June 05, 2002
Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board (LPAB)
FINAL ACTION MINUTES
OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY HALL
1 DR. CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE, ROOM 400
JUNE 5, 2002
12:38 P.M. ROLL CALL
FOR FULL BOARD CONSIDERATION
MEMBERS PRESENT: FINWALL, HO-BELLI (arr. @ 1:05 p.m.), KELLEY, PEARLMAN, SHATARA and SKRONDAL
MEMBER(S) ABSENT: DEARMAN, KOTAS and PICON
PUBLIC COMMENT
Sabrina Qwan re: 1337 Sutter Street – consideration to make an historical landmark.
Larry Schrupp re: Being placed on a future agenda regarding cobblestone street Rhode Island and 24th Streets.
John Barbey re: Liberty Street cobblestones.
REPORTS
1. STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Neil Hart,
Preservation Coordinator:
i Welcomed newly appointed Board Members, Jonathan Pearlman and Theresa Picon.
i Central Waterfront Cultural Resource Survey is scheduled to be heard before the Planning Commission June 13.
i Congratulated Tim Kelley, Jeremy Kotas and Suheil Shatara on their reappointments to the Landmarks Board.
i New budget year begins July 1 – should began thinking about the Landmark Designation Program.
Tape No(s).: 1a
2. PRESIDENT’S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
3. MATTERS OF THE BOARD
Paul Finwall:
i Regarding the notice of a public hearing on 135 Van Ness Avenue and 170 Fell Street – suggested that the Board write a letter with the Board's comments. Place the item on the next agenda. The letter that was sent to Tony Irons earlier in the year regarding these buildings should be made available for reference.
REGULAR CALENDAR ITEMS
4. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 3, MAY 1 and MAY 15, 2002 DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
April 3 - Continued to the next hearing – no quorum.
May 1 – Continued to the next hearing – no quorum.
May 15 – It was moved by Member Skrondal (seconded by Pearlman) to approve the draft action minutes with correction on page 5, second bullet - The garage& , add the word door after garage. The vote was unanimous.
Tape No(s).: 1a
n Certificate(s) of Appropriateness
5. 2002.0378A (W. HASTIE: 415/575-6381)
11 FAIR OAKS STREET, east side between 21st and 22nd Streets, Assessor's Block 3618, Lot 63. The subject Stick-style single-family residence is a contributory building in the Liberty Hill Historic District and is listed in the 1976 Architectural Survey; it is zoned RH-2 (House, Two-Family) District and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a garage in the front setback and basement level of the house.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s): John Barbey
Action: It was moved by Member Shatara (seconded by Skrondal) to adopt the draft resolution and staff report recommending approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness.
Ayes: Finwall, Kelley, Pearlman, Shatara and Skrondal
Noes: None
Absent: Dearman, Ho-Belli, Kotas and Picon
Tape No(s).: 1a
6. 2002.0282AV (W. HASTIE: 415/575-6381)
334 LEXINGTON AVENUE, west side between 20th and 21st Streets, Assessor's Block 3609, Lot 50. The subject Italianate style single-family residence is a contributory building in the Liberty Hill Historic District, is listed in the Here Today survey, and is listed in the 1976 Architectural Survey; it is zoned RH-2 (House, Two-Family) and is in a 50-X Height and Bulk District. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to approve a replacement laundry structure at the rear of the property which was constructed without the benefit of a building permit.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s): John Barbey
Action: It was moved by Member Finwall (seconded by Shatara) to adopt the draft resolution and staff report recommending approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness.
Ayes: Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Pearlman, Shatara and Skrondal
Noes: None
Absent: Dearman, Kotas and Picon
Tape No(s).: 1a
7. 2002.0290AV (W. HASTIE: 415/575-6381)
3343 21st STREET, south side between Guerrero and Valencia Streets, Assessor's Block 3617, Lot 74. The subject Stick-Eastlake style two-unit residence is a contributory building in the Liberty Hill Historic District and is listed in the Here Today survey; it is zoned RH-3 (House, Three-Family) and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish non-original, enclosed rear sun porches and replace with open decks with enlarged openings into house. Project also includes the addition of enlarged window openings and paired French doors a the rear of the side, east elevation.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s): John Barbey
Action: It was moved by Member Pearlman (seconded by Skrondal) to adopt the draft resolution and staff report recommending approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness.
Ayes: Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Pearlman, Shatara and Skrondal
Noes: None
Absent: Dearman, Kotas and Picon
Tape No(s).: 1a
n Review of Written Objections to findings of the Central Waterfront Cultural Resource Surveys
(J. TULLY: 415/558-6372)
Following the Landmarks Boards’ Public Review Process for Cultural Resource Survey Findings , the Landmarks Board must review written objections to the Central Waterfront survey findings as presented by property owners. The Landmarks Board may recommend retention or modification of survey information and/or National Register Status Code. The recommendation will then be forwarded to the Planning Commission for consideration of endorsement.
Objections to survey findings will be heard on the following resources:
8. 800 INDIANA STREET – owner, San Francisco Opera Association. Property owner believes this resource should be held out' from consideration because of its current condition.
Speaker(s): Charles Chase
Patrick Marble
Michel St. Pierre
Andrew Junius
Recused: Tim Kelley
Board Comments:
i After hearing public comment, the Landmarks Board took the following actions.
