SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice of Meeting
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Calendar
Commission Chambers - Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Thursday, November 18, 2010
1:30 PM
Regular Meeting
President: Ron Miguel
Vice-President: Christina R. Olague
Commissioners: Michael J. Antonini; Gwyneth Borden; Kathrin Moore;
Hisashi Sugaya
Commission Secretary: Linda D. Avery
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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 curbside parking has been designated at points along McAllister Street. Accessible MUNI lines serving City Hall are the 9 San Bruno and 71 Haight/Noriega and the F Line. Accessible MUNI Metro lines are the J, K, L, M, and N. For more information regarding MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142. Requests for American Sign Language interpreters, sound enhancement systems 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 557-5533 (TDD) or 557-5534 (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.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Note: Each item on the Consent or Regular calendar may include the following documents:
1) Planning Department Case Executive Summary
2) Planning Department Case Report
3) Draft Motion or Resolution with Findings and/or Conditions
4) Public Correspondence
These items will be available for review at the Planning Department, 1650 Mission St., 4th floor reception.
1:30 PM _________
ROLL CALL:
President: Ron Miguel
Vice-President: Christina R. Olague
Commissioners: Michael J. Antonini; Gwyneth Borden; Kathrin Moore; Hisashi Sugaya
A. CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS PROPOSED FOR CONTINUANCE
The Commission will consider a request for continuance to a later date. The Commission may choose to continue the item to the date proposed below, to continue the item to another date, or to hear the item on this calendar.
1. 2010.0965T (T. SULLIVAN: (415) 558-6257)
Ordinance amending Planning Code Section 243 – Van Ness Special Use District to require a Conditional Use Authorization for Other Entertainment Uses - Ordinance proposed by Supervisor Alioto-Pier under Board File No. 10-1091 that would amend the Planning Code Section 243 to require a Conditional Use Authorization for Other Entertainment Uses; and adopting findings, including environmental findings, Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.
Alioto-Pier does not consent to an extension for our consideration. She has also not yet requested time on the 12/6/10 Land Use Agenda. Internal review has not yet occurred.
Preliminary Recommendation:
(Proposed for Continuance to December 2, 2010)
2. 2008.0021EMTZW (J. SWITZKY: (415) 575-6815)
INITIATE PLANNING CODE, ZONING MAP, AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS AS PART OF PARKMERCED’S DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - Pursuant to Planning Code Section 302, the Commission will consider a Resolution of Intention to initiate amendments to the Planning Code, Zoning Maps, and General Plan. The Amendments are related to the Parkmerced Development Project, which is generally bounded by Lake Merced Boulevard to the west, Brotherhood Way to the south, Junipero Serra Boulevard, Felix Avenue, Cambon Drive, and 19th Avenue to the east, and Holloway Avenue, Varela Avenue, Serrano Drive, Font Boulevard, Pinto Avenue, and Vidal Drive to the north (Assessor’s Block/Lots 7303-001, 7303-A-001, 7308-001, 7309-001, 7309-A-001, 7310-001, 7311-001, 7315-001, 7316-001, 7317-001, 7318-001, 7319-001, 7320-003, 7321-001, 7322-001, 7323-001, 7325-001, 7326-001, 7330-001, 7331-004, 7332-004, 7333-001, 7333-003, 7333-A-001, 7333-B-001, 7333-C-001, 7333-D-001, 7333-E-001, 7334-001, 7335-001, 7336-001, 7337-001, 7338-001, 7339-001, 7340-001, 7341-001, 7342-001, 7343-001, 7344-001, 7345-001, 7345-A-001, 7345-B-001, 7345-C-001, 7356-001, 7357-001, 7358-001, 7359-001, 7360-001, 7361-001, 7362-001, 7363-001, 7364-001, 7365-001, 7366-001, 7367-001, 7368-001, 7369-001, and 7370-001) – Request for Planning Code Text Amendmentsto: (1) create Planning Code Section 249.64, the “Parkmerced Special Use District” (PMSUD), which would establish specific use categories that include residential, mixed-use, school, community, and open space districts; height and bulk restrictions, parking, car-share, bicycle-parking requirements; establish