Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board (LPAB) Minutes
April 2001
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FINAL ACTION MINUTES
of the
SAN FRANCISCO
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
City Hall,
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, ROOM 400
APRIL 4, 2001
1:35 P.M. ROLL CALL
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
MEMBERS PRESENT: FINWALL, KELLEY and SHATARA
MEMBERS ABSENT: KOTAS and MAGRANE
1. 2001.0080A (M. SNYDER: 575-6891)
3773 20th STREET, south side between Dolores and Guerrero Streets. Assessor?s Block 3607, Lot 60. A contributory building in the Liberty Hill Historic District. The subject building is three-stories-over-garage and was originally used and is currently used as a single-family house; is within an RH-2 (House, Two-Family) District and is within a 40-X Height and Bulk District. Request for Architectural Review Committee review and comment on a proposal to remove the existing stucco finish, restore the original clapboard siding, and add period detailing around the existing windows, entry, bay, garage structure, and other façade features.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with conditions
ARC comments and recommendations:
Speaker(s): Greg DeLory
iAsked what was the original style?
iHow much projections were on the eaves?
iHow far back is the entryway?
iQuestioned the size of the garage door.
i Commented that several steps should be taken to look more into the historic fabric of the property.
i Entrance treatment is not strong enough.
iARC agreed with Staff recommendation to add conditions if approved.
2:09 P.M. ROLL CALL
FOR FULL BOARD CONSIDERATION
MEMBERS PRESENT: FINWALL, HO-BELLI, KELLEY, REIDY, SHATARA and SKRONDAL
MEMBERS ABSENT: DEARMAN, KOTAS and MAGRANE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Levin re: Doggie Diner Head; Banners on the Path of Gold Light Standards
Gee Gee Platt re: The Filbert Street Cottages
REPORTS
1. DEPARTMENT REPORT
Neil Hart
Chief of Neighborhood
Planning:
iStatus report regarding the banner on the Path of Gold Light Standards.
iStatus report regarding the Doggie Diner Head.
2 STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Elizabeth Gordon
Preservation Coordinator:
§CLG Report is due in Sacramento April 15, 2001.
§City Light Bookstore landmark designation is scheduled before the Planning Commission on May 10, 2001.
§Friends of City Planning Annual Dinner will be held on Wednesday, April 18, 2001.
§Steade Craigo will hold a training session on the Secretary of the Interior Standards, Wednesday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 1660 Mission, Room 2001.
§Responded to Board Member Finwall?s inquiry regarding 290 Union Street and the Preservation Element.
Tape No.: 1a
3. PRESIDENT'S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Kelley:
i He and Board Member Skrondal met with the sponsors of the 128 King Street warehouse landmark project, discussing appropriate marker for the site and hopes to have the nomination before the Landmarks Board within a month or so.
i Began discussions with the owners of 1268 Lombard Street to see if there is a way of them coming forward with their support for landmarking of their property, which they currently oppose.
4. MATTERS OF THE BOARD
Board Member
Finwall:
iStatus of firehouse at 1152 Oak Street ? neighborhood organization have taken the initiative to have the fire department commit to a timeline and budget to do the repair work on the building. He has agreed to meet with the neighborhood group and keep the Board updated.
i290 Union Street ? what part of the building is the stop work order placed on?
Tape No.: 1a
nCertificates of Appropriateness
5. 2001.0080A (M. SNYDER: 575-6891)
3773 20th STREET, south side between Dolores and Guerrero Streets. Assessor?s Block 3607, Lot 60. A contributory building in the Liberty Hill Historic District. The subject building is three-stories-over-garage and was originally used and is currently used as a single-family house; is within an RH-2 (House, Two-Family) District and is within a 40-X Height and Bulk District. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove the existing stucco finish, restore the original clapboard siding, and add period detailing around the existing windows, entry, bay, garage structure, and other façade features.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with conditions
Speaker(s): Gary DeLory
Gee Gee Platt
Action: After Chair Finwall moved (seconded by Dearman) to adopt the draft resolution and staff report recommending approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness.
Ayes: Dearman, Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Reidy and Skrondal
Noes: None
Absent: Kotas, Magrane and Shatara
Tape No(s).: 1a & b
nReview and Comment
6. 2000.0173E (AHMADI: 558-5966)
NORTH BEACH HOPE VI HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT 500 FRANCISCO STREET, the site is approximately 200,000 square feet, bordered by Bay Street, Francisco Street, Mason Street and Columbus Avenue, Assessor?s Block 42, Lot 1 and Assessor?s Block 43, Lot 1; located in an RM-3 (Mixed Residential, Medium Density) District and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk. The project is the demolition of 13 three-story buildings containing 229 units of rental public housing units and child care facilities for 38 children, and construction of 14 three- to four-story buildings with 360 units of affordable housing, neighborhood serving ground floor retail and commercial office space, child care facilities for 38 children, and one level of below-grade parking in the Fisherman?s Wharf area. The 360 units would include 229 units of rental public housing, and 131 units of rental affordable housing of which 48 would be designated for senior housing. The project would require a Conditional Use Approval from the Planning Commission to permit Planned Unit Development under Sections 303 and 304 of the Planning Code. The project would provide 404 independently accessible parking spaces. The purpose of the hearing is to facilitate the formulation ofthe Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board's comments on the adequacy of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Speaker(s): Gee Gee Platt
Carol Kalante
Barbara Smith
Board Comments
and Actions:
After hearing public testimony, the Board made the following comments:
iThe Board commented that the document was well written, and in particular treated the subject of potential adverse affects to historical resources fully and accurately.
iThe Board expressed concerns regarding the adequacy of the discussion on Existing Land Uses and Zoning beginning on page 24. It was suggested that this section would be amplified and contain more description of the existing buildings, which are important architectural and historical resources.
iThe Board felt as further mitigation for the loss of existing buildings, consideration should be given to providing a public display area in the new project which could contain a model of the existing buildings, as well as interpretive materials on the lives of the occupants in those buildings.
iIt was noted that throughout the Report, the language conflated the possibility of the existing buildings being ?determined eligible? for the National Register, which would necessarily include a finding of ?exceptional significance?, with the potential determination that they ?may become eligible? when they reach 50 years old. The Board suggested that the language should be consistent throughout, and should clearly include both possible determinations.
