Meeting Minutes
Commission Chambers - Room
400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett
Place
Thursday, January 11,
2001
1:30 PM
Regular Meeting
PRESENT:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Mills, Salinas,
Theoharis
ABSENT:
None
THE
MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT THEOHARIS AT 1:40
p.m.
STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE: Gerald
G. Green - Director of Planning; Larry Badiner - Zoning Administrator; Rick
Cooper; Paul Deutsch; Ken Rich; Rick Crawford; Andrea Wong; Jim Miller; Dan
DiBartolo; Ken Chin; Sharon Young; Ricardo Bressanutti; Thomas Wang; Augustine
Fallay; Susan Snyder; Nora Priego - Transcription Secretary; Andrea Green –
Acting Commission Secretary
A.
ITEMS PROPOSED FOR CONTINUANCE
1.
2000.677C
(CHIN:
575-6897)
373 BROADWAY STREET - southeast corner of Broadway Street and
Bartol Street; Lot 018 in Assessor’s Block 0164. Request for Conditional-Use
Authorization pursuant to Section 714.83 of the Planning Code to install a total
of twelve antennas and a base transceiver station on an existing four-story over
basement building, as part of AT&T’s wireless cellular network in the
Broadway (Neighborhood Commercial) District and a 65-A Height and Bulk
District.
Preliminary Recommendation:
Approval with Conditions
(Proposed for Continuance to January 18, 2001)
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Continued to January 18, 2001
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas,
Theoharis
2.
1997.433A
(KOMETANI: 558-6478)
22 ALTA STREET - north side between Montgomery and Sansome
Streets. Lot 34A in Assessor’s
Block 106. Request for Certificate
of Appropriateness Authorization, under Article 10 of the Planning Code, to
construct a new, one-unit, residential building, two stories at the front (Alta
Street) elevation and five stories at the rear in the Telegraph Hill Historic
District. The subject property is
zoned RH-3 (House, Three-Family) District and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk
District.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Approval
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 16,
2000)
(Proposed for Continuance to January 18,
2001)
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Continued to January 18, 2001
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas,
Theoharis
3.
2000.1007T
(LORD: 558-6311)
LIVE-WORK TO LOFT HOUSING AMENDMENT - Consideration of adoption of
amendments to Part II, Chapter II, of the San Francisco Municipal Code (Planning
Code) by amending Sections 102.7 and 102.13 redefining "live/work" units as
"loft housing" and classifying them as residential uses; repealing Section 233
regarding live/work; adding Section 232 to establish requirements for loft
housing that would subject it to some existing live/work controls except that
there would be no restriction on the nature of work which could be performed in
the unit so long as the use is permitted in the SSO (Service/Secondary Office)
Zoning District and no requirement that the occupant(s) work in the unit, would
require loft housing to comply with existing inclusionary housing policies,
would require loft housing in residential areas to comply with all requirements
for residential uses including the residential design guidelines, would require
loft housing constructed in areas not zoned residential to comply with
non-residential design guidelines and all requirements for residential uses
except for front setback and open space requirements, would establish procedures
for converting live/work units to non-residential uses, and would establish loft
housing, rear yard exposure requirements.
This ordinance supersedes any inconsistent Planning Commission
policies.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt the Draft
Ordinance
(Continued from Regular Meeting of December 14,
2000)
(Proposed for Continuance to January 18, 2001)
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Continued to January 18, 2001
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas,
Theoharis
4.
2000.863BV
(WONG: 558-6381)
2712 MISSION STREET - The subject property seeks an authorization
for a proposed office development under the smaller building reserve, pursuant
to Planning Code Section 321. The proposal is for a change of use from "Retail"
to "Office" and for the renovation and expansion of an existing
27,831-gross-square-foot building into a 30,847-gross-square-foot building by
enlarging a mezzanine within the existing structure. The subject property falls within a NC-3
(Moderate-Scale Commercial District) Zoning District and a 50-X/80-B Height and
Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending
(Continued from Regular Meeting of December 12,
2000)
(Proposed for Continuance to January 25, 2001)
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Continued to January 25, 2001
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas,
Theoharis
5.
2000.863BV
(WONG: 558-6381)
2712 MISSION STREET - The subject property seeks a parking
variance for the reduction of required off-street parking, pursuant to Planning
Code Section 151. The project
proposes to provide five parking spaces for the conversion of 30,847 gross
square feet of office space on a site, which presently provides no off-street
parking spaces. The subject
property falls within a NC-3 (Moderate Scale Commercial District) Zoning
District and a 50-X/80-B Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of December 12,
2000)
(Proposed for Continuance to January 25, 2001)
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Continued to January 25, 2001
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas,
Theoharis
6.
