June 04, 2008 FINAL ACTION MINUTES
OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO
LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
CITY HALL
1 DR. CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE, ROOM 400
June 4, 2008
12:45 P.M. ROLL CALL
FOR FULL LANDMARKS BOARD CONSIDERATION
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Damkroger, Hasz, Maley, Samaha, Street
BOARD MEMBER(S) ABSENT: Chan, Cherny, Dearman, Martinez
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Mark Luellen, Preservation Coordinator; T. Frye; A. Heitter; P. LaValley, S. Middlebrook; Sonya Banks, Commission Secretary; Marlena Byrne, Deputy City Attorney
PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
REPORTS
- STAFF REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mark Luellen, Preservation Coordinator:
- The City Hall Preservation Advisory Committee will hold their monthly meeting on June 5th, City Hall, room 408, at 5:00 p.m. They will be discussing the accessible signage replacement program. A presentation on the signage replacement will be given to the Landmarks Board members today.
- i On June 18th, the Planning Department budget will be heard by the Finance Committee.
- i On June 18th, the Planning Department will present to the Landmarks Board their updated fee proposal.
- i On June 18th, Mark Huck instead of Tim Brandt (from OHP) will provide a presentation to the Landmarks Board on the Secretary of the Interior Standards.
i The Landmarks Board hearing scheduled from July 2nd will be cancelled.
i On July 16th, the Landmarks Board will review and comment on the Japantown Context Statement.
i The Port of San Francisco Pier 70 Preferred Master Plan Community Workshop has been rescheduled from June 18th to July 17th at Pier 1 @ 5:00 pm.
2. PRESIDENT'S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None at this time.
3. MATTERS OF THE BOARD
None at this time.
- LANDMARKS WORK PROGRAM 2005-2007 UPDATE
None at this time.
ACTION ITEM(S)
- APPROVAL OF THE MAY 7TH, 2008 DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Speaker(s)
None
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Damkroger (seconded by Hasz) to approve the draft action minutes. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Damkroger, Hasz, Maley, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan, Cherny, Dearman, Martinez
INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION
6. (John Paul Scott, AIA 415/554-6786 & Amy Lam 415/557-4617)
CIVIC CENTER: Informational presentation on the Mayor's Office on Disability's and the DPW Bureau of Architecture's project to replace, augment and standardize accessible signage systems on the exterior of City Hall, the War Memorial Opera House and 101 Grove Street buildings. The project includes augmentation of automatic door opener controls at on the exterior of City Hall and the War Memorial Opera House. The project is funded through the MOD ADA Transition Plan and proposed for FY 2008-2009 Capital Funding.
Speaker(s)
None
Board Comments
The Landmarks Board members had the following comments:
- The lighter color blue is jarring, suggested using the darker blue.
- Suggested including masonry specifications.
- Recommended that as little change as possible should be made to City Hall.
- Very disturbing to find out that the disability lift cannot be operated.
- Recommended continuing to work with City Hall Preservation Advisory Committee.
ACTION ITEM(S)
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the Planning Department, and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Landmarks Board. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Board, 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.
7. 2008.0440A (T. FRYE: 575-6822)
463 Jackson Street, Assessor's Block 0196; Lot 017, at the corner of Jackson and Hotaling Place, the subject property is City Landmark #20, the Hotaling Annex-West Building and is a contributing structure to the Jackson Square Historic District. It is located within a C-2 (Community Business) District with a 65-A Height and Bulk limit. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to recover an existing awning canopy at the retail entrance and for new tenant signage.
Recommendation: Approval.
Continued from May 21, 2008
Board Action
It was requested by Board Member Street to remove this item from the Consent Calendar and to hear the item as part of the regular calendar.
It was moved by Board Member Hasz (seconded by Samaha) to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Damkroger, Hasz, Maley, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan, Cherny, Dearman, Martinez
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
8. 2008.0306A (A. HEITTER: 558-6602)
1112 Jones Street (aka 1275 Sacramento Street), GRACE CATHEDRAL CLOSE, City Landmark No. 170 and the National Register-eligible Grace Cathedral Close Historic District, located on the parcel bound by Sacramento, Taylor, California and Jones Streets, in Assessor's Block 0246, Lot 001. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the alteration and expansion of the Cathedral School for Boys Campus to affect Veazie Court, the Jones Street entrance and the Sacramento Street entrance. The property is zoned High Density Residential, Mixed (RM-4) within a 65-A Height and Bulk District and the Nob Hill Special Use District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s)
Daniel Frattin
Jack Munson
Michael Ferribowf
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Samaha (seconded by Hasz) to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Damkroger, Hasz, Maley, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan, Cherny, Dearman, Martinez
Tape No.: 1a
9. 2008.0576A (P. LaVALLEY: 575-9084)
101 Townsend (aka 700 2nd Street), is located in Assessor's Block 3794, Lot 015. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to install new ground floor storefront openings, replace two existing tenant signs, and replace existing handrails at entrance. The subject property, formerly known as the Warehouse Investment Company building, is a contributing structure to the South End Historic District and is located within a M-2 (Heavy Industrial) District with a 105-F Height and Bulk limit.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
Speaker(s)
None
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Street (seconded by Samaha) to approve the request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Damkroger, Hasz, Maley, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan, Cherny, Dearman, Martinez
Tape No. 1a and b
REVIEW AND COMMENT
Item # 11 was heard next.
10. 2000.0541A (T. FRYE: 415/575-6822)
350 Bush Street, MINING EXCHANGE, Assessor's Block 0269; Lot 003. The subject property is local San Francisco Landmark Number 113, and is located within a C-3-O (Downtown Office) District with a 250-S Height and Bulk limit. A Request for Review and Comment on the final details for all exterior architectural modifications of the subject building. This hearing is being held in accordance with the Conditions of Approval associated with Motion No. 16277. The Certificate of Appropriateness was approved on November 8, 2001 as part of that Motion.
Speaker(s)
Jeffrey Heller
Jay Turnbull
Mark McMillian
Jim Rueben
Gee Gee Platt
Board Comments
The Landmarks Board members had the following comments:
- Requested complete and detailed drawing of the proposed project.
- Asked the Project Sponsors their definition of Final Details.
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Street (seconded by Maley) to continue this item until June 18th hearing. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Damkroger, Hasz, Maley, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan, Cherny, Dearman, Martinez
Tape No. 2a and b
11. 2007.1106A (S. MIDDLEBROOK: 415/558-6372)
236 Monterey Boulevard, SUNNYSIDE CONSERVATORY, Assessor's Block 6770; Lot 057. The subject property is local San Francisco Landmark Number 78, and is located within an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-family) District with a 40-X Height and Bulk limit. The Project Sponsor has submitted a Request for Review and Comment on the proposed new lighting fixture for both the Octagon and the West Wing of the conservatory structure. In addition, the Department requests Review and Comment on the updated proposal for treatment of the existing trees on the site, including the historic palm located in the center of the Octagon. This hearing is being held in accordance with the Conditions of Approval associated with the Certificate of Appropriateness that was approved in October 2007.
Speaker(s)
Paulina Araica
Andrew Maloney
Andrea O'Leary
Vera Gates
Arnold Levine
Sally Ross
Stacy Garfinkel
Gee Gee Platt
Board Comments
The Landmarks Board members had the following comments:
- Thanked the Project Sponsors for addressing the issue of the palm tree relocation.
- Requested the rationale for needing ceiling fans and recommended finding a solution for natural ventilation, if possible.
- Suggested reviewing other alternatives to installing the chandelier and lowering the lighting level.
- Reinforced that the sponsors should work together as well as with the Planning staff.
Tape No. 1b and 2a
12. CHARTER AMENDMENT: (M. LUELLEN: 558-6478)
Amendment to Sections 4.105 and the addition of Section 4.135 of the San Francisco Charter to establish an independent Landmarks Preservation Board with authority to: recommend approval, disapproval or modification to the Board of Supervisors of landmark, historic district, and conservation district designations under the Planning Code and historical property contracts under Chapter 71 of the Administrative Code without referral to the Planning Commission; approve, disapprove, or modify certificates of appropriateness as set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; approve, disapprove, or modify permits for major alterations as set forth in Article 11 of the Planning Code; and to take such other actions as may be prescribed by ordinance. Request for Review and Comment on the proposed Charter Amendment. Comments will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration.
Speaker(s)
Jack Gold
Gee Gee Platt
Steve Hay
Board Comments
The Landmarks Board members had the following comments:
- Suggested that the name should be Landmarks Preservation Commission instead of Landmarks Preservation Board.
- Suggested that the creation of the independent Board would benefit the Planning Department and the public by streamlining many of the existing Planning Codes requirements in Articles 10 and 11. The elimination of required hearings at the Planning Commission would reduce the amount of time and money needed to process certain cases.
- The draft amendment is lacking provisions for an appeal process for cases heard at the Landmarks Preservation Board
- Asked if text changes to Articles 10 and 11 would be required in order for this amendment to be fully implemented.
- Certain members of the Board felt that the composition of the new Board could be appointed in a similar manner as the Planning Commission with a mixture of Mayoral and Board of Supervisors appointees.
Board Action
It was moved by Board Member Martinez (seconded by Dearman) to endorse the resolution for the Parkside Context Statement. The vote was unanimous.
AYES: Damkroger, Hasz, Maley, Samaha, Street
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chan, Cherny, Dearman, Martinez
Tape No. 2b and 3a
ADJOURN: 4:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Sonya Banks
Recording Secretary
ADOPTED: July 16, 2008
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