SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
&
Calendar
Commission Chambers - Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Thursday, March 21, 2013
12:00 PM
Regular Meeting
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis, Moore, Sugaya
COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Wu
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT FONG AT 12:15 PM.
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: John Rahaim – Planning Director, Jessica Look, Kimia Haddadan, Sophie Hayward, Debra Dwyer, AnMarie Rodgers, Kate Conner, Erika Jackson, Rick Crawford, Mary Woods, Adrian Putra and Jonas P. Ionin - Acting 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. 2011.0397T (K. HADDADAN: (415) 575-9068)
BICYCLE PARKING ORDINANCE - The proposed Ordinance would amend (1) the San Francisco Planning Code by repealing existing Sections 155.1 through 155.5 in their entirety, adding new Sections 155.1 through 155.4; to revise the bicycle parking standards; (2) the San Francisco Planning Code by renumbering Sections 430 to 431 and adding a new Section 430 that allows portions of bicycle parking requirements to be satisfied with an in lieu fee; (3) the San Francisco Planning Code Section 145 to define bicycle parking as an active use; (4) the San Francisco Planning Code Sections 102.9, 155(j), 157.1, 249.46 and 307; (5) the San Francisco Environment Code Section 402 to revise cross-references to the San Francisco Planning Code; and would (6) make 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. The Planning Commission initiated this legislation on August 9th, 2012 and held an informational hearing on December 13, 2012.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 28, 2013)
(Proposed for Continuance to April 25, 2013)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
2. 2011.0430E (D. LEWIS: (415) 575-9095)
480 POTRERO AVENUE - northwest corner of Potrero Avenue and Mariposa Street; Lot 2C in Assessor’s Block 3973 - Appeal of a Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration - The proposed project involves construction of a six-story, 58-foot-tall, residential building approximately 89,600 square feet in size on a vacant lot. The building would contain 84 residential units (26 one-bedroom and 58 two-bedroom) and 38 parking spaces in a one-level basement parking garage accessed from Mariposa Street. The project site is within the Urban Mixed Use Zoning District and 58-X Height and Bulk District, and in the Mission Area Plan area of the Eastern Neighborhoods. (LEWIS)
Preliminary Recommendation: Uphold the Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration
(Continued from Regular Meeting of January 17, 2013)
(Proposed for Continuance to May 16, 2013)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
3. 2011.0800C (S. VELLVE: (415) 558-6263)
601 VAN NESS AVENUE - west side between Golden Gate Avenue and Turk Street; Lot 026 in Assessor’s Block 0762 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 209.6 and 303, to allow Verizon Wireless to replace three existing antennas with new antennas and add two additional antennas to the site for up to 11 WTS antennas on the roof of the 12-story mixed use building located at the southwest corner of Van Ness Avenue and Turk Street in the Opera Plaza complex within a RC-4 (Residential/Commercial, Combined, High Density) District, the Van Ness Special Use District, the Van Ness Automotive Special Use District and 130-V Height and Bulk District. The site is a Location Preference 5 (mixed-use building in a high density residential district).
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 14, 2013)
(Proposed for Indefinite Continuance)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued Indefinitely
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
Item(s) 14(a) was considered under this Section.
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
4. 2012.1434C (J. LOOK: (415) 575-6812)
4416 18th STREET - north side of 18th Street between Douglas Street and Eureka Street; Lot 017 in Assessor’s Block 2650 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 715.44, and 721.44 to a change of use from a Limited-Restaurant to a Restaurant (d.b.a. Mamma Ji’s) within a RH-3 (Residential-House– Three Family) District, and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The project is located within an existing limited commercial use (LCU).
