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SAN FRANCISCO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
Notice of Meeting
&
Calendar
Commission Chambers - Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
12:30 PM
Regular Meeting
President: Karl Hasz
Vice-President: Andrew Wolfram
Commissioners: Aaron Jon Hyland; Ellen Johnck; Richard S.E. Johns;
Diane Matsuda; Jonathan Pearlman
Acting Commission Secretary: Jonas P. Ionin
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:
President: Karl Hasz
Vice President: Andrew Wolfram
Commissioners: Aaron Jon Hyland
Ellen Johnck
Richard S.E. Johns
Diane Matsuda
Jonathan Pearlman
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. DEPARTMENT MATTERS
1. Director’s Report
2. Review of Past Week’s Events at the Planning Commission, Staff Report and Announcements
C. COMMISSION MATTERS
3. President’s Report and Announcement
4. Consideration of Adoption:
· Draft Minutes for May 15, 2013
5. Commission Comments & Questions
· Disclosures
· HPC Review of Future Agenda Items and Requests
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the Historic Preservation 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.
6. 2013.0185A (RICHARD SUCRE: 415-575-9108)
812 – 814 22ND STREET, between Minnesota and Tennessee Streets, Assessor’s 4107, Lot 012 - Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to reconstruct the rear portion of the existing building (approximately 9’-5”), rear façade alterations, in-kind window replacement, remove the non-historic cementitious siding on the primary façade, and repair/restore the historic wood siding on the primary facade. The subject property is a contributing resource to the Dogpatch Landmark District, and is located within a NCT-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District and 45-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
7. 2013.0523H (LILY YEGAZU: 415-575-9076)
1355 MARKET STREET – south side between 9th and 10th Streets. Assessor’s Block 3508, Lot 001 – Request for a Major Permit to Alter to create two additional new openings along Stevenson Street elevation, similar in style to the openings previously approved for the project site (Case No. 2012.0502H). The first opening will provide access to a new tenant space and the second opening will provide a loading entrance to the building. The subject property is an Art Deco commercial building constructed in 1936-1937 with addition along 9th Street in 1947. Historically known as the Western Furniture Exchange & Merchandise Mart, the structure is a Category I (Significant) building under Article 11 of the Planning Code and is located in a C‐3‐G (Downtown General Commercial) Zoning District and 120-X-200-S Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve
E. REGULAR CALENDAR
8. 2013.0080A (LILY YEGAZU: 415-575-9076)
218 UNION STREET - north side near the intersection of Union and Montgomery Streets. Assessor’s Block 0106, Lot 038 – Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to provide bracing for three existing chimney flues located adjacent to the northwest corner of the subject building; construction of a masonry fire wall adjacent to the existing flues and along the west property line; and construction of a safety railing along the south (front) and east side of the roof. The 7-unit multi-family residence was built in 1962 by architect Harold K Major. The building has an exterior finish of horizontal boards and is a split level structure with the western half of the building at higher than the eastern half. The structure is a non-contributing/non-compatible structure within the Telegraph Hill Landmark District and is located in a RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
9. 2013.0126A (SHELLEY CALTAGIRONE: 415-558-6625)
1164 FULTON STREET, north side between Pierce and Scott Streets. Assessor’s Block 0777, Lot 011 - Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to (1) modify the exiting garage opening at the basement level of the front façade to create a 8’-wide by 7’-tall opening flush with the main wall; (2) restore the front façade cladding, ornament and windows based upon historic photographs and building evidence; and, (3) construct a stair penthouse and roof deck at the rear of the building. The subject property is a “potentially compatible” building within the Alamo Square Landmark District. The property is within a RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from May 15, 2013 HPC hearing)
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
10. 2013.0140H (KELLY WONG: 415-575-9100)
731 MARKET STREET – south side between 3rd and 4th Streets. Assessor’s Block 3706, Lot 062 - Request for a Major Permit to Alter to create a pedestrian entrance on the Stevenson Street elevation. The project includes a new storefront assembly with canopy over the new entrance and existing elevator entrance. 731 Market Street was originally constructed in 1908 by Architects Cunninghan &Politeo as the Bancroft Building and is a six-story brick with stucco finished Renaissance/Baroque styled building with tripartite composition. The Stevenson Street elevation is a secondary elevation with punch window openings. The subject building is a Category II (Significant) building under Article 11 of the Planning Code.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
11. 2013.0489A (KELLY WONG: 415-575-9100)
1100 CALIFORNIA STREET (aka 1057 TAYLOR STREET) – south side between Jones and Taylor Streets. Assessor’s Block 0246, Lot 001 - Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the in-kind replacement of the existing plaza constructed in 1995 and associated granite steps constructed in 1964 in order to address water infiltration issues. The project includes the replacement of existing concrete steps, granite unit steps, handrails to meet current code, light posts, and accessibility upgrades including installation of hardware and signs, and replacement of cast bronze way-finding signage. Historically known as Grace Cathedral, the subject property is designated City Landmark No. 170 under Article 10 of the Planning Code. Originally constructed in 1914 by Architect Lewis P. Hobart, parts of the complex date from 1877 to 1994. The subject property is located within the RM-4 (Residential – Mixed, High Density) Zoning District and 65-A Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
12. (SUSAN PARKS: 415-575-9101)
UPDATE ON PRESERVATION WEBSITE – Informational presentation regarding updates to the Historic Preservation portion of the Planning Department’s website. The proposed updates will reorganize the content of the website, reflect departmental changes, provide the public with improved digital access to information and planning processes, and create opportunities that encourage community members to become involved in historic preservation within their neighborhoods and across San Francisco.
(Continued May 15, 2013 HPC hearing)
Preliminary Recommendation: None - Informational
13. (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
(Continued from May 15, 2013 HPC hearing)
Preliminary Recommendation: None
ADJOURNMENT
NOTES
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.
Items listed on this calendar will not be heard before the stated time.
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.
For information related to Historic Preservation Commission matters, please email Commission Secretary at commissions.secretary@sfgov.org.
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.
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.
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.
