and construct a new residential building.
The Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Authorization by a 5-2 vote, allowing the demolition of the existing structure and construction of a new building.
Neighbors Kathleen Roberts-Block and Sasha Gala filed an appeal against the Planning Commission's decision, citing concerns over the loss of rent-controlled housing.
The Planning Department submitted a response to the appeal, defending the Commission's approval and stating that the project complies with all relevant codes and regulations.
A public hearing was scheduled for the appeal of the Conditional Use Authorization, allowing community members to voice their opinions.
The Board of Supervisors held a hearing to consider the appeal, during which both supporters and opponents of the project presented their arguments.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This motion confirms the Board of Supervisors' decision to deny a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 249 Texas Street. It officially adopts the findings that support this disapproval.
