Votes at a glance: Planning Commission moves forward on several housing and commercial items

The San Francisco Planning Commission took votes on multiple agenda items during its March 2, 2023 meeting.

Key outcomes:
• Environmental Justice Framework (General Plan amendment, Item 13): Approved unanimously 6–0; transmitted to the Board of Supervisors. Staff noted a new EJ communities map and a user guide for interagency use. (See separate coverage.)

• 276 Grandview Avenue (CUA, Item 14): Commission approved a conditional use authorization to demolish an existing single‑family dwelling and construct two attached units. Staff recommended approval with conditions; motion passed unanimously 6–0.

• 98 Pennsylvania Street (Large Project Authorization, Item 20): Approved 5–1 after extended debate. (See separate coverage for details.)

• 2050 Chestnut Street (CUA, pulled from consent): Planning staff found the proposed ground‑floor formula retail use (1,200‑sq‑ft jewelry store) complies with the formula‑retail threshold and recommended approval; commissioners approved with conditions 6–0.

• 681 Twelfth Avenue (DRP): A public‑initiated discretionary review for a 285‑sq‑ft accessory studio was approved after the applicant confirmed setbacks, mitigation for drainage and kiln venting, and staff recommended approval.

• 1027–1029 Clayton Street (DRP): After a neighborhood agreement and a sponsor concession to set back the ground‑floor deck by 2 feet on the west side, commissioners approved the project; motion to take the appeal (doctor) and approve with the modification passed unanimously 6–0.

Several items were handled on the consent calendar (approved without separate discussion after Item 4 was pulled). Where requested, commissioners and staff noted follow‑up steps — especially interagency or permit‑level reviews with Building and Fire Departments.