November 1, 2006FINAL ACTION MINUTES
OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY HALL
1 DR. CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE, ROOM 400
November 1, 2006
12:33 P.M. ROLL CALL
FOR FULL LANDMARKS BOARD CONSIDERATION
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Cherny (arr. @12:35), Damkroger, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Street
BOARD MEMBER(S) ABSENT: Chan; Dearman; Shatara
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Mat Snyder; Tim Frye; Tara Sullivan-Lenane; Sonya Banks, Commission Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
Aaron Goodman: He has concerns over the proposed expansion of S.F. State University surrounding the Villas Park Merced development. He would like the Landmarks Board to agendize the issue of the scope of the DEIR for S.F.S.U.
Paul Osaki: He stated that the Redevelopment Agency response to the letter submitted by the Landmarks Board regarding 1746 Post Street was insulting and insensitive. He felt that the response was based on outdated information and facts. He asked the Landmarks Board to respond to the Redevelopment Agency comment and requested that a member from the Landmarks Board to attend the November 7th hearing at the Redevelopment Agency.
Michael Levin: He made comments regarding the Emporium project. The development opened on October 28th. The plaque wording is a big improvement from the original wording but the plaque has been placed on the side of the entrance where the public will not notice it. He is happy the dome has been restored but he is unhappy that there is nothing left from the original office tower. He suggested that the Landmarks Board members should take a visit of the site
Gee Gee Platt: She asked the Board Members if they had the opportunity to review the comments from the Redevelopment agency regarding 1746 Post St. The EIR for 350 Masonic is being revised and will go before the Planning Commission on November 16th. Suggested there should be a discussion regarding CEQA procedures and having the Planning Department be a part of the appeal procedures.
REPORTS
1. STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mat Snyder, Planning Staff:
iOn October 19th, the Planning Commission approved the landmark designation for Mission High School.
iThe Planning Commission approved the proposed time limit legislation for Landmark Designation with the following modifications: 1) that the timeline for the Planning Commission to hear proposed Landmarks initiated by the Board of Supervisors be extended from 90 days to 120 days from the date of referral; and 2) that the provision that would have enabled the Board to hear Landmark cases that had not yet been acted on by the Commission and introduced prior to July 2006 be stricken.
iThe Planning Commission heard a presentation on staff's proposed garage policy and did not indicate any objection. Staff has been told by the Zoning Administrator that the policy would be made official but that the final Bulletins that would establish the policy officially has not been finalized.
iThe disapproved Certificate of Appropriateness application to install a garage at 1306 McAllister Street will be heard on November 9th by the Planning Commission.
iThe Landmarks Board will be holding a Special Hearing and Tour on November 9th at 2:00 at the Mission Armory (1800 Mission Street).
2. PRESIDENT'S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None at this time.
3. MATTERS OF THE BOARD
Robert Cherny:
iHe requested that the Landmarks Board receive the Planning Commission advance calendar to ensure representation by a Landmarks Board member when appropriate.
Bridget Maley:
iShe suggested Thursday, December 7, 2006 for the Landmarks Board holiday party.
Alan Martinez:
i Suggested that all historic properties to be sold should be reviewed by the Planning staff. Requested that the Landmarks CEQA letter be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors. Requested to calendar at the next LPAB Hearing (11/15/06) a discussion on the responses to comments made by the Landmarks Board regarding the Market/Octavia plan and will draft a letter to be sent to the Planning Commission for their November 16th hearing.
Johanna Street:
i Informed the Board Members that a landmarked Fire Station is going to be auctioned off. She has concerns because the representative from the San Francisco Real Estate department could not answer any questions about Article 10. Suggested that the Landmarks Board should review the nomination of these buildings before they are sold. Asked what the procedures were for the Real Estate division and suggested that the Planning Department should send a representative to be present.
- LANDMARKS WORK PROGRAM 2005-2006 UPDATE
1620 Montgomery Street is moving forward. Suggested calendaring expanding the Muni shelters item to include other Muni structures.
ACTION ITEM
5. APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 4, 2006 DRAFT ACTION MINUTES:
October 4, 2006: It was moved by Board Member Cherny (seconded by Damkroger) to adopt the draft action minutes with the following correction: on item #7 add may support the finding. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Cherny, Damkroger, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan, Dearman, Shatara
NON-ACTION ITEM
INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION
6. LEVI STRAUSS FACTORY BUILDING (T. FRYE 415/575-6822)
Informational presentation by Pfau Architects regarding the proposed conversion of the subject property from manufacturing to institutional as the San Francisco Day School. Project will include a rear vertical addition, exterior and interior alterations, including alterations to the primary façade. The subject property is one of only nine properties listed as a Structure of Merit in Section 1011 of the Planning Code.
Speaker(s):
Peter Pfau
Melisa Gaudreau
Michael Levin
Board Comments:
A Board member suggested including information about the women and men who worked at the Levi Strauss building as part of the historic display. The Board members encouraged the owner/project sponsors to propose the Levis Strauss building for the National Register. One asked if the seismic scheme will be utilizing the State Historic Building Code? Other suggestions: that the project sponsor provide structural drawings; minimizing the brace framing around the perimeter of the building so that they are not visible or do not block windows. One asked if the historic detail material (door knobs, window hardware, etc.) has been surveyed? Board members expressed concerned with the fire safety issues.
ACTION ITEMS
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
- 2006.1030A (T. SULLIVAN-LENANE: 415/558-6257)
955 GROVE STREET, south side of Grove Street between Steiner and Fillmore Streets, in Assessor's Block 803, Lot 026. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness to install three new roof dormers and one skylight in the attic floor. Constructed in 1888, 955 Grove Street is a Queen Anne-style building and is a contributory-altered building in the Alamo Square Historic District. It is located within an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s):
James Heron
Board Action:
It was moved by Board Member Hasz (seconded by Martinez) to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install three new roof dormers and one skylight in the attic floor.
AYES: Cherny, Damkroger, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan, Dearman, Shatara
1:30 PM
8. LANDMARK DESIGNATION WORK PROGRAM, FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
An initial hearing to identify buildings, structures, sites, districts, or objects for consideration to be included in Landmark Designation Work Program for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. (Continued from 10/18/06 hearing)
Speaker(s):
Larry McDonald
Ray Grey
Helene Woodson
THIS ITEM IS BEING CONTINUED UNTIL NOVEMBER 15, 2006 LPAB HEARING.
ADJOURNMENT: 2:10 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sonya Banks,
Recording Secretary
ADOPTED: December 6, 2006
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