The Irish Cultural Center has operated in the original 2-story building since 1975 without significant renovations.

Creation of the Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District to facilitate the redevelopment of a cultural center, exempting it from certain provisions of the Planning Code to allow construction of a modern community center with various amenities.

Facilitate construction of a modern state-of-the-art community center with educational, cultural, social, entertainment, recreational, and retail opportunities, which will reactivate street frontages and beautify the neighborhood.

To ensure the long-term viability of the Cultural Center and allow it to continue and expand its services to the community, providing a larger space that can better accommodate ongoing cultural, educational, and recreational activities.

Board of Supervisors must affirm the Planning Department's CEQA determination, and the Planning Code and Zoning Map amendments will require certification by the California Coastal Commission. Findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1, as well as public necessity, convenience, and welfare must be adopted by the Board of Supervisors based on Planning Commission Resolution No. 21377.

The Board of Supervisors adopts findings from the Planning Department's letter dated October 30, 2023, and Planning Commission Resolution No. 21377, incorporated by reference in File No. 230505, ensuring amendments conform with the Coastal Act of 1976 and the City's certified Land Use Plan.