December 05, 2007

Time: 12:00 P.M.

FOR FULL BOARD CONSIDERATION

ROLL CALL: Board President: M. Bridget Maley

Board Vice President: Robert Cherny

Board Members: Lily Chan, Courtney Damkroger, Ina Dearman,

Karl Hasz, Alan Martinez, Johanna Street

PUBLIC COMMENT

At this time, members of the public may address the Landmarks Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Landmarks Board except agenda items. Public comment will be taken on each agendized item. Each member of the public may address the Landmarks Board for up to three minutes. If it is demonstrated that comments by the public will exceed 15 minutes, the President or chairperson may continue Public Comment to another time during the meeting.

The Brown Act forbids a commission or board 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, not on an agendized item, the Board is limited to:

(1) briefly 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).).

REPORTS

1. STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

2. PRESIDENT'S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

3. MATTERS OF THE BOARD

4. LANDMARKS WORK PROGRAM 2005-2007 UPDATE

5. HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND COMMITTEE UPDATE

ACTION ITEM(S)

6. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 17, 2007 DRAFT ACTION MINUTES.

(Continued from 11/7/07)

7. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 2007 DRAFT ACTION MINUTES.

REVIEW AND COMMENT

8. (J.A. KUGLER: (415) 575-6925)

CENTRAL SUBWAY PROJECT-PHASE 2 OF THE THIRD STREET LIGHT RAIL PROJECT: Public Hearing to assist the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board to prepare a comment letter on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. SFMTA is proposing to provide improved transit service from South of Market to Chinatown. The Study Area includes a corridor along Third/Fourth Streets, Stockton Street and Columbus Avenue from Fourth/King (the terminus of Phase 1 of the Third Street Light Rail) to Jackson/Stockton Streets, with a construction related tunnel to Columbus Avenue/Union Street near Washington Park. The supplemental document focuses on changes to the project that have occurred since the certification of the 1998 FEIS/FEIR. Three alternatives are evaluated within the Study Area: a No-Project/Transportation Systems Management (TSM) Alternative; an Enhanced EIS/EIR Alternative with an alignment along Third, Fourth, and Harrison Streets, south of Market, a shallow subway tunnel under Market, Kearny, and Geary Streets as in the original 1998 FEIS/FEIR; and a Fourth/Stockton Street Alternative with a deep subway tunnel under Market Street with two design options. Stations would be located along the alignments to serve South of Market, the Convention Center, Market Street and Union Square and Chinatown. A Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement/Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIS/SEIR) has been prepared by the San Francisco Planning Department and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in connection with this project.

NOTE: The Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was published on October 16, 2007. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the adequacy, accuracy, objectivity and completeness of information in the Draft EIR on November 15, 2007. This hearing is intended to assist the Landmarks Board such that the Board may prepare written comments on the Draft EIR to submit to the Planning Department. Written comments on the Draft EIR will be accepted at the Planning Department until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2007.

(Continued from 10/17/07 AND 11/7/07)

CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS

9. 2007.0447A (D. DiBARTOLO: 558-6291)

600 STOCKTON STREET, known formerly as the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, is located at the east side of Stockton Street between Pine and California Streets in Assessor's Block 257, Lots 012. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct an approximately 2,000 square foot glass conservatory structure within the existing internal courtyard with two glass covered walkways providing access between the conservatory and the hotel. The project would also modify the landscaped area affected by the glass structure. The four to seven story Classical Revival steel frame with reinforced concrete structure was constructed in 1909 and is currently used as a hotel,  Ritz Carlton . The subject property is Landmark Number 167 under Article 10, is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, is listed in the 1976 Architectural Survey and Here Today, and rates an  A on San Francisco Heritage's survey of historic buildings. The site is located within a C-3-G (Downtown General) District and an 80-130-F Height and Bulk District.

Preliminary Recommendation: Approval

(Continued from 11/7/07)

10. 2007.1335A (D. DiBARTOLO: 558-6291)

610 VALLEJO STREET,St. Francis of Assisi Church, is located at the northeast corner of Columbus Avenue, in Assessor's Block 131, Lot 009. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project which includes the following components: (1) seismic strengthening of the unreinforced masonry building; (2) life safety improvements; (3) disabled access improvements; (4) mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades; and, (5) Exterior rehabilitation which includes roof replacement. The structure is Landmark Number 5 under Article 10, is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, is designated as State Historical Landmark 1-769 and Points of Historical Interest, is listed in the 1976 Architectural Survey and Here Today, and rates a  1 on North Beach survey of historic buildings. The site is located within the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial (NCD) a 40-X Height and Bulk District.

