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SAN FRANCISCO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Hearing Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
12:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting
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COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Hasz, Hyland, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY ACTING COMMISSION SECRETARY IONIN AT 12:34 PM
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: John Rahaim Planning Director, Sophie Hayward, Rick Cooper, Rachel Schuett, Richard Sucre, Shelley Caltagirone, Tim Frye – Preservation Coordinator, and Jonas P. Ionin – Acting Commission Secretary
Mr. Ionin, Acting Commission Secretary, announced that there was no HPC President or Vice President to chair the hearing and directed the Commissioners to elect a Chair. Commissioner Johns moved to select Commissioner Hasz by order of seniority to chair the meeting.
ACTION: Elected Commissioner Hasz as the Chair for the March 6 HPC hearing
AYES: Hasz, Hyland, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram
Mr. Ionin introduced the new HPC Commissioner Aaron Hyland and called roll.
A. PUBLIC COMMENT
SPEAKERS: None
B. STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Item 1 was heard after Item 8.
1. Director’s Report
Director Rahaim reported that:
· Bill Wycko, the Environment Review Officer (ERO), retired last Thursday on February 28th. Sarah Jones would be the Acting ERO. Viktoriya Wise has been selected as the Assistant ERO. The recruitment announcement for the ERO position should go out in 2 – 3 weeks.
· The Budget and Finance Committee moved forward the Department’s Supplemental Budget Appropriation for this year to increase the number of positions to 8 instead of 10, as proposed. The added positions were due to an unexpected increase in new applications and revenues.
· The budget for next FY, which starts on July 1st, proposes another 8 positions. This would also include positions to support the HPC and the preservation work in the Department, including a new code compliance position strictly devoted to preservation. The Department anticipates a new round of applications for large projects that would go through the review process over the next couple of years.
Item 2 was heard before Item 1.
2. Review of Past Week’s Events at the Planning Commission (PC)
Preservation Coordinator Mr. Frye did not have a report from the PC. On behalf of the Planning Department, he welcomed Commissioner Hyland to the HPC and looked forward to work with him. He announced that there are several HPC initiated Article 10 designations pending at the Land Use Committee. The Doelger Building, on March 18th; the Market Street Masonry District, on March 25th; and Duboce Park, on April 1st. Supervisor Wiener is the sponsor of the proposed designation for the Doelger Building.
C. MATTERS OF THE COMMISSION
3. Election of HPC President and Vice President
ACTION 1: Commissioner Johns moved to elect Commissioner Hasz as President, and Commissioner Wolfram as Vice President.
This motion failed as there was no second.
ACTION 2: Motion to continue election to the April 3rd hearing
AYES: Hasz, Hyland, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram
4. Discussion of the Roles for Officers and Review of the HPC Regulations
ACTION: Continued the discussion to the April 3rd HPC hearing, with Discussion of the Roles for Officers and Review of the HPC Regulations first, followed by the Election of Officers.
AYES: Hasz, Hyland, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram
5. Consideration of Adoption:
a. Draft Minutes for the February 20, 2013 Regular Hearing
SPEAKER(S): None
ACTION: Adopted
AYES: Hasz, Hyland, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram
6. Disclosures - None
7. HPC Review of Future Agenda Items & Requests
Commissioner Wolfram asked when the Preservation Website was scheduled. Mr. Frye explained that the presentation was postponed because the content was revised as part of the Preserve America Grant that expired last December, and the Department was in the process of hiring a graphic designer to finish the work. With the graphic designer now hired, he hoped to bring the presentation to the HPC before June. Commissioner Wolfram requested to see the update of the work prior to its finalization so that the HPC could provide input. Mr. Frye would schedule the item for HPC to review the content.
Commissioner Matsuda asked about hard copies of the Advance Calendar not provided in the packet for this hearing. Mr. Ionin responded that he would make sure they would be included.
8. Commissioner Comments/ Questions - None
D. REGULAR CALENDAR
9. (SOPHIE HAYWARD: 415/558-6372)
AMENDMENT TO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, ADDING NEW SECTION 10.100-289 TO ESTABLISH A SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL PRESERVATION FUND [BOARD FILE NO. 13-0085] - Informational Presentation. Ordinance introduced by Supervisor Farrell to create a City Hall Preservation Fund for the purpose of receiving donations to be used to assist in promotional events and activities associated with the 100th anniversary of the establishment of City Hall. The fund would be administered by the City Administrator’s office.
PRESENTERS: Bill Barnes, Project Manager for the Administrators Office; Rob Ryder, Building Manager
SPEAKER(S): G.G. Platt supported the ordinance and thought the HPC should write a letter of support for the creation of the fund.