1999.770DDDDD
(WANG: 558-6335)
567 - 569 SANCHEZ STREET, east side between 19th and
Hancock Streets; Lot 032 in Assessor’s Block 3585. The proposal is to demolish an existing
single-family dwelling with a detached garage and construct a new three-story
plus attic over garage, two-family dwelling, in an RH-3 (Residential, House,
Three-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk
District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending
(Proposed for Continuance to January 25, 2001)
SPEAKER(S):
Sue Hestor:
- Would like to request a continuance beyond January
25.
Steve Nichelson:
- Lives on Sanchez Street
- He supports request to continue project beyond January
25.
- He just received the set of revisions yesterday and a model needs to be
constructed with new changes; therefore, there is no way they will be able to
finish it on time.
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Continued to January 25, 2001
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas,
Theoharis
7.
2000.1148C
(BRESSANUTTI: 575-6892)
700-740 LE CONTE AVENUE AND 845 MEADE AVENUE, at Jennings Street,
Lots 115 and 116 in Assessor’s Block 4991.
Consideration of the possible revocation or modification of, or placement
of additional conditions on, a prior conditional use authorization (Case No.
86.229C for a planned unit development for up to 45 dwelling units), per
Planning Code Section 303(f). As a
condition of the original approval, Lots 133 and 134 were to be donated to the
Recreation and Park Department and improved for use as a playground. There have
been unresolved complaints from the Recreation and Park Department and the
Office of the City Attorney that the owner of these two lots will not transfer
title to the parcels to the Recreation and Park Department. The property is in a RH-1 (Residential,
House, One-Family) District and an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family)
District, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation:
Pending
(Proposed for Continuance to January 25, 2001)
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Continued to January 25, 2001
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas,
Theoharis
8.
2000.1033D
(SMITH:
558-6322)
4328 20th
STREET – Lot
016, in Assessor’s Block 2697.
Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No.
2000/08/01/6694 proposing to raise the existing building two feet to construct a
new garage and rooms at the basement level and construct a two-story rear
addition that projects 13’-6 beyond the existing rear building wall. The proposal also includes constructing
two new decks at the rear of the addition, constructing a new dormer on the
fourth floor, and infilling the walkway that leads to the service entry on the
side of the building in an RH-3 (House, Three-Family) District; and a 40-X
Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation:
Pending
(Proposed for Continuance to February 15, 2001)
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Continued to January 25, 2001
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas,
Theoharis
9.
1999.210E
(BLOMGREN:
558-5979)
3620 - 19th STREET - Within the block bound by 18th Street,
Guerrero Street, 19th Street, and Oakwood Street, Assessor’s Block 3587, Lots
18, 68, and 70. Appeal of a
Preliminary Negative Declaration. Proposed new construction of five two-,
three-, and four-story buildings containing a total of 43 dwelling units The site currently has a 32-space
parking lot which is accessed by a gate on Oakwood, and a facade of an
industrial building at the 3620 19th Street frontage which would be
demolished. The new buildings would
reach a maximum height of 40 feet in a 40-X height/bulk district. Lots 68 and 70 are located in a RH-2
(Residential House, Two-Family) zoning district. Lot 18 is located in a RH-3 (Residential
House, Three-Family) zoning district.
(Proposed for Continuance to February 22, 2001)
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Continued to February 22, 2001
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas,
Theoharis
10.
2000.1092C
(MEHRA:
558-6257)
3632-38 SACRAMENTO STREET - north side between Spruce and Locust
Streets; Lot 9 in Assessor’s Block 1011.
Request for Conditional-Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code
Section 724.53, to allow Business or Professional Service on the first floor of
the subject property. The subject
building’s legal use includes a restaurant (Tuba Garden, now vacant) on the
first floor and a dwelling unit on the second floor. The second floor dwelling
unit was converted to office use and is currently occupied by a property
management firm. The proposal is to
convert the restaurant space to a business or professional service on the first
floor and restore one parking space in the basement. Since the Planning Code does not permit
business or professional service use above the first floor, the project is
required to restore the dwelling unit at the second floor level. The subject property is located in the
Sacramento Street NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District) with a 40-X Height and
Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending
(Proposed for Continuance to February 22, 2001)
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Continued to January 25, 2001
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas,
Theoharis
11.
