December 4, 2013 HPC

ROLL CALL:                                                                     

                                         President:                              Karl Hasz

           Vice-President:                     Andrew Wolfram

                                         Commissioners:                   Aaron Hyland, Ellen Johnck, Richard S.E. Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman

 

A.         GENERAL 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.  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.

 

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))

 

B.         DEPARTMENT MATTERS

 

1.            Director’s Announcements                        

              

2.            Review of Past Week’s Events at the Planning Commission, Staff Report and Announcements

 

C.         COMMISSION MATTERS

 

3.            President’s Report and Announcements

              

4.            Consideration of Adoption:

·       Draft Minutes for the November 20, 2013 – ARC Meeting; and

·       Draft Minutes for the November 20, 2013 – Regular Meeting

 

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.

 

5.            Commission Comments & Questions

·       Disclosures.

·       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 Historic Preservation Commission.

 

D.         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.

              

6.            2013.0912A                                                                                 (KELLY WONG: 415/558-6369)

845 MONTGOMERY STREET – west side between Pacific Avenue and Jackson Street. Assessor’s Block 0176, Lots 030-043 - Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for general exterior restoration of the historic building and the re-cladding of rooftop penthouse addition constructed in 2000.  The proposal includes the rehabilitation of existing double-hung wood windows, in-kind replacement of floor tiles at deck and concrete pavers at roof, stabilization of existing glass balustrades, and the re-cladding of the rooftop penthouse addition with a new compatible tile.  The project also includes general maintenance and repairs not subject to review and approval by the Historic Preservation Commission.  845 Montgomery Street, historically known as the Hotel European, was constructed in 1911 by Architect Albert Pissis and is a Georgian style three-story brick building with contemporary storefronts at the ground floor.  The subject building is a Contributory/Compatible building and within the Jackson Square Landmark District under Article 10 of the Planning Code.

(Proposed for Continuance to February 5, 2014)

Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions

 

E.         CONSENT CALENDAR

 

All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the Historic Preservation Commission, and may 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

 

7.            2013.0706A                                                                        (BRITTANY BENDIX: 415/575-9114)

1021 HAYES STREET - south side between Pierce and Steiner Streets. Assessor’s Block 0823, Lot 015 - Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to insert a two-car garage into the front property line retaining wall and below the existing two-unit dwelling. To accommodate the garage, the project also includes excavation of approximately 840 square-feet at the basement level. The proposed garage opening is 8’ wide by 7.5’ wide and would remove a portion of the rusticated concrete retaining wall. The subject property is a contributing building within the Alamo Square Landmark District. The property is within a RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.

Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions

 

8.            2013.1629H                                                                                  (LILY YEGAZU: 415/575-9076)

1355 MARKET STREET - south side between 9^th and 10^th Streets. Assessor’s Block 3508, Lot 001 – Request for a Major Permit to Alter for alterations of existing openings along the west facing façade of the 9^th Street Wing between Stevenson and Jesse Streets. Specifically three existing windows and one pair of doors will be removed to create new openings and one back-of-house entry door will be in-filled. The new openings will be similar in style to the openings previously approved for the project site (Case Nos. 2012.0502H & 2013.0523H). The subject property is an Art Deco commercial building constructed in 1936-1937 with addition along 9^th Street in 1947. Historically known as the Western Furniture Exchange & Merchandise Mart, the structure is a Category I (Significant) building under Article 11 of the Planning Code and is located in a C‐3‐G (Downtown General Commercial) Zoning District and 120-X-200-S Height and Bulk District

Preliminary Recommendation: Approve

              

F.         REGULAR CALENDAR 

 

9.            2013.1168E                                            (R. SUCRE: 415/575-9108; M. PAEZ: 415/705-8674)

400-600 20^TH STREET, PIER 70 (20^th STREET HISTORIC BUILDINGS, located along 20th Street between Illinois and Louisiana Streets, Assessor’s Block 4046, Lot 001; Block 4111, Lots 003 and 004; and, a portion of Block 4052, Lot 001.  Informational Presentation on the proposed project to rehabilitate and reuse ten buildings (Building Nos. 14, 101, 102, 104, 113,114, 115,116, 122 and 123) on the site of the former Union Iron Works (UIW)/Bethlehem Steel Shipyard (currently referred to as Pier 70).  The subject buildings have been identified as contributing resources to the National Register-eligible Pier 70 Historic District.  The subject lot is located within a M-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Limit.