4 Member Finwall moved (seconded by Skrondal) to accept the Status Code as presented. A roll call vote was taken +4 –1 (+Finwall, Pearlman, Shatara and Skrondal; -Ho-Belli) (Kelley, recused; Dearman, Kotas and Picon, absent) . THE MOTION FAILED
4 Member Shatara moved (seconded by Ho-Belli) to change the Status Code from 4D2 to 5S3. A roll call vote was taken +4 –1 (+Ho-Belli, Pearlman, Shatara and Skrondal; -Finwall) (Kelley, recused; Dearman, Kotas and Picon, absent) . THE MOTION FAILED
4 Member Skrondal moved (seconded by Pearlman) to continue item to the August 7, 2002 Landmarks Board calendar and withdraw the item from the June 13, 2002 Planning Commission calendar. The vote was unanimous (Finwall, Ho-Belli, Pearlman, Shatara and Skrondal) (Kelley, recused; Dearman, Kotas and Picon, absent) . THE MOTION PASSED
Tape No.(s).: 1a & b
9. 2230 THIRD STREET – owner, Leo's Tire and Brake. Property owner believes National Register Status Code assigned to this resource is an overstatement of significance.
Speaker(s): None
Recused: Tim Kelley
Board Comments:
i After hearing public comment, the Landmarks Board took the following actions.
4 Member Finwall moved (seconded by Skrondal) to accept the Status Code as presented. A roll call vote was taken +4 –1 (+Finwall, Ho-Belli, Pearlman and Skrondal; -Shatara) (Kelley, recused; Dearman, Kotas and Picon, absent) . THE MOTION FAILED
4 Member Shatara moved to change the Status Code 5D2. The motion did not get a second, therefore, the motion failed.
4 Member Finwall moved (seconded by Pearlman) to continue item to the August 7, 2002 Landmarks Board calendar and withdraw the item from the June 13, 2002 Planning Commission calendar. The vote was unanimous (Finwall, Ho-Belli, Pearlman, Shatara and Skrondal) (Kelley, recused; Dearman, Kotas and Picon, absent) . THE MOTION PASSED
Tape No.(s).: 1b
10. 815-825 TENNESSEE STREET – owner, Su Wuan Lee Mai. Property owner believes National Register Status Code assigned to this resource is incorrect, and will provide additional information to refute the Department-assigned National Register Status Code at the June 5, 2002 Landmarks Board hearing.
Speaker(s): Andrew Junius
Charles Chase
Recused: Tim Kelley
Board Comments:
i After hearing public comment, the Landmarks Board took the following actions.
4 Member Finwall moved (seconded by Skrondal) to accept the Status Code as presented. A roll call vote was taken +3 –2 (+Finwall, Ho-Belli and Skrondal; -Pearlman and Shatara) (Kelley, recused; Dearman, Kotas and Picon, absent) . THE MOTION FAILED
4 Member Pearlman moved (seconded by Shatara) to change the Status Code to 5S3. A roll call vote was taken +4 –1 (+Ho-Belli, Pearlman, Shatara and Skrondal; -Finwall) (Kelley, recused; Dearman, Kotas and Picon, absent) . THE MOTION FAILED
4 Member Pearlman moved (seconded by Finwall) to continue item to the August 21, 2002 Landmarks Board calendar and withdraw the item from the June 13, 2002 Planning Commission calendar. The vote was unanimous (Finwall, Ho-Belli, Pearlman, Shatara and Skrondal) (Kelley, recused; Dearman, Kotas and Picon, absent) . THE MOTION PASSED
Tape No.(s).: 1b & 2a
11. 651 ILLINOIS and PIER 68 and 70 WHARVES – owner, Port of San Francisco. Property owner has provided documentation to counter Planning Department survey findings and conclusions regarding these resources.
Speaker(s): Mark Paez
Charles Chase
Recused: Tim Kelley
Board Comments:
i After hearing public comment, the Landmarks Board took the following actions.
4 651 Illinois: Member Pearlman moved (seconded by Shatara) to accept Staff recommendation on Status Code as presented. The vote was unanimous (+5 –0 – Finwall, Ho-Belli, Pearlman, Shatara and Skrondal); (Kelley, recused; Dearman, Kotas and Picon, absent). THE MOTION PASSED
4 Pier 68 and 70 Wharves: Member Shatara moved (seconded by Ho-Belli) to go with the Ports recommendation – under numbers 1 and 3, (Pier 68) change the Status Code to 4D5; remove number 4 from consideration. Under numbers 5, 6 and 7 (70 Wharves), change the Status Code from 4D5 to D5 to 6Z1. The vote was unanimous (+5 –0 – Finwall, Ho-Belli, Pearlman, Shatara and Skrondal); (Kelley, recused; Dearman, Kotas and Picon, absent). THE MOTION PASSED
Tape No.(s).: 2a & b
ADJOURNMENT: 4:35 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE
ROLL CALL: Chair: Jeremy Kotas
Ex-Officio: Tim Kelley
Committee Members: Ina Dearman, Paul Finwall, Elizabeth Skrondal
REPORT
CHAIR'S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
ADJOURNMENT: 4:40 P.M.
Adopted: August 7, 2002
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