a design review process for the phased development plan; and allow for the demolition and replacement of 1,538 rent-controlled dwelling units; (2) amend Code Sections 102.5 and 201 to include the Parkmerced Zoning Districts; and (3) amend Code Section 270 (Bulk Limits) to create a new Bulk District for the proposed “Parkmerced Special Use District”.Request for Planning Code Map Amendments: to (1) amend Zoning Map ZN13 to delete references to existing zoning within the project site and to refer to the proposed new “Parkmerced Special Use District” zoning districts (PM-R, PM-MU1, PM-MU2, PM-S, PM-CF, and PM-OS); (2) amend Zoning Map SU13 to designate the project site as the proposed new “Parkmerced Special Use District”; and (3) amend Zoning Map HT13 to reclassify the height limits within the project site according to the proposed project. Request for General Plan Amendmentto amend the Urban Design Element Height Map (Map 4) to reflect the proposed height restrictions as described in the proposed development program.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve a draft Resolution to initiate amendments to the Planning Code, Zoning Maps, and General Plan and schedule a public hearing to consider the amendments.
(Proposed for Continuance to December 16, 2010)
3. 2010.0911D (S. Caltagirone: (415) 558-6625)
2507 PACIFIC AVENUE - south side between Pierce and Steiner Streets; Lot 017 in Assessor’s Block 0586 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2010.0423.0985, proposing to construct a garage in the front setback area beneath a new entry stair and to construct a rear addition at the existing three-story, single-family house located within the RH-1 (Residential, House, Single-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Staff Analysis: Abbreviated Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve.
(Proposed for Continuance to January 13. 2010)
4. 2008.0021E (R. COOPER: (415) 575-9027)
Parkmerced Project; 3711 Nineteenth Avenue - Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report - The project site is located on about 152 acres of land adjacent to Lake Merced (Assessors Block 7303-001, 7303-A-001, 7308-001, 7309-001, 7309-A-001, 7310-001, 7311-001, 7315-001, 7316-001, 7317-001, 7318-001, 7319-001, 7320-003, 7321-001, 7322-001, 7323-001, 7325-001, 7326-001, 7330-001, 7331-004, 7332-004, 7333-001, 7333-003, 7333-A-001, 7333-B-001, 7333-C-001, 7333-D-001, 7333-E-001, 7334-001, 7335-001, 7336-001, 7337-001, 7338-001, 7339-001, 7340-001, 7341-001, 7342-001, 7343-001, 7344-001, 7345-001, 7345-A-001, 7345-B-001, 7345-C-001, 7356-001, 7357-001, 7358-001, 7359-001, 7360-001, 7361-001, 7362-001, 7363-001, 7364-001, 7365-001, 7366-001, 7367-001, 7368-001, 7369-001, and 7370-001). The Proposed Project would increase residential density, provide new commercial and retail services, modify transit facilities, and improve utilities within the site. A new Pre K-5 school and day care facility, a fitness center, and new open space uses, would also be provided. About 1,683 of the existing apartments located in 11 tower buildings would be retained. Over a period of approximately 20 years, the remaining 1,538 existing apartments would be demolished and replaced, and an additional 5,679 net new units would be added, resulting in a total of about 8,900 units on the site. The transportation system modifications would include rerouting the existing Muni Metro M Ocean View line through the development. Infrastructure improvements would include the installation renewable energy sources, such as wind turbines and photovoltaic cells. The Proposed Project would require amendments to the San Francisco Planning Code and the San Francisco General Plan. The Planning Code amendments would change the Height and Bulk District Zoning Map and would add a Special Use District (SUD) applicable to the entire Project Site. A Development Agreement is also proposed, which would be accompanied by the proposed Parkmerced Design Standards and Guidelines with specific development guidelines. The transportation improvements would require approval of the San Francisco Municipal Transit Authority, the California Public Utilities Commission, and Caltrans. The Draft EIR identified potentially significant, unavoidable environmental impacts on aesthetics, historic architectural resources, transportation, noise, air quality, wind and biological resources.
