CORRECTED
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, September 19, 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:
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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.
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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.
1a. 2012.0799BX (R. SUCRE: (415) 575-9108)
270 BRANNAN STREET -, located between 2nd and Delancey Streets, Lot 026 in Assessor’s Block 3774 – Request for a Large Project Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 329, for the new construction of a seven-story, office building (approximately 189,000 gsf) with an internal atrium (approximately 5,000 sq ft), twelve (12) off-street parking spaces and thirty-six (36) bicycle parking spaces. Under the Large Project Authorization, the project is seeking modifications from the Planning Code requirements for the measurement of height (Planning Code Section 102.12(c) and 260) and ground floor ceiling height (Planning Code Section 145.1(c)(4)). The subject property is located within the South End Landmark District, MUO (Mixed-Use Office) Zoning District, and 65-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
(Proposed for Continuance to October 3, 2013)
1b. 2012.0799ABX (R. SUCRE: 415/575-9108)
270 BRANNAN STREET - located between 2nd and Delancey Streets, Lot 026 in Assessor’s Block 3788 – Request for an Office Development Authorization under Planning Code Sections 321 and 842.66 to construct approximately 189,000 gsf of office space within the South End Landmark District, MUO (Mixed-Use Office) Zoning District, and 65-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
(Proposed for Continuance to October 3, 2013)
2. 2010.0222E (K. ZUSHI: (415) 575-9036)
248-252 9TH STREET - west side between Howard and Folsom Streets; Lots 006 and 007 of Assessor’s Block 3518 - Appeal of Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration for the merger of the two lots, totaling 5,000 square feet, on the project site, demolition of the existing buildings currently used as storage, and construction of a five-story, 50-foot-tall, 18,697-sf mixed-use building including 15 dwelling units and 3,126 square feet of ground floor commercial/restaurant space. The proposed project would include no parking spaces. The project site is located in a RCD (Regional Commercial District).
Preliminary Recommendation: Uphold Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration
(Continued from Regular Meeting of August 1, 2013)
(Proposed for Continuance to October 24, 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. 2012.0564C (O. MASRY: (415) 575-9116)
1 RICHARDSON AVENUE – along the west side of Richardson Avenue between Lombard and Chestnut streets, Lot 007 in Assessor’s Block 0934 – Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 712.83 and 303 for a wireless telecommunications services (WTS) facility operated by AT&T Mobility. The proposed macro WTS facility would consist of eight panel antennas and related electronic equipment mounted on the roof of the existing hotel. Antennas would be placed at two locations, with six antennas screened from view by a faux enclosure designed to mimic a part of the hotel, and two antennas located in faux roof vents. The facility is proposed on a Location Preference 3 Site (Industrial or Commercial Structures) within an NC-3 (Neighborhood Commercial, Moderate Scale) Zoning, and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts. Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of August 8, 2013)
C. COMMISSION MATTERS
4. 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.
5. Director’s Announcements
6. 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
7. 2013.0808U (S. WERTHEIM: (415) 558-6612)
JAPANTOWN CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY (JCHESS) - Resolution to endorse the Japantown Cultural Heritage and Economic Sustainability Strategy (JCHESS). The JCHESS includes a vision, goals, objectives, and recommendations intended to ensure that Japantown will thrive as a culturally rich, authentic, and economically vibrant neighborhood, which will serve as the cultural heart of the Japanese and Japanese American communities for generations to come. It is the first document in San Francisco to focus specifically on how to preserve and promote a neighborhood’s cultural heritage. The JCHESS is a collaborative effort between the Japantown Community, the Planning Department, and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development. Information on the JCHESS is available at http://japantown.sfplanning.org.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution of Endorsement
8. 2013.0735TZ (S. WERTHEIM: (415) 558-6612)
INTENT TO INITIATE DEPARTMENT-SPONSORED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING MAP AND PLANNING CODE TO ESTABLISH THE JAPANTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT - Pursuant to Planning Code Section 302, the Planning Commission will consider a Resolution of Intention to initiate amendments to the Planning Code and Zoning Map. The amendments are intended to 1) add Section 747.1 to establish the Japantown Neighborhood Commercial District along the south side of Post Street from Fillmore Street to Laguna Street, the north side of Post Street from Webster Street to Laguna Street, and Buchanan Street from Post Street to mid-way between Sutter Street and Bush Street; 2) amend Section 134(a), Table 135A, Section 145.4(b), a portion of Table 151.1, Section 155(r), Section 201, Section 263.20(b), Section 607.1(f), and Section 702.1 to make conforming and other technical changes; 3) amending Sheet ZN02 of the Zoning Map to rezone specified properties to the Japantown Neighborhood Commercial District; and 4) adopting environmental findings, Planning Code Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the Priority Policies of Planning Code Section 101.1.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve a draft Resolution of Intention to initiate amendments to the Planning Code and schedule a public hearing to consider the amendments on or after October 17, 2013.