ACTION: Commission Chair Hasz directed staff to write a letter for support and to schedule the item on the calendar for the next hearing as an action item.
10. 2011.0119E (RACHEL SCHUETT: 415/575-9030)
200-214 6th STREET (HAYSTON APARTMENT BUILDING) AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH GROUND-FLOOR RETAIL PROJECT DRAFT EIR - Southwest corner of 6th and Howard Streets; Lot 001 Assessor’s Block 3731 - Commission Review and Comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report. The proposed project includes demolition of the existing four-story vacant building at 200-214 6th Street. The proposed demolition is necessary to construct a new nine-story mixed-use building, which would accommodate sixty-seven affordable housing units and ground floor commercial space. The project site is located in the SOMA NCT (Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District and an 85-X Height and Bulk District.
The Draft EIR concluded that implementation of the proposed project would result in a project-level and cumulative significant unavoidable environmental impact to historic architectural resources. The 200-214 6th Street building is a contributing resource to the 6th Street Lodginghouse Historic District, which is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Given that the 200-214 6th Street building is significant as one of the larger-scale buildings located on a prominent corner within the eligible historic district; demolition of this building would result in a significant unavoidable impact on the historic district. The construction of the new residential building would have a less-than-significant impact on the district since the new construction would be generally compatible with the character of the historic district.
The 200-214 6th Street building is also the site of a temporary art installation called “Defenestration.” This art installation was installed by Brian Goggin in 1997. No historical importance has been attached to the Defenestration installation, and it is not associated with the historical context of the building itself, therefore the installation is not eligible for listing on the California Register. The Defenestration installation would be removed prior to demolition of the existing building.
This public hearing is intended to assist the Commission in its preparation of comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). Comments made by members of the public at this hearing will not be considered comments on the DEIR and may not be responded to in the Final EIR (FEIR). The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the DEIR on April 4, 2013. Written comments on the DEIR will be accepted at the Planning Department until 5:00 p.m., April 15, 2013.
Preliminary Recommendation: The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) to frame their written comments on the adequacy of the DEIR, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
SPEAKER(S): None
ACTION: Continued to March 20, 2013. Public comment remains open.
AYES: Hasz, Hyland, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram
11. 2012.1338A (SHELLEY CALTAGIRONE: 415/558-6625)
2245 WEBSTER STREET, west side between Washington and Clay Streets. Assessor’s Block 0612, Lot 001D - Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to (1) create an 8’-wide by 7’-tall garage opening at the basement level of the front façade; (2) fill in the existing side notch on the south side of the building at all three levels; and, (3) replace the rear deck at the first floor level. The subject property is a contributor to the Webster Street Landmark District. The property is zoned RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval With Conditions
SPEAKER(S): None
ACTION: Adopted a Motion of Intent to Approve; and Continued the item to March 20, 2013
AYES: Hasz, Hyland, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram
12. 2012.1506A (SHELLEY CALTAGIRONE: 415/558-6625)
710 STEINER STREET, east side between Grove and Hayes Streets. Assessor’s Block 0803, Lot 017- Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to (1) recreate the missing trellis ornament and porch details at the main entry based upon historic photographs; (2) fill in a lightwell on the north side of the building at all four levels; (3) construct minor horizontal additions and altering window openings at the rear façade; (4) modify the attic level rear balcony; and, (5) install ventilation equipment and replacing a skylight at the roof. The subject property is an “altered contributor” to the Alamo Square Landmark District. The property is zoned RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval With Conditions
PRESENTER: Luis Butler, Architect of the Project
SPEAKER(S): None
ACTION: Approved with Conditions
AYES: Hasz, Hyland, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram
MOTION: M0189
13. (COMMISSIONER KARL 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.
NOTE: Mr. Frye provided a draft letter based on the direction given by the HPC at the last hearing. President Hasz asked to include on this draft the information of Property Owner, what the non-profit organization does for the City, and that the HPC is reaching out to help get this building stabilized. He wanted to make it clear to the public that this odd situation should not be taken as a precedent. Mike Buhler, San Francisco Architectural Heritage, reported that he had obtained an estimate for the roof repair and would like to get direction from the HPC on whether or not to get estimates for comprehensive work that includes exterior carpentry and a modest interior repair. Meanwhile Heritage is pursuing funding source for a potential loan to the Property Owner to be repaid out of the proceeds from the sale of the property. President Hasz directed staff to forward the finalized letter to all parties involved.
ADJOURNMENT: 1:33 P.M.
The minutes was proposed for adoption at the Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission on Wednesday, March 20, 2012
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Hasz, Hyland, Johnck, Johns, Hyland, Pearlman
ABSENT: Matsuda, Wolfram,
