SAN FRANCISCO | 36 Tehama Street | 260 FT | 25 FLOORS
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Plans for Slender, 25-Story Micro-Room Hotel Revealed
February 20, 2019
Plans for a slender 25-story hotel to rise up to 260 feet in height on the 4,000-square-foot parking lot site at 36 Tehama Street have been submitted to Planning.
And as envisioned by J Street Hospitality and designed by Handel Architects, the new Transbay District hotel would be outfitted with 185 “micro guestrooms” measuring an average of 180 square feet apiece, “offering an efficient, stylish and affordable option for travelers.”
. . . from an urban design perspective, the proposed 260’ height imparts a cascading massing to the surrounding area, transitioning from the nearby entitled 555 Howard (385’), proposed 543 Howard (330’), to 36 Tehama’s 260’, then flowing to the four Foundry Square Buildings (~130)’ . . . .
Floors 1 through 3 activate the street with transparency of public functions via the Check-In Lobby, 2nd Floor Guest Lounge and 3rd floor Fitness Area" . . . . does not include any replacement off street parking spaces or a garage for guests.
One thing that I like about this tower is that it means we probably won’t be losing 527 and 531 Howard any time soon, since those will be the last of the smaller buildings on this block after 555 gets built.
No Major Red Flags for Proposed Tower of Micro Rooms
April 17, 2019
. . . To quote Planning’s preliminary assessment of the proposed project, which was just finalized, “the project is generally consistent with the overarching objectives of the [Transit Center District Plan].”
And while there is a potential issue with respect to compliance with Section 132.1(d) of San Francisco’s Planning Code, which provides for a minimum separation between area towers in order to ensure “adequate light and air” for all, keep in mind that there are exceptions and concessions that can be made, especially for structures that are less than 300 feet in height.
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