2109 Virginia Street Mixed-Use Development Appeal
Berkeley
Summary
Neighbors appealed the Zoning Adjustments Board approval of an 8-story, 110-unit mixed-use building, citing concerns over scale, loss of neighborhood character, traffic, and environmental safety on a former dry cleaner site. Council ultimately denied the appeal, upholding the project under state density bonus laws.
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project will generate approximately $100 million in new taxable property value and add housing units.
Future residents, including seniors looking to downsize and low-income households qualifying for the 18 below-market units.
Immediate neighbors who will experience increased shadows, reduced privacy, and construction disruptions.
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City Council (Regular) - Feb 10, 2026
Neighbors appealed the Zoning Adjustments Board approval of an 8-story, 110-unit mixed-use building, citing concerns over scale, loss of neighborhood character, traffic, and environmental safety on a former dry cleaner site. Council ultimately denied the appeal, upholding the project under state density bonus laws.
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