New Page 1
SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice of Meeting
&
Calendar
Commission Chambers - Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Thursday, May 9, 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. 2013.0020CE (M. WOODS: (415) 558-6315)
6333 GEARY BOULEVARD, entire frontage between 27th and 28th Avenues; Lot 037 in Assessor’s Block 1517 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 303(c), 303(i) and 703.4 of the Planning Code to allow a formula retail use (d.b.a. Grocery Outlet). The existing vacant building was formerly occupied by Cala Foods. Grocery Outlet proposes to occupy the entire one-story building, containing approximately 13,500 square feet. The existing 30-car surface parking lot will be reconfigured to a 28-car parking lot. The project site is located in a NC-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending
(Proposed for Continuance to June 6, 2013)
2. 2010.1034C (O. MASRY: (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: Approve with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 25, 2013)
(Proposed for Continuance to June 6, 2013)
3a. 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
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 21, 2013)
(Proposed for Continuance to July 11, 2013)
3b. 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.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 21, 2013)
(Proposed for Continuance to July 11, 2013)
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. 2012.1341C (G. CABREROS: (415) 558-6169)
2320 SUTTER STREET - north side between Scott and Divisadero Streets; Lot 034 in Assessor’s Block 1051 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 121.2 and 712.21 for a use size 6,000 square feet or greater, to increase the use size of the existing two-story, 9,200 square-foot medical office building to 14,700 square feet by constructing a three-story rear horizontal addition within a NC-3 (Neighborhood Commercial, Moderate Scale) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
5. 2013.0025C (S. YOUNG: (415) 558-6346)
1946 FILLMORE STREET - southeast corner of Fillmore and Pine Streets; Lot 023 in Assessor’s Block 0660 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 718.24, 718.44, 790.70, and 790.91 to allow the change of use from a Limited Restaurant (previously occupied by Johnny Rockets) to a Restaurant (d.b.a. Glaze Teriyaki) and to allow an ‘Outdoor Activity Area’ (dining patio) at the rear of the restaurant within the Upper Fillmore Street Neighborhood Commercial District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
6. 2012.0231C (O. MASRY: (415) 575-9116)
758 DIVISADERO STREET - at the southeast corner of Divisadero and Fulton streets, Lot 019 in Assessor’s Block 1181 - Request for Conditional use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 710.83 and 303 for a proposal to install a wireless telecommunications services macro-site facility operated by AT&T Mobility. The proposed facility would consist of nine roof-mounted antennas in two sectors. The first sector (six antennas) would be located in a faux roof addition above the bay penthouse. The remaining sector (three antennas) would be located on the building roof and not be visible from adjacent public rights-of-way. Electronic equipment associated with the facility would be located within a third floor room. The facility is proposed on a Location Preference 5 Site (Preferred Location) within a NC-2 (Neighborhood Commercial, Small Scale) Zoning District and 65-A Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 25, 2013)
C. COMMISSION 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 April 25, 2013
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.
D. DEPARTMENT MATTERS
9. Director’s Announcements
10. Review of Past Week’s Events at the Board of Supervisors, Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission.
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.
F. REGULAR CALENDAR
11. 2012.0718E (J. NAVARRETE: (415) 575-9040)
Event Center and Mixed-Use Development at Piers 30-32 and Seawall Lot 330 - Blocks/Lots: Piers 30-32 - 9900/030 & 9900/032, Seawall Lot 330 - 3770/002 & 3771/002 - Informational Item/Updated Project Design, GSW Arena LLC (GSW) proposes to construct a multi-purpose event center, public open space, maritime uses, a parking facility and visitor-serving retail uses on Piers 30-32. The event center would host the Golden State Warriors NBA basketball team during the NBA season, as well as provide a year-round venue for a variety of other uses, including concerts, cultural events, family shows, conferences and conventions. The project would include substantial repair and structural upgrades to Piers 30-32. GSW also proposes to construct a mixed-use development including residential, hotel and retail uses on Seawall Lot 330, located directly across The Embarcadero from Piers 30-32.
Preliminary Recommendation: None - Informational
12. (S. DENNIS-PHILIPS: (415) 558-6314)
PLAN BAY AREA - The draft Plan Bay Area, the region's draft Sustainable Community Strategy, was released on March 22, 2013, and is out for public review and comment until May 16, 2013. Planning Department and Transportation Authority staff will provide an overview of the plan and what it means for San Francisco.
