Commission denies rehearing request for 939 Lombard Street development permits

The San Francisco Board of Appeals has decisively denied a rehearing request concerning the controversial project at 939 Lombard Street. During a recent meeting, the board upheld its previous decision from March 27, 2025, where it voted unanimously to approve the necessary permits for the project.

The appellant, Mr. Ang, sought a rehearing, claiming new information that could potentially alter the outcome of the earlier decision. However, Tara Sullivan, representing the project sponsor, Mr. Keane, argued that Ang failed to present any new evidence or material facts that would justify a rehearing. Sullivan emphasized that the appellant had ample opportunities to provide expert testimony or additional documentation during previous hearings but did not do so.

The board's rules stipulate that a rehearing can only be granted if new facts or circumstances arise that could have influenced the original decision. Sullivan pointed out that Ang's arguments were repetitive and did not meet the required standards for a rehearing. The board members echoed this sentiment, with Commissioner Slick stating that there was no manifest injustice that warranted reconsideration of the case.

With the motion to deny the rehearing request passing 5-0, the board has allowed the project to move forward without further delay. This decision marks a significant step in the ongoing development at Lombard Street, reflecting the board's commitment to upholding due process and the integrity of its previous rulings. The project is now set to proceed, with the board indicating that all concerns raised by the appellant had been thoroughly considered in prior hearings.