Commission adopts shadow findings for 2455 Harrison after Parks recommendation

The Planning Commission unanimously adopted shadow findings for a proposed four‑story mixed‑use building at 2455 Harrison Street, concluding net new shadow on the Mission Recreation Center would not be significant.

Planning staff presented a shadow study showing net new annual shadow on the recreation center of about 406,324 square‑foot‑hours, with the largest new shadow occurring at roughly 7:16 a.m. on July 19 and ending on the soccer field by about 8:15 a.m. — before the center opens to the public at 9 a.m. Staff noted that the Parks and Recreation Commission had unanimously recommended the planning commission find no significant adverse impact.

Project architect Toby Morris described a code‑compliant, four‑story building with laboratory space on lower floors and five dwelling units above. A small number of neighbors raised concerns about penthouse bulk and rooftop mechanical equipment; callers asked whether the elevator penthouse and stair penthouses complied with code height exemptions and whether rooftop bulk could be reduced. Architect said the penthouse and stairs had been designed to minimize mass and to meet code minimums.

After brief public comment and questions about property‑line windows on adjacent buildings, the commission adopted the shadow findings 7–0.