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SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Meeting Minutes
Board of Supervisors’ Chambers - Room 250
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Thursday, March 22, 2012
4:00 PM
Regular Meeting
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Fong, Wu, Antonini, Borden, Miguel, Sugaya
COMMISSIONER ABSENT: Moore
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESIDENT FONG AT 5:50 P.M.
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: John Rahaim – Director of Planning, Scott Sanchez - Zoning Administrator, Doug Vu, Glenn Cabreros, AnMarie Rodgers, Adrian Putra, Jeremy Battis, Aaron Starr - Linda Avery - Commission Secretary.
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. 2011.1239C (D. Sánchez: (415) 575-9082)
901 Cortland Avenue - northwest corner of Gates Street, Lot 038 in Assessor’s Block 5660 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 303 and 711.54 to establish a 600 square foot massage establishment (d.b.a. Traditional Chinese Massage) within the NC-2 (Small Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk district.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Proposed for Continuance to April 12, 2012)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Fong, Wu, Antonini, Miguel, Borden, Sugaya
ABSENT: Moore
2. 2012.0084DDD (M. WOODS: (415) 558-6315)
2735 - 2737 Baker Street - west side between Union and Filbert Streets; Lot 002B in Assessor’s Block 0948 – (1) Mandatory Discretionary Review per Planning Code Section 317 requiring review of dwelling unit mergers, of Building Permit Application No. 2011.10.27.7765S, proposing to convert the building’s authorized use from two units to a single-family residence; and (2) Requests for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2011.10.27.7765S, proposing to construct a one-story horizontal addition at the rear of the two-story over garage building, in an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending
(Proposed for Continuance to April 26, 2012)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Fong, Wu, Antonini, Miguel, Borden, Sugaya
ABSENT: Moore
3. 2011.0148E (D. LEWIS: (415) 575-9095)
Minnie and Lovie Ward Playfields Renovation - 650 Capitol Avenue - intersection of Capitol and Montana Avenues; Lot 1 in Assessor’s Block 7068 - Appeal of a Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is proposing to renovate this 6.1-acre public sports facility, involving the replacement of grass playfields with synthetic turf and the installation of twelve 60- to 80-foot-tall light standards. The project would also include the following: replacement of bleachers; replacement of the metal chain link fence with black vinyl fence; replacement of baseball backstops and dugout areas; installation of new spectator amenities; improvement of pedestrian walkway and other infrastructure; and removal and replacement of up to 21 on-site trees. The project site is located in a Public Use District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Uphold the Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration
(Proposed for Continuance to June 28, 2012)
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Continued as proposed
AYES: Fong, Wu, Antonini, Miguel, Borden, Sugaya
ABSENT: Moore
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
4. 2011.1281C (D. VU: (415) 575-9120)
1300 DOLORES STREET - southwest corner of 26th and Dolores Streets; Lot 045 in Assessor’s Block 6566 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 186, 303 and 728.44, to convert an existing retail coffee store (d.b.a. Luv a Java) to a small, self-service restaurant within an RH-3 (Residential, House - Three-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Fong, Wu, Antonini, Miguel, Borden, Sugaya
ABSENT: Moore
MOTION: 18568
5. 2012.0186T (A. Rodgers: (415) 558-6395)
Waiving Certain Fees For Small Business Month - The Planning Commission will consider an Ordinance [Board File No. 120188] introduced by Supervisor Chu amending certain Municipal Codes, including Planning Code Section 355, to waive fees for the month of May 2012 for certain façade improvements, and may consider related amendments recommended by the Department. The Commission may adopt 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 101.1.
