Deny appeal to convert vacant office building into emergency homeless shelter
In Plain English
California Portsmouth Square Association wants to convert a vacant office building at 207 37th Street into an emergency shelter for up to 25 people. The Planning Commission rejected this proposal in December 2024. If the appeal is denied, the building remains vacant and cannot operate as a shelter without major changes.
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Votes
To adopt a resolution denying the appeal submitted by Lonnie Holmes of the Planning Commission's denial of a conditional use permit to convert an existing office building into an emergency shelter at 207 37th Street and uphold the Planning Commission's decision denying Planning Application No. PLN23-360
6 to 0
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