2000.436C
(SMITH: 558-6322)
1594 - 43RD AVENUE - northeast corner of the intersection of
Lawton Street and 43rd Avenue; Lot 017 in Assessor’s Block 1888. Request for Conditional Use
Authorization under Planning Code Section 710.83 to install three antennas in a
canister on the roof and two equipment cabinets and one battery cabinet in the
garage of a mixed-use building located in a (NC-1) Neighborhood Commercial
Cluster District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. The subject site is a Limited Preference
6 site according to Wireless Telecommunications Services (WTS) Siting
Guidelines, 1996.
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending
(Continued from Regular Meeting of December 14,
2000)
(Proposed for Continuance to March 8, 2001)
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Continued to March 8, 2001
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas,
Theoharis
B.
COMMISSIONERS’ QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
12.
Consideration of Adoption - draft minutes of November 2, 9, 16,
2000.
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Approved
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas,
Theoharis
13.
Commission Matters
Commissioner Theoharis:
Re: Calendar of
2001
- It will be scheduled before the Commission on January 25,
2001.
Re: 175 Russ
Street
- There is a letter from Ms. Sanchez stating that there is an
easement. She would like ZA to
follow up on this letter.
Re: 240 16th Avenue
- There has been extensive work done to this property without
permits. She would like a planner
to go to this address and take a look at the property. This item is scheduled for January 18,
2001 so she would like a staff report at that time.
Commissioner
Salinas:
Re: 1176 Sutter Street (AKA, 1214 Polk
Street)
For
future projects, he would like to see a representative from the police
department speak regarding the sound-proof tests.
Commissioner
Baltimore:
Re: 1176 Sutter Street (AKA, 1214 Polk
Street)
She
would like to ensure that there are no violations of the conditions of
approval.
C.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
14.
(BADINER:
558-6350)
Status
Report on Compliance with Conditions of Approval for 350 Divisadero Street (San
Francisco Patients’ Resource Center)
SPEAKER(S):
(-)
Patricia Vaughey
- There
have been many complaints about the handicap parking
space.
- She
had requested earlier that the Commission monitor this
project.
- There
is loitering in the area as well.
(-) (Did
not state name)
- There
is a white zone in the area for patients to be dropped off and picked up and
there is a lot of misuse of the parking space.
- The
handicap zone is for anyone who has a handicap, license yet some of these people
who park there are not necessarily coming into the clinic.
- People
who have a handicap for example and are able to drive, should be able to park
nearby and come into the clinic.
-
Sometimes the problems are too much and this is why this item is presented to
the Commission.
(-)
Judith Cominski
- She
lives and works in the neighborhood.
- There
are many problems in the area because of the clinic, like loitering, people
speaking very loudly, people hanging outside.
- She
can't be calling the Police Department all the time.
(+)
Wayne Justman - Sponsor
-
Co-founder of the San Francisco Patients' Resource Center
- At the
time the project came before the hearing, he tried to address all the concerns
and the issues of the neighbors.
- He
appreciates the fact that a new business has opened up across the
street.
- The
area is definitely growing.
- They
have an open door policy so neighbors can come to the clinic and talk about
their concerns.
15.
Director’s Announcements
None
16.
Review of Past Week’s Events at the Board of Supervisors and Board of
Appeals
BOS None
BOA
None
D. REGULAR
CALENDAR
17.
1999.795E
(COOPER: 558-5974)
KING-TOWNSEND
BUILDING AND COMMUNITY GARAGE -
Certification of a Final
Environmental
Impact Report (EIR)
prepared for the construction of a mixed-use building with parking, retail,
office and live/work spaces at 175-179 and 183 Townsend Street (Assessor’s Block
3794, Lots 4 and 7). The project site is an approximately 42,969-square-foot
site fronting on both King and Townsend Streets between Second and Third Streets
in the South of Market neighborhood. The project would contain a total of 657
parking spaces, approximately 29,275 square feet of retail uses in a
ground-floor podium, approximately 46,775 square feet of office uses across six
upper floors, plus a ground-floor lobby, and approximately 55 live/work spaces
across seven upper floors. The building would vary in height between seven and
ten stories, and between 90 and 110 feet. A 17-space surface parking lot and two
connected industrial warehouse buildings, containing a retail/wholesale
electrical supply store and office/multimedia use would be demolished. Note:
The public hearing on the Draft EIR is closed. The public comment period for the Draft
EIR ended on November 7, 2000. The Planning Commission does not conduct public
review of Final EIRs. Public
comments on the certification only may be presented to the Planning
Commission.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Certify Final Environmental Impact Report
(-) (Did
not state name)
- This
project is near the PacBell ballpark.