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
SPEAKERS: Marvin Wolpa, Richard McCree
ACTION: After being pulled off of Consent, Approved with Conditions
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
MOTION: 18830
5. 2012.1381U (K. HADDADAN: (415) 575-9068)
PLANNING CODE - INCLUSIONARY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM - Reduction of On-Site Requirements, Updates, and Clarifications Ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code, Section 401, and provisions of the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance, Sections 415 et seq., to update and clarify provisions of the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program to reflect a reduction of certain on-site requirements under Charter Section 16.110, by providing a cap on rent increases; clarifying the timing of off-site developments; requiring rental units that convert to ownership to sell at less than the price for ownership units under certain circumstance; establishing pricing for affordable Single Room Occupancy units; changing the status of projects using California Debt Limit Allocation Committee tax exempt bonds so that such projects are subject to the Program, but that units may qualify as on or off-site units under certain circumstances; allowing income levels of qualifying households to exceed those specified in certain situations; authorizing the Mayor’s Office of Housing to charge a monitoring fee to verify occupancy of affordable units; clarifying that the threshold application of the Program to projects of 10 units or more applies to the South of Market Youth and Family Special Use District and all other areas of the City; and making technical clarifications and corrections; and making environmental findings and findings of consistency with General Plan.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: After being pulled off of Consent, Adopted a Recommendation for Approval
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
RESOLUTION: 18831
6. 2013.0044T (S. HAYWARD: (415) 558-6372)
AMENDMENT TO THE PLANNING CODE SECTION 785 DELETING THE SUNSET PROVISION OF THE EXCELSIOR ALCOHOL RESTRICTED USE DISTRICT [BOARD FILE NO. 130018] - Ordinance introduced by Supervisor Avalos that would amend Planning Code Section 785 to delete the sunset provision. The existing sunset provision would repeal Section 785 five years after the initial effective date of the Excelsior Alcohol RUD; 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 a Recommendation for Approval
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Adopted a Recommendation for Approval
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
RESOLUTION: 18828
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.
7. Consideration of Adoption:
· Draft Minutes for March 7, 2013
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Adopted as Modified by Commission Moore
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
8. 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:
Director Rahaim, I read your weekly report, and I’d like to restate my interest in hearing somebody present on the newest situation on the Transbay Tower, there are façade changes and material and kind of expression, which I think should be interesting for this group, as well as for the public to hear.
Commissioner Antonini:
I would agree with Commissioner Moore, although I believe it is the Transbay Terminal not the Transbay Tower that is having the façade changes on the material. Also, I wanted to know if we are going to get a hard copy of the Annual Report in the near future. I was a guest by the Exploration on Tuesday afternoon, and what a faboulous renovation it is, I was able to see it ahead of time, and I think you are all going to enjoy it, when you have the opportunity to go there. And in connection with the renovation, I went last night to the SF Business Times, Real Estate Awards for the year, and the Exploratium was the winner for Renovation Project of the Year, it had some tough competition, in fact the runner up was the Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, which was also very significant and well done renovation, but I thought it was terrific, and they will be opening early April.
Commissioner Sugaya:
There was an article in the paper, reporting on a community meeting held by MTA, on Polk the Street bike lane. I think it was overwhelmingly opposed and it indicated that MTA might be back peddling on that. I’d like to have some memo or something with respect to, not only that idea and whether they really actually rescinded it or not, and they are also rumors that MTA is considering one way couplet on Polk and Larkin, I do not know if that is ill founded or not, but if we could hear about that also. Secondly, staff AnMarie Rodgers sent around some information on the CPMC situation, and we do not have to get into here, we can’t, but I would like some additional information on why the EIR does not have to be redone and recirculated, especially with respect to St. Luke’s, since St. Luke’s is going to be enlarged.
Commissioner Borden:
I would like to know the schedule for CPMC. The other question was, there was an article in the San Jose Mercury News about 280 and the cooperative nature between the Mayor of San Francisco and the Mayor of San Jose, actually supporting this new tech focus across the Bay Area, I know you sent us a memo about the 280 Plans, but this article made it sound like things are a little more mature, the Mayors are working together with their joint strategies around tech companies. I just would love to…thought if it was possible to have an informational item on the Plans, that would be great. It also mentioned some issues that Caltrain and other people might find interesting.
Commissioner Moore:
Regarding 280, Director Rahaim, you had actually promised a diagram, in addition to the article, we would also be able to physically see, which particular sites and ramps would be included. As to following up on Commissioner Antonioni’s comment on the Exploratorium, actually Commissioner Borden and myself, we forgot to mention it last week, we were the first two Commissioners going, and the project is still in the final stages of been finish, and it is indeed a, just very inspiring experience to see it at this stage.