Preliminary Recommendation:  None - Informational

 

10.          2012.1523A                                                                           (RICHARD SUCRE: 415/575-9108)

151 LIBERTY STREET - located between Guerrero and Dolores Streets, Assessor’s 3607, Lot 036A.  Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior alterations, including the construction of a new two-car garage; façade alterations to accommodate a new residential entryway; construction of a new exterior stair, landing, and handrail on the primary façade; and, construction of a horizontal rear addition, a one-story vertical addition over an existing two-story portion, and a new roof deck.  The subject lot is located within the Liberty-Hill Landmark District, a RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Limit.

(Continued from November 6, 2103)

Preliminary Recommendation:  Approve with Conditions

 

11.          2013.0726H                                                                                 (KELLY WONG: 415/575-9100)

200 CALIFORNIA STREET - north side between Front and Battery Streets. Assessor’s Block 0237, Lot 006 - Request for a Major Permit to Alter to rehabilitate the building exterior. The project includes rehabilitating existing aluminum windows to accommodate operable sash, removing the clock tower at the corner bay above the roof line, staining existing sandstone cladding to a lighter color, and installing new roof top planters.  200 California Street was constructed in 1988 and deemed a Compatible Replacement Building under Section 1109(c) of the Planning Code.  The subject building is a five-story reinforced concrete Renaissance Revival style building with tripartite composition, sandstone cladding, a prominent corner bay, and ornamentation at the cornice. The subject building is a Category V (Unrated) building and within the Front-California under Article 11 of the Planning Code.

Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions

12.          2011.0702F                                                                                   (LILY YEGAZU: 415/575-9076)

101 POLK STREET - northwest corner of the intersection of Polk and Hayes Streets. Assessor’s Block 0811, Lots 002 and 003 -  Request for Review and Comment on the documentation and draft Memorandum of Agreement prepared by United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Section 106 review of the proposed residential project at 101 Polk Street. Consistent with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, HUD has requested comments on the effects the proposed undertaking could have upon historic properties.   The proposed project is the construction of a 13-story, 162-unit residential development including 19-units with 51 subterranean parking spaces. The 101 Polk Street project is acquiring a loan from HUD and as such the project constitutes an undertaking for which the lead agency is required to comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The subject property is comprised of two vacant lots with approximately 13,200 square feet area and is currently used as a surface parking lot. The subject site is located adjacent to the Civic Center Historic District, which is a National historic Landmark (NHL) District, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated local historic district under Article 10 of the Planning Code. The property is also located within a C-3-G (Downtown General Commercial) Zoning District and 120-X Height and Bulk District.

Preliminary Recommendation: Direct staff to draft written comments of the Commission to be forwarded to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development  (HUD) and the State Office of Historic Preservation (SHPO)

 

13a.       2013.1261U                                                                               (SUSAN PARKS: 415/575-9101)

50 CARMELITA STREET - east side of Carmelita Street between Waller and Duboce Streets. Assessor’s Block 0864, Lot  011. Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract.  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. Designated as a contributor to the Duboce Park Landmark District under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the two-and-a-half-story frame house was constructed in 1899 in the Queen Anne style. The subject property is within in a RH-2 (Residential House, Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.

Recommendation: Approve

 

13b.       2013.1230U                                                                               (SUSAN PARKS: 415/575-9101)

66 CARMELITA STREET - east side of Carmelita Street between Waller and Duboce Streets. Assessor’s Block 0864, Lot  015. Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract.  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. Designated as a contributor to the Duboce Park Landmark District under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the one-and-a-half-story frame house was constructed in 1900 by master builder Fernando Nelson in the Queen Anne style. The subject property is within in a RH-2 (Residential House, Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.

Recommendation: Approve

                                                                                                                          

13c.        2013.1260U                                                                               (SUSAN PARKS: 415/575-9101)

70 CARMELITA STREET - east side of Carmelita Street between Waller and Duboce Streets. Assessor’s Block 0864, Lot  016. Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract.  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. Designated as a contributor to the Duboce Park Landmark District under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the one-and-a-half-story frame house was constructed in 1900 by master builder Fernando Nelson in the Queen Anne style. The subject property is within in a RH-2 (Residential House, Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.