Preliminary Recommendation: Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report
(Proposed for Continuance to January 27, 2011)
5a. 2010.0014D (A. Starr: (415) 558-6362)
226 Cabrillo Street – north side between 3rd and 4th Avenues, Lot 026 in Assessor’s Block 1641 - Mandatory Discretionary Review,pursuant to Planning Code Section 317(d), of Building Permit Application No. 2009.12.18.3526 proposing to demolish the existing one-story one-unit, residential building located at the back of the lot in the RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
NOTE: Department staff removed this item from the calendar. The proposal is exempt from Commission review per Planning Code Section 317(d)(3) because the existing building proposed for demolition was found to be unsound at the 50% threshold. The project may be administratively approved following completion of Section 311 notification unless a Discretionary Review request is submitted by a member of the public, in which case a new hearing date would be scheduled.
5b. 2010.0994D (A. Starr: (415) 558-6362)
226 Cabrillo Street north side between 3rd and 4th Avenues, Lot 026 in Assessor’s Block 1641 - Mandatory Discretionary Review, pursuant to Planning Code Section 317(d), of Building Permit Application No. 2009.12.18.3527 proposing to construct a three-story, two-unit residential building toward the front of the lot in the RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
NOTE: Department staff removed this item from the calendar. The proposal is exempt from Commission review per Planning Code Section 317(d)(3) because the existing building proposed for demolition was found to be unsound at the 50% threshold. The project may be administratively approved following completion of Section 311 notification unless a Discretionary Review request is submitted by a member of the public, in which case a new hearing date would be scheduled.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission, and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Commission, the public, or staff so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item at this or a future hearing
6. 2010.0638C (S.Young: (415) 558-6346)
291 - 3RD AVENUE - northwest corner of Clement Street and 3rd Avenue; Lot 021 in Assessor’s Block 1430 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 716.42 and 303 to convert a vacant retail commercial tenant space (previously occupied by a retail clothing store, dba Kisha Studio) to a full-service restaurant (dba Fusion Art Café) on the ground floor of a two-story residential and commercial building within the Inner Clement Street Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
C. COMMISSIONERS’ QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
7. Commission Comments/Questions
Inquiries/Announcements. Without discussion, at this time Commissioners may make announcements or inquiries of staff regarding various matters of interest to the Commissioner(s).
Future Meetings/Agendas. At this time, the Commission may discuss and take action to set the date of a Special Meeting and/or determine those items that could be placed on the agenda of the next meeting and other future meetings of the Planning Commission.
D. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
8. Director’s Announcements
9. Review of Past Week’s Events at the Board of Supervisors, Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission.
E. GENERALPUBLIC COMMENT – 15 MINUTES
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. Each member of the public may address the Commission for up to three minutes.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS WHERE THE PUBLIC HEARING HAS BEEN CLOSED
At this time, members of the public who wish to address the Commission on agenda items that have already been reviewed in a public hearing at which members of the public were allowed to testify and the public hearing has been closed, must do so at this time. Each member of the public may address the Commission for up to three minutes.
G. CONSIDERATION OF FINDINGS AND FINAL ACTION – PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
10. 2010.0583C (M. WOODS: (415) 558-6315)
3575 GEARY BOULEVARD (THE INSTITUTE ON AGING) - south side between Arguello Boulevard and Stanyan Street; Lots 010 and 011 in Assessor’s Block 1084 (formerly Block 1083, Lot 2 and Block 1084, Lot 4) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Sections 174 and 303 of the Planning Code to modify a Condition of Approval (#D(3)) as previously imposed under Planning Commission Motion No. 17219 relating to a Conditional Use authorization for Case No. 2003.0410CEK! approved on April 6, 2006, and modified by the Board of Supervisors in its Motion No. M06-55 on May 23, 2006, which approved the demolition of the Coronet Theater and the construction of a six-story mixed use project that includes 120 affordable dwelling units for seniors, 30 supportive housing units for seniors with special needs, office, meeting and senior health services space and 95 off-street parking spaces in an NC-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and an 80-A Height and Bulk District. The current proposal is to modify the previously-imposed condition to eliminate the requirement for 28 valet parking spaces, for a total of 67 spaces. Valet parking will be provided for large meetings/conferences with 50 or more attendees.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 4, 2010)
NOTE: On November 4, 2010, following testimony, the Commission closed public hearing and continued the matter to November 19, 2010, to allow the absent Commissioner the ability to participate by a vote of (+5 -0), Commissioner Borden was absent.
