SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice of Hearing
&
Agenda
Commission Chambers, Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Thursday, August 15, 2013
12:00 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Commissioners:
Rodney Fong, President
Cindy Wu, Vice President
Michael Antonini, Gwyneth Borden, Rich Hillis, Kathrin Moore, Hisashi Sugaya
Acting Commission Secretary:
Jonas P. Ionin
Hearing Materials are available at:
Website: http://www.sfplanning.org
Planning Department, 1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor, Suite 400
Planning Information Center, 1660 Mission Street, 1st Floor
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Hearing Procedures
The Planning Commission holds public hearings regularly, on most Thursdays. The full hearing schedule for the calendar year and the Commission Rules & Regulations may be found online at: www.sfplanning.org.
Public Comments: Persons attending a hearing may comment on any scheduled item.
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For most cases (CU’s, PUD’s, 309’s, etc…) that are considered by the Planning Commission, after being introduced by the Commission Secretary, shall be considered by the Commission in the following order:
1. Presentation by Staff;
2. Presentation by the Project Sponsor’s Team (which includes: the sponsor, representative, legal counsel, architect, engineer, expeditor and/or any other advisor) for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
3. Public testimony from supporters of the Project not to exceed three (3) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
4. Presentation by Organized Opposition recognized by the Commission President through written request prior to the hearing for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
5. Public testimony from opponents of the Project not to exceed three (3) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
6. Staff follow-up and/or conclusions;
7. Public comment portion of the hearing shall be closed and deliberation amongst the Commissioners shall be opened by the Chair;
8. A motion to approve; approve with conditions; approve with amendments and/or modifications; disapprove; or continue to another hearing date, if seconded, shall be voted on by the Commission.
Every Official Act taken by the Commission must be adopted by a majority vote of all members of the Commission, a minimum of four (4) votes. A failed motion results in the disapproval of the requested action, unless a subsequent motion is adopted. Any Procedural Matter, such as a continuance, may be adopted by a majority vote of members present, as long as the members present constitute a quorum (four (4) members of the Commission).
For Discretionary Review cases that are considered by the Planning Commission, after being introduced by the Commission Secretary, shall be considered by the Commission in the following order:
1. Presentation by Staff;
2. Presentation by the DR Requestor(s), not to exceed five (5) minutes per Requestor, at the discretion of the Chair;
3. Public testimony from opponents of the Project not to exceed three (3) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
4. Presentation by the Project Sponsor for a period of five (5) minutes not to exceed fifteen (15) minutes, whenever there are multiple DR requests, at the discretion of the Chair;
5. Public testimony from supporters of the Project not to exceed three (3) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
6. Rebuttal by the DR Requestor(s), not to exceed two (2) minutes per Requestor, at the discretion of the Chair;
7. Rebuttal by the Project Sponsor, not to exceed two (2) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
8. Staff follow-up and/or conclusions;
9. Public comment portion of the hearing shall be closed and deliberation amongst the Commissioners shall be opened by the Chair;
10. A motion to Not Take DR and approve the Project as proposed; or to Take DR and approve the Project with conditions, with amendments and/or modifications; or to Take DR and disapprove; or continue to another hearing date, if seconded, shall be voted on by the Commission.
The Commission must Take DR in order to disapprove or modify a building permit application that is before them under Discretionary Review. A failed motion to Take DR results in a Project that is approved as proposed.
Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
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Accessible Meeting Information
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Transit: The nearest accessible BART station is Civic Center. Accessible MUNI Metro lines are the F, J, K, L, M, N, T (exit at Civic Center or Van Ness stations). MUNI bus routes also serving the area are the 5, 6, 9, 19, 21, 47, 49, 71, and 71L. For more information regarding MUNI accessible services, call (415) 701-4485 or call 311.