Commissioner Sugaya:
Yes, I do not know, if anybody reads letters to the Editor, but this morning there was a letter about 280 and the amount of animals that are been killed crossing the road.
Commissioner Antonini:
There was a meeting last night, which I was unable to attend in the neighborhood where I live west of Twins Peaks. Apparently there are plans for the rerouting of the MUNI M-Line, possibly planning to put it underneath 19th Avenue, which makes a lots of sense, but they are other parts of that, and I was not able to attend that meeting. I will find out more about it, but I also would like to get anything that is available coming from MTA as to the nature of their plans and follow up on it.
9. Director’s Announcements
Director Rahaim:
As it was mentioned, the Department released our 2011-2012 Annual Report, which is available online. We will be getting Commissioners hard copies, although we are prevented by a recent code amendment at the Board from printing multiple copies, we can only print so many copies of large documents, but we will be giving the Commissioners hard copies. Secondly, last night we had a very well-attended informational session for the public on the Permit Tracking System. It was a packed house, standing room only. We had a great cross section of people, seeing the demonstration of the system for the first time. I am very pleased to report that we are still on schedule, on budget with DBI to release and to go live with the system in mid-Fall. There is a survey on our website, if people are interested in looking at it and filling in the survey about what you would like to see in the system, but we saw a demonstration of both the public access version of the system, as well as, the system that the staff will use. It is a very robust system. Every time I see it, I am more and more excited, how much it will help our work, keep track of our work, able to produce reports, and information about what we do, and obviously help the public and project sponsors get more information about their projects as it moves forward. We will be having quarterly open public meetings as the project progresses. Thirdly, just with respect to CPMC, I do not know a bit about it. We have, the reason, the short answer we can get you more information on it, is that, it was this alternative that is currently been discussed, it was one of the alternatives looked at it in the EIR, essentially for a smaller Cathedral Hill Hospital and a larger St. Luke’s Hospital, and that is why we’ve been able to make a determination that the EIR does not have to be redone. There was a detailed memo sent to the Board with that respect, and we can certainly get you copies of that as well. The current schedule on CPMC is that, it would come to you in mid-April for initiation of the General Plan changes and Code Amendments. It will be before you for action tentatively on May 13th, and then to the Land Use Committee of the Board in June, and potential action in July. That is the current schedule we are looking at obviously it is subject to change.
10. Review of Past Week’s Events at the Board of Supervisors, Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission.
LAND USE COMMITTEE:
- Sacramento Street. The Land Use Committee considered an ordinance sponsored by Supervisor Farrell that would allow a very limited change to the Sacramento Street NCD. This ordinance would permit a change of use from Business or Prefessional Services use to Medical service use provided that no active use or residential space is lost. You recommended approval with two minor technical amendments on February 21 of this year. This week Supervisor Farrell amended the Ordinance per your recommendations and the Committee recommended approval of the revised Ordinance.
- The Committee also recommended approval of a landmark designation for 320 Judah Street also known as the Doelger Sales Building. The HPC recommended landmarking this building on October 3, 2013. Supervisor Wiener signed on as the legislative sponsor.
- Both of these items are expected to be heard by the Full Board next week..
FULL BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
- This week, the Board considered our “Code Clean-Up Ordinance” This is the package of technical amendments to the Planning Code. This Commission recommended approval on November 29. Last week, a few other non-substantive changes were identified and incorporated into the ordinance and Supervisor Katy Tang, signed on as the legislative sponsor. This week the Board approved the Ordinance on first reading.
- Last week I provided a run-down on the first reading of Western SoMa. There were again no changes at the Board hearing that means that the Board of Supervisors has adopted the Western SoMa Plan and its associated legislation on final reading.