Recommendation: Approve

 

13d.       2013.1258U                                                                               (SUSAN PARKS: 415/575-9101)

56 PIERCE STREET - east side of Pierce Street between Waller and Duboce Streets. Assessor’s Block 0865, Lot  013. Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract.  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. Designated as a contributor to the Duboce Park Landmark District under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the two-and-a-half-story frame house was constructed c.1905 by master builder Fernando Nelson in the Queen Anne style and features applied stick work reminiscent of the Tudor style. The subject property is within in a RH-2 (Residential House, Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.

Recommendation: Approve

                                                                                                                          

13e.       2013.1254U                                                                               (SUSAN PARKS: 415/575-9101)

64 PIERCE STREET - east side of Pierce Street between Waller and Duboce Streets. Assessor’s Block 0865, Lot  015. Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract.  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. Designated as a contributor to the Duboce Park Landmark District under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the two-and-a-half-story frame house was constructed c.1905 by master builder Fernando Nelson in the Queen Anne style and features applied stick work reminiscent of the Tudor style. The subject property is within in RH-2 (Residential House, Two Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.

Recommendation: Approve

                                                                                                                                                        

13f.        2013.1259U                                                                               (SUSAN PARKS: 415/575-9101)

56 POTOMAC STREET - east side of Potomac Street between Waller and Duboce Streets. Assessor’s Block 0866, Lot  013. Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract.  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. Designated as a contributor to the Duboce Park Landmark District under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the one-and-a-half-story frame house was constructed 1899 by neighborhood builders Moore & Olinger in the Queen Anne style. The subject property is within in a RH-2 (Residential House, Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.

Recommendation: Approve

                                                                                                                          

13g.       2013.1257U                                                                               (SUSAN PARKS: 415/575-9101)

66 POTOMAC STREET - east side of Potomac Street between Waller and Duboce Streets. Assessor’s Block 0866, Lot  015. Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract.  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. Designated as a contributor to the Duboce Park Landmark District under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the one-and-a-half-story frame house was constructed 1899 by neighborhood builders Moore & Olinger in the Queen Anne style. The subject property is within in a RH-2 (Residential House, Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.

Recommendation: Approve

 

13h.       2013.0575U                                                                               (SUSAN PARKS: 415/575-9101)

1772 VALLEJO STREET - north side of Vallejo Street between Gough and Franklin Streets. Assessor’s Block 0522, Lot 029. Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract.  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. Designated as Landmark #31 under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the three-story frame house was constructed 1875 in the Italianate style and features French Second Empire influences. The subject property is within in a RH-2 (Residential House, Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.

Recommendation: Approve

                    

Adjournment

Hearing Procedures

The Historic Preservation Commission holds public hearings on the first and third Wednesday, of most months. 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.

v  When speaking before the Commission in City Hall, Room 400, please note the timer indicating how much time remains.  Speakers will hear two alarms.  The first soft sound indicates the speaker has 30 seconds remaining.  The second louder sound indicates that the speaker’s opportunity to address the Commission has ended.

 

Sound-Producing Devices Prohibited: The ringing of and use of mobile phones and other sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a mobile phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices (67A.1 Sunshine Ordinance: Prohibiting the use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices at and during public meetings).

 

For most cases that are considered by the Historic Preservation 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 ten (10) 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 ten (10) 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).

 

Hearing Materials

Each item on the Agenda may include the following documents:

·        Planning Department Case Executive Summary

·        Planning Department Case Report

·        Draft Motion or Resolution with Findings and/or Conditions

·        Public Correspondence

 

Materials submitted to the Historic Preservation 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: Historic Preservation 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 Historic Preservation 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 Historic Preservation Commission hearing.

 

Case Type	Case Suffix	Appeal Period*	Appeal Body
Certificate of Appropriateness	A	30 calendar days	Board of Appeals**
CEQA Determination - EIR	E	20 calendar days	Board of Supervisors
Permit to Alter/Demolish	H	30 calendar days	Board of Appeals**

 

**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, the approval of (1) a Certificate of Appropriateness, (2) a Permit to Alter, (3) a Landmark or Historic District designation, 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 Historic Preservation Commission, at, or prior to, the public hearing.