- It
would be best if the Commission denies this project.
(+)
Jeffrey Leibovitz
- The
EIR covered everything.
- He
would like this EIR certified.
ACTION:
Environmental Impact Report Certified
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
MOTION:
16066
18.
1996.222E
(DEUTSCH: 558-5965)
PENINSULA
WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN -
Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared
regarding the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) proposed
Peninsula Watershed Management Plan.
The Watershed Management Plan would provide comprehensive policies and
actions for managing the land and resources of the 23,000-acre Peninsula
Watershed, located in central San Mateo County, owned and administered by the
San Francisco PUC Water Supply and Treatment Division. The watershed stores and provides water
for homes and businesses in San Francisco and portions of San Mateo, Alameda and
Santa Clara Counties. The Draft
EIR, prepared by the San Francisco Planning Department, analyzes at a
programmatic level the potential environmental impacts of various activities and
development projects that could occur under the policies of the proposed
Management Plan, and analyzes at a project level the proposed Fifield/Cahill
Ridge Trail. Note: The public hearing on the Draft EIR
ended on February 3, 2000. Public
comments on the EIR certification only may be
presented.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Certify Final Environmental Impact Report
SPEAKER(S):
None
ACTION:
Environmental Impact Report Certified
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
MOTION:
16067
19.
(RICH: 558-6345)
General
Plan Referral for Urban Design aspects of the Third Street Light Rail
Project,
including station platforms, street lighting, track way paving, and other urban
design elements.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Finding of conformance with the General
Plan.
Note: On
October 12, 2000, following public testimony, the Commission closed public
hearing and continued the matter to October 26, 2000, to explore funding sources
by a vote of +7 -0.
(Continued
from Regular Meeting of December 7, 2000)
SPEAKER(S):
(+)
Laura Spancher - MUNI
- This
is a very different project than the Embarcadero project.
- MUNI
understands that they are trying to bring aesthetic improvements to this
corridor.
- They
have received as much funding as they possible can to improve areas of the
corridor.
- The
area in question is the Central Waterfront and Visitation Valley. MUNI needs to discuss the needs of the
neighbors before certain improvements are made.
ACTION:
Finding of conformance with the General Plan. Staff should report back to the
Commission under Director's Report on the Planning Effort and Timeline for the
Visitation Valley community input of the General Plan Referral for Urban Design
aspects of the Third Street Light Rail Project.
AYES:
Baltimore,
Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
MOTION:
16068
20.
1998.902B
(CRAWFORD:
558-6358)
FIRST
AND HOWARD STREETS -
(northeasterly
corner of intersection) Assessor’s Blocks 3720 (Lots 5, 6, and 7) Request
under Planning Code Sections 320-322 (Office Development Limitation Program) for
allocation of up to 295,000 gross square feet of office space for a ten-story
building with prior 309 approval.
This project lies within a C-3-O (SD) (Downtown, Office,
Special Development) District and within the 350-S and 400-S Height and Bulk
Districts. This request is for
office space allocation for the final of four buildings approved
for construction at the four corners of the intersection of First and Howard
Streets.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
SPEAKER(S):
(+) Tom
Sullivan - Project Sponsor
- He has
no remarks except to thank the Commission for considering this project and he is
available for questions.
(-)
Roger Brandon
- This
project will propose a problem to the buses coming and going to the
terminal.
- The
question is how much office space do we really need?
- There
are a large number of office buildings, which are not being fully
used.
ACTION:
Approved
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
MOTION:
16069
21a.
2000.1162BV
(WONG:
558-6381)
35
STANFORD STREET - east
side, between Brannan and Townsend Streets; Lot 38 in Assessor’s block 3788:
Request under Planning Code Section 321 for authorization to convert 49,500
gross square feet in an existing building from industrial use to office
use. This hearing shall also set
forth an initial determination of the net addition of gross square feet of
office space, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 313.4 and 314.4. The subject
property falls within a SSO/MUHZ (Service/Secondary Office and Mixed-Use Housing
Zone) Zoning District and a 50-X Height and Bulk District. The subject property is also a
contributory structure within the South End Historic
District.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Approval with
Conditions
SPEAKER(S):
(+)
Steve Atkinson - Baker & McKenzie - Project Sponsor
- The
space is needed for the expansion of a South of Market successful
business.
- The
adjacent building is particularly important.