9. 2013.0134T 2013.1164T (S. HAYWARD: (415) 558-6372)
AMENDMENTS TO THE PLANNING CODE INCLUDING REVISING THE REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS ON ALTERATIONS TO NON-CONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES [BOARD FILE 130783] - Ordinance introduced by Supervisor Avalos that would amend the Planning Code to permit alterations to non-conforming dwellings that exceed the permitted density of a zoning district in certain circumstances; and adopting findings, including environmental findings, Planning Code Section 302 findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval
(Continued from Regular Meeting of July 18, 2013)
NOTE: On July 18, 2013, following public testimony on Case No. 2013.0134T, Board File No. 130041, the Commission adopted a recommendation to continue those portions of the legislation associated with Section 181 to September 19, 2013, by a vote (+5 -1). Commissioner Antonini voted against. Commissioner Hillis was absent. On July 30, 2013, Supervisor Avalos introduced substitute legislation that included a number of modifications, including separating those portions associated with Section 181 into a stand-alone file, which is the draft Ordinance associated with Case No. 2013.1164T (BF 130783)
10. 2011.0924EC (S. VELLVE: (415) 558-6263)
2419, 2421, 2435 LOMBARD STREET - south side between Divisadero and Scott Streets; Lots 028, 029, 030 in Assessor’s Block 0937 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 712.39, 303 and 317 to allow the demolition of three connected one and two-story mixed-use buildings containing two dwelling units on the second floor and their replacement with a four-story mixed use building containing 11 dwelling units, approximately 900 square feet of retail space and 9 parking spaces within a NC-3 (Neighborhood Commercial, Moderate-Scale) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of August 1, 2013)
NOTE: On August 1, 2013, following public testimony, the Commission indicated their concern regarding the proposed design and continued the matter to September 19, 2013, by a vote (+7 -0).
11. 2013.0914C (S. YOUNG: (415) 558-6346)
4850 GEARY BOULEVARD - northeast corner of Geary Boulevard and Funston Avenue, Lot 023 in Assessor’s Block 1444 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 703.4, 703.3, 303(c), 303(i), 229(b), 178(e)(2) to establish a Formula Retail Use and to allow the retail sale of beer and wine at an establishment that sells motor vehicle fuel within the NC-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. The proposal is to establish a Formula Retail Use (d.b.a. 7-Eleven) in a vacant food mart space located within an existing automobile gas station (d.b.a. Park Presidio 76). The approximately 1,850 square-foot 7-Eleven store will consist of a sales floor area (which includes a coffee bar, food service area, and walk-in cooler), cashier area, storage/utility area, office, and restrooms.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
12a. 2009.1074CEKV (G. CABREROS: (415) 558-6169)
1433 BUSH STREET - south side of Bush Street between Van Ness Avenue and Polk Street; Lot 024 in Assessor’s Block 0670 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 209.8, 253, 271 and 303 to allow an automotive rental use, the new construction of a building over 50 feet in height in an RC District and exceptions from the bulk limits prescribed by the V Bulk District. The project proposes demolition of an existing one-story commercial building containing an automotive rental use and new construction of a 115-foot tall, 10-story mixed-use building containing 32 dwelling units, 26 residential parking spaces and a ground floor commercial space to contain an automotive rental use within the RC-4 (Residential, Commercial Combined, High Density) Zoning District, the Van Ness Avenue Special Use District, the Van Ness Automotive Special Use District, and 130-V Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
12b. 2009.1074CEKV (G. CABREROS: (415) 558-6169)
1433 BUSH STREET - south side of Bush Street between Van Ness Avenue and Polk Street; Lot 024 in Assessor’s Block 0670 - Request for Variances from Planning Code Sections 134 and 145.1, which require a 25-percent rear yard at all residential levels and establish street frontage requirements in the RC District, including limitations to the total width of parking entrances along a street frontage and requirements that parking be set back 25 feet at the ground floor and 15 feet at the second floor from any street frontage. The project site is located on a through lot with frontage on Bush and Fern Streets. The project proposes new construction of a 115-foot tall, 10-story mixed-use building with a courtyard at all residential levels and the re-establishment of an automotive rental use at the ground floor within the RC-4 (Residential, Commercial Combined, High Density) Zoning District, the Van Ness Avenue Special Use District, the Van Ness Automotive Special Use District, and 130-V Height and Bulk District.