Department Recommendation: Approval with Modifications
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved
AYES: Fong, Wu, Antonini, Miguel, Borden, Sugaya
ABSENT: Moore
RESOLUTION: 18569
C. REGULAR CALENDAR
6. 2011.0189D (G. CABREROS: (415) 558-6189)
721 BEACH STREET - south side between Hyde and Larkin Streets, Lot 017 in Assessor's Block 0025 - Mandatory Discretionary Review, pursuant to a request by the Planning Commission, of Demolition Permit Application No. 2010.11.29.5727 and Building Permit Application No. 2010.11.29.5645 proposing demolition of an existing, one-story commercial building and new construction of a four-story, mixed-use building with one dwelling unit in the C-2 (Community Business) District, the Waterfront Special Use District No. 2 and the 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Staff Analysis: Full Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 8, 2012)
SPEAKERS: Yella Sears, Tyler Catalana, Annelaine Clauss, Christopher Upham, Bryan Arnold, Sara Slavin, Natalie Sugme, Sean Sears, Kyle Johnson, Henry Goelz, Jeff Kozak, Morgan V. Highshoe, James Barker, Kathryn Queru, Beth Leber, Janet Hetzel, Jeanne Zimmerman, Jenny Rauh, Todd Barbee, Bruno Wanderley, Patricia Callahan, Scott Emblidge, Gloria Smith, Russ Massmann, Greg Holzman, Eugenia Clahan, John Tomaszewki, Austin Shoemaker, Tom Rubens, Gene Elliot, Danny Ho, David Ho, Del Brandston, Bill Rabin, Karin Rabin, Benjamin Kao, Shoaib Tareen, Shohan Mawu, Cathy Filgas, Ron Lee,
ACTION: Took Discretionary Review and approved with modifications required by the Commission including requiring the project sponsor to continue working with Department staff
AYES: Wu, Antonini, Miguel, Borden, Sugaya
RECUSED: Fong
ABSENT: Moore
DRA: 0267
7. 2011.1406D (M. SMITH: (415) 558-6322)
1622 11TH AVENUE - east side between Lawton and Moraga Streets, Lot 041 in Assessor's Block 1933 - Mandatory Staff Initiated Discretionary Review, pursuant to Section 317 of the Planning Code, of Building Permit Application No. 2011.09.16.4830 proposing to construct front and rear horizontal additions and a one-story vertical addition to a single family dwelling, converting the building to a two-family dwelling in the process. The project would also significantly alter the building’s front façade and has been deemed to be a demolition by the Department pursuant to Section 317 of the Planning Code. The project would result in a two-story over garage, two-family dwelling, located within a RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Staff Analysis: Full Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve.
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: No Discretionary Review and approved
AYES: Fong, Wu, Antonini, Miguel, Borden, Sugaya
ABSENT: Moore
DRA: 0268
8. 2012.0111D (A. PUTRA: (415) 575-9079)
62 COLLINGWOOD STREET - west side between Market and 18th Streets; Lot 064 in Assessor's Block 2648 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application 2012.01.20.2596, proposing to legalize marvin triple-pane, double-hung aluminum clad windows (11 windows total, six facing the street) at the second story of a two-story over basement, two-family building within the RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Staff Analysis: Abbreviated Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: No Discretionary Review and approved
AYES: Fong, Wu, Antonini, Miguel, Borden, Sugaya
ABSENT: Moore
DRA: 0269
9. 2009.0156E (J. BATTIS: (415) 575-9022)
89 BELGRAVE AVENUE - south side between Stanyan and Shrader Streets; Lot 072 of Assessor’s Block 2688 - Appeal of Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration (PMND) for the proposed project entailing 1) subdivision of an existing 7,500-square foot parcel into two lots, resulting in an approximately 4,200-sq ft lot with 42 feet of frontage along Belgrave Avenue containing an existing single-family residence, and a second undeveloped approximately 3,300-sq ft parcel with 33 feet of frontage along Belgrave Avenue to the west of the existing building; 2) enlarging an existing 2,270-sq ft residence by approximately 2,000 sq ft, resulting in an approximately 4,210-sq ft, approximately 37-foot-high building with two off-street parking spaces; and 3) construction of a new approximately 3,971-sq ft, 37-foot-high three-story-over two-car garage single-family residence. The project site is located within an RH-1(D) (Residential House, One-Family (Detached Dwelling)) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. The proposed project would require a variance from the minimum lot area requirements.