H. REGULAR CALENDAR
11. 2010.0514C (R. CRAWFORD: (415) 558-6358)
414 COLUMBUS AVENUE - northeast side between Vallejo and Green Streets Lot 015, of Assessor’s Block 0131 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Section 722.48, Other Entertainment. The project would amend Planning Commission Motion No. 14666 in Case No. 1998.409C (Other Entertainment) to allow electronically amplified entertainment in the existing restaurant and bar. The proposed entertainment would include opera singers and a singing waiter. This project lies within the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District and within the 40-A Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of September 30, 2010)
12. 2009.0646C (K. GUY: (415) 558-6163)
524 HOWARD STREET - north side between First and Second Streets; Lot 013 in Assessor’s Block 3721 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 156 and 303, to allow the continued operation of an existing temporary surface parking lot within the C-3-O (SD) District and the 450-S Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
13. 2010.0710C (E. Jackson: (415) 558-6363)
777 Valencia Street- east side between 18th and 19th Streets; Lots 088 and 108 in Assessor’s Block 3589 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 121.2, 303, 316, 726.24, 726.41, and 726.48, to convert an existing vacant two-story building to two new Full-Service Restaurant & Bar Establishments (dba The Chapel Restaurant and The Second Line Café) on the ground floor, an Other Entertainment Establishment (dba Preservation Hall West Jazz Club) on the ground floor, and accessory offices on the second floor. The project also includes an outdoor seating area located on the vacant lot adjacent to the subject building to be serviced by the adjacent café. The site is the former New College building. The project is located within the Valencia Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District (Valencia NCT), a 55-X Height and Bulk District, and the Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use Subdistrict.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
14. 2010.0257C (S.Young: (415) 558-6346)
3654 SACRAMENTO STREET - north side between Locust and Spruce Streets; Lot 011 in Assessor’s Block 1011 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 724.52 and 303 to legalize the conversion of a vacant commercial tenant space (previously occupied by an architectural office dba Andrew Skurman Architect) to a personal service establishment (a pilates exercise studio dba Mighty Pilates), on the ground floor of a three-story, mixed use building within the Sacramento Street Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
15. 2010.0695C (S. VELLVE: (415) 558-6263)
2016 CHESTNUT STREET - at the northwest corner of Fillmore Street; Lot 023 in Assessor’s Block 0467A - Request for Conditional Use Authorization per Planning Code Sections 303 and 703 to establish a new Formula Retail Use (T-Mobile retail outlet) within an NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
16. 2010.0863T (K. McGee: (415) 558-6367)
Amendments to the Planning Code Section 420.1-420.5: The Visitacion Valley Community Facilities and Infrastructure Fee and Fund [Board File No. 101247] - Ordinance introduced by Supervisor Maxwell amending Planning Code Sections 420.1 (Findings), 420.2 (Definitions), 420.3 (Application), 420.4 (Imposition of Requirements), 420.5 (Visitacion Valley Community Facilities and Infrastructure Fund) to update the Visitacion Valley Community Facilities and Infrastructure Fee and Fund and to conform the program with other Area Plan fee programs; and adopting findings, including environmental findings, Planning Code Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of October 28, 2010)
17. 2010.0878 EMTRU (I. Salvadori: (415) 575-9086)
Mission District Streetscape Plan - Consideration of Adopting a Resolution of Intention to Initiate Amendments to the General Plan - Pursuant to Planning Code Section 340 (c), the Commission will consider initiating amendment to the Mission Area Plan of the San Francisco General Plan to reference and incorporate the Mission District Streetascape Plan.