- The
area is well served by transit, which will increase the transit
service.
- He
would like the Commission to approve the project.
- He
cannot get a long-term lease of a property for parking.
(+/-)
Jeffrey Leibovitz
- He
read a letter from the Rincon Center Citizen's Advisory Committee opposing the
project because the site could be used for more retail
space.
- There
is great need for retail space in the area.
-
Certain areas where there is more office space become a
ghost.
(-)
Craig Adelman – 650 2nd Homeowners Association
- He
lives in the neighborhood.
- He is
representing about 25 homeowners and their concerns.
- The
parking in the neighborhood has become critical.
- If and
when the offsite-parking lease is up, he is worried that this will not be
monitored.
(-) Sue
Hestor - San Franciscans for Reasonable Growth
- It has
been very difficult to obtain a good list of office
spaces.
- Staff
should have this information online or readily available to the
public.
- The
question of parking requirements for SSO districts should be
revisited.
- This
area is one of the most difficult to get around since the entrance to the Bay
Bridge is there, etc.
ACTION:
Approved with Conditions
AYES:
Baltimore, Fay, Joe, Theoharis
NAYES:
Chinchilla, Salinas
MOTION:
16070
21b.
2000.1162BV
(WONG:
558-6381)
35
STANFORD STREET - east
side, between Brannan and Townsend Streets; Lot 38 in Assessor’s block
3788. The project proposes the
creation of approximately 49,500 total gross square feet of office use,
approximately 43,537 square feet of that as occupied floor area. Request for a variance waiving the
provision of 33 off-site, required parking spaces in perpetuity of associated
office use under Planning Code Section 159 (e). The proposed project requires 58 parking
spaces, per Planning Code Section 151.
Applying a legal parking deficiency of 25 spaces for the previous
industrial use, under Planning Code Section 150 (c)(1), the amount of required
parking is reduced to 33 spaces. The required parking will be provided off-site
at 130 Townsend Street, Lot 8 in Assessor’s Block 3788, which is within 800 feet
of the subject property.
SPEAKER(S): None
ACTION:
Zoning
Administrator has taken variance under advisement
NOTE:
Department
to report back to the Commission on the monitoring of the parking
variance.
22a.
2000.774BC
(MILLER:
558-6344)
2800
LEAVENWORTH STREET -
entire block bounded by Beach, Jefferson, Jones and Leavenworth Streets, Lots 7
and 8 in Assessor’s Block 11.
Request under Planning Code Sections 320-322 (Office Development
Limitation Program) for authorization of office space of more than 25,000 square
feet but less than 50,000 square feet (pursuant to Section 321). The project proposal is the creation of
up to 34,945 gross square feet of office space in an existing building (The
Anchorage) through conversion of approximately one-third of the existing 89,730
square feet of retail space therein and by adding approximately 9,995 square
feet of new office space. The
project is in a C-2 (Community Business) District, also within the North
Waterfront Special-Use District No. 2 and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Approval with
Conditions
SPEAKER(S):
(+) Tom
Harry Architects
- Showed
pictures of where the changes will take place on the current
building.
- The
2nd floor will have windows instead of a blank wall where the service corridor
for retail is. The 3rd
floor will stay the same.
- The
retail on the ground floor will be kept intact.
- The
courtyard shops are also hard for customers to get to. Many bridges and other items, which
block visibility into the courtyard, will be removed.
(+) Drew
Barayeb – Project Sponsor
- One of
the most historically successful retail complexes is a shopping center in
Hawaii.
-
Fisherman’s Wharf shops are very grateful for the F-line Streetcar of
MUNI.
-
Fisherman’s Wharf is very quiet in the Wintertime. Having offices throughout the year will
be very helpful for the shops and restaurants.
ACTION:
Approved
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
MOTION:
16071
22b.
2000.774BC
(MILLER:
558-6344)
2800 LEAVENWORTH STREET - entire block bounded by Beach,
Jefferson, Jones and Leavenworth Streets, Lots 7 and 8 in Assessor’s Block
11. Request under Planning Code
Sections 320-322 (Office Development Limitation Program) for authorization of a
Conditional Use for conversion of approximately 5,500 square feet of retail
space to an additional 12 hotel rooms (for a total of 137 hotel rooms on the
subject property) with a total hotel square-footage of approximately 75,820, in
a C-2 (Community Business) District, also within the Northern Waterfront
Special-Use District No. 2 and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation:
Approval with Conditions
SPEAKER(S): See Item
22a.