Preliminary Recommendation: Uphold the Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 9, 2012)
SPEAKERS: Joann Shirley, Mary Sager, Sara Gotch, Debra Dout, Steve Geiszler, Tom Bechard, John Kevin, Jeff Sears, Shane Curnyun, Mary Tissier, John Cate, Michelle Jester, Richard Petersen, Jeanne Myerson, Robert Hambrecht, Jack Vognien, Inya Kattman, Lawrence Petrakk, Sara Jalali, Paul Castleman, Caleh Vagnsen, Neema Jalali, Leslie Lowinger
ACTION: Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration was upheld
AYES: Fong, Wu, Antonini, Miguel, Borden, Sugaya
ABSENT: Moore
MOTION: 18570
10. 2009.0156V (A. STARR: (415) 558-6362)
89-93 BELGRAVE AVENUE - Lot 072 in Assessor’s Block 2688 in a RH-1 (D) (Residential, House, One-Family, Detached) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. The subject lot currently contains a single-family house on the eastern side of the lot. The proposal includes splitting the subject 75’ wide lot into two lots: a 42’ wide lot at the east side containing 4,200 sq. ft. and a 33’ wide lot at the west side containing 3,300 sq. ft. The proposal also includes demolishing a 9’ section at the west side of the existing house to narrow it, and constructing a vertical and horizontal addition onto the existing house. Additionally, the proposal includes constructing a new 4-story, single-family house on the proposed vacant lot to the west. PER SECTION 121(e) OF THE PLANNING CODE lots zoned RH-1(D) are required to have 4,000 sq. ft. of lot area. The new lot to the west will contain 3,300 sq. ft.; 700 sq. ft. less than required by the Planning Code; therefore a Variance is required.
SPEAKERS: Neema Jalali, Jack Vognsen, Michelle Jester, Merry Tissier, Mary Sager, Joann Shirley, Matt Ohara, John Cate, Jeanne Myerson, Debra Dout, Robert Hambrecht, Inya Kaitman, Craig Morton, Lawrence Petrakis, Sarah Jalali, Paul Castleman, Caleb Vognsen,
ACTION: Zoning Administrator closed the public hearing and stated his inclination to deny the variance
D. COMMISSIONERS’ QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
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.
11. Consideration of Adoption:
· Draft Minutes of Joint Hearing w/Recreation &. Park Commission on March 8, 2012
· Draft Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 1, 2012
SPEAKERS: None
ACTION: Approved as corrected
AYES: Fong, Antonini, Miguel, Borden, Sugaya
ABSENT: Moore, Wu
12. 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.
None
E. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
13. Director’s Announcements
Director Rahaim:
I want to mention I have had several questions about the proposed new billboard on the 1660 [1650] Mission Street building that happens to be owned by the City. This is a building that the Department is in. There is a proposal to replace the existing advertising side on the eastern side of the building. Just to be clear, that is a legal sign. And it is legally permitted to exist again. The City is negotiating a new contract with the sign provider. It would be substantially smaller because it would have to comply with new State regulations regarding distance from State Highways. Otis Street is actually part of Highway 101 and a sign has never existed there. In the proposal that is currently under consideration, it can exist there but under a much smaller size. There was a public meeting about that Tuesday night. The final disposition would have to go to the Board, and the Board will be considering the new contract with the sign company in the coming weeks.
14. Review of Past Week’s Events at the Board of Supervisors, Board of Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
No Report
BOARD OF APPEALS:
I do have of brief report from the Board of Appeals, they met last night. No appeals from this Commission.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION:
The HPC reviewed the Department’s Annual Certified Local Government Report, which outlines the historic preservation related activities of the Department and the HPC over the past year. This report to the California Office of Historic Preservation is a requirement of the City & County’s Certified Local Government status. The Mayor’s Office of Housing also provides a separate report to the State regarding its CLG responsibilities. At yesterday’s hearing the Department presented an overview of the document and the HPC‘s comments on the report will be incorporated prior to forwarding to the California Office of Historic Preservation next week. We will forward copies of the final report to both commissions next week. Yesterday the HPC considered the initiation of Landmark Designation for Gold Dust Lounge. The item was continued from its Feb. 16 hearing to allow the property owner and the author of the designation report time to address a number of outstanding questions regarding whether or not the lounge is worthy of local landmark designation. A Motion to disapprove the initiation of the Gold Dust failed as well as a Motion to continue the item to a future hearing. A motion was ultimately passed to close the public hearing and continue the item to its April 4 hearing to allow the one absent commissioner an opportunity to vote on the matter. Regardless of HPC’s vote on April 4th, if Supervisor Olague’s separate introduction at the BOS to initiate designation of the Gold Dust lounge moves forward, the HPC would still have to hold a hearing on the designation and vote to recommend approval or disapproval to the BOS. The HPC's hearing on the landmarking initiated by the BOS would need to be within 90 days of referral.
F. 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))
None
Adjournment: 10:10 PM
Adopted: May 17, 2012