The Board expressed appreciation for having the opportunity to participate in the review process of such an important project. President Kelley will write the comment letter.
Tape No(s).: 1b & 2a
7. (HART: 558-6338)
LANDMARK AND HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION PROCEDURES. Request for Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board (Landmarks Board) adoption of the revised Landmark and Historic District Designation Procedures dated March 15, 2001. (Note: On December 16, 1998, the Landmarks Board reviewed and adopted the Landmark and Historic District Designation Procedures. On June 7, 2000, the Landmarks Board adopted by Resolution No. 527, the Secretary of Interior?s Standards and the California State Office of Historic Preservation?s Recordation Manual for use in Landmark and Historic District Designation Reports. At the October 4, 2000 hearing of the Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board, staff presented the Landmark and Historic District Designation Report Template. The Landmark and Historic District Designation Procedures have been revised to reflect these changes.)
Speaker(s): Gee Gee Platt
Board Comments
and Actions:
After Staff presentation and hearing comments made by the public, the Board made the following comments:
i Board Members acknowledged all the work that has gone into this document. It?s obvious that the outline has a lot of merit.
iIt was suggested that where the word ?standards? is used, make sure there is no confusion as to the technical standards and that it be the standards and guidelines for archeology/historic preservation. Perhaps this can be done by using a footnote.
Board Member Reidy made a motion (seconded by Skrondal) to adopt the revised Landmark and Historic District Designation Procedures with editorial corrections/clarifications. The vote was unanimous (Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Reidy, Shatara and Skrondal). Absent: Dearman, Kotas and Magrane.
Tape No(s).: 2a
ADJOURNMENT: 4:55 P.M.
Adopted: May 16, 2001
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FINAL ACTION MINUTES
of the
SAN FRANCISCO
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
City Hall,
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, ROOM 400
APRIL 18, 2001
1:08 P.M. ROLL CALL
FOR FULL BOARD CONSIDERATION
MEMBERS PRESENT: DEARMAN, FINWALL, HO-BELLI, KELLEY, KOTAS, SHATARA and SKRONDAL
MEMBERS ABSENT: MAGRANE and REIDY
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michael Levin re: 1906 Earthquake Anniversary; historical buildings
REPORTS
1. DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
2 STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Elizabeth Gordon
Preservation Coordinator:
§CLG Report was sent to Sacramento April 16, 2001.
§Friends of City Planning Annual Dinner is being held this evening, Wednesday, April 18, 2001.
§Steade Craigo will hold a training session on the Secretary of the Interior Standards, Wednesday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 12 noon, 1660 Mission, Room 2001.
§Informed Board that the Coffin-Reddington Building, 301 Folsom Street, has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tape No.: 1a
3. PRESIDENT'S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Kelley:
i Announced the start up of the Public Communication Committee (PCC). Board Member Kotas will chair the Committee, President Kelley will serve as Ex-Officio, with Board Members Dearman, Finwall and Skrondal as committee members. The PCC may hold a hearing on the first and third Wednesdays of the month (same as meeting times for the full Board), when there are no items scheduled before the full Board or when there are only a couple of items on the regular calendar before the full Board. This will allow members of the public to give public comments and make informational presentations when the full Board does not meet.
i Received a letter from the Friends of 1800 Market Street regarding the 1800 Market Street project.
4. MATTERS OF THE BOARD
Board Member
Finwall:
iStatus of firehouse at 1152 Oak Street.
Tape No.: 1a
nCertificates of Appropriateness
5. 2001.0254A (M. SNYDER: 575-6891)
359 LEXINGTON STREET, east side between 20th and 21st Streets. Assessor?s Block 3609, Lot 67. A contributory building in the Liberty Hill Historic District. Built in 1887, the Italianate structure included two units in a two-story-over-basement building. The subject property is zoned RM-2 (Residential, Mixed) District and is in a 50-X Height and Bulk District. Request for a Certification of Appropriateness to establish a new garage and install a new garage door at the basement level.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s): None
Action: Board Member Kotas moved (seconded by Shatara) to accept Staff?s recommendation to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness.
Ayes: Dearman, Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Kotas, Shatara and Skrondal
Noes: None
Absent: Magrane and Reidy
Tape No.: 1a
6. 2001.0234 (KOMETANI: 558-6478)
1 NOB HILL CIRCLE, The Mark Hopkins Hotel, southwest corner of California and Mason Streets. An 18-story, steel frame, brick and terra cotta-clad hotel building built in 1925. The subject property is known as the Mark Hopkins Hotel, Landmark No. 184. The property is zoned RM-4 (Mixed Residential, High Density) District and is in a 65-A Height and Bulk District. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for repairs and modifications to port cochere canopy and lighting upgrades.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s): None
Action: Board Member Shatara moved (seconded by Ho-Belli) to accept Staff?s recommendation to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness.
Ayes: Dearman, Finwall, Ho-Belli, Kelley, Kotas, Shatara and Skrondal
Noes: None
Absent: Magrane and Reidy
Tape No.: 1a
ADJOURNMENT: 1:32 P.M.
Adopted: May 16, 2001
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