- WESTERN SOMA DETAILS- IF ASKED ONLY. Again passed by a 10 to 1 vote. This milestone moment for the plan was made possible by the years of community and City effort. The Board hearing contained a robust discussion of the plan’s components but no amendments were proposed. At the hearing Supervisor Wiener expressed concerns that the Plan included too many limitations on entertainment and office uses. Supervisor Breed also expressed similar concerns. However, Supervisor Kim and several other supervisors noted that the Plan struck a balance between many competing uses like entertainment, office, and housing. She and Planning Department staff explained that the SALI district is intended to essentially be a PDR district, and as such, should not permit housing and office uses. There was discussion of the grandfathering provision for the Conditional Use Authorization process for the Academy of Art University's facility at 601 Brannan Street. Board President Chiu and several other supervisors expressed general concerns, but no amendment was offered to remove the grandfathering provision. The Plan will have its second reading next Tuesday, March 12th.
In review, since the Planning Commission adopted its recommendations for the Plan in December, the Board of Supervisors have made the following amendments:
§ Removal of "B" bulk designations throughout the plan area
§ Rezoning most proposed RED properties fronting major streets to RED-MX
§ Rezoning the "Rawhide" and "Sightglass" properties on 7th Street from Folsom St NCT to WMUG
§ Removing the grandfathering provision for the "Purple Building" residential development on 11th Street due to a negotiated agreement between the property owner and the entertainment community
§ Adding a grandfathering provision for the AAU CU for 601 Brannan St
§ Allowing lot mergers in WMUO that create a property with up to 200 feet of frontage on a single street (instead of up to 100 feet)
§ Increasing the residential impact fees for "Major Developments" from Tier 1 to Tier 2.
BOARD OF APPEALS:
Three projects were scheduled before the Board of Appeals:
264 Dore Street
This is an appeal of a building permit to construct a two story auto repair use. Last year, the Commission heard this item as a DR and required a small setback at the rear of the building to reduce potential impacts on live-work units to the rear. On February 24th, the Board of Appeals upheld the permit; however, the Appellant requested a rehearing request and also filed a CEQA appeal. On Tuesday, the parties reached an agreement and the CEQA appeal and rehearing request were withdrawn.
125 Crown Terrace
This is an appeal of a building permit for vertical and horizontal additions to the subject property. The Planning Commission heard this item as a DR in October 2012 and approved the subject permit. The Appellant in this case expressed concerns about the size of the building and argued that it was a de-facto demo under Section 317. The Board of Appeals upheld the Planning Commission's decision and approved the permit.
1325 Portola Drive
This is an appeal of a building permit to correct the as-built conditions of a new construction at the subject property (the original plans did not accurately represent the slope of the lot or adjacent building). The Planning Commission heard this item as a DR in January and approved the permit. The Appellant argued that this project was out of character with the neighborhood and the height should be lowered. The Board of Appeals upheld the Planning Commission's decision and approved the permit.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION:
At yesterday’s hearing we welcomed our newest HPC Commissioners, Commissioner Jonathan Pearlman, who occupies the Architectural Historian Seat and Commissioner Ellen Johnck, who occupies the Preservation Professional Seat. However, a couple of Commissioners were absent, so the Commission decided to continue its Election of Officers and Committee Appointments to its April 3rd hearing, when it is anticipated that the full Commission will be present. The Commission also continued its review and comment of the 200-214 6th Street, Hayston Apartment Building Draft EIR. The Commission had several comments and questions about the preservation alternatives outlined within the EIR, and those will be addressed during the comments and responses period of that document. The Commission also heard an informational presentation, by Ms. AnMarie Rodgers of our Department and Patrick Otellini, the Director of Earthquake Safety, regarding the Soft-Story Retrofit Program, I believe that informational presentation is also on your calendar today. Mr. Ottelini’s presentation was very thorough and the Commission did not have any comments or questions concluding that presentation. The Commission also continued its review and comment of Supervisor Weiner’s, proposed CEQA amendments, there was a great deal of public comments during the hearing, the Commission however supported the proposed amendments with Commissioner Hyland requesting a continuance because it is a very complicated document and he felt there was not enough time to fully understand the amendments as a new Commissioner, and give the amendments a positive vote of support. Finally, the Commission approved a Major Permit to Alter at 300 Montgomery Street, for the replacement of architectural terracotta on the façade of that Category I property within the Downtown C-3 District, and they also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the final phase of restoration to restore the Hallidie Building curtain wall system, located at 130 Sutter Street.