Preliminary recommendation: Approval
18a. 2010.0945TZU (A. Ben-Pazi: (415) 575-9077)
Bayshore Boulevard Home Improvement District - Ordinance introduced by Supervisor Maxwell that would amend thePlanning Code by adding Planning Code Section 249.65 to establish the Bayshore Boulevard Home Improvement Special Use District, and would amend Sectional Maps ZN08, ZN10, ZN11, SU08, SU10, and SU11 of the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco. An area generally bordered by Jerrold Avenue, Barnveld Avenue, Loomis Street, Bountwell Street, Interstate 280 and Highway 101; and select parcels fronting Courtland Street fromBradford Street to Highway 101. This amendment would: (1) reclassify parcels generallybordered by Jerrold Avenue from Bayshore Boulevard to Barnveld Avenue; Barnveld Avenue from Jerrold Avenue to McKinnon Avenue; Loomis Street from McKinnon Avenue to Industrial Street; Bountwell Street from Industrial Street to Interstate 280; Interstate 280 from Bountwell Street to Highway 101, and Highway 101 from Interstate 280 to the Bayshore Boulevard/ Jerrold Avenue intersection from M-1 (Light Industrial) to PDR-2 ( Core Production, Distribution and Repair) and incorporate these parcels into the newly created Bayshore Boulevard Home Improvement Special Use District; (2) reclassify certain parcels fronting Courtland Avenue from Bradford Street to Highway 101 from C-M (Heavy Commercial) to PDR-1-G (Production, Distribution and Repair - General); (3); reclassify Assessor’s Block and Lot No. 5657 / 051 from C-M to RH-1 (House, One-family) and the Bernal Heights Special Use District; and (4) make environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
18b. 2010.0945TZU (A. Ben-Pazi:(415) 575-9077)
Bayshore Boulevard Home Improvement District- Adoption of Bayshore Boulevard Home Improvement District Design Guidelines, referenced in the newly created Bayshore Boulevard Home Improvement Special Use District;and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan and priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
19. 2006.0422MTZE (M. SNYDER: (415) 575-6891) Executive Park Amended Subarea Plan - Informational Hearing Informational Hearing on the proposed amendments to the Executive Park Subarea Plan of the Bayview Hunters Point Area Plan and development proposals: The 71-acre Executive Park Subarea Plan Area is a subarea of the Bayview Hunters Point Area Plan, located in the southeastern part of San Francisco, just east of U.S. Highway 101 and along the San Francisco/San Mateo County boundary. The amended Subarea Plan (Plan) would establish objectives and policies to create a vibrant, predominately residential neighborhood and would address land use, streets and transportation, urban design, community facilities and services, and recreation and open space issues. In association with the Plan amendments, proposed design guidelines would be established for buildings, streets, pathways, and parking, as well as “green building” approaches. These amendments are being proposed in association with two development proposals that would include up to 1,600 dwelling units and other associated uses in approximately thirteen buildings.
Preliminary Recommendation: No Action Required.
