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SAN FRANCISCO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
Notice of
Meeting and Calendar
Hearing Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
12:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting
Commissioners:
Karl Hasz, Aaron Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard Johns,
Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman, Andrew Wolfram
John Rahaim, Director of Planning
Jeff Joslin, Director of Current Planning
Timothy Frye, Preservation Coordinator
Jonas P. Ionin, Acting Commission Secretary
Historic Preservation Commission Agendas are available on the Internet at
http://sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=3358
or as a recorded message at (415) 558-6320
A digital recording of the Historic Preservation Commission meeting is available on the internet at http://sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=2235 24 hours after the hearing.
THE AGENDA PACKET IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT, 1650 MISSION STREET, 4TH FLOOR RECEPTION and the GOVERNMENT INFORMATION CENTER, SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY, 100 LARKIN STREET. THE AGENDA
PACKET IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE MEETING SITE –HEARING ROOM 400, CITY HALL
ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Karl Hasz
Aaron Hyland
Ellen Johnck
Richard Johns
Diane Matsuda
Jonathan Pearlman
Andrew Wolfram
A. PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time, members of the public may address the Historic Preservation Commission on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Historic Preservation Commission except agenda items. Public comment will be taken on each agendized item. Each member of the public may address the Commission for up to three minutes. If it is demonstrated that comments by the public will exceed 15 minutes, the President or chairperson may continue Public Comment to another time during the meeting.
The Brown Act forbids a commission or board 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, not on an agendized item, the Commission is limited to:
(1) briefly 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).).
B. STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Director’s Report
2. Review of Past Week’s Events at the Planning Commission.
C. MATTERS OF THE COMMISSION
3. Discussion on the Roles of the Officers and the Review of the HPC Rules and Regulations.
(Continued from January 16 and March 6, 2013 HPC Hearings)
4. Election of HPC President and Vice President.
(Continued from January 16 and March 6, 2013 HPC Hearings)
5. HPC Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Member Appointment.
(Continued from February 6 and March 20, 2013 HPC Hearings)
6. Historic Preservation Fund Committee Member Appointment.
(Continued from February 20 and March 20, 2013 HPC Hearings)
7. Consideration of Adoption:
a. Draft minutes for the March 20, 2013 Regular Hearing
8. Disclosures
9. HPC Review of Future Agenda Items and Requests
10. Commissioner Comments/ Questions
D. REGULAR CALENDAR
11. 2012.1169A (GRETCHEN HILYARD: 415-575-9109)
WASHINGTON SQUARE - north side of Union Street between Columbus Avenue, Filbert and Stockton Streets, Assessor’s Block 0102, Lot 001. Request for Certificate of Appropriateness for demolition of an existing 291 square-foot bathroom/storage building and construction of a new approximately 625 square-foot bathroom/storage building. The project includes the alteration of adjacent pathways and landscaping to accommodate the new building. The subject property, known as Washington Square, is Landmark No. 226 and is located within a P (Public) Zoning District and OS (Open Space) Height and Bulk Limit.
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
12. 2013.0279U (RICH SUCRE: 415-575-9108)
572 7th STREET, located between Brannan and Bryant Streets, Assessor’s Block 3780, Lot 004F. Request for Review and Comment regarding the proposed project, pursuant to Planning Code Section 803.9(c). The proposed project includes façade alterations, conversion of 12,237 sq ft from PDR to Office, and the addition of 2,874 sq ft to the interior. The subject property is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources. It is located within an UMU (Urban Mixed Use) Zoning District and 68-X Height and Bulk Limit.
Recommendation: The Historic Preservation Commission may draft comments to the Zoning Administrator regarding the proposed use and its ability to enhance the feasibility of preserving the historic building.
13. 2008.1084H (LILY YEGAZU: 415-575-9076)
706 MISSION STREET, north side of Mission Street at the intersection of Third Street and Mission Street, Assessor’s Block 3706, Lot 093. Request for a Major Permit to Alter for an interior and exterior rehabilitation of the Aronson Building, including the removal of non-historic ground-floor infill materials, fire escapes, landings, and rooftop mechanical penthouse structures to accommodate space for the Mexican Museum, retail and restaurant uses, and associated building services. As part of the project the existing non-historic 1978 additions will be removed to integrate the Aronson Building as part of a new 47-story, 550-foot-tall tower with up to 215 residential units. The Aronson Building is a Category I (Significant) building under Article 11 of the Planning code and is within the New Montgomery-Mission-Second Street Conservation District. Constructed in 1903 the Aronson Building is an example of American Commercial Style designed by Hemenway & Miller. The property is located within a Downtown Retail (C-3-R) and 400-I Height and Bulk Limit.
Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
14. 2013.0313U (MARY BROWN: 415-575-9074)
SUNSET BUILDERS HISTORIC CONTEXT STATEMENT - The Sunset District Residential Builders, 1925-1950, Historic Context Statement documents the development of residential builder tracts in the Sunset District and outlines character-defining features, significance, and integrity thresholds. The Office of Historic Preservation awarded the Planning Department a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant to develop the historic context statement and associated historic resource survey. The Planning Department is finalizing the survey which will be brought to the HPC for consideration at a later date. Consideration to adopt, modify, or disapprove the Sunset District Residential Builders, 1925-1950, Historic Context Statement.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt the Sunset District Residential Builders, 1925-1950, Historic Context Statement.
15. (COMMISSIONER HASZ/TIM FRYE: 415-575-6822)
LANDMARK NO. 250, SHIPWRIGHT’S COTTAGE - 900 Innes Avenue, Landmark Number 250, Shipwright’s Cottage; northwest corner of Innes Avenue and Griffith Street; Assessor’s Block 4646 Lot 003; The Commission discussed the condition of the subject property with the community and representatives of the property owner at its January 19, 2011 hearing. At that time the Commission requested that basic repairs occur to preserve the structure. The Commission will discuss the current condition of the subject property and may direct staff to prepare a letter to the property owner and the Department of Building Inspection.
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: For information on the next Historic Preservation Commission Calendar, please call 558-6320 on Fridays (before the scheduled hearing) after 5:00 p.m. for a recorded message.
NOTE: Items listed on this calendar will not be heard before the stated time.
NOTE: Speaker Cards will be available at all hearings. For your convenience, they may be picked up in advance of the hearing from the Planning Department Reception Counter, 1650 Mission Street, Suite 400.
NOTE: For information related to Historic Preservation Commission matters, please email Preservation Coordinator at tim.frye@sfgov.org, or the Commission Secretary at commissions.secretary@sfgov.org.
NOTE: Pursuant to Government Code § 65009, if you challenge, in court, the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness, Permit to Alter, Landmark or Historic District designation, 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 Historic Preservation Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
NOTE: Material submitted by the public for Historic Preservation Commission review prior to a scheduled hearing, should be received at the Planning Department Reception Counter, 1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor, no later than 5:00 p.m. the Tuesday (eight (8) days) prior to the scheduled public hearing. Persons unable to attend a hearing may submit written comments regarding a calendared item to the Commission at the above listed address. Comments received by 11:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing will be made part of the official record and will be brought to the attention of the Historic Preservation 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 and 15 copies.
NOTE: If any materials related to an item on this agenda have been distributed to the Historic Preservation Commission after distribution of the agenda packet, those materials are available for public inspection at the San Francisco Planning Department, 1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor during normal office hours.
CELL PHONE AND/OR SOUND-PRODUCING ELECTRONIC DEVICE 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 cells 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 phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices at and during public meetings).
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 curb side parking has been designated at points along McAllister Street. Accessible MUNI Lines serving City Hall are the 9 San Bruno, 47 and 49 Lines and 71 Haight/Noriega and the F Line. Accessible MUNI Metro Lines are the J, K, L, M, and N at the Van Ness Muni Station at Van Ness Avenue and Market Street. For more information regarding MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142.
Requests for American Sign Language interpreters, sound enhancement system 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 557-4433 (TDD) or 557-4434 (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 or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Adele Destro by mail to Administrator, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102-4689; by phone (415) 554-7724; by fax at (415) 554-7854; or by e-mail at sotf@sfgov.org. Citizens interested in obtaining a copy of the Sunshine Ordinance can be request a copy from Ms. Destro or by printing Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code on the Internet, http://www.sfgov.org/sunshine/
SAN FRANCISCO LOBBYIST ORDINANCE
Attention: Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code §2.100] 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) 581-8300, fax (415) 581-2317; web site http://www.sfgov.org/ethics/.
COMMUNICATIONS
Note: Each item on the Architectural Design Review and/or Regular calendar may include the following documents:
1) Planning Department Case Report
2) Draft Motion with Findings and/or Conditions
These items will be available for review at the Planning Department, 1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor Reception