Preliminary Recommendation: Approval

11. 2007.1340A (D. DiBARTOLO: 558-6291)

870 MARKET STREET(aka 80 Powell Street), northeast corner of intersection with Powell Street, Assessor's Block 329, Lot 005. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for modifications to a non-original storefront on the ground floor of the subject landmark building. The subject property, known as the Flood Building, is San Francisco Landmark No. 154, is a Category I Building in the Kearny-Market-Mason-Sutter Article 11 Conservation District, is listed in  Here Today , is on the 1976 architectural survey, is rated  A on San Francisco Architectural Heritage Foundation's survey, is zoned C-3-R (Downtown, Retail), and is in a 80-130-F Height and Bulk District.

Preliminary Recommendation: Approval

12. 2007.1348A (D. DiBARTOLO: 558-6291)

730 MONTGOMERY STREET, east side between Washington and Jackson Streets, Assessor's Block 196, Lot 015. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install one business sign in the form of a projecting fabric sign on the ground floor of the subject landmark building. The property, known as the Golden Era Building, is San Francisco Landmark No. 19 within the Jackson Square Historic District under Article 10, is listed in the California Register, is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, is listed in  Here Today , is on the 1976 architectural survey, is rated  B on San Francisco Architectural Heritage Foundation's survey, is zoned C-2 (Community Business) District and is in a 65-A Height and Bulk District. The site is also within the Washington-Broadway and Jackson Square Special Use Districts and the Jackson Square Special Sign District.

Preliminary Recommendation: Approval

13. 2007.1332A (S. MIDDLEBROOK: 558-6372)

DR. CARLETON B. GOODLETT PLACE(CITY HALL),Assessor's Block 0787; Lot 001. The subject property is the Board of Supervisors' chamber in City Hall, a contributing structure to the Civic Center Historic District, local San Francisco Landmark Number 21. The site is zoned P (Public) with an 80-X Height and Bulk limit. The proposal is a Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to make the President's dais and the Clerk of the Board's desk in the Board of Supervisors' Chamber accessible to persons with disabilities. The scope of work for the proposed project is limited to the President's dais and the Clerk of the Board's desk within the Board of Supervisors' chamber in City Hall.

Preliminary Recommendation: Recommendation of approval to the Planning Commission.

14. 2007.1144A (S. PERDUE: 415/558-6625)

851 BEACH STREET, (aka 900 North Point), Ghirardelli Square, on block bound by Beach, North Point, Larkin, and Polk Streets. Assessor's Block 0086, Lot 012 – Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of signage at the Beach Street façade. The Ghirardelli Square is designated San Francisco Landmark No. 30 and is listed on the National and California Registers of Historic Places. The site is zoned C-2 (Commercial) District and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District, and is also within the Northern Waterfront Special Use District No. 2.

Preliminary Recommendation: Approval

(Continued from 11/7/07)

15. 2006.1469A (S. PERDUE: 415/558-6625)

1266 FULTON STREET, north side between Divisadero and Scott Streets. Assessor's Block 1180, Lot 012 – Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install an elevator and modify windows and doors at the rear of the buildings. The Edwardian-style, 3-story flat is a contributor to the Alamo Square Historic District; it is zoned RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) District and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District.

Preliminary Recommendation: Approval

16. 2006.0023A (TIM FRYE 415/575-6822)

109 LIBERTY STREET, Assessor's Block 3607; Lots 075. Located between Dolores and Guerrero Streets, the subject property is a contributing structure to the Liberty-Hill Historic District, is listed on the California Register, and San Francisco Heritage holds a façade easement on the property. It is located within an RH-3 (Residential – Multi-Family) District with a 40-X Height and Bulk limit. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to excavate and install two garage door openings within the existing retaining wall. The roof of the structure will be finished as a deck and will be used as open space. The work will also necessitate rebuilding the front entry stairs. This project was continued from the October 17, 2007 hearing.

Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions.

REVIEW AND COMMENT

17. 2004.0773A (S. PERDUE: 415/558-6625)

55 LAGUNA STREET, San Francisco Normal School / San Francisco State Teacher's College, on two blocks bound by Laguna, Haight, Buchanan, and Hermann Streets. Assessor's Block 0857, Lots 001 and 001a and Assessor's Block 0870, Lots 001, 002, and 003 – Request for Review and Comment in preparation for a Certificate of Appropriateness application regarding the proposed rehabilitation of Landmark Nos. 257, 258, and 259 – Richardson Hall, Woods Hall, and Woods Hall Annex. The campus is rated 3 in the Planning Department's Citywide Architectural Survey of 1976; it is zoned P (Public Use) District and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District.

18. (M. WEINTRAUB: 415/575-6812)

CITY WITHIN A CITY: HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT FOR SAN FRANCISCO'S MISSION DISTRICT. Request for Review and Comment and consideration of a resolution endorsing the draft historic context statement. The document covers the area bounded approximately by Duboce Avenue to the north, Shotwell/Folsom Streets/Potrero Avenue to the east, Dolores/Guerrero Streets to the west, and Cesar Chavez Street to the south. The Context Statement was prepared by Planning Department staff to facilitate historic and cultural resources surveys pursuant to the Eastern Neighborhoods Mission Area Plan.