ACTION:
Approved
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
MOTION:
16072
23.
2000.1123C
(DiBARTOLO:
558-6291)
606 BROADWAY -
northwest corner of Broadway, Grant and Columbus Avenues; Lot 002 in Assessor’s
Block 146. Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Section 714.27 of the
Planning Code to extend the Hours of Use for the existing Full-Service
restaurant in the Broadway Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) and a 65-A-1
Height and Bulk District. The
proposal is to allow the restaurant (New Sun Hong Kong) to service food to
patrons between the hours of 2AM and 4AM, allowing for a 22-hour operation. The proposal will not involve any
interior or exterior alterations.
Preliminary Recommendation:
Approval with Conditions
SPEAKER(S):
(+)
Jerry Klein
- Would
like to have the Commission approve project.
ACTION:
Approved
AYES:
Baltimore,
Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
MOTION:
16073
24.
2000.928C
(CHIN:
575-6897)
2750 VAN NESS AVENUE, southeast corner of Lombard Street and Van
Ness Avenue; Lot 005G in Assessor’s Block 0502. Request for Conditional-Use
Authorization pursuant to Section 209.6 of the Planning Code to install a total
of sixteen antennas and a base transceiver station on an existing three-story
over basement building, also known as the Washington Mutual Bank, as part of
Metricom’s wireless Internet network in an RC-3 (Residential-Commercial, Medium)
District and a 65-A Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation:
Approval with Conditions
SPEAKER(S):
(+) Bob
McCarthy - McCarthy and Swartz - Project Sponsor
- There
were community meetings and only two people attended.
- There
was one letter received by a management company related to health
concerns.
-
Studies were done to determine the levels of radiation to the various residents
and companies.
(-) Did
not state name
- There
are antennas being installed all over the City.
- There
is no master plan for where installations of antennas will
be.
(-) Anita Morse
- She
lives half a block from the installation site.
- Her
concerns are with health issues.
- Since
many people are still not clear as to the long-term effects of the antennas, she
requests that these antennas not be installed.
(-) Lois
Wise - Property Owner Relations - American Property Exchange
- She
works near the site where the antennas will be installed.
- Her
company is a marketing company specializing in high-level rental
apartments.
- They
have a high volume of radio and pager transmission.
- They
have a large number of housekeeping staff servicing their
properties.
- The
company opposes the installation of the antennas because they did not receive
sufficient notice as well as long-term health concerns.
ACTION:
Approved
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
MOTION:
16074
25.
2000.985C
(CHIN: 558-6897)
1176
SUTTER STREET (AKA, 1214 POLK STREET) -
northeast corner at Polk Street; Lot 011 in Assessor’s Block 0669. Request for Conditional-Use
Authorization to allow amplified live and recorded music (defined as Other
Entertainment by Planning Code Section 790.38) in an existing bar, d.b.a. An
Sibin, as required by Planning Code Section 723.48, in the Polk Street
Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District and a 65-A Height and Bulk
District.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Approval with
Conditions
(Continued
from Regular Meeting of December 14, 2000)
SPEAKER(S):
(+) Hugh
Louis - Owner of An Sibin
- At the
time he purchased the bar it was neglected and rundown.
- The
first thing he did when he purchased the bar was to shut it down and renovate
it. He tried to get rid of the drug
dealers and deal with the noise issue.
- A few
months ago, he received complaints from neighbors so he decided to soundproof
the bar. Since then he has not
received any complaints.
- He has
about 250 signatures of neighbors and business owners who support the
bar.
- He has
had inspectors from the police, fire, health, noise abatement, etc. come out to
inspect the property. There were
some recommendations, which he has put in place.
- The
bar is safe and a nice place to come to and listen to
music.
(+)
Calvin Crosky
- He
frequents the bar. It's a clean and
safe place.
- The
noise insulation does a good job of reducing noise.
(+)
Chris Lowe
- The
neighborhood has many bars, many of which draw negative
customers.
- This
is not one of those bars.
- The
addition of music would be good for the customers and the
bar.
(+)
Jonathan Brown
- He
frequents the bar.
- This
is a very nice place to hang out.
(+)
Jennifer Little
- She
enjoys going to the bar and enjoys the people who attends the
bar.
- She
books DJs and this would be a good place to book the DJs she
represents.
(-) Dan
Ling Jan
- There
are various signatures of people who are opposed to the
bar.
- There
aren't loud vibrations and thumping because of the music.
- The
music continues after 2:00 a.m.
- She
lives on the 2nd floor of the bar.
