Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending approval on a proposal to designate the subject property at 690 MARKET STREET

Zoning agenda item details

Location 690 MARKET STREET
Meeting date March 13, 2008
Case number 2008.0014G
Agenda item Consideration of items proposed for continuance
Description 690 MARKET STREET - the Chronicle Building is located at the northeast intersection of Market, Geary and Kearny Streets, Lot 6 in Assessor's Block 311 - Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending approval on a proposal to designate the subject property as Category II (Significant) per Article 11 of the Planning Code. The subject property consists of two sections: a nine-story plus mezzanine office tower originally designed by Burnham & Root in 1887 and constructed in 1889-90, enlarged in 1905 by D.H. Burnham & co. and reconstructed in 1908 Willis Polk. An eight story addition was constructed in 2007. The property is within a C-3-O (Downtown Office) District and a 285-S Height and Bulk District. The property is currently undesignated and is not within a Conservation District.
Action requested Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending approval
Preliminary recommendation Approval

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