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SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Commission Chambers - Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Thursday,
September 8, 2011
12:00 PM
Regular Meeting
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Borden
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT OLAGUE AT
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: John Rahaim – Director of Planning, Scott Sanchez – Zoning
Administrator, Aaron Hollister, Paul Lord, Kimberly Durandet, Adrian Putra,
Aaron Starr, 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.
2005.0233C
(B. FU: (415) 558-6613)
49 JULIAN
AVENUE
- east side of Julian Avenue between 14th and 15th
Streets, Lot 032 in Assessor’s Block 3547 - Request
for Conditional Use Authorization
under Planning Code Sections 215(a), 175.6(e)(1)(c), 151.1 and 303 to allow the
demolition of an existing one-story, industrial building and the construction of
a new approximately 10,500-square foot, 50-foot tall, five-story residential
building containing eight dwelling units and eight ground floor parking spaces
utilizing its Eastern Neighborhoods Pipeline status per Planning Code Section
175.6(e) to elect to conform to the controls under the former C-M (Heavy
Commercial) Zoning District and the 50-X Height and Bulk District, while
conforming to Articles 1, 1.2, 1.5 and 2.5, as amended by the Eastern
Neighborhoods Controls, or requesting Conditional Use authorization to seek
relief from those amended Articles. The project site is currently in the UMU
(Urban Mixed Use) District and a 45-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Proposed for Continuance to November 10, 2011)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
2a. 2010.0948XV
(R. CRAWFORD: (415) 558-6358)
527-529
STEVENSON STREET
-south side between 6th and 7th Streets; Lot 012 in
Assessor’s Block 3703 - Request for Determination of Compliance pursuant
to Planning Code Section 309, with an exception to the requirements for Section
134, Rear Yard. The proposed project would convert a vacant 42,600 square foot,
four-story industrial building to mixed-use with 67 residential units, eight
off-street parking spaces, and a 210 square foot ground floor commercial space.
This project is located in the C-3-G (Downtown, General Commercial) District and
120-F Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Proposed for Continuance to September 15, 2011)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
2b. 2010.0948XV:
(R. CRAWFORD: (415) 558-6358)
527-529
STEVENSON STREET
- south side between 6th and 7th Streets; Lot 012 in
Assessor’s Block 3703 - Request for a Variance, pursuant to Planning Code
Sections 305 and 140 to allow 40 new residential units that do not face on a
public street at least 25 feet in width, a Code compliant rear yard, or Code
compliant open space. The proposed project would convert a vacant 42,600 square
foot, four-story industrial building to mixed-use with 67 residential units,
eight off-street parking spaces, and a 210 square foot ground floor commercial
space. This project is located in the C-3-G (Downtown, General Commercial)
District and 120-F Height and Bulk District.
(Proposed for Continuance to September 15, 2011)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
3. 2011.0532T
(A. STARR: (415) 558-6362)
Uses, Signs, Building Features, Floor Area Ratio, Parking, and Compliance in
Specified Use Districts - The Commission will consider a proposed Ordinance
[BF 110548] amending the San Francisco Planning Code by
repealing Sections 136.2, 136.3, 158, 187, 249.15, 263.2, 263.3, 602.25, 602.26,
607.3 and 607.4 and amending various other Code sections to as well as
additional recommendations by Planning staff.
Specifically, the proposed Ordinance would (1) increase the amount of
principally permitted parking spaces for dwellings in RC-4 and C-3 Districts;
(2) make off-street parking requirements in the Van Ness Special Use District
and RC-3 Districts consistent with those of RC-4 Districts; (3) eliminate
minimum parking requirements for the Chinatown Mixed Use Districts and North
Beach Neighborhood Commercial Districts; (4) allow exceptions from required
parking under specified circumstances; (5) amend the restrictions on off-street
parking rates and extend them to additional zoning districts, (6) revise sign,
awning, canopy and marquee controls in specified zoning districts; (7) increase
the permitted use size for limited corner commercial uses in RTO and RM
districts, and allow reactivation of lapsed limited commercial uses in R
districts; (8) revise the boundaries of and modify parking and screening
requirements in the Washington-Broadway and Waterfront Special Use Districts;
(9) modify controls for uses and accessory uses in Commercial and
Residential-Commercial Districts; (10) permit certain exceptions from exposure
and open space requirements for historic buildings; and (11) modify conformity
requirements in various use districts; adopting findings, including
environmental findings, Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with
the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval of Proposed Ordinance with
Modifications to Board of Supervisors.
