Planning Commission, October 1, 2026
Approves Planning Code Amendment - height limit exemption for required rooftop restrooms, 7-0
How this board votes
The Planning Commission approved 86% of 51 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Gilbert Williams (10 of 65 recorded votes).
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The San Francisco Planning Commission held an informational hearing on the Flower Mart Development Agreement Amendment (case 2025-008569PRJ) for Kilroy Realty's 6.5-acre site at 5th and Brannan in Central SOMA, which would add flexibility for up to 3,532 residential units or ~2.6…
- Jurisdiction
- San Francisco, CA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- October 1, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, 7-0
Free sample: decision 1 of 4
Election of Commissioner Koppel as Vice President
Commissioner So nominated Commissioner Joel Koppel as Vice President of the Planning Commission; motion seconded by Commissioner McGarry. Passed unanimously 7-0.
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Meeting Summary
The San Francisco Planning Commission held an informational hearing on the Flower Mart Development Agreement Amendment (case 2025-008569PRJ) for Kilroy Realty's 6.5-acre site at 5th and Brannan in Central SOMA, which would add flexibility for up to 3,532 residential units or ~2.6…
Key Decisions (4)
Election of Commissioner Koppel as Vice President
Flower Mart Development Agreement Amendment (informational)
Planning Code Amendment - development impact fees on corner lots (HCSF)
Planning Code Amendment - height limit exemption for required rooftop restrooms
Development Activity (2)
Flower Mart Development Agreement Amendment
Mixed-Use
Freedom West Co-op senior housing
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Commissioners and Kilroy's CEO noted San Francisco commercial real estate…
Housing Demand
Median one-bedroom rent exceeds $4,200/month and the city's chief economist…
Infrastructure
Central SOMA is filled with empty lots and vacant buildings…
Sentiment
Commissioners emphasized signaling San Francisco is 'open for business' by…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: a commissioner, 5 staff members, 4 applicant's representatives, and 2 members of the public.
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