13. 2013.0245C (M. WOODS: (415) 558-6315)
2078-2080 CHESTNUT STREET - between Mallorca Way and Pierce Street; Lot 012 in Assessor’s Block 0486A - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, to allow the establishment of a formula retail use (d.b.a. Peet’s Coffee & Tea) and hours of operation from 5 am to 9 pm daily pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303(c), 303(i) and 711.27. Peet’s Coffee & Tea proposes to relocate from 2156 Chestnut Street to the subject property, in a NC-2 (Small-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District, Chestnut Street Financial Service Subdistrict, and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
14. 2013.0224C (D. HARRIS: (415) 575-9102)
3331 24th STREET - south side, between Mission and Bartlett Streets, Lot 025 in Assessor’s Block 6516 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 303, 736.24, and 790.70, to establish an outdoor activity area, for seating and bocce ball, located the rear of an existing restaurant (d.b.a. Rustic) in the Mission Street NCT (Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District and 55-X Height and Bulk designation.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of August 1, 2013)
15. 2011.0544C (O. MASRY: (415) 575-9116)
1700 UNION STREET - at the northwest corner of Union and Gough Street, Lot 002A in Assessor’s Block 0529 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 725.83 and 303 for a wireless telecommunications services (WTS) facility operated by AT&T Mobility. The proposed macro WTS facility would consist of three panel antennas and related electronic equipment. Two antennas would be façade mounted and screened with a fiberglass panel painted to match the building. The third antenna would be housed in a faux roof vent. Electronic equipment would be roof mounted and screened from view. The facility is proposed at a Location Preference 6 Site (Individual Neighborhood Commercial District) within the Union Street Neighborhood Commercial Zoning, and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of August 8, 2013)
16. 2013.0539C (O. MASRY: (415) 575-9116)
597 MONTEREY BOULEVARD - at the southeast corner of Monterey Boulevard and Foerster Street, Lot 028 in Assessor’s Block 3116 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 710.83 and 303 for the modification of an existing wireless telecommunications services (WTS) facility operated by Sprint. The proposed macro WTS facility modification would consist of removing three roof-mounted panel antennas mounted in a single radome, with three panel antennas, individually housed within three roof-mounted faux vent pipes. Related electronic equipment would be replaced within an existing ground floor equipment room adjacent to a detached garage. The facility is proposed on a Location Preference 6 Site (Limited Preference, NC-1 District) within a NC-1 (Neighborhood Commercial – Cluster) Zoning, and 32-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
17. 2012.0648C (O. MASRY: (415) 575-9116)
725 TARAVAL STREET - on the south side of Taraval Street between 17th and 18th Avenues, Lot 052 in Assessor’s Block 2408 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 711.83 and 303 for a wireless telecommunications services (WTS) facility operated by AT&T Mobility. The proposed macro WTS facility would consist of nine panel antennas and related electronic equipment mounted on the roof of the existing building. Antennas would be screened from view by two faux rooftop penthouse structures, which would be painted and textured to match the existing building. The facility is proposed at a Location Preference 5 Site (Mixed Use Buildings in High Density Districts) within a NC-2 (Neighborhood Commercial, Small Scale) Zoning, Taraval Street Restaurant Subdistrict, and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of August 8, 2013)
18. 2012.0680D (D. VU: (415) 575-9120)
645 DUNCAN STREET – south side between Diamond and Castro Streets; Lot 039 in Assessor’s Block 6604 – Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2011.11.17.9087, proposing to construct a new single-family dwelling on a vacant lot within an RH-1 (Residential, House – One-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Staff Analysis: Full 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.