(Continued
from Regular Meeting of July 28, 2011)
(Proposed for
Continuance to October 20, 2011)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
4. 2011.0533Z
(A. STARR: (415)
558-6362)
Zoning Map Amendments – Washington-Broadway Special Use District 1; Waterfront
Special Use District 2 and 3; Special Districts for Sign Illumination; and
Special Districts for Scenic Streets
- The Commission will consider a proposed Ordinance [BF 110547] introduced by
Supervisor Chiu concerning Sheets SU01, SS01 and SS02 of the San Francisco
Zoning Map as well as additional recommendations by Planning staff.
Specifically, the proposed Ordinance would amend the San Francisco Planning Code
by 1) adding blocks and lots to the Washington-Broadway Special Use District 1;
2) adding blocks to the Waterfront Special Use District 2; 3) deleting blocks
and add lots to the Waterfront Special Use District 3; 4) making the boundaries
of the Special District for Sign Illumination on Broadway co-extensive with the
Broadway Neighborhood Commercial District; 5) deleting the Van Ness Special
District for Sign Illumination; and 6) adding The Embarcadero from Taylor Street
to Second Street to the Special District for Scenic Streets; 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 101.1.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval of Proposed Ordinance with
Modifications to Board of Supervisors.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of July 28, 2011)
(Proposed for
Continuance to October 20, 2011)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
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
5a.
2011.0117CR
(A. HOLLISTER: (415) 575-9078)
801-833
MISSION STREET
- south side of Mission Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Lot 067
in Assessor’s Block 3724 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization
under Planning Code Sections 234.2 and 303 for the expansion of an existing
wireless telecommunications service facility operated by Verizon. The expansion
would add up to six panel antennas on an existing penthouse structure. The
facility is proposed on a Location Preference 1 Site (Preferred Location –
Public Structure Site) within the P (Public) Zoning District and a 90-X/340-I
Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
MOTION: 18429
5b.
2010.1017CR
(A. HOLLISTER:
(415) 575-9078)
801-833
MISSION STREET
- south side of Mission Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Lot 067
in Assessor’s Block 3724 - Consideration of a motion making findings of
consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code
Section 101.1 pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 2A.53
regarding the expansion of an existing Verizon WTS facility by adding up to six
panel antennas mounted to an existing penthouse structure.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Adopt General Plan Consistency Findings
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
MOTION: 18430
6a.
2010.1017CR
(A. HOLLISTER:
(415) 575-9078)
801-833
MISSION STREET
- south side of Mission Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Lot 067
in Assessor’s Block 3724 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization
under Planning Code Sections 234.2 and 303 for a proposed wireless
telecommunications service facility operated by AT&T Mobility. The facility
would include up to eight panel antennas mounted to an existing penthouse
structure and rooftop equipment cabinets. The facility is proposed on a
Location Preference 1 Site (Preferred Location – Public Structure Site) within
the P (Public) Zoning District and a 90-X/340-I Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
MOTION: 18431
6b.
2010.1017CR
(A. HOLLISTER:
(415) 575-9078)
801-833
MISSION STREET
- south side of Mission Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Lot 067
in Assessor’s Block 3724 - Consideration of a motion making findings of
consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code
Section 101.1 pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 2A.53
regarding the installation of an AT&T WTS facility consisting of up to eight
panel antennas mounted to an existing penthouse structure and rooftop equipment
cabinets.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Adopt General Plan Consistency Findings
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
MOTION: 18432
REMOVED FROM
CONSENT CALENDAR
7.
2010.1084C
(A. HOLLISTER: (415) 575-9078)
730 POLK
STREET
- southeast corner of Polk and Ellis Streets, Lot 018 in Assessor’s Block
0740 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code
Sections 712.83 and 303 for a proposed wireless telecommunications service
facility operated by AT&T Mobility. The facility would consist of up to nine
penthouse-mounted antennas and equipment located in an internal room. The
facility is proposed on a Location Preference 4 Site (Preferred Location -
Industrial/Commercial Site) within the NC-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood
Commercial) Zoning District and a 130-E Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
SPEAKERS: Sheppard Bree, representing Project Sponsor, Jammie
Hanna, Jim Ellis
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
MOTION: 18433
C.
