This motion reverses the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for the 469 Stevenson Street project, pending the Board of Supervisors' written findings. It means the project will need further review before moving forward.
Motion conditionally reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board of Supervisors in support of this determination.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the Planning Department's requirement for an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street project.
The Planning Department determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was required for the proposed project and provided public notice of that determination.
The Draft EIR was published and circulated for a 60-day public review period that began on March 12, 2020, and concluded on May 11, 2020.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the Draft EIR to gather public input.
The Planning Commission certified the Final EIR for the proposed project under CEQA, finding it adequate and objective.
The Brant-Hawley Law Group, on behalf of the Yerba Buena Neighborhood Consortium, appealed the Final EIR certification.
The Board held a public hearing to consider the appeal of the Final EIR certification.
The Board conditionally reversed the certification of the Final EIR by the Planning Commission, subject to the adoption of written findings.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
The hearing is for people to express their opinions about the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 469 Stevenson Street Project, which plans to replace a parking lot with a 27-story mixed-use residential building containing 495 units and commercial space. The project aims to include affordable housing and various community improvements, and it is currently under review following an appeal.
This motion reverses the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for the 469 Stevenson Street project. As a result, the project may face additional reviews or changes before moving forward.