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. 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.
SPEAKERS: John Elberling, Diane Bennett, Alicia Duke, Mario Diaz, David De La Torre, Andrew Klueger, Salvador Arroyo, Carmen Lomas Garza, Adriana Williams, John McFadden, Dr. Jonathan Lorenz-Yorba, Virginia Grandi, Mary McCue, Adrian Bermudez, Allen Napolis, Richard Mcree, Adrian Rodriguez, Elaina Grunberg, Alan A.J. Nabales, Everardo Mera, Martha Melendez, Arturo Riera, Rosaria Naria, Eduardo Pineda
F. REGULAR CALENDAR
11. 2008.1084E (D. DWYER: (415) 575-9031)
706 MISSION STREET - THE MEXICAN MUSEUM AND RESIDENTIAL TOWER PROJECT - north side of Mission Street at the northwest corner of Third and Mission Streets; Lots 093, 275 and portions of Lot 277 in Assessor’s Block 3706 - Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report. The proposed project would include the construction of a new 550-foot-tall, 47-story tower with three floors below grade. The new tower would be adjacent and connected to the existing 10-story Aronson Building, which would be restored and rehabilitated as part of the proposed project. The proposed project would include up to 215 residential units, space for The Mexican Museum, possible office use, and ground-floor retail/restaurant use. The project would also include the conveyance of the existing 442-space Jessie Square Parking Garage to the project sponsor. Total development would include approximately 710,525 gross square feet. The project site is located in the Downtown Retail (C-3-R) Use District and a 400-I height and bulk district in the former Yerba Buena Center Redevelopment Area. The proposed project would require a height reclassification as well as rezoning to a Downtown Residential District (DTR), or alternatively, a Special Use District (SUD) overlay to the C-3-R could be established, or an SUD overlay on the DTR.
NOTE: The public hearing on the Draft EIR is closed. The public comment period for the Draft EIR ended on August 13, 2012. The Planning Commission does not conduct public review of Final EIRs. Public comments on the certification may be presented to the Planning Commission during the Public Comment portion of the Commission calendar.
Preliminary Recommendation: Certify the Final EIR
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Certified as Corrected by Staff
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis
NAYES: Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
MOTION: 18829
12. 2013.0199U (A. RODGERS: (415) 558-6395)
MANDATORY SOFT STORY RETROFIT ORDINANCE - The Planning Commission will hear an Informational Presentation by staff from the City Administrator’s Earthquake Safety Implementation Program concerning a proposed Ordinance [BF 130119 Building Code - Mandatory Seismic Retrofit Program - Wood-Frame Buildings]. This proposed Ordinance would amend the Building Code, to establish a Mandatory Seismic Retrofit Program for wood-frame buildings of three or more stories and containing five or more dwelling units where the permit to construct was applied for prior to January 1, 1978, and the building has not been seismically strengthened; establishing a fee for administering the program; adopting environmental findings, and findings of local conditions under California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958.7; establishing an operative date; and directing the Clerk of the Board to forward the legislation to specified State agencies.
Preliminary Recommendation: None - Informational
SPEAKERS: Patrick Otellini, Director of Earthquake Safety
ACTION: None - Informational
13. 2012.1367I (K. CONNER: (415) 575-6914)
1355 SANSOME STREET - southwest corner of Sansome and Greenwich Streets, Lot 048 in Assessor’s Block 0085 - Informational Presentation on Draft Institutional Master Plan (IMP), pursuant to Planning Code Section 304.5. The Hult International Business School’s IMP contains information on the nature and history of the institution, the location and use of affiliated buildings, and development plans within a C-2 (Community Business) and 84-E Height and Bulk Districts (Downtown, Retail) District.