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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. 2012.0153EC (C. TEAGUE: (415) 575-9081)
200 PAUL STREET – north side between Bayshore Boulevard and Third Street, and opposite Exeter and Gould Streets; Lots 001F & 001G of Assessor’s Block 5431A. Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 227(r), 303, 303(h), and 304 to allow a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to alter the existing Internet Services Exchange (ISE) by reducing the size of an existing building and constructing a service yard that would include 18 additional diesel emergency, backup generators on the approximately seven acre site, and requesting an exception to the parking requirements of Planning Code Section 151, within a PDR-2 (Core Production, Distribution, and Repair) Zoning District and 65-J Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with conditions
(Proposed for Continuance to September 26, 2013)
2. 2009.1082C (E. OROPEZA: (415) 558-6381)
194-194(A) SWEENY STREET - northeast corner of Sweeny and Merill Streets; Lot 024 in Assessor’s Block 5858 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization for the creation of a new lot of lesser width and lot area and for the new construction of a single family dwelling on the proposed lot per Planning Code Section 121 (f), all within a RH-1 (Residential House, One Family )District, and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
(Proposed for Continuance to September 26, 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
3. 2013.0211C (K. GUY: (415) 558-6163)
524 HOWARD STREET - north side between First and Second Streets; Lot 013 in Assessor’s Block 3721 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 156 and 303, to allow the continued operation of an existing temporary surface parking lot within a C-3-O (SD) District, the Transbay C-3 Special Use District, the Transit Center C-3-O(SD) Commercial Special Use District, and 450-S Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of July 11, 2013)
4. 2013.0585B (D. SÁNCHEZ: (415) 575–9082)
999 BRANNAN STREET - southeast corner of Brannan Street and 9th Street, Lot 003 in Assessor's Block 3782 - Request for Office Development Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 179.1 and 321 to establish 143,292 gross square feet of office use, dba Dolby, under the Eastern Neighborhoods Legitimization Program in a PDR-1-G (Production, Distribution, Repair: General) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
5. 2012.1528C (D. SÁNCHEZ: (415) 575-9082)
1097 HOWARD STREET #101 - southeast corner of 7th and Mission Streets, Lot 128 in Assessor’s Block 3731 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 249.40A, 840.47 and 303 to establish a retail wine shop, dba The San Francisco Champagne Society, with tasting area, classified as a bar under Planning Code Section 790.22, within the Mixed Use – General District (MUG), the SOMA Youth and Family Special Use District and 65-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
C. COMMISSION MATTERS
6. Consideration of Adoption:
· Draft Minutes for August 1, 2013
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. 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
8. Director’s Announcements
(K. GUY: (415) 558-6163)
9. Public Art Proposal for Foundry Square III Project (505-525 Howard Street) - Informational Only
10. 2012.0206C (M. Smith: (415) 558-6322)
2299 MARKET STREET - south side of the intersection of Market, Noe, and 16th Streets, Lot 091 in Assessor's Block 3564 - Informational Update - pursuant to Planning Commission Motion No. 18713 which required the Department to share the final signage program for a formula retail, bank (d.b.a. “Bank of the West”) with the Commission as an informational item prior to approval. The subject property is located within the Upper Market Street Neighborhood Commercial District, the Upper Market Special Sign District, and 50-X Height and Bulk District.
11. 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
12. 2011.0558E (D. DWYER: (415) 575-9031)
TRANSIT EFFECTIVENESS PROJECT (TEP) - Citywide - Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report - The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and the San Francisco Office of the Controller have launched the TEP, a comprehensive review and analysis of existing travel patterns and service options to make Muni service more convenient, reliable and attractive to existing and potential customers. The TEP is comprised of individual projects for the Muni System and includes service improvements, service-related capital projects, and transit travel time reduction proposals. These are designed to improve safety and service reliability, and to reduce travel time. The SFMTA has also developed a Policy Framework, which establishes transit service delivery objectives and identifies actions that will be taken to fulfill these objectives throughout the City.
Preliminary Recommendation: None - No Action Required
NOTE: Written comments will be accepted at the Planning Department until 5:00 p.m. on September 17, 2013.