20. 2006.0422E (J. NAVARRETE: (415) 575-9040)
EXECUTIVE PARK AMENDED SUBAREA PLAN AND THE YERBY COMPANY AND UNIVERSAL PARAGON CORPORATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS (PROJECT) Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report - Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report: The 71-acre Executive Park Subarea Plan Area is a subarea of the Bayview Hunters Point Area Plan, located in the southeastern part of San Francisco, just east of U.S. Highway 101 and along the San Francisco/San Mateo County boundary. The proposed project consists of amendments to the General Plan, the Executive Park Subarea Plan of the Bayview Hunters Point Area Plan, Planning Code, and Zoning Map to provide for the transition of the existing office park development within a 14.5-acre southern portion of the Subarea Plan Area to a new, primarily residential area. The amended Subarea Plan (Plan) would establish objectives and policies to create a vibrant, predominately residential neighborhood and would address land use, streets and transportation, urban design, community facilities and services, and recreation and open space issues. In association with the Plan amendments, design guidelines would be established for buildings, streets, pathways, and parking, as well as “green building” approaches. Zoning Code amendments to change the underlying zoning from C-2 (Community Business) to RC-3 (Residential-Commercial Combined, Medium Density), establish a Special Use District, and enable heights between 65-feet and 240-feet are also proposed. Two specific development projects would complete the buildout of the proposed Plan. At 5 Thomas Mellon Circle, The Yerby Company (Yerby) would demolish the existing office building and construct five mixed-use buildings, ranging in height from 68 feet to 170 feet containing a total of approximately 500 residential units and up to 750 below-grade parking spaces. At 150 and 250 Executive Park Boulevard, Universal Paragon Corporation (UPC) would demolish two existing office buildings, and construct eight mixed-use buildings, ranging from 65 feet up to 240 feet tall containing a total of approximately 1,100 residential units and up to 1,677 below-grade parking spaces.
Note: written comments will be accepted at the Planning Department’s offices until the close of business on November 29, 2010.
Preliminary Recommendation: No Action Required.
5:30 P.M.
21. 2008.0021EMTZW (J. SWITZKY: (415) 575-6815)
PARKMERCED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: OVERVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (INFORMATIONAL ONLY) - Parkmerced is generally bounded by Lake Merced Boulevard to the west, Brotherhood Way to the south, Junipero Serra Boulevard, Felix Avenue, Cambon Drive, and 19th Avenue to the east, and Holloway Avenue, Varela Avenue, Serrano Drive, Font Boulevard, Pinto Avenue, and Vidal Drive to the north. The proposed project includes those lots owned by Parkmerced Investors, LLC, and includes Assessor’s Blocks/Lots 7303-001, 7303-A-001, 7308-001, 7309-001, 7309-A-001, 7310-001, 7311-001, 7315-001, 7316-001, 7317-001, 7318-001, 7319-001, 7320-003, 7321-001, 7322-001, 7323-001, 7325-001, 7326-001, 7330-001, 7331-004, 7332-004, 7333-001, 7333-003, 7333-A-001, 7333-B-001, 7333-C-001, 7333-D-001, 7333-E-001, 7334-001, 7335-001, 7336-001, 7337-001, 7338-001, 7339-001, 7340-001, 7341-001, 7342-001, 7343-001, 7344-001, 7345-001, 7345-A-001, 7345-B-001, 7345-C-001, 7356-001, 7357-001, 7358-001, 7359-001, 7360-001, 7361-001, 7362-001, 7363-001, 7364-001, 7365-001, 7366-001, 7367-001, 7368-001, 7369-001, and 7370-001. Parkmerced is a rental housing complex constructed between 1941-1951, consisting of approximately 3,200 existing residential units and owned by Parkmerced Investors, LLC. This is an Informational Hearing to provide an overview of the proposed project components and draft Development Agreement. Specific topics to be discussed at this session include urban design, open space, and sustainability (including energy and water). The project, which would be implemented over 20-30 years in multiple phases, includes the addition of approximately 5,700 net new residential units, the demolition and replacement of approximately 1,800 existing units which would remain subject to the San Francisco Rent Stabilization Ordinance, rent-protections and relocation rights for existing tenants, re-alignment and re-design of streets and blocks, re-alignment and improvement of the M Ocean View light rail line, the addition of new neighborhood serving retail and office space, new and re-configured public open spaces including neighborhood parks, pedestrian and bike paths, athletic fields, a new organic farm, and community gardens, overall transportation improvements, ecological hydrology improvements, and provision of renewable energy and water infrastructure. The draft Development Agreement would become the binding legal contract between the City and the Developer and would memorialize all of the public benefits and obligations of the Developer and associated agreements between both parties toward implementation of the Project.
Preliminary Recommendation: No Action Requested. Informational Discussion Only
I. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Adjournment:
