November 08, 2001
SAN FRANCISCO PLANNING COMMISSION
SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice of Meeting
&
Calendar
Commission Chambers - Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Thursday, November 8, 2001
1:30 PM
Regular Meeting
President: Anita Theoharis
Vice President: William W. Fay
Commissioners: Roslyn Baltimore; Hector Chinchilla; Cynthia Joe;
Myrna Lim; Jim Salinas, Sr.
Commission Secretary: Linda D. Avery
Commission Calendars are available on the Internet at http://www.sfgov.org/planning
or as a recorded message at (415) 558-6422.
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1660 MISSION STREET, 5TH FLOOR RECEPTION
Commission Meeting Procedures
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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.
Commission action on conditional-uses and reclassification may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors within 30 days. Call (415) 554-5184 for more information. Commission actions after Discretionary Review may be appealed to the Board of Appeals within 15 days of action by the Central Permit Bureau. Call (415) 575-6880 for more information. Zoning Administrator action on a variance application may be appealed to the Board of Appeals within 10 days of issuance of the written decision.
The Commission has instituted a policy that, in most cases, they will not call an item for consideration after 10:00 PM. If an item is scheduled but not called or introduced prior to 10:00 PM, the Commission may continue the matter to the next available hearing. Items listed on this calendar will not be heard before the stated time.
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Effective January 21, 2001, the Board of Supervisors amended the Sunshine Ordinance by adding the following provision: The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices (67A.1 Prohibiting the use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices at and during public meetings).
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Communications
Note: Each item on the Consent or Regular calendar may include the following documents:
1) Planning Department Case Executive Summary
2) Planning Department Case Report
3) Draft Motion or Resolution with Findings and/or Conditions
4) Public Correspondence
These items will be available for review at the Planning Department, 1660 Mission St., 5th floor reception.
1:30 PM _________
ROLL CALL: Commission President: Anita Theoharis
Commission Vice-President: William W. Fay
Commissioners: Roslyn Baltimore; Hector Chinchilla; Cynthia Joe;
Myrna Lim; Jim Salinas, Sr.
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. 2001.0848DDDD (CABREROS: 558-6169)
2115 BROADWAY - south side between Buchanan and Webster Streets, Lot 018 in Assessor’s Block 0580 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2001/04/16/6944 to demolish an existing single-family residence and Building Permit Application No. 2001/04/16/6943S to construct a new 40-foot tall, 2-unit building with two parking spaces in an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending
(Proposed for Continuance to November 15, 2001)
2. 2001.0502C (SANCHEZ: 558-6679)
4715 - 4723 GEARY BOULEVARD - south side between 11th and 12th Avenues; Lot 044 in Assessor’s Block 1533 - Request for Conditional Use authorization pursuant to Section 712.83 of the Planning Code to install a total of six antennas and related equipment on the rooftop and an equipment shelter on the ground level of an existing six-story, mixed-use (residential above commercial) building, as part of Metro PCS's wireless telecommunications network within an NC-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial District) a 40-X Height and Bulk District. As per the City & County of San Francisco's Wireless Telecommunications Services (WTS) Facilities Siting Guidelines the proposal is a Location Preference 5 (Mixed-Use Building in High Density Districts).
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
(Proposed for Continuance to November 15, 2001)
3. 2001.0205C (SIROIS: 558-6697)
679 – 689 PORTOLA DRIVE - south side of Portola Drive, between Teresita Boulevard and Fowler Avenue, Lot 16, Assessor’s Block 2901B - Request for Conditional Use Authorization by XM Satellite Radio to install a satellite radio transmission facility pursuant to Planning Code Section 710.83, which includes the installation of one parabolic antenna, one panel antenna, and one associated equipment cabinet in an NC-1 (Neighborhood Commercial Cluster) District and a 26-X Height and Bulk District. The subject site is a preference 2 location (co-location site) according to the Wireless Telecommunications Services (WTS) Siting Guidelines, 1996.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
(Proposed for Continuance to December 6, 2001)
4. 2001.0613C (SIROIS: 558-6697)
2700 – 45TH AVENUE - east side of 45th Avenue, between Wawona Street and Sloat Boulevard, Lot 026, Assessor's Block 2513 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization by Metro PCS to install a wireless telecommunications facility at the United Irish Cultural Center pursuant to Planning Code Section 711.83, which includes the installation of four panel antennas, one GPS antenna and associated equipment cabinets in an NC-2 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) District and a 100-A Height and Bulk District. The project site is also located within the Coastal Zone Permit Area. The subject site is a preference 1 location (public facility) according to the Wireless Telecommunications Services (WTS) Siting Guidelines, 1996.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
(Proposed for Continuance to November 15, 2001)
5. 2001.0713C (SANCHEZ: 558-6679)
2000 VAN NESS AVENUE - west side at Jackson Street; Lot 005 in Assessor’s Block 0595 - Request for Conditional Use authorization pursuant to Section 209.6(b) of the Planning Code to install a total of six antennas and related equipment on the rooftop of an existing seven-story, wholly commercial building, as part of Metro PCS's wireless telecommunications network within an RC-4 (Residential-Commercial Combined, High Density) Zoning District, the Van Ness Special Use District, and an 80-D Height and Bulk District. As per the City & County of San Francisco's Wireless Telecommunications Services (WTS) Facilities Siting Guidelines the proposal is a Location Preference 2 (co-location site).