COMMISSIONERS’ QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
Adoption of
Commission Minutes
– Charter Section 4.104 requires all commissioners to vote yes or no on all
matters unless that commissioner is excused by a vote of the Commission.
Commissioners may not be automatically excluded from a vote on the minutes
because they did not attend the meeting.
8.
Consideration of Adoption:
·
Draft Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 4, 2011
·
Draft Minutes of Regular Meeting of August 11, 2011
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
9.
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.
Commissioner Moore:
I just wanted to bring to
the Commission's attention the September issue of "Scientific American" magazine
under the title Better Cities. I strongly recommend that you acquire this
magazine and read it. It is not so much about policy, but rather general
reflections on the City.
Commissioner Antonini:
I would like to ask that
we adjourn tonight meeting or today's meeting in memory of a couple of
individuals who died in our absence. First is Don Casper. He was a longtime
Civil Service Commissioner, an attorney, a leader in the community and the
Columbus Day celebrations and active in San Francisco politics and tragically
was hit by a hit-and-run driver on the Russian River on his nightly run that he
would take for years and years. And unfortunately, the individual involved has
not been apprehended. There is a reward fund. The second individual was Gasper
“Tro” Puchitzek. He was a 22 year old gentleman who was working two jobs to
support his wife and two children. He would work at night in a restaurant and he
would work as a baker in the morning, he was taking a break between his two
jobs, and he was shot and killed because he was mistaken to be a member of a
gang, which he was not, as far as we know. Fortunately, there has been a reward
fund set up at Wells Fargo Bank. I think the restaurant will also have an event
in his honor. But I think this is totally unacceptable, this kind of behavior in
our City or anywhere. Hopefully, there will be a reward fund set up in this
instance as well because this is a way to stop this – if somebody comes forward
and arrests are made. Anyway, those are the two individuals I would like to
adjourn the meeting in their memories.
Commissioner Olague:
If you could be sure to
give me the spelling of their names, at the end or during the break, I also
wanted to include in that Eric Quezada, who passed away during the break (the
Commission’s summer Hiatus). He was a very valuable member of the Mission
community. He has been sick for a number of years, and he leaves behind a wife.
Commissioner Miguel:
Over the break, I ended up
talking to more people than I thought I would on a break. I had a meeting with
the Port regarding their involvement in 8th and Washington and Seawall lot 41. I
had an interesting conversation with Dan on the Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
There was an excellent meeting that I helped chair regarding the Market Street
Redesign that is coming up. I met with some people regarding the Recreation and
Open Space Element of the General Plan, particularly in regards to Golden Gate
Park. I have met with a number of people on CPMC as well as the budget analyst
on their work with the Department. I also was updated on the Safeway redesign
proposed out at Ocean Beach as well as a couple of meetings regarding an item
that is on our calendar today.
Commissioner Olague:
I just wanted to finish my
comments. He (Eric Quezada) leaves behind a wife and daughter, and quite a
legacy in the Mission. He led a lot of the Mission advocates. He was an
activist and really fought hard for everyone across the border or boundary of
residence. Latino families, LGBTQ communities, and he was a valuable member of
the District and Community, so it is quite a loss, an irreplaceable loss.
Commissioner Sugaya:
I would like to echo
Commissioner Olague’s sentiments. I was not a personal friend of his, but the
only time I think I really saw him here was at Commission meetings, and he was
always a very forceful advocate for housing and community affairs in the Mission
District. I think he was also a fair person. I think it is quite appropriate
that we adjourn in his memory.
There was an article in
the paper about Hunters Point Shipyard and the Navy's cleaning process, which I
think they are saying at least in the paper would take until at least 2017, but
there was another article in the paper that said that HUD or one of the Federal
Agencies had granted some additional money for the project for the corporation
to start to move ahead. I assume that the Navy clean up will affects only
certain parts of the neighborhood. Maybe we could have a little short report on
where the Navy's activities are preventing development from moving ahead.
Lastly, there was also another article in a different -- you might characterize
it progressive -- paper about the twitter deal, so-called, and the fact that in
the development of the agreements, there were -- community benefits were not
discussed up front or something to that matter, and it was still on the table
with respect to a Committee or somebody that is supposed to determine what the
community benefits would be for various corporations and others coming in to the
neighborhood. since -- who is it? since somebody or other just moved into
Mid-Market. I wonder what the process is here to talk about community benefits.
Commissioner Moore:
I would ask the Director
to give us an update about redevelopment on the Bayview/Hunters Point, because
an article I read seemed to imply that although all the projects were important
to us, this will be, because of the change in the development, the last one to
be realized. I am very disturbed about hearing as to whether or not what I am
seeing and quoting is rumor or whether or not there's factual basis to it. I
very much appreciate all of us getting a thorough update, including how it
attaches to Commissioner Sugaya’s comment about the cleanup. If I understand
correctly, it has to be completed prior to any activity on that portion of
Bayview-Hunters Point. I think there is a much larger issue including Eastern
Neighborhoods, etc., so I think we would all be well informed getting an update
from you if you can.
Commissioner Antonini:
In keeping with
Commissioner Sugaya’s remarks, it tweaked my memory that I also read the article
on Hunters Point and I talked to the author. I thought he did a really good job,
but what it did not specify is that parts of the cleanup are finished and will
be ready for development as early as 2012, and those parts include the possible
stadium site, the park area around it, and parking areas in whatever parcel that
is. I think the comment that everything was going to be ready by 2017 was a
little bit exaggerated. He May write a follow-up on that, but I just wanted to
clarify that. It was a little confusing to me.
Commissioner Fong:
I just wanted to say that
I did take a meeting with the Buddhist Center and did have a meeting with the
operators at a restaurant.
Commissioner Olague:
I spoke with Commissioner Borden and a few members of the African-American
Community, and I believe there is interest in having a hearing to follow up on
the task force findings on the out migration of African-Americans from San
Francisco. We will work on that. Commissioner Borden is in support of having
this because the task force came up with these findings. And then we want to
look at what is next on that or not, or how is the City being accountable to the
findings of that report? And what additional information needs to be gathered
that maybe we should advocate? But we would definitely like a report on that.
D. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
10.
Director’s Announcements
John Rahaim – Director of Planning:
I hope everyone had a
long, restful break – August recess. I know it was something that several of us
needed. I hope you are ready for a very busy fall, because the calendars are
very busy for the next few weeks. Regarding the Hunters Point Project, I think
it is a good suggestion that we pull together information. I think there was
support of a substantial grant from HUD that will allow the project to go
forward, but we will certainly give you more updated information on that,
certainly with respect to the cleanup and the status of the Redevelopment
Agency. The only other thing I wanted to mention was that yesterday there was a
press conference at the Transbay terminal site. It was to celebrate the
completion of demolition of the old Transbay terminal and the start of
construction of the new Transit Center District. In a heads up that at the end
of this month we will release the draft for the Transit Center District Plan. We
have been working on this plan for the past couple of years, and we are
scheduling a couple more informational hearings before the end of the year as
this process moves forward. Currently we're looking at an early November date
for hearing at the Commission. With that, that is it for me, unless there are
any questions.
11.
Review of Past Week’s Events at the Board of Supervisors, Board of
Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission.
LAND USE COMMITTEE: cancelled this
week
FULL BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
§
Limited Live Performance.
Commissioners, you heard this item sponsored by Supervisor Mirkarimi on July 7.
This Ordinance would to create a Limited Live Performance Permit for indoor
locales whose primary function is not presentation of live performances. At
that time, you recommended approval with modifications. You requested that the
Ordinance be amended to extend the opportunity for small-scale entertainment to
be considered an accessory use in the SOMA, West Portal, and Pacific Avenue
districts. At the Land Use hearing Supervisor Mirkarimi incorporated all of
your modifications, except one. On the request of Supervisor Kim, he has
amended the Ordinance so that it allows this entertainment use in the SoMa
Districts—but only in the areas not involved in the Western SoMa
Community Planning Process. At the first Full Board hearing, Board President
Chiu and Supervisor Farrell introduced amendments for their districts that would
not permit an extension in hours beyond 10pm for the Union Street, Chestnut,
North Beach and Polk St Commercial Districts.
