February 06, 2008 FINAL ACTION MINUTES
OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY HALL
1 DR. CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE, ROOM 400
FEBRUARY 6, 2008
12:40 P.M. ROLL CALL
FOR FULL LANDMARKS BOARD CONSIDERATION
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Chan, Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman (arr.@ 12:50), Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
BOARD MEMBER(S) ABSENT:
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Mark Luellen, Preservation Coordinator; John Rahaim, Director; A. John-Baptiste; E. Forbes; A. Heitter; P. LaValley; S. Middlebrook; S. Perdue; Sonya Banks, Commission Secretary; Marlena Byrne, Deputy City Attorney
PUBLIC COMMENT
Katherine Howard: She informed the Board that it was the 2nd anniversary for the landmarking of the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park. The Music Concourse became a landmark on January 15, 2006. The Landmarks Board spent a great deal of time and effort on the legislation so in appreciation she provided home-baked cookies to the Landmarks Board members.
PRESIDENT MALEY REQUESTED TO MOVE AGENDA ITEMS 1-5 TO THE END OF THE AGENDA. It was moved by Board Member Cherny (seconded by Chan) to accept the rearrangement of the Landmarks agenda. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Chan, Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
THE LANDMARKS AGENDA WAS HEARD IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
6, 14, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 14.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE CONTINUED WITHOUT HEARING: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 13
REPORTS
1. STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. PRESIDENT'S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
3. MATTERS OF THE BOARD
4. LANDMARKS WORK PROGRAM 2005-2007 UPDATE
ACTION ITEM(S)
5. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 16, 2008 DRAFT ACTION MINUTES.
BOARD ACTION
IT WAS MOVED BY BOARD MEMBER SAMAHA (SECONDED BY DAMKROGER) TO CONTINUE ITEMS 1-5 UNTIL FEBRUARY 20, 2008. THE VOTE WAS UNANIMOUS.
AYES: Chan, Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Tape No. 2b
INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION
6. (RAHAIM / JOHN-BAPTISTE/ FORBES: 415/558-6547)
PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S PROPOSED WORK PROGRAM AND BUDGET FOR 2008-2009 - Informational presentation on the Planning Department's Proposed Work Program and Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009.
Speaker(s):
John Rahaim, Director of Planning
Elaine Forbes
Gee Gee Platt
7. (S. MIDDLEBROOK: 415/558-6372)
SPRECKLES TEMPLE OF MUSIC MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS, 1000 Great Highway, Assessor's Block 1700, Lot 001. The Department of Recreation and Parks has prepared construction drawings and technical specifications for the maintenance and repair of the Spreckles Temple of Music, Landmark No. 249 (Golden Gate Park, the Music Concourse). An Informational Presentation to the Landmarks Board will be made by the Department of Recreation and Parks in order to describe the extent of maintenance and repairs required, and the methodology for repairs to the roof, roof parapet, cornice, and exterior stone walls of the structure. Informational presentation, no action required.
Speaker(s):
Rick Thall
Gee Gee Platt
Katherine Howard
Board Comments
Board members had the following comments:
- how far will the work extend beyond the Temple structure;
- the patch work repairs performed on the curving steps are unattractive;
- concerned with the damage that is being cause by skateboarders;
- requested documenting clearly about the testing on the patch work.
Tape No. 1a
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
8. 2008.0102A (S. PERDUE: 415/558-6625)
851 BEACH STREET, (aka 900 North Point), Ghirardelli Square, on block bound by Beach, North Point, Larkin, and Polk Streets. Assessor's Block 0086, Lot 012 - Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for building and site alterations related to the previously approved conversion of existing office and retail space to hotel use. The Ghirardelli Square is designated San Francisco Landmark No. 30 and is listed on the National and California Registers of Historic Places. The site is zoned C-2 (Commercial) District and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District, and is also within the Northern Waterfront Special Use District No. 2.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
Speaker(s):
Joe Nootbar
Paul Adamson
Bill Calloway
Jack Gold
Mark Hornberger
Steve Ohlhaber
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Street (seconded by Chan) to accept the recusal of Board Member Damkroger. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Chan, Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
It was moved by President Maley (seconded by Street) to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness with the following conditions: that the project sponsor continue to work with staff on
- the required minimum opening at the stair tower;
- to design a better screen to replace the proposed louvers between the Cocoa and Mustard Buildings;
- the guardrails are inappropriate;
- that the cast-concrete planter will not be demolished; and
- that glass panels or cut-metal screens with the leaf patyterns should be eliminated. Motion passed: 7-1
AYES: Chan, Cherny, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Street
NOES: Samaha
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Damkroger
It was moved by Board Member Hasz (seconded by Samaha) to amend the staff motion to delete mention of the cast-concrete planter. The amendment failed: 3-5
AYES: Chan, Hasz, Samaha
NOES: Cherny, Dearman, Maley, Martinez, Street
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Damkroger
The main motion passed: 7-1.
Tape No. 1a, 1b and 2a
9. 2007.1169A (P. LaVALLEY: 415/575-9084)
324 San Carlos Street, is located in Assessor's Block 3609, Lot 086. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to excavate and install one garage door opening on façade. The subject property is a contributing structure to the Liberty-Hill Historic District and is located within a RH-2 (Residential House – Multi-Family) District with a 50-X Height and Bulk limit.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approvalwith conditions
Speaker(s):
John Pollard
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Cherny (seconded by Chan) to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness with the following condition: that the concrete retaining wall and trim be painted the same color. Motion passed: 8-1
It was moved by Board Member Martinez to amend the following condition that staff confirm that the door is no wider than 8 4.
AYES: Chan, Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha
NOES: Street
ABSENT: None
Tape No. 2a
10. 2008.0077A (A. HEITTER: 415/558-6602)
592 PACIFIC AVENUE is located at the northeast corner of Kearny Street, in Assessor's Block 163, Lot 012. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install business signage. The building is within the Jackson Square Historic District and rated D on San Francisco Architectural Heritage Foundation's survey. The property is zoned C-2 (Community Business) and is within the 65-A Height and Bulk District and Jackson Square Special Sign District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s):
None
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Damkroger (seconded by Chan) to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Chan, Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
REVIEW AND COMMENT
11. 2006.0464A (A. HEITTER: 558-6602)
38-42 HOTALING PLACE, east side between Jackson and Washington Streets, Assessor's Block 196, Lot 18. The Hotaling Stables is City Landmark No. 11 and is Contributory to the Jackson Square Historic District. On July 19, 2006, the Planning Department issued a Certificate of Appropriateness at the recommendation of the Landmarks Board for storefront alterations, stair penthouse, roof deck, installation of fire escape and fenestration modifications. Since this time, an application for a building permit has been received and revisions are proposed. Request for Review and Comment for input on whether the proposed revisions are in conformance with the previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness Application.
Speaker(s):
Natalie Stewart
Board Comments
A Board member felt that minor changes should be processed by Planning staff members. A Board member felt that there have been significant changes to the proposed project which should warrant a new Certificate of Appropriateness. A Board member asked if the revised proposed drawings had been reviewed by the Telegraph Hill Dwellers. A Board member felt uncomfortable with the proposed changes without a new Certificate of Appropriateness.
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Dearman (seconded by Hasz) to require that the project sponsor apply for a new Certificate of Appropriateness. Motion passed: 6-3
AYES: Chan, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Street
NOES: Cherny, Martinez, Samaha
ABSENT: None
Tape No. 2a
12. 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 on a proposal to designate the subject property as Category II (Significant) per Article 11 of Planning Code. The subject property consists of two sections: a nine-story plus mezzanine office tower originally designed by Burnham & Root in 1887 and constructed in 1889-90, enlarged in 1905 by D.H. Burnham & Co. into an eleven-story tower and reconstructed in 1907-09 by Willis Polk; and an adjoining sixteen-story tower designed and constructed in 1905 by D. H. Burnham & Co. and reconstructed in 1908 by Willis Polk. An eight story addition was constructed in 2007. They are within a C-3-O (Downtown Office) District and a 285-S Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from 1/16/08)
Speaker(s):
Jay Turnbull
Charles Blozies
Gee Gee Platt
Board Comments
A Board member asked why was the landmark designation withdrawn and questioned what was lost from the building. A Board member asked to review the previous recommendations of the Landmarks Board.
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Damkroger (seconded by Chan) to continue this item until the February 20, 2008, Landmarks hearing. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Chan, Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Tape No. 2a and b
13. 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)
(THIS ITEM IS BEING PROPOSED FOR CONTINUANCE)
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Samaha (seconded by Damkroger) to continue this item until the February 20, 2008, Landmarks hearing. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Chan, Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
LANDMARK DESIGNATION
14. 2007.1401L (S. PERDUE: 415/558-6625)
2055 UNION STREET, The Metro Theatre, between Webster and Buchanan Streets. Assessor's Block 0541, Lot 018 - Request for a Landmark Designation under Criterion A (Event) and Criterion C (Design/Construction). On November 8, 2007, the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco passed Resolution No. 672-07 (File No. 071215) initiating the designation of the Metro Theatre (a.k.a. Metropolitan Theatre), located at 2055 Union Street, as a Landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the San Francisco Planning Code. The resolution was adopted on December 4, 2007. Following the Board of Supervisor's initiation of the landmark designation process, the property owner also submitted an application to designate the Metro Theatre. The Board will review both designation requests and the accompanying reports. The site is zoned Union Street NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District) and is in a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s):
Catherine Stefani
Mary Murphy
Jennifer Matz
Alphonso Felder
Lee Joel
Charles Kahn
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Street (seconded by Martinez) to continue this item. The Board requested that a Special Meeting be held at the proposed Site/Presentation for the Board members can have the opportunity to tour the building as soon as possible.
President Maley proposed as a substitute motion that planning staff work with all parties involved to find an appropriate date and to ensure that the building is accessible. The vote was unanimous.
AYES:Chan, Cherny, Damkroger, Dearman, Hasz, Maley, Martinez, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Tape No.: 1a
ADJOURNMENT: 4:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sonya Banks
Recording Secretary
ADOPTED: February 20, 2008
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