13. 2013.0586C (D. SÁNCHEZ: (415) 575-9082)
1050 SOUTH VAN NESS AVENUE - west side between 21st and 22nd Streets, Lot 053 in Assessor’s Block 3615 – Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 209.2, 178 and 303 to legalize and intensify a group housing use to allow up to 81 beds and to seek exceptions from the rear yard requirement and the bicycle parking requirement, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 134, 155.5, 303 and 304, within the RTO-M (Residential, Transit Oriented, Mission Neighborhood) Zoning District and 50-X Height and Bulk district.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
14a. 2012.0906BX (R. SUCRE: (415) 575-9108)
333 BRANNAN STREET –located on the southwest corner of Brannan and Stanford Streets, Lot 042 in Assessor’s Block 3788 – Request for a Large Project Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 329, for the new construction of a six-story, office building (approximately 178,500 gsf) with ground floor retail space, forty-five (45) off-street parking spaces, and twelve (12) bicycle parking spaces. Under the Large Project Authorization, the project is seeking modifications from the Planning Code requirements for permitted street encroachments (corner bay window; Planning Code Section 136), garage width (Planning Code Section 145.1), and horizontal mass reduction (Planning Code Section 270.1). The subject property is located within the MUO (Mixed-Use Office) Zoning District and 65-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
14b. 2012.0906BX (R. SUCRE: 415/575-9108)
333 BRANNAN STREET - located on the southwest corner of Brannan and Stanford Streets, Lot 042 in Assessor’s Block 3788 - Request for an Office Development Authorization under Planning Code Sections 321 and 842.66 to construct approximately 175,450 gsf of office space within the MUO (Mixed-Use Office) Zoning District and 65-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
15a. 2013.0180CX (K. GUY: (415) 558-6163)
72 ELLIS STREET - north side between Powell and Stockton Streets, Lot 011 of Assessor’s Block 0327 - Request to extend the performance period for an additional three years for a previously-approved Conditional Use Authorization to demolish an existing surface parking lot and construct an 11-story, 125-foot tall hotel consisting of approximately 156 rooms, a lobby, small accessory meeting rooms, and a restaurant. The amendment proposes no changes to the design or intensity of the project as originally approved. The subject property is located within a C-3-R (Downtown, Retail) Zoning District, 80-130-F Height and Bulk District, and Kearny-Market-Mason-Sutter Conservation District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
15b. 2013.0180CX (K. GUY: (415) 558-6163)
72 ELLIS STREET - north side between Powell and Stockton Streets, Lot 011 of Assessor’s Block 0327 - Request to extend the performance period for an additional three years for a previously-approved and Downtown Project Authorization and Requests for exceptions to demolish an existing surface parking lot and construct an 11-story, 125-foot tall hotel consisting of approximately 156 rooms, a lobby, small accessory meeting rooms, and a restaurant. The amendment proposes no changes to the design or intensity of the project as originally approved. The subject property is located within a C-3-R (Downtown, Retail) Zoning District, 80-130-F Height and Bulk District, and Kearny-Market-Mason-Sutter Conservation District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
16a. 2013.0276BX (K. GUY: (415) 558-6163)
350 MISSION STREET - northeast corner at Fremont Street, Lot 017 of Assessor’s Block 3710 - Request for an Allocation of Square Footage pursuant to Planning Code Sections 321 and 322 (the Annual Office Development Limitation Program). On February 10, 2011, the Planning Commission approved a project for the subject property to demolish an existing four story building containing office space and retail uses, and construct a new 24-story, 350-foot tall building containing approximately 340,000 square feet of office uses, approximately 6,500 square feet of retail space, approximately 23,500 square feet of subterranean parking area, and approximately 7,000 square feet of publicly-accessible interior open space (Case No. 2006.1524EBKXV). This previously-approved project is currently under construction. The current proposal would amend the previous entitlements to add up to six additional floors, containing up to 80,000 square feet of office uses, for a maximum height for the project of up to 431 feet to the top of the roof, and up to 455 feet to the top of the mechanical parapet. The project site is located within a C-3-O(SD) (Downtown Office-Special Development) District, Transit Center C-3-0 (SD) Commercial Special Use District, and 700-S-2 Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
16b. 2013.0276BX (K. GUY: (415) 558-6163)
350 MISSION STREET - northeast corner at Fremont Street, Lot 017 of Assessor’s Block 3710 - Request for a Determination of Compliance pursuant to Planning Code Section 309, with exceptions to the requirements for "Separation of Towers", "Reduction of Ground-Level Wind Currents in C-3 Districts", "General Standards for Off-Street Parking and Loading" regarding the number of freight loading spaces, and "Bulk Limits". On February 10, 2011, the Planning Commission approved a project for the subject property to demolish an existing four story building containing office space and retail uses, and construct a new 24-story, 350-foot tall building containing approximately 340,000 square feet of office uses, approximately 6,500 square feet of retail space, approximately 23,500 square feet of subterranean parking area, and approximately 7,000 square feet of publicly-accessible interior open space (Case No. 2006.1524EBKXV). This previously-approved project is currently under construction. The current proposal would amend the previous entitlements to add up to six additional floors, containing up to 80,000 square feet of office uses, for a maximum height for the project of up to 431 feet to the top of the roof, and up to 455 feet to the top of the mechanical parapet. The project site is located within a C-3-O(SD) (Downtown Office-Special Development) District, Transit Center C-3-0 (SD) Commercial Special Use District, and 700-S-2 Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
17. 2013.0707DD (K. BURNS: (415) 575-9112)