Supervisor Farrell also added a noticing provision where interested parties
could “opt-in” and request notice about LLE permits. With these amendments,
this week the Full Board passed the Ordinance on FINAL reading.
§
660 4th Street
Cat Ex Appeal-
This appeal is
about the CEQA determination for wireless antennas at 660 4th Street.
Commissioners, on July 7, you heard the associated Conditional Use authorization
relating to this project. While the CU was not appealed, it is interesting to
note that there were no speakers against the CU and only 2 letters were received
in opposition. For this CEQA appeal, the appellant argued that the Department
did not consider potential health impacts in our review of this installation.
Under CEQA’s purview, when exploring potential health impacts, the question
is does the proposal comply with the health guidelines established by the FCC?
For this project, the answer was clearly yes. Once that question has been
answered, CEQA is satisfied. At the appeal hearing this week, the sole
speaker of content was the appellant. Staff explained how the radiofrequency
exclusion zones on the roof were not publicly accessible. After short
presentations from the Department and the project sponsor, the Board upheld the
Cat Ex 11-0. Two Board members (Supervisor Kim and Campos) asked staff
questions at the hearing that were outside of CEQA.
o
Supervisor Kim would like a copy of DPH’s report on the actual RF levels after
antennae installation. At the hearing, Planning staff explained that typically
the projected levels are conservative and the actual RF levels will most likely
be lower. And, further we explained that the City, through DPH, has the
authority to order immediate compliance with FCC regulations if the FCC
standards are exceeded.
o
Second, Supervisor Campos had specific questions about how rooftop workers would
be informed of the exclusion zones and specifically how they would be informed
about the proper steps that would need to be taken if they needed to work in
this area.
o
Planning has committed to work with DPH to get this information to both
Supervisors.
INTRODUCTIONS: NONE
Board of Appeals:
The Board of Appeals has been on a long recess, much as the Commission has. They
will be meeting again next week. The last hearing was on August 17. There were
two items of interest from that hearing. The first was 1633 Haight Street, a
permit to reinstall general advertising sign at the location. It ultimately led
to the removal of the sign. This permits sought to restore it. The Department
denied that. The Board of Appeals did uphold the Department's decision to deny
that replacement. The second item was a discretionary review that the department
had brought before the Commission. The project sought to add a third floor to a
single-family dwelling and the Department recommended a 15-foot front setback
and a four-foot rear setback. The Board of Appeals did unanimously overturn the
Commission's decision to allow the project to move forward as they originally
proposed. There was actually no neighborhood opposition on that project. There
was significant public support for their project.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION:
They did not take a summer recess and there were only two items on calendar that
might be of interest to you. One was 1460 Montgomery Street – a request for a
Certificate of Appropriateness. They had met before and were always concerned
about the design and how they were impacting the open space. The Commission
actually felt the open space would be impacted, and they were not inclined to
grant the Certificate of Appropriateness. They did allow, and actually there was
a motion on the floor to disapprove it, but they were then given an option to go
back and redesign it to try to mitigate the invasion into the open space area.
The item was continued before the HPC to a date to be determined, but it was
directed to go before the Architectural Review Committee for the Commission at
its next meeting. The last item was Articles 10 and 11. I will note that
Supervisor Wiener sent his proposal for revision of Articles 10 and 11, but the
Commission stated they have not had an opportunity to review his proposals, so
did not consider them at the meeting yesterday. They did however pass a motion
of intent to make changes to Article 10. They will bring them back at their next
hearing when they consider Article 11.
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: Kathleen Johnston, Mark, Channing Moore and John Prior
Re: 1731 15th St.
F.
REGULAR CALENDAR
12.
2008.0877ETZM
(P. LORD: (415) 558-6311)
Western SoMa Community Plan - Informational Presentation -
Since
publication of the Western SoMa Community Plan – Draft for Citizens Review
on August 14, 2008, a lot of work has been carried out by members of the Western
SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force (the TF), City family and the Planning
Department staff. The purpose of this first presentation, in a series of two
informational presentations, is to provide the Planning Commission and the
public with updates on this planning process well in advance of adoption
hearings in 2012.
