Deny appeal to convert vacant office building into emergency homeless shelter

Police & Community SafetyZoningAppeal

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

Moved by: Soheila BanaSeconded by: Doria Robinson
Passed

6 to 0

Soheila BanaAye
Jamelia BrownAbstain
Claudia JimenezAye
Doria RobinsonAye
Sue WilsonAye
Cesar ZepedaAye
Eduardo MartinezAye

Community Discussion

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