March 05,2008 FINAL ACTION MINUTES
OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY HALL
1 DR. CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE, ROOM 400
March 5, 2008
12:40 P.M. ROLL CALL
FOR FULL LANDMARKS BOARD CONSIDERATION
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha,
and Street
BOARD MEMBER(S) ABSENT: Chan
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Mark Luellen, Preservation Coordinator; D. DiBartolo; A. Heitter; P. LaValley; Sonya Banks, Commission Secretary; Marlena Byrne, Deputy City Attorney
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
REPORTS
- STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mark Luellen, Preservation Coordinator:
i An ordinance to designate 900 Innes Avenue was introduced at the Board of Supervisors meeting on February 26th. The ordinance will be heard at the Land Use Committee on March 31st. The ordinance originally was initiated by the Board of Supervisors on August 10, 2004, and has been reviewed by the Landmarks Board.
i On March 4th, the Certificate of Appropriateness for the Board of Supervisors Chambers ADA ramp was disapproved by the BOS by a vote of 6 to 5.
i On March 4th, the landmark designation for the Noe Valley Branch Library had its final reading before the Board of Supervisors; that building will become a landmark thirty days after the mayor signs the ordinance.
i On March 4th, the appeal of the FEIR for 55 Laguna Mixed Use Project was denied by the Board of Supervisors.
i On March 4th, the Market/Octavia Plan was heard by the Board of Supervisors and will be heard by the Land Use Committee on March 24th pending some changes to the fee.
- The application period for the Redevelopment Agency's RFP for the Adaptive Restoration and Reuse of the Muni Substation Building was extended to March 14, 2008. It will allow the applicants more time to prepare through submittals.
- The DEIR for Hunters View Redevelopment Project was mailed to the Landmarks Board members and will be heard by the Board on March 19th.
2. PRESIDENT'S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None at this time.
3. MATTERS OF THE BOARD
Maley
She stated that she, Board Member Damkroger, Mark Luellen, Shelley Perdue, Supervisor Alioto-Pier, and the applicants toured of the Metro Theater on Friday, February 29, 2008. It was interesting conversation and the next step would be to arrange for a site tour for the Landmarks Board members.
Martinez
He suggested that a member of Landmarks Board should attend the Land Use Committee meeting regarding 900 Innes Avenue on Monday, March 31st.
Board Member Martinez was designated to attend the Land Use Committee hearing regarding 900 Innes Street on March 31, 2008.
- LANDMARKS WORK PROGRAM 2005-2007 UPDATE
Maley
She will coordinate with the new staff person regarding the Montgomery Street Warehouse.
Cherny
The historical context statement for the Sailor's Union of the Pacific Building will be completed and ready for review by the Landmarks Board soon.
ACTION ITEM(S)
Speaker(s):
None
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Cherny (seconded by Street) to adopt the draft action minutes with a correction. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
6. 2008.0110A (P. LaVALLEY: 415/575-9084)
660 3rd Street, is located in Assessor's Block 3787, Lot 008. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install new storefront entrances and canopies on 3rd and Ritch façades and provide signage plan and exterior lighting for 3rd Street façade. The subject property, formerly known as South End Terminal Warehouse, is a contributing structure to the South End Historic District and is located within a SLI (Service/Light Industrial) District with a 65-X Height and Bulk limit.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s):
Charles Bloszies
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Kasz (seconded by Samaha) to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan
7. 2008.0204A (A. HEITTER: 415/558-6602)
38-42 HOTALING PLACE, east side between Jackson and Washington Streets, Assessor's Block 196, Lot 18. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow revisions to the location of a stair penthouse and roof deck previously approved (Case No. 2006.0464A). Known as the Hotaling Stables, the structure is a three-story masonry building originally constructed c. 1860 as two buildings, a warehouse and stables, which were later merged into one building with a single facade. The Hotaling Stables is Landmark No. 11 and is Contributory to the Jackson Square Historic District. The property is zoned C-2 (Community Business) District and is in a 65-A Height and Bulk District. The site is also within the Washington-Broadway and Jackson Square Special Use Districts.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s):
Natalie Stewart
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Damkroger (seconded by Hasz) to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan
8. 2008.0210A (D. DiBARTOLO: 415/558-6291)
400 MONTGOMERY STREET, northeast corner of intersection with California Street, Assessor's Block 239, Lot 009. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for installation of a new signage program with two new flagpoles on the ground floor of the subject landmark building. The 11-story-over-basement, early steel frame, sandstone-clad, Renaissance/Baroque Revival office building was built in 1901 and designed by renowned architect, Willis Polk. The subject property, known as the Kohl Building, is San Francisco Landmark No. 161, is a Category I Building, is listed in the California Register, is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, is listed in Here Today , is on the 1976 architectural survey, is rated A on San Francisco Architectural Heritage Foundation's survey, is zoned C-3-O (Downtown, Office), and is in a 300-S Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s):
None
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Hasz (seconded by Dearman) to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan
Tape No. 1a
REVIEW AND COMMENT
9. 2008.0014GU (A. HEITTER: 415/558-6602)
690 MARKET STREET, the Chronicle Building, is located at the northeast intersection of Market, Geary and Kearny Streets, Lot 6 in Assessor's Block 311 – Request for Review and Comment and Consideration of a Draft Resolution recommending approval of a Mills Act historical property contract for 690 Market Street, the Chronicle Building, which is proposed to be designated as a Category II (Significant) building pursuant to Article 11 of the Planning Code. The Mills Act authorizes local governments to enter into contracts with owners of private historical property who, through the historical property contract, assure the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and maintenance of a qualified historical property. In return, the property owner enjoys a reduction in property taxes for a given period. The subject property is within a C-3-O (Downtown Office) District and a 285-S Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from 1/16/08, 2/6/08, and 2/20/08)
Speaker(s):
Scott Emblidge
Charles Bloszies
Jay Turnbull
Board Comments
The Board had the following comments:
- concerned that there is not enough historic fabric to justified using the Mills Act;
- questioned who would benefit from the Mill Act contract;
- asked if the interior finish was included in the Mills Act;
- recommended installing a public interpretative display of the building history to include: Burnham and Root (some important facts about the architectural firm), Michael deYoung (his contributions), the history of the Chronicle building, history on the workers, the building original design, the evolution of newspaper corner/Chronicle and photographs;
- suggested adding written and photographic documentation to the maintenance plan (under A);
- concerned with the percentage of the material on the façade that is historic;
- recommended adding to the resolution a new #6 to state that the Landmark Board encourages the property owners to provide a interpretative program in the public space of the building.
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Dearman (seconded by Cherny) to approve the draft resolution with changes.
AYES: Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan
Tape No: 1a and b
ADJOURNMENT: 2:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sonya Banks
Recording Secretary
ADOPTED: March 19, 2008
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