Preliminary Recommendation: None - Informational
13. 2013.0402U (K. HADDADAN: (415) 575-9068)
BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE - The Planning Commission will consider a proposed Ordinance [BF 130225] introduced by Supervisor Cohen. This Ordinance would amend the Administrative Code to establish the Bayview Hunters Point Citizens Advisory Committee to provide policy advice to the City and County of San Francisco on planning and land use matters for Zone 2 of the Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment Project Area.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Modifications
(Continued from Regular Meeting of May 2, 2013)
14. 2013.0324T (A. STARR: (415) 558-6362)
AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNING CODE, SECTION 313, TO REQUIRE PRE-APPLICATION MEETINGS FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS IN PDR-1-B DISTRICTS [BOARD FILE NO. 13-0180]. Ordinance amending the Planning Code, by adding Section 313, to require pre-application meetings for certain projects in the PDR-1-B (Production, Distribution and Repair - Light Industrial Buffer) District; and making environmental, General Plan, and Planning Code, Section 101(b), findings.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval
15. 2011.1404C (D. VU: (415) 575-9120)
2201 MARKET STREET - southwest corner of Market and Sanchez Streets; Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 3559 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303(i) and 703.4, to establish a Formula Retail Limited-Restaurant (d.b.a. Starbucks) in an existing commercial space within the Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial Transit (NCT) District and 60/65-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Disapprove
16. 2013.0158C (S. YOUNG: (415) 558-6346)
1785 FULTON STREET - south side between Masonic and Central Avenues; Lot 018A in Assessor’s Block 1186 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and 710.27 to allow a new restaurant use (d.b.a. Barrel Head Brewhouse) to operate until 2 a.m. in a NC-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Cluster) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
17a. 2011.0702Exc (K. CONNER: (415) 575-6914)
101 POLK STREET – northwest corner of the intersection of Polk Street and Hayes Street, Lots 002 & 003 of Assessor’s Block 0811 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 124(f), 215(b) and 303, to allow floor area to be developed above the 6:1 base floor area ratio in a C-3-G district for area dedicated to the on-site Inclusionary Units (Section 124(f)) and to allow a residential density ratio that is greater than one unit per 125 square feet of lot area in a C-3-G Zoning District (Section 215(b)). The proposed project is the construction of a 13-story, 162-unit residential building with 51 subgrade parking spaces on a site that currently contains a surface parking lot. The site is approximately 13,200 square feet and contains three street frontages – Polk Street, Hayes Street and Lech Walesa Alley. The street frontages along Polk and Hayes Streets would consist of walk-up residential units, as well as the building’s lobby and leasing area. Off-street parking would be accessed from Lech Walesa Alley. The subject property is located within a C-3-G (General, Downtown Commercial) and 120-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
17b. 2011.0702Exc (K.CONNER: (415) 575-6914)
101 POLK STREET - northwest corner of the intersection of Polk Street and Hayes Street, Lots 002 & 003 of Assessor’s Block 0811 - Request for a Determination of Compliance under Planning Code Section 309 (Permit Review in C-3 Districts), with exceptions to the requirements for Rear Yard (Planning Code Section 134(d)), to the Limitation on Residential Accessory Parking in C-3 Districts (Section 151.1(e)), and Reduction of Ground-Level Wind Currents in C-3 Districts (Section 148). The proposed project is the construction of a 13-story, 162-unit residential building with 51 subgrade parking spaces on a site that currently contains a surface parking lot. The site is approximately 13,200 square feet and contains three street frontages – Polk Street, Hayes Street and Lech Walesa Alley. The street frontages along Polk and Hayes Streets would consist of walk-up residential units, as well as the building’s lobby and leasing area. Off-street parking would be accessed from Lech Walesa Alley. The subject property is located within a C-3-G (General, Downtown Commercial) and 120-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
18. 2012.1294C (B. BENDIX: (415) 575-9114)
2833 24TH STREET - south side, between Bryant and York Streets, Lot 030 in Assessor’s Block 4267 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 145.2, 303 and 727.24 to legalize an outdoor activity area located at the rear of an existing restaurant (d.b.a. La Torta Gorda) in the 24th Street - Mission NCT (Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District and 55-X Height and Bulk designation.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
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
*** NOTICE OF PROPOSED FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ***
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER
MAY 23, 2013
LONG RANGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN PROJECT
Planning Commission will consider a Development Agreement and other entitlements for the above project at CPMC’s St. Luke’s, Cathedral Hill, Davies, Pacific and California Campuses (Case No. 2012.0403W)
NOTE: Hearing dates listed above may be tentative. This notice is not final public notification, but is intended to inform interested parties about up-coming items.
ALWAYS VERIFY THAT ANY ITEM OF INTEREST IS SCHEDULED FOR A HEARING ON THE FINAL PUBLISHED CALENDAR FOR THAT DATE.
