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The San Francisco Planning Commission convened on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at City Hall, with all seven commissioners present. The meeting covered a consent calendar, General Plan amendments for Treasure Island, signage modifications for a women's soccer facility, a Discretionary Review for a housing project on Shipley Street, and an informational presentation on a small housing development.
The Commission unanimously approved the continuance of two items: 85 Liberty Street was continued to November 12, 2026, and 3837 18th Street was continued to November 5, 2026. The minutes for the September 24 and October 1, 2026 meetings were adopted unanimously (7-0).
Item 8 – 449 Avenue H (Bay FC Signage): Danielle Butler, representing One Treasure Island, spoke in support of the proposed signage modifications, stating the project contributes to community identity and youth engagement on the island. Item 10 – 173 Shipley Street (Discretionary Review): Multiple neighbors including Vicky Hart, Gwyneth Chan, Samuel Pono, and a representative for Jamie Rout addressed the Commission. Speakers expressed a clear position that they were not asking for the project to be denied or reduced in density, but were requesting specific conditions of approval. Concerns included requiring a fire and life safety analysis for windows built against the property line, geotechnical studies for liquefaction risk, shadow and wind studies, and a construction management plan. Samuel Pono stated he was "not here to stop this building" but to ensure his home's safety regarding windows built directly against the new structure. Alex, a neighbor, requested a shadow study.
Treasure Island / Yerba Buena Island General Plan Amendments (Initiation – Item 7): Staff presented a proposed initiation of General Plan amendments to the Treasure Island Area Plan. The amendments would delete Map 3 (Setback Plan) and Map 4 (Streetwall Calculation Example), relocating these standards to the Design for Development (D4D) document. Staff noted this would allow for refinements to facilitate an estimated 2,800 additional housing units within existing height limits. The Commission supported the initiation.
449 Avenue H – Bay FC Signage Major Modifications (Item 8): The Commission reviewed a request for major modifications to signage standards for a new professional women's soccer (Bay FC) training facility. The request involved deviations for the identifying sign size, wall sign restrictions, and freestanding sign limits. The project sponsor highlighted community partnerships. Commissioners expressed strong support. Commissioner So suggested incorporating public art.
173 Shipley Street – Discretionary Review (Item 10): This item concerned a proposal for a 75-foot, 7-story, 13-unit residential building on a vacant lot, utilizing the state density bonus program. Discretionary Review was requested by neighbors primarily concerned about fire/life safety, geotechnical risks, and building massing. Staff recommended against taking DR, stating the project is code-compliant. The project sponsor argued there were no "exceptional or extraordinary circumstances" and committed to covering the cost of infilling affected lot-line windows. Commissioner Chen moved to deny the DR, citing state housing law protections and the need for housing, a motion that passed unanimously.
2213 25th Street – Informational Presentation (Item 9): A project sponsor presented a proposal to demolish an existing single-family home and construct three dwelling units. The hearing was a requirement of SB 423 and no formal action was taken. Commissioners expressed general support.
This webinar is being transcribed and summarized. Okay, good afternoon and welcome to the San Francisco Planning Commission hearing for Thursday, October 15th, 2026. When we reach the item you are interested in speaking to, 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. Excuse me. When uh 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 summon 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. Commissioner President Campbell. Here. Commission Vice President Koppel. Here. Commissioner Chavez. Here. Commissioner Chen. Present. Commissioner McDonald. Here. Commissioner McGarry. Present. And Commissioner So. Present. Thank you, Commissioners. First, on your agenda is consideration of items proposed for continuance. Item one, case number 2025, hyphen 00242. CUA for the property at 85 Liberty Street. Conditional use authorization is proposed for continuance to November 12th, 2026, and item two, case number 2025, hyphen zero, one one one one zero DRP. At 3837, 18th Street, discretionary reviews proposed for continuance to November 5th, 2026. I have no other items proposed for continuance. So we should take public comment. Members of the public, this is your opportunity to address the Commission on their continuance calendar only on the matter of continuance. You need to come forward. Seeing none, public comment is closed, and your continuance calendar is not before you, Commissioners. Commissioner McGarry. Move to continue. Second. Thank you, Commissioners. On that motion to continue items as proposed. Commissioner Chavez. Aye. Commissioner Chen. Aye. Commissioner McDonald.