DRAFT PRESERVATION ELEMENT OF THE SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL PLAN, Request for Review and Comment in preparation of a Preservation Element. The Planning Department seeks comments from the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board and members of the public on the proposed draft Preservation Element of the San Francisco General Plan. Following this hearing, the Planning Department will produce a final draft Preservation Element and return to the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board for review. After final review by the LPAB, the proposed Preservation Element would be brought before the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for adoption, projected at early Spring, 2008.

(Continued from 11/7/07)

ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: For information on the next Landmarks Board Calendar, please call 558-6320 on Fridays (before the scheduled hearing) after 5:00 p.m. for a recorded message.

NOTE: Items listed on this calendar will not be heard before the stated time.

NOTE: Speaker Cards will be available at all hearings. For your convenience, they may be picked up in advance of the hearing from the Planning Department Reception Counter, 1650 Mission Street, Suite 400.

NOTE: The Landmarks Board meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month. For information on the next Landmarks Board Calendar, please call at 558-6320 after 3:00 p.m. on Fridays preceding the regularly scheduled meetings. Items listed on this Notice of the Meeting and Agenda will not be heard before the stated time.

NOTE: For information related to Landmarks Board matters, please call Sonya Banks, Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board Recording Secretary, Planning Department, at (415) 575-6916.

NOTE: Pursuant to Government Code § 65009, if you challenge, in court, the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness, Permit to Alter, Landmark or Historic District designation, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board at, or prior to, the public hearing.

NOTE: Material submitted by the public for Landmarks Board review prior to a scheduled hearing, should be received at the Planning Department Reception Counter, 1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor, no later than 5:00 p.m. the Tuesday (eight (8) days) prior to the scheduled public hearing. Persons unable to attend a hearing may submit written comments regarding a calendared item to the Board at the above listed address. Comments received by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing will be made part of the official record and will be brought to the attention of the Landmarks Board at the public hearing. Otherwise, submit material related to a calendared item at the scheduled hearing for distribution. For complete distribution to all Board Members, necessary staff and case/docket/ correspondence files, submit an original and 18 copies.

CELL PHONE AND/OR SOUND-PRODUCING ELECTRONIC DEVICE USAGE AT HEARINGS

Effective January 21, 2001, the Board of Supervisors amended the Sunshine Ordinance by adding the following provision: The ringing of and use of cells phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices (67A.1 Prohibiting the use of cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices at and during public meetings).

ACCESSIBLE MEETING POLICY

Hearings are held at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 400, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA. The closest accessible BART Station is the Civic Center Station located at the intersection of Market, Hyde and Grove Streets. Accessible curb side parking has been designated at points along McAllister Street. Accessible MUNI Lines serving City Hall are the 9 San Bruno, 47 and 49 Lines and 71 Haight/Noriega and the F Line. Accessible MUNI Metro Lines are the J, K, L, M, and N at the Van Ness Muni Station at Van Ness Avenue and Market Street. For more information regarding MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142.

Requests for American sign language interpreters, sound enhancement system and/or language translators will be available upon request by contacting Lulu Hwang at (415) 558-6318, at least 48 hours prior to a hearing. A sound enhancement system will be available upon request at the meetings. Please contact Services for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired at 557-4433 (TDD) or 557-4434 (Voice) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Late requests will be honored if possible. A person who is deaf or hearing impaired may gain meeting information prior to the meeting by calling 557-4433 (TDD) or 557-4434 (Voice). In addition, the California Relay Service can be used by individuals with hearing and speech impairments by calling 1-800-735-2929 (TDD) or 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). Minutes of the meetings are available in alternative formats. If you require the use of a reader during the meeting, please contact the Library for the Blind and Print Handicapped at 292-2022 at least 48 hours in advance of need. Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) will be available at meetings.

Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should call our accessibility hotline at (415) 554-8925 to discuss meeting accessibility. In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate such people, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical-based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE

Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Adele Destro by mail to Administrator, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102-4689; by phone (415) 554-7724; by fax at (415) 554-7854; or by e-mail at sotf@sfgov.org. Citizens interested in obtaining a copy of the Sunshine Ordinance can be request a copy from Ms. Destro or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine/

SAN FRANCISCO LOBBYIST ORDINANCE

Attention: Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code §2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 581-8300, fax (415) 581-2317; web site http://www.sfgov.org/ethics/.

COMMUNICATIONS

Note: Each item on the Architectural Design Review and/or Regular calendar may include the following documents:

1) Planning Department Case Report

2) Draft Motion with Findings and/or Conditions

These items will be available for review at the Planning Department, 1660 Mission Street, 5th Floor Reception.

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