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SAN FRANCISCO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Hearing Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
12:30 P.M.
Regular Meeting
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COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Hasz, Hyland, Johnck, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram
COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Pealman
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY ACTING COMMISSION SECRETARY IONIN AT 12:34 PM
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: John Rahaim - Planning Director, Shelley Caltagirone, Gretchen Hilyard, Richard Sucre, Lily Yegazu, Mary Brown, Tim Frye – Preservation Coordinator, and Jonas P. Ionin – Acting Commission Secretary
Mr. Ionin, Acting Commission Secretary, directed the Commission to elect a Chair for this meeting. Commissioner Johns moved to elect Commissioner Hasz to chair the meeting.
ACTION: Elected Commissioner Hasz as the Chair for the April 3, 2013 HPC hearing
AYES: Hasz, Hyland, Johnck, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram
ABSENT Pearlman
For the benefit of the public, Mr. Ionin announced that Item 13, Case No. 2008.1084H, a Major Permit to Alter at 706 Mission Street, would be continued to a future date pursuant to Article 38 and an appeal filed to the Board of Supervisors (BOS).
A. PUBLIC COMMENT
SPEAKERS: None
B. STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Director’s Report
Preservation Coordinator Frye announced that Director Rahaim would join the meeting shortly and he would be happy to answer any question on items outlined within the Report.
2. Mr. Frye reported on recent BOS’s actions and Planning Commission (PC) hearing:
· The Doelger Building was unanimously approved by the BOS as a City Landmark at its March 26, 2013 hearing. The designation has been forward to the Mayor for signature. Mr. Frye would let the Commission know when the landmark designation would go into effect.
· The Market Street Masonry District, the discontinuous district comprised of eight buildings on or adjacent to Market Street between Valencia and Franklin streets was also unanimously approved the by BOS on April 2, 2013. This is the first district designation to move forward since the Dog Patch was designated in 2003. The ordinance would be heard one more time at the BOS hearing next week on April 9th. When approved, that ordinance will be forwarded to the Mayor for signature.
· PC certified the EIR for 706 Mission Street at its March 21st hearing. The item was continued as the EIR was appealed to the BOS. Future action has been continued until the BOS takes action on the appeal at a future date. This project includes the work to the Aaronson Building, a Category I building, protected under Article 11 of the Planning Code.
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)
Commissioner Wolfram referred to a portion of Section I of the HPC Rules and Regulations, “……perform all other duties necessary or incidental to the office…..” and commented that representing the Commission outside of the hearings, and that the President should keep the Commission informed.
Mr. Ionin brought up a couple of procedural changes for the HPC to consider, and for the next president to direct him on the outcome. The changes include moving HPC’s start-time from 12:30 PM to noon, and consolidating items for Disclosure, HPC Review of Future Agenda Items and Requests and Commissioner Comment/Questions in one item under Matters of the Commission. Commissioners Johns, Wolfram, Hyland, Johnck preferred the current time at 12:30 PM and liked consolidating the items with Commissioner Johns’ comment on placing Matters of the Commission at the end of the calendar. Commissioner Matsuda asked if there was any legal issue of concern regarding the procedural move. Deputy City Attorney Andrea Ruiz-Esquide responded that there was none and suggested providing Disclosures at the beginning of each item.
4. Election of HPC President and Vice President.
(Continued from January 16 and March 6, 2013 HPC Hearings)
ACTION: Elected Commissioner Hasz as President and Commissioner Wolfram as Vice President
AYES: Hyland, Johnck, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram, Hasz
ABSENT: Pearlman
5. HPC Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Member Appointment.
(Continued from February 6 and March 20, 2013 HPC Hearings)
ACTION: President Hasz appointed Commissioners Wolfram, Hyland and Pearlman as the ARC Committee Members, and himself as the Ex-Officio.
6. Historic Preservation Fund Committee Member Appointment.
(Continued from February 20 and March 20, 2013 HPC Hearings)
ACTION: Continued to April 17, 2013
AYES: Hyland, Johnck, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram, Hasz
ABSENT: Pearlman
7. Consideration of Adoption:
a. Draft minutes for the March 20, 2013 Regular Hearing
SPEAKER(S): None
ACTION: Adopted
AYES: Hyland, Johnck, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram, Hasz
ABSENT: Pearlman
8. Disclosures
Commissioner Johnck received phone calls from Howard Wexler and Marsh [Smullen] regarding Item 13 on today’s calendar. That an appeal was filed and the item would be continued to a future meeting date.
9. HPC Review of Future Agenda Items and Requests
Commissioner Hyland referred to the HPC Action list under the Advance Calendar and asked about its status and if this was a good time in the agenda to review these items. Mr. Ionin responded that it is a running list of items for staff to report or present. Mr. Frye explained that the Action List is a list of general interests to the Commissioners and it serves as a reminder that these items are outstanding. He added that Commissioners often ask for an item to be placed on the calendar when it is light, or, when staff is prepared and ready to present to the Commission.
Commissioner Wolfram asked when the Preservation Website would be scheduled. Mr. Frye responded that May 15th is the tentative date.
10. Commissioner Comments/Questions
Commissioner Wolfram commented that the California Preservation Foundation Annual Conference in Anaheim is starting on May 1st, and encouraged everyone to attend.
Commissioner Matsuda commented that an article appeared on [Monday] in the Chronicle about SF Heritage spearheading talks about local bars and restaurants. She asked all to offer contributions [names of bars and restaurants] to the list which might provide great treasures. She informed the public that SF Heritage is also sponsoring the “Community Summit: Sustaining San Francisco’s Living History” at the Bayanihan Community Center at 1010 Mission Street on June 15th, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM.
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
PRESENTERS: Paulett Taggard, Paulett Taggard Architects
SPEAKERS in favor of the project: Rachelle Fronson, Friends of the Washington Square Park; Herb [Cosovitte]; Joan Wood, Resident of North Beach and a Native San Franciscan; Ken Maley, Friends of Washington Square
ACTION: Approved with Conditions
AYES: Hyland, Johnck, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram, Hasz
ABSENT: Pearlman
MOTION NO.: M-0193
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.
SPEAKER(S): None
ACTION: Adopted Findings
AYES: Hyland, Johnck, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram, Hasz
ABSENT: Pearlman
RESOLUTION: R-705
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
SPEAKER(S): None
ACTION: Continued to May 15, 2013
AYES: Hyland, Johnck, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram, Hasz
ABSENT: Pearlman
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.
SPEAKER(S): None
ACTION: Adopted the Context Statement
AYES: Hyland, Johnck, Johns, Matsuda, Wolfram, Hasz
ABSENT: Pearlman
MOTION NO.: M-0194
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.
SPEAKER(S): None
NOTE: President Hasz reported that SF Heritage had located a funding source and was getting it approved from their internal Board. Randy Shaw of the Tenderloin Housing was getting additional estimates.
ACTION: Informational – No Action Required.
ADJOURNMENT: 1:34 P.M.
The minutes was proposed for adoption at the Regular Meeting of the Historic Preservation Commission on Wednesday, April 17, 2013
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Hasz, Hyland, Johnck, Johns, Matsuda, Pearlman, Wolfram