PRESENTERS: Jim Meko, Toby Levine, John Elberling, Tom Radulovich, Chester
Fung, Megan Weirr
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Informational only – No action required
13.
2009.0342C
(K.
Durandet: (415) 575-6816)
2516 MISSION
STREET - west side between 21st
and 22nd Streets; Lot 061 in Assessor’s Block 3616 - Request for
Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and
736.24, to allow an outdoor activity area accessory to an existing restaurant,
bar and other entertainment venue (d.b.a. Medjool) within the Mission
Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT) District and a 55-X/65-B Height and Bulk
District. The outdoor activity area will be located on the roof of the
four-story building.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
SPEAKERS: Pasadini, Dough Boszhardt, Alfredo Pedroza, Mike Smith,
Joel Goodrich, Richard King, Irene Riley, Jacob Rhalik, Walter Brown, Singhashri
Gazmuri, Suvanna Cullen, Padmatara, Eddy A. Martinez, Fred Ateyeis, Tom Hsieh,
Ralph Tasxhijian, Andrew Faolta, Claudia Ponath, Ken Fingerg, Charles Botton,
Dr. Clara Shajevich, James Durfee, Dr. Nourredine Azouaou, Mark A. Caimaio, Ali
Ibrahim, Mary Solome, Karen Degannes, Robert Boyle, Megan Drace, Roberto
Hernandez, Mark Rhoades, Monadel Herzallah, Sam Ruiz, Dawn Pauli, Robin Ryan,
Myra Bicknell, Deborah A. Jue, Randall Coard, Richard Brent, Dalo, Mohammed A.
Hijazi, Leah Shawn, Paul Wermer, Ted Strauser, Justin Fraser, Erick Arguello,
Rita Alvian, Donna Sachet, Sue Hestor, Nancy Andug, Viveka Chen, Miguel Bustos
ACTION: Approved as amended to allow a maximum of 175
persons; a six-month review to the commission; evening cell phone access to the
project sponsor or designee; visibly post signage to inform customers to respect
the neighbors and be quiet; continue to work on reducing sound; continue working
with the Buddhist Center and other neighbors with the help of Department staff
and the District Supervisor on outstanding issues
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Sugaya
NAYES: Moore
ABSENT: Borden
MOTION: 18434
14.
2011.0082D
(A. PUTRA: (415) 575-9079)
655 ALVARADO STREET -
south side between Diamond and Castro Streets; Lot 028C in Assessor’s Block 2803
- Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No.
2009.12.11.3061, proposing
to construct a three-story horizontal rear extension that involves adding a rear
addition at the existing first floor and basement level, creating a new second
basement level (under the proposed basement extension), and constructing a
one-story vertical extension to a two-story over basement, single-family
dwelling within the RH-2 (Residential, House,
Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Staff Analysis: Abbreviated Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve
SPEAKERS: John Schleisinger, Project Architect, Mary Ferretti,
Bill Yenne, Nathaniel Weiner, Carol Yenne, John Ferretti, Bob, Jonathan Kaplan,
ACTION: The Commission did not take Discretionary Review and
approved the project while urging the project sponsor to continue dialog with
the DR requestor; and continue working with staff on color and bird-safe
conditions
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
DRA: 0225
15.
2010.0479D
(A. STARR: (415) 558-6362)
1456 CHESTNUT STREET -
north side between Gough and Franklin Streets; Lot 003E in Assessor’s Block 0480
- Staff Initiated Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No.
2010.06.16.4608, proposing to construct a new four-story, three-unit building,
following the demolition of the existing two-story, one-unit building, within
the RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and
Bulk District. A Request for Discretionary Review has also been filed by
a member of the public against the proposed project.
Staff Analysis: Full Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and approve with
modifications
SPEAKERS: Bill Ols – DR requestor, Doug Basart, Stella Chue,
Rosemary Dummer, John Schlesinger – project architect
ACTION: The Commission did not take Discretionary Review and
approved the project as proposed by the project sponsor.
AYES: Olague, Miguel, Antonini, Fong, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Borden
DRA: 0226
G.
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))
None
Adjournment: 7:17 pm
IN MEMORY OF: DON
CASPER,
GASPER “TRO” PUCHITZEK
ERIC QUEZADA
Adopted: September 22, 2011
