SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice of Meeting
&
Calendar
Commission Chambers - Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Thursday, March 14, 2013
12:00 PM
Regular Meeting
President: Rodney Fong
Vice-President: Cindy Wu
Commissioners: Michael J. Antonini; Gwyneth Borden; Rich Hillis,
Kathrin Moore; Hisashi Sugaya
Acting Commission Secretary: Jonas P. Ionin
Commission Calendars are available on the Internet at http://www.sfgov.org/planning
or as a recorded message at (415) 558-6422.
Case reports and relevant materials are linked to the items on calendar at the above web site.
View the meeting online at: http://www.sfgov.org/site/sfgtv_index.asp
Or
View the broadcast live, Thursdays on Cable Channel 78.
And
The re-broadcast on Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Cable Channel 26
THE AGENDA PACKET IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1650 MISSION STREET, 4TH FLOOR RECEPTION
Commission Meeting Procedures
Material submitted by the public for Commission review prior to a scheduled hearing should be received by the Planning Department reception counter at 1650 Mission Street, 4th floor, no later than 5:00 PM the Wednesday (eight days) prior to the scheduled public hearing. Persons unable to attend a hearing may submit written comments regarding a calendared item to: Planning Commission, 1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103-2414. Comments received by 9:30 AM on the day of the hearing will be made part of the official record and will be brought to the attention of the Planning Commission at the public hearing. Otherwise, submit material related to a calendared item at the scheduled hearing for distribution. For complete distribution to all Commissioners, necessary staff and case/docket/correspondence files, submit an original plus 10 copies.
When sending e-mail correspondence to Commissioners, please copy the Planning Commission Secretary at: commissions.secretary@sfgov.org
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge, in court, (1) the adoption or amendment of a general plan, (2) the adoption or amendment of a zoning ordinance, (3) the adoption or amendment of any regulation attached to a specific plan, (4) the adoption, amendment or modification of a development agreement, or (5) the approval of a variance, conditional-use authorization, or any permit, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission, at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Commission action on conditional-uses and reclassification may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors within 30 days. Call (415) 554-5184 for more information. Commission actions after Discretionary Review may be appealed to the Board of Appeals within 15 days of action by the Central Permit Bureau. Call (415) 575-6880 for more information. Zoning Administrator action on a variance application may be appealed to the Board of Appeals within 10 days of issuance of the written decision.
The Commission has instituted a policy that, in most cases, they will not call an item for consideration after 10:00 PM. If an item is scheduled but not called or introduced prior to 10:00 PM, the Commission may continue the matter to the next available hearing. Items listed on this calendar will not be heard before the stated time.
Policy on Commissioner’s requests for hearings: There must be consensus of the Commission (four commissioners) or direction from the President/Chair to schedule a hearing that otherwise would not be scheduled.
Cell Phone and/or Sound-Producing Electronic Devices Usage at Hearings
Effective January 21, 2001, the Board of Supervisors amended the Sunshine Ordinance by adding the following provision: The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices (67A.1 Prohibiting the use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices at and during public meetings).
For more information related to Planning Commission matters, please call the Commission Secretary at (415) 558-6407.
San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance
Attention: Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action my be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code Section 21.00-2.160] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; and web site http//www.sfgov.org/ethics.
Accessible Meeting Policy
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.
Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review.
For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Adele Destro, Interim Administrator, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 409, by phone at (415) 554-7724, by fax at (415) 554-7854 or by E-mail at sotf@sfgov.org.
Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Library and on the City’s website at www.sfgov.org/bdsupvrs/sunshine.
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.
ROLL CALL:
President: Rodney Fong
Vice-President: Cindy Wu
Commissioners: Michael J. Antonini; Gwyneth Borden; Rich Hillis;
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. 2012.1495C (A. PUTRA: (415) 575-9079)
65 CAMBON DRIVE - on the east side between Font Boulevard and 19th Avenue; Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 7324 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and 713.61 to allow an automobile sales or rental use (d.b.a. Enterprise Rent-A-Car) providing vehicle rentals within a NC-S (Neighborhood Commercial, Shopping Center) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Proposed for Continuance to April 4, 2013)
2. 2011.1369C (M. STAHLHUT: (415) 575-9116)
3682 18TH STREET - on the northeast corner of 18th Street and Dolores Street, Lot 027 in Assessor’s Block 3578 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 710.83 and 303 for a proposal to install a wireless telecommunications services facility operated by AT&T Mobility. The facility would consist of installing four panel antennas on the roof within faux vent pipes with equipment located within the basement. The facility is proposed on a Location Preference 6 Site (Limited Preference Site) within a NC-1 (Neighborhood Commercial, Cluster) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Proposed for Continuance to April 11, 2013)
B. 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.
3. Consideration of Adoption:
· Draft Minutes for February 28, 2013
4. 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.
C. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
5. Director’s Announcements
6. Review of Past Week’s Events at the Board of Supervisors, Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission.
7. (J. LINSANGAN: (415 575-9119)
DEPARTMENT MISSION, VISION AND VALUE STATEMENTS - A follow-up presentation on the department’s internal mission, vision, and value statements. These statements define department ideals, aspirations, and are intended to guide department staff in their work. The presentation includes an action plan for internal implementation.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 7, 2013)
Preliminary Recommendation: Endorsement
8. (D. SIDER: (415) 558-6697)
PLANNING COMMISSION POLICY ON TIMING OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION - Discussion of Planning Commission policies regarding time frames for the implementation of projects generally requiring Commission approval. Possible action on this item is proposed for the Commission’s April 4, 2013 public hearing.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 28, 2013)
Preliminary Recommendation: None - Informational
D. 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. However, for items where public comment is closed this is your opportunity to address the Commission. With respect to all other 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.
E. REGULAR CALENDAR
9. 2013.0109T (A. STARR: (415) 558-6362)
AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNING CODE, SECTION 604, TO PROVIDE THAT CHANGING THE COPY ON A SIGN SHALL NOT BE TREATED AS A NEW SIGN [BOARD FILE NO. 12-1199] - Ordinance introduced by Supervisor Chiu amending Planning Code Section 604, to provide that changing the copy on a sign shall not be treated as a new sign; making environmental findings and findings of consistency with the General Plan; 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: Adopt Recommendation of Approval with Modifications
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 7, 2013)
10. 2012.1411TZ (S. HAYWARD: (415) 558-6372)
ORDINANCE THAT WOULD AMEND PLANNING CODE SECTION 723, AND ADD A NEW SECTION 788 TO ESTABLISH THE LOWER POLK ALCOHOL RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT - The proposed Ordinance would also amend the Zoning Map to designate the Lower Polk Street Alcohol Restricted Use District on Map Sheet ZN-02. The Planning Commission will consider an Ordinance introduced by Supervisor Chiu that would amend Planning Code Section 723 in order to extend the restrictions on Tobacco Paraphernalia Establishments in the existing Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD), and add a new Section 788 to establish the Lower Polk Street Alcohol Restricted Use District for the properties located on Polk Street between California Street and O’Farrell Street, and on Polk Street’s side streets between California Street, Larkin Street, O’Farrell Street, and Van Ness Avenue; 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. The proposed Ordinance is before the Commission so that it may recommend adoption, rejection, or adoption with modifications to the Board of Supervisors.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt Recommendation of Approval with Modifications
11. 2008.0550U (K. HADDADAN: (415) 575-9068)
2001 MARKET STREET - IN-KIND AGREEMENT - The project have received building permits and are constructing a mixed-use building with 82 dwelling units and retail including a Whole Food grocery store. This project proposes to provide streetscape improvements on both sides of Dolores Street at Market Street, improvements west side of Dolores Street at 14th street, Dolores Street median, as well as Clinton Alley’s crosswalk. These improvements would be provided to satisfy a portion of project’s impacts fees, subject to the Market-Octavia Area Plan. The In-Kind agreement is before the Commission to decide on the terms and the impact waiver.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
12. 2012.1329U (A. RODGERS (415) 558-6395)
California Environmental Quality Act Procedures- The Commission will consider a proposed Ordinance amending Administrative Code Chapter 31 to reflect revisions in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and to update and clarify certain procedures provided for in Chapter 31, including without limitation: codifying procedures for appeals of exemptions and negative declarations; providing for the Board to make the final CEQA decision on projects requiring Board legislative action, negating the need to file formal CEQA appeals; revising noticing procedures for environmental impact reports and negative declarations for plan area projects exceeding 20 acres; expanding noticing requirements for certain exempt projects; and clarifying existing noticing requirements for exempt projects.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt Recommendation of Approval with Modifications
13a. 2012.1307CV (T. WANG: (415) 558-6335)
