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SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Commission Chambers - Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Thursday,
November 18, 2010
1:30 PM
Regular Meeting
COMMISSIONERS
PRESENT: Miguel, Olague, Antonini, Borden, Moore and Sugaya
THE MEETING WAS
CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT MIGUEL AT 1:38 P.M.
STAFF IN
ATTENDANCE: John Rahaim – Director of Planning, David Lindsay, Mark Luellen,
Sharon Young, Mary Woods, Rick Crawford, Kevin Guy, Erika Jackson, Sara Vellve,
Kate McGee, Ilaria Salvadori, Amnon Ben-Pazi, Matt Snyder, Joy Navarrete,
Elizabeth Watty, Joshua Switzky, and Linda Avery – Commission Secretary.
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)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Moore, Sugaya, Olague and Miguel
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 Amendments
to: (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 Amendment
to 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)
SPEAKERS: Lora Traveler, Cathy Lentz, Marc
Christensen, Aaron Goodman, Dr. Terence Faulkner, and Ms. Ting all spoke on the
need to continue this item to at least January 27, 2011
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Moore, Sugaya, Olague and Miguel
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. 2011)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued to January 20, 2011
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Moore, Sugaya, Olague and Miguel
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)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Moore, Sugaya, Olague and Miguel
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.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: No action required
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.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: No action required
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
NOTE: The
item was removed from the Consent Calendar and followed item 13 SPEAKERS:
Dorothy Chan – representing the Project Sponsor
ACTION: Approved
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Moore, Sugaya, and Miguel
ABSENT: Olague
MOTION: 18226
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.
GENERAL
PUBLIC 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.
SPEAKERS:
Espanola Jackson
Joe Butler – e: 35 Lloyd Street
John Solo – re: 10 Landis Lane
Aaron Goodman – re: the transit needs of the
city
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.
SPEAKERS regarding item 10: Rick Wornea, Libby
Benedict and Steve Vettel
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.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved staff recommendation
AYES: Borden,
Moore, Olague and Miguel
NAYES: Antonini
and Sugaya
MOTION: 18221
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)
SPEAKERS: In support: Dan Macchi arini, Tony Gantner, Espanola
Jackson, Elmore Patrick, Richard Hankin, Darla Bernard, Charee Lord, Stafano
Cassolato, Gianni Ingargiola, Ron Lee, Carl Hilsz, Frank Noto, James Robinson,
Jennifer Consalvi, and Gian-Paolo Veronese,
ACTION: Approved as modified to replace the word “singer” with the
word “microphone”
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Sugaya, Olague and Miguel
NAYES: Moore
MOTION: 18224
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
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Without hearing, continued to 1/13/11
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Moore, Sugaya, Olague and Miguel
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
SPEAKERS: In support: David Covell, Danny Scher, Nicole Noble,
Alicia Gomez, Roberto Hernandez, Lisa Harvey, Jeremy Decker, Patricia Dedekian,
Philip Lesser, Ivan Abeshaus, Raub Shapiro, Jade Dauser, Charles Hoble, Brenda
kett, Mathew Colgan, Jack Knowles, and Ben Jaffe; In support but needs
further conditions: Steven MacDonald
ACTION: Approved per staff recommendation
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Moore, Sugaya, Olague and Miguel
MOTION: 18225
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
SPEAKERS: Victoria
Lambayan
ACTION: Approved
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Moore, Sugaya, and Miguel
ABSENT: Olague
MOTION: 18227
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
SPEAKERS: In support: Tyce Hamlet – representing T-Mobile, Max
Ferguson – representing T-Mobile, Geoffrey Winston, Michelle Lambert-Connally,
Mark Leach, Eric Gornitsky, James Bishop, Richard Wallett, Shawn Luther, Regina
Vann, Larissia Vigil, and Sarah Nolan; In opposition: Chris Huston
ACTION: Approved
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Moore, Sugaya, and Miguel
ABSENT: Olague
MOTION: 18228
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)
SPEAKERS: Requesting the Commission delay action: Michael Burke,
David Cincotta, Espanola Jackson, (Name unclear), and Claude Everhart
ACTION: Following hearing, this item was continued to 12/9/10. The
public hearing will remain open.
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Moore, Sugaya, Olague and Miguel
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 Streetscape Plan.
Preliminary recommendation: Approval
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Borden,
Moore, Sugaya, and Miguel
ABSENT: Antonini
and Olague
MOTION: 18229
18a.
2010.0945TZU
(A. Ben-Pazi: (415)
575-9077)
Bayshore Boulevard Home Improvement District
- Ordinance introduced by Supervisor Maxwell that would amend the
Planning 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 from
Bradford Street to Highway 101.
This amendment would: (1) reclassify parcels generally
bordered 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
SPEAKERS: In
support: Joseph Scott and Espanola Jackson; In opposition: Robert
Dunn
ACTION: Approved per staff’s 11/17/10 recommendations
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Moore, Sugaya, Olague and Miguel
RESOLUTION: 18222
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
SPEAKERS: Same as
those listed for item 18a
ACTION: Approved
AYES:
Antonini, Borden, Moore, Sugaya, Olague and Miguel
RESOLUTION: 18223
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.
SPEAKERS: Donnie
Gensler and Tim Colen
ACTION: Informational only – no action
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.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Public hearing on the Draft EIR – no action
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
SPEAKERS: In support: Leo Chow – Project Architect, Michael Yarne –
MOEWD, Mark Anderson, David Meckel, Mary Beth Sanders, Julie Brook, Elizabeth
Keith, and Tim Colen; In opposition: Lora Traveler, Diva Lynn, Cathy
Lentz, Herbert Panaslewicz, Dr. Terence Faulkner, Aaron Goodman, Maria-Elena
Mestayer, Elizabeth Keith, and Maria Elena Quesau Esquar
ACTION: Informational only – no action
I.
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))
SPEAKERS:
Eric Brooks
Cathy Lentz
Lynn Gan
Dr. Terrance
Falkner
Adjournment:
10:10 p.m. in memory of Bro. Kelly Cullen
Adopted: December 2, 2010