Even the tenants of the third floor complain of the
thumping.
(-) Did
not state name
- Spoke
in Chinese
- He
can't sleep at night because of the noise.
(-) Did
not state name
- She
would like the noise to end at 11:00 p.m.
ACTION:
Approved with Amended Conditions
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
MOTION:
16075
26.
2000.044C
(YOUNG:
558-6346)
275 DUBOCE AVENUE - south side between Market and Guerrero
Streets; Lots 059, 061, 062 in Assessor’s Block 3534. Request for Conditional-Use
Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Section 209.1(h) to allow the
construction of a two-story over garage, 11-unit residential building. Conditional-Use Authorization is
required under Section 209.1(h) to allow the construction of four dwelling units
on lots 61 and 62 within the RH-3 Zoning District. The subject lots are within a NC-3
(Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District, a RH-3 (Residential, House,
Three-Family) District, the Mission Restricted Use Subdistrict, and an 80-B
Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation:
Approval with Conditions
SPEAKER(S):
(+) Si
Pinto - Project Sponsor
- This
is an exciting project because of its uniqueness.
- There
has been a lot of work to the development of this project.
ACTION:
Approved
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
MOTION:
16076
27.
2000.270C
(BRESSANUTTI: 575-6892)
535-537 VALENCIA STREET - east side between 16th and 17th Streets;
Lot 044 in Assessor’s Block 3569.
Request for Conditional-Use Authorization to (1) allow continued
operation of an existing large (over 1,000 square feet) fast food restaurant,
presently d.b.a. Cable Car Pizza, per Section 726.43 of the Planning Code, and
(2) to extend the hours of operation from 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., per Section
726.27, in the Valencia Street Neighborhood Commercial District and a 50-X
Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval of Large Fast Food Restaurant use;
approval of extended hours on Saturday and Sunday only.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of December 14,
2000)
SPEAKER(S):
(+)
Russel (Last name unclear)
- The
executive summary is very complete.
- This
project is not a large take out restaurant. A lot of the space is taken up by
storage.
- There
are petitions, which show support for the project.
- The
hours of operation would allow people to get a slice of pizza on their way home
from the surrounding bars.
- Would
like the extended hours to be approved.
ACTION:
Approved with amended conditions
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
MOTION:
16077
E.
SPECIAL DISCRETIONARY REVIEW HEARING
At
Approximately 5:25
PM the
Planning Commission convened into a Special Discretionary Review (DR)
Hearing.
28.
2000.045D
(WANG: 558-6335)
1117-1125
OCEAN AVENUE - Lots
041 and 042, in Assessor’s Block 6944.
Request for Discretionary Review proposing to demolish an existing
ground-floor, single-family residence and storefront on Lot 042, demolish an
existing storefront and a garage on Lot 041, and construct a new four-story,
mixed-use building occupying both lots, in an NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood
Commercial) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve the project as
submitted.
(Continued
from Regular Meeting of December 14, 2000)
SPEAKER(S): None
ACTION:
Withdrawn
AYES:
Baltimore,
Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
29.
2000.046D
(FALLAY: 558-6367)
2147 29th AVENUE - west side between Quintara and Rivera Streets;
Lot 012 in Assessor’s Block 2188.
Discretionary Review is requested of Building Permit Application No.
9912564S to construct a third floor addition over the existing two-story,
single-family dwelling in an RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family) District and
a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve
the project as proposed.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 9,
2000)
(-)
Steve Williams - DR Requestor
- He was
retained to do a legal analysis of the project.
- The
houses in the area are absolutely identical and were constructed at the same
time and by the same builder.
- A
previous project similar to this one on 22nd Avenue was settled by eliminating
the 3rd floor.
- This
house is already the largest house on the block with a large lot. If the proposed addition is approved,
the house will be twice as large as the neighbors.
- There
are no additions on either side of the block.
- The
analysis by the planner is not correct.
(-)
Michael Dolan
- He was
not informed as to the proceedings.
- The
planner never informed him of the proceedings and knew that he was opposed to
the project.
- This
is a quiet, peaceful neighborhood.
This request is totally obnoxious.
It will decrease the value of his home.
(-) Name
Not Clear
- He
objects to the addition because it will affect the character of the
neighborhood.
- He has
lived in the neighborhood for many years.
- There
is plenty of room in each home for good-sized families to
live.
(-)
Cecilia Suarez
- The
addition would be okay in the back of the house but not on
top.
(-) Mark
Marowitz
- The
houses are completely uniform.