Preliminary Recommendation: None - Informational
SPEAKERS: Female
ACTION: None - Informational
14a. 2009.0753CV (E. JACKSON: (415) 558-6363)
3155 CESAR CHAVEZ STREET - south side between Folsom and Harrison Streets; Lot 040 in Assessor’s Block 5503 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 209.3(j) and 303 to allow the demolition and reconstruction of an existing church (Church of God) within a RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District, the Bernal Heights Special Use District, and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The proposal also includes a Variance request for Front Setback, Parking, and Rear Yard, which will be heard by the Zoning Administrator
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued to May 9, 2013
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
14b. 2009.0753CV (E. JACKSON: (415) 558-6363)
3155 CESAR CHAVEZ STREET - south side between Folsom and Harrison Streets; Lot 040 in Assessor’s Block 5503 - Request for Variances from 1) Planning Code Section 132 which requires a front setback of 9 feet where none is proposed, 2) Planning Code Section 151 which requires 12 off-street parking spaces where none are proposed, and 3) Planning Code Section 242(e) which requires a rear yard of approximately 78.75 feet where approximately 56 feet is proposed for the proposed demolition and reconstruction of an existing church (Church of God) within a RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District, the Bernal Heights Special Use District, and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
ACTING ZONING ADMINISTRTAOR (DIRECTOR RAHAIM) CONTINUED TO MAY 9, 2013
15. 2012.0564C (R. CRAWFORD: (415) 558-6358)
1513 SLOAT BOULEVARD - south side between Sunset Boulevard and Springfield Drive (Lakeshore Shopping Center); Lot 002 in Assessor’s Block 7255 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Section 303(i), 703.4, formula retail, to allow a formula retail use, (d.b.a. Verizon, a retail phone store) within the existing Lakeshore Shopping Center, within a Neighborhood Commercial – Shopping Center District (NC-S), the Lakeshore Plaza Special Use District, and 26-40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 7, 2013)
SPEAKERS: Jeremy Paul
ACTION: Approved with Conditions
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
MOTION: 18832
16. 2013.0003D (R. CRAWFORD: (415) 558-6358)
35 LA GRANDE AVENUE - east side between Avalon Avenue and Burrows Street; Lot 042 in Assessor’s Block 5963 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2012.0720.5437, proposing to construct a new three story single-family dwelling on a vacant lot. The new dwelling will be setback nine feet nine inches from the front property line. The proposed third floor will be setback 15 feet from the front wall of the lower stories within a RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Staff Analysis: Full Discretionary Review for New Construction.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do Not Take Discretionary Review and Approve
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 28, 2013)
SPEAKERS: Randy Wong, Brian McDonald, Eddie Raparisio, Erin Estrella, Ignacio Rubi, Asper Chuop, Margarita Rubi, Eddy Aparicui David Silverman, George Wesley, Project Architect
ACTION: No Discretionary Review, Approved as Proposed
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Moore
NAYES: Hillis, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
DRA-No: 0314
17. 2012.1086D (M. WOODS: (415) 558-6315)
1280 LAGUNA STREET - southeast corner at Ellis Street; Lot 030 in Assessor’s Block 0735 - Mandatory Discretionary Review, pursuant to Planning Code Section 317, of Building Permit Application No. 2012.08.21.7901, proposing to convert a property manager’s dwelling unit to office use in a 13-story147-unit apartment building (Western Park Apartments) within a RM-3 (Residential, Mixed, Medium Density) District and 80-B Height and Bulk District.
Staff Analysis: Full Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do Not Take Discretionary Review and Approve
SPEAKERS: Yumiko Westland
ACTION: No Discretionary Review, Approve as Proposed
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
DRA-No: 0315
18. 2012.1138D (A. PUTRA: (415) 575-9079)
4426 20TH STREET - north side between Diamond and Eureka Streets; Lot 016 in Assessor's Block 2698 - Requests for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2009.11.19.1662 proposing to demolish an two-level rear deck and staircase structure and construct a 5’-0” deep horizontal rear addition and one-story deck and staircase structure at the rear of a three-story over garage level, single-family building within a RH-2 (Residential, 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: Robert Hatton, Project Sponsor, Aaron Kravitz
ACTION: Took DR and Approved the Project with a 2.5’ side setback (from the DR Requestor’s side property line) and extending the depth of the rear addition up to the line of rear yard averaging
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Borden, Hillis, Moore, Sugaya
ABSENT: Wu
DRA-No: 0316
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))
Adjournment
Adopted: April 4, 2013