1270 SANCHEZ STREET (Bethany United Methodist Church) - on the southwest corner of Sanchez and Clipper streets; Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 6553 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Section 209.3(f), to establish a child-care facility (d.b.a. Moldovan Academy), providing less than 24-hour care for 15 or more and up to a maximum of 45 children, at the Bethany United Methodist Church, within a RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
13b. 2012.1307CV (T. WANG: (415) 558-6335)
1270 SANCHEZ STREET (Bethany United Methodist Church) - on the southwest corner of Sanchez and Clipper streets; Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 6553 - Request for off-Street Parking Variance, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 151 and 153, a minimum of two off-street parking spaces would be required for the establishment of a child-care facility (d.b.a. Moldovan Academy), providing less than 24-hour care for 15 or more and up to a maximum of 45 children, at the Bethany United Methodist Church. The Project would not include any off-street parking space and therefore, would be subject to a variance. The Project Site is within a RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
14. 2010.1034C (M. STAHLHUT: (415) 575-9116)
4216 CALIFORNIA STREET - on the north side of California between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue, Lot 019 in Assessor’s Block 1364 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 710.83 and 303 for a proposal to upgrade an existing wireless telecommunications services micro-site facility operated by AT&T Mobility. The facility would consist of removing an existing micro-site and installing nine panel antennas on the roof behind a new radio-frequency transparent screen wall with equipment located within a ground floor storage area. The facility is proposed on a Location Preference 6 Site (Limited Preference Location Site) within a NC-1 (Neighborhood Commercial, Cluster) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
15. 2012.0325C (K. GUY: (415) 558-6163)
344 FULTON STREET - northwest corner of Gough and Fulton Streets Street, Lot 029 of Assessor’s Block 0785 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization to 1) Allow development on a lot exceeding 10,000 square feet, and to a allow a non-residential use exceeding 6,000 square feet; and 2) Approve a Planned Unit Development, with specific modifications of Planning Code regulations regarding rear yard, dwelling unit exposure, streetscape transparency, garage entry width, and bay window dimensions, within a NCT-3 (Neighborhood Commercial Transit) District and 65-X Height and Bulk District. The proposal is to demolish an existing surface parking lot and construct a new four-story recreational clubhouse (Boys and Girls Club of San Francisco) measuring approximately 33,500 square feet, including a pool, gymnasium, miscellaneous recreational and educational spaces, and administrative offices. The project also proposes to develop a separate six-story mixed-use building containing approximately 69 dwelling units and 1,800 square feet of ground-floor commercial uses.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
16a. 2012.1093DDV (E. WATTY: (415) 558-6620)
1521-1531 JONES STREET - west side between Jackson Street and Pacific Avenue; Lot 005 in Assessor's Block 0183 - Requests for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2012.07.23.5467 proposing to construct a one-story, partial-floor, vertical addition and alter the front façade of a three-story-over-basement, six-unit residential building within a RM-3 (Residential, Mixed: Medium Density) Zoning District and 65-A Height and Bulk District.
Staff Analysis: Abbreviated Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 7, 2013)
16b. 2012.1093DDV (E. WATTY: (415) 558-6620)
1521-1531 JONES STREET - west side between Jackson Street and Pacific Avenue; Lot 005 in Assessor's Block 0183 - Request for Variances, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 134 and 188 to allow the partial fourth floor vertical addition to be located above the existing legal, non-complying structure, encroaching approximately 9’-4” into the required rear yard. The project site is located within a RM-3 (Residential, Mixed: Medium Density) Zoning District and 65-A Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 7, 2013)
17. 2010.0272DD (M. SMITH: (415) 558-6322)
1235 40TH AVENUE - west side between Lincoln Way and Irving Street, Lot 006 in Assessor's Block 1710 - Two requests for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2009.04.02.5465 proposing the demolition of the detached garage structure at the front of the lot and the new construction of a three-story accessory building with a garage at the front of the lot, located within a RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Staff Analysis: Full Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve.
F. 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))
Adjournment
