San Francisco Planning Commission Meeting Summary for June 18, 2026
San Francisco Planning Commission Hearing – June 18, 2026
The San Francisco Planning Commission met on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at approximately 1:15 PM (the agenda indicated a start time of 8:15 PM UTC, but the meeting began in the afternoon local time). The commission considered several items, including an ordinance to allow relocation of liquor establishments in the Bayview, a major package of changes to the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program and development impact fees, a conditional use for a demolition and mixed-use project on San Bruno Avenue, and a modification to reduce bicycle parking at St. Ignatius College Preparatory. The meeting included extensive public testimony and resulted in votes on all items.
Consent Calendar
- The commission unanimously approved the draft minutes for the May 21 and May 28, 2026 hearings (6-0).
Public Comments & Testimony
- General Public Comment: George Shudish raised concerns about permit applications for tenant demolition projects. Diane Oshima thanked Vice President Moore for her 20 years of service on the commission. Shannon Way attempted to speak on the inclusionary housing item but was redirected to the relevant agenda item.
- Item 6 – Liquor Establishments: No public comment was offered.
- Item 7 – Inclusionary Housing: Over 20 speakers addressed the commission. Supporters included representatives from the Housing Accelerator Fund, SPUR, Mercy Housing, the Housing Action Coalition, and the Building Trades, who argued that the current requirements are infeasible and that the companion Housing Trust Fund amendment will provide more reliable affordable housing funding. Opponents included members of the American Indian Cultural District, Senior and Disability Action, SomCAN, and individual advocates, who argued that reducing inclusionary requirements and impact fees would harm vulnerable communities, eliminate a key affordable housing tool, and that the Housing Trust Fund is not guaranteed. Several speakers noted that the TAC process was not unanimous and that the data does not show that reducing requirements will spur development. Calvin Welch and others emphasized that market rate housing production is not responding to previous reductions.
- Item 8 – 2785 San Bruno Avenue: Several neighbors and community organizations (including the San Francisco Community Empowerment Center) opposed the demolition, stating that the existing units are rent-controlled and that the applicant provided false information in the initial application. The project sponsor’s attorney acknowledged the error and noted that the revised project includes two rent-controlled replacement units. The adjacent property owner, Dr. Mike Kowong, provided testimony about prior tenancy.
- Item 9 – St. Ignatius Bicycle Parking: Alice Duzdiker of Outer Sunset Neighbors spoke in support of the compromise reached with the school, agreeing to 70 Class 1 spaces instead of 20, while encouraging continued work on mode shift.
Discussion Items
- Item 6 – Relocation and Re-establishment of Liquor Establishments (Case No. 2026-002046PCA): Planning staff presented an ordinance introduced by Supervisor Walton to allow bars with pre-2003 ABC licenses to re-establish after closures of up to 10 years and relocate within the Third Street Alcohol Restricted Use District (RUD). Staff recommended approval with a modification to conditionally permit all bars in the RUD instead of the narrow criteria, but the supervisor did not support the broader approach. Commissioner Moore expressed concern about weakening the RUD and the lack of a complaint process. The commission voted 4-2 to adopt the recommendation of approval with staff modifications.
- Item 7 – Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program and Development Impact Fees (Case Nos. 2026-003786PCA and CRV): Staff presented a comprehensive ordinance to lower the inclusionary requirement from 12% to 5% for projects with 25 or more units, remove the middle-income tier, reduce Article 4 impact fees by 67%, and expand the Housing Trust Fund via a November ballot measure. The TAC reported that no level of inclusionary housing is currently feasible due to high construction and financing costs. Staff recommended approval with three modifications (including correcting typos and preserving a conditional use authorization in the North of Market SUD). The commission also considered a resolution delegating authority to the planning director to administratively approve modifications to inclusionary conditions. Commissioners Williams and Moore voted against, citing concerns about the loss of affordable housing, the lack of a guaranteed funding source, and the dismantling of protections in priority equity areas. The motion passed 4-2.
- Item 8 – 2785 San Bruno Avenue (Case No. 2025-007500CUA): The project proposed demolishing a single-family home and an unauthorized unit to construct a three-story mixed-use building with three dwelling units (two rent-controlled) and ground-floor commercial. Staff noted that the initial application misrepresented the number of units but that the corrected project meets planning code requirements. Commissioner Braun, Szwed, and others supported the project, noting it would increase housing and provide rent-controlled units. Commissioner Moore added a motion to approve, which passed unanimously 6-0.
- Item 9 – 2001 37th Avenue (St. Ignatius College Preparatory) (Case No. 2022-012254CUA): The school requested a modification to reduce required Class 1 bicycle parking from 120 to 70 spaces, citing low current bike commute rates and space constraints. After community outreach, the school agreed to 70 spaces (plus 30 Class 2 spaces), and staff recommended approval. Commissioner Szwed proposed a monitoring condition requiring the school to report on bike parking usage in six months and one year. The motion passed unanimously 6-0.
Key Outcomes
- Item 6: Approved with staff modifications (4-2). The ordinance will proceed to the Board of Supervisors.
- Item 7: Approved the planning code amendments and delegation of authority (4-2). The ordinance will be heard by the Government Audit and Oversight Committee on July 2, 2026, with a goal of reaching the Board of Supervisors before the August recess.
- Item 8: Approved with conditions (6-0). The project will replace two unprotected units with two rent-controlled units and one market-rate unit.
- Item 9: Approved with conditions including a monitoring report on bike parking usage (6-0).
Meeting Transcript
Okay, good afternoon and welcome to the San Francisco Planning Commission hearing for Thursday, June 18th, 2026. When an item is called that you would like to submit testimony for, we ask that you line up on the screen side of the room or to your right. Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes. And when you have 30 seconds remaining, you will hear a chime indicating your time is almost up. When your allotted time is reached, there is a second chime, and I will announce that your time is up and take the next person cued to speak. There is a very convenient timer on the podium where you can see how much time you have left and watch your time tick down. Please speak clearly and slowly, and if you care to state your name for the record. I ask that we silence any mobile devices that may sound off during these proceedings. And finally, I will remind members of the public that the Commission does not tolerate any disruption or outbursts of any kind. At this time, I would like to take roll, Commission President Campbell. Here. Commission Vice President Moore. Here. Commissioner Braun. Here. Commissioner McGarry. Commissioner So. Present. And Commissioner Williams. Here. Thank you, Commissioners. First, on your agenda is consideration of items proposed for continuance at the time of issuance and to date. There are still no items proposed for continuance. Placing us under Commission matters for item one, the land acknowledgement. Sorry. No problem. Thank you so much. Okay. The Commission acknowledged that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramatush Alone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the indigenous doers of this land and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramatush Alonee have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretaker of this place, as well as for the peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders, and relatives of the Ramatush Allone community, and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples. Thank you. Item two, consideration of adoption draft minutes for May 24 for May 20 for the May 21st and May 28th, 2026 hearings. Members of the public, this is your opportunity to address the Commission on their minutes. You need to come forward. Seeing none, public comment is closed. Your minutes are now before you, Commissioners. Vice President Moore. Move to approve. Second. Thank you, Commissioners. On that motion to adopt your minutes. Commissioner McGarry. Commissioner So? Aye. Commissioner Williams. Aye. Commissioner Braun. Aye.
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