- There
is only one property, which is out of character with the rest of the
homes.
- It
seems unjust for these types of additions to be built.
(-)Name
Not Clear
- Read a
letter from Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan who are opposed to this
project.
-
Several years ago there was a similar proposal proposed on the block and there
were consequences to that proposal.
- If the
Commissioners lived near the proposed addition, would they approve
it?
(-)Name
Not Clear
- He has
a similarly constructed house as the one proposed.
- He
would not like his light to be blocked.
(-) Jeff
Rogers - DR Requestor
- He
submitted over 30 letters and petitions of opposition to this
addition.
- The
family of the proposed addition is a relatively small family. Their house is one of the largest in the
neighborhood.
- They
did agree to a low-profile plan in the back but subsequently changed their
minds.
(-)
Cliff Luger
- He has
lived in the neighborhood for many years.
- All
the houses in the Sunset are similarly constructed, then all of a sudden there
is a big box which is a 3rd story house.
(-)
Michael Morise Dolan
- He
grew up in the neighborhood.
- He
repairs flats and properties in the area where he lives, which is Santiago
Street. All the houses in that
neighborhood have similarly constructed homes and have kept it that
way.
- The
proposed addition falls out of the character of the
neighborhood.
(+) John
Jay - Project Sponsor
- This
addition complies with all the rules of the Planning Code.
- Mr.
Euwing has bent over backwards to meet the issues of the neighborhood. He has gone to each of the neighbors to
deal with their issues.
- There
are some objections including, the addition is out of character to the
neighborhood; privacy; etc.
(+) Amon
Euwing
- He has
a large family and his family is still growing. There is a legal in-law apartment but he
still needs more space.
- He has
spoken to all the neighbors and has tried to be sensitive to their
needs.
(+)
Darolyn Gin
- Her
parents bought the house in 1968.
- When
Mr. Euwing told them about the extension, they agreed to it because they also
come from a large family and can understand.
(+) Lee
Rosenthal
- She
has no objections to the plans to his house.
-
Homeowners should be able to do to their property depending upon their
needs.
- She
would like for this project to be approved.
(+)
Michael Klestoff
- He
lives and works in the neighborhood.
- Mr.
Euwing has done more than what the guidelines require.
- If the
homes were supposed to be kept the same way all the time, the area would have
been a planned development and restrictions would have been
imposed.
ACTION:
Take DR on a vertical expansion but consider a horizontal
expansion.
AYES:
Baltimore, Fay, Joe, Theoharis
NAYES:
Chinchilla, Salinas
30.
2000.041D
(S. SNYDER: 558-6543)
764
ELLSWORTH STREET - on
the west side of Ellsworth Street, south of the intersection of Ellsworth Street
and Crescent Avenue, on Lot 16 of Assessor’s Block 5812, proposing to construct
a new single-family dwelling on a vacant lot in an RH-1 (Residential, House,
Single-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District, and within the
Bernal Heights South Slope Study Area (Planning Commission Resolution
14973).
Preliminary
recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve the project as
submitted.
SPEAKER(S):
(-)
Randy Graham
- He
lives in the neighborhood.
- The
South Bernal Action Alliance supports the construction.
- His
only concern is that since this is a narrow street, the construction might cause
a problem with traffic and the MUNI 27 bus line.
ACTION:
Do not take Discretionary Review and approve project as
submitted.
AYES:
Baltimore, Chinchilla, Fay, Joe, Salinas, Theoharis
F.
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this
time, members of the public may address the Commission on items of interest to
the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission
except agenda items. With respect
to agenda items, your opportunity to address the Commission will be afforded
when the item is reached in the meeting with one exception. When the agenda item has already been
reviewed in a public hearing at which members of the public were allowed to
testify and the Commission has closed the public hearing, your opportunity to
address the Commission must be exercised during the Public Comment portion of
the Calendar. Each member of the
public may address the Commission for up to three minutes.
The
Brown Act forbids a commission from taking action or discussing any item not
appearing on the posted agenda, including those items raised at public
comment. In response to public
comment, the commission is limited to:
(1) responding to statements made or
questions posed by members of the public; or
(2) requesting staff to report back on a
matter at a subsequent meeting; or
(3) directing staff to place the item on a
future agenda. (Government Code
Section 54954.2(a))
SPEAKER(S):
None
Adjournment:
6:27 p.m.
THE
DRAFT MINUTES ARE PROPOSED FOR ADOPTION AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION ON THURSDAY,
FEBRUARY 1, 2001.