133 17TH AVENUE - west side, between Lake and California Streets; Lot 008 in Assessor’s Block 1377 - Requests for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2013.02.06.9626 proposing construction of a horizontal addition at the rear of the existing two-story over basement single-family dwelling. The horizontal addition consists of a two-story over basement component that extends approximately 10’-5” beyond the building’s main rear wall and a one-story over basement component with bay windows that extends approximately 14’ further. The property is located in a RH-2 (Residential-House, Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Staff Analysis: Abbreviated Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and Approve
18. 2013.0757D (E. JACKSON: (415) 558-6363)
300 WINFIELD STREET - northwest side, on the corner of Eugenia Avenue and Winfield Street; Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 5671 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2013.0322.2868 proposing to construct a new roof deck on top of a 2 story addition at the rear of the single family dwelling. The proposed roof deck would measure approximately 21.5 by 12 feet with a 42 inch open wood railing. The existing single family dwelling is partially located within the required rear yard and is therefore considered a legal noncomplying structure. No expansion of the building envelope is proposed under this permit. The property is located in a RH-2 (Residential-House, Two Family) Zoning District, 40-X Height and Bulk District, and Bernal Heights Special Use District.
Staff Analysis: Abbreviated Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and Approve
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
Hearing Materials
Materials submitted to the Planning Commission prior to a scheduled hearing will become part of the public record only when the materials are also provided to the Commission Secretary and/or Project Planner. Correspondence may be emailed directly to the Commission Secretary at: commissions.secretary@sfgov.org.
Persons unable to attend a hearing may submit written comments regarding a scheduled item to: Planning Commission, 1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103-2414. Written comments received by the close of the business day prior to the hearing will be brought to the attention of the Planning Commission and made part of the official record.
Advance Submissions: To allow Commissioners the opportunity to review material in advance of a hearing, materials must be received by the Planning Department reception eight (8) days prior to the scheduled public hearing. All submission packages must be delivered to1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, by 5:00 p.m. and should include fifteen (15) copies.
Day-of Submissions: Material related to a calendared item may be distributed at the hearing. Please provide ten (10) copies for distribution.
Appeals
The following is a summary of appeal rights associated with the various actions that may be taken at a Planning Commission hearing.
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Case Type
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Case Suffix
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Appeal Period*
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Appeal Body
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Office Allocation
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B
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15 calendar days
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Board of Appeals**
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Conditional Use Authorization and Planned Unit Development
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C
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30 calendar days
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Board of Supervisors
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Building Permit Application (Discretionary Review)
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D
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15 calendar days
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Board of Appeals
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CEQA Determination - EIR
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E
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20 calendar days
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Board of Supervisors
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Coastal Zone Permit
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P
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15 calendar days
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Board of Appeals
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Planning Code Amendments by Application
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T
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30 calendar days
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Board of Supervisors
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Variance (Zoning Administrator action)
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V
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10 calendar days
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Board of Appeals
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Permit Review in C-3 Districts, Downtown Residential Districts and Large Project Authorization in Eastern Neighborhoods
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X
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15 calendar days
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Board of Appeals
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Zoning Map Change by Application
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Z
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30 calendar days
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Board of Supervisors
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* Appeals of Planning Commission decisions on Building Permit Applications (Discretionary Review) must be made within 15 days of the date the building permit is issued/denied by the Department of Building Inspection (not from the date of the Planning Commission hearing). Appeals of Zoning Administrator decisions on Variances must be made within 10 days from the issuance of the decision letter.
**An appeal of a Certificate of Appropriateness or Permit to Alter/Demolish may be made to the Board of Supervisors if the project requires Board of Supervisors approval or if the project is associated with a Conditional Use Authorization appeal. An appeal of an Office Allocation may be made to the Board of Supervisors if the project requires a Conditional Use Authorization.
For more information regarding the Board of Appeals process, please contact the Board of Appeals at (415) 575-6880. For more information regarding the Board of Supervisors process, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at (415) 554-5184 or board.of.supervisors@sfgov.org.
Challenges: 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.