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
(Proposed for Continuance to November 15, 2001)
6. 1999.696R (RODGERS: 558-6395)
968 - 978 UNION STREET - Marion Place is a steep, narrow, dead-end alley between Taylor and Jones in Assessor’s Block 99. Union Street provides the only access to Marion Place and Marion Place currently accommodates only pedestrians. General Plan Referral of a proposal to change the ROW so vehicles can use Marion Place to enter a private garage. The project would also involve the installation of a walk, landscaping, and a public seating below the garage.
Preliminary Recommendation: Find that proposal is not in conformity with the General Plan.
(Proposed for Continuance to November 15, 2001)
7. 2001.0787D (MILLER: 558-6344)
2928 LARKIN STREET - east side between Bay and North Point Streets, Lot 018A in Assessor's Block 0026 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9923712, proposing to construct of a new four-story, two-unit residential building with a two-car garage in an RH-3 (House, Three-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and approve project with modifications
(Proposed for Continuance to November 15, 2001)
8. 2001.0509D (CABREROS: 558-6169)
3016 PIERCE STREET - east side between Greenwich and Filbert Streets, Lot 019 in Assessor’s Block 0514 - Staff-initiated request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2001/04/02/5739, proposing to merge an existing two-unit building into a single-family dwelling in an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and Disapprove the application
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
(Proposed for Continuance to January 17, 2002)
9. 2000.1183DDD (SANCHEZ: 558-6679)
1725 LAKE STREET - south side between 18th and 19th Avenues, Lot 035 in Assessor’s
Block 1378 - Requests for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2000/07/03/4299’S’ proposing to add two floors, an extension to the rear and additions to both sides and the front of an existing single-family house in an RH-2 (House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
(Proposed for Continuance to January 24, 2002)
10. 2001.0692DD (SMITH: 558-6322)
4516 – 20TH STREET - north side of the street between Douglass and Eureka Streets, Lot 021 in Assessor's Block 2699 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application Nos. 2001/01/16/9843 and 2001/001/16/9832, proposing to demolish an existing two-story over garage, single-family dwelling and construct a three-story over garage single-family dwelling, located in a RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and approve the permit with modifications.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
DISCRETIONARY REVIEW WITHDRAWN
B. COMMISSIONERS' QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
11. Consideration of Adoption - draft minutes of August 22, September 13, 20 and October 4, 2001.
12. Commission Matters
C. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
13. Director's Announcements
14. Review of Past Week's Events at the Board of Supervisors and Board of Appeals
15. (GREEN: 558-6411)
Modified Work Program/Budget for FY 2001-2002.
D. CONSIDERATION OF FINDINGS AND FINAL ACTION–PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
16. 2001.0595C (WOODS: 558-6315)
3478 CALIFORNIA STREET - north side between Locust and Laurel Streets, Lot 12 in Assessor’s Block 1019 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 121.2, 303 and 713.21 to exceed the permitted use size of 5,999 sq. ft. for the expansion of an existing business or professional service use (Charles Schwab & Company, Inc.) from approximately 3,175 square feet to approximately 7,606 square feet in an NC-S (Neighborhood Commercial Shopping Center) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Disapproval
NOTE: On October 11, 2001, following public testimony, the Commission closed public hearing. A motion of intent to approve the project passed by a vote of +4 -3. Commissioners Theoharis, Chinchilla, Joe voted no. The Commission continued the matter to November 8, 2001 for final language.
E. REGULAR CALENDAR
17a. 2000.541EKXBCTHA (LeBLANC: 558-6351)
350 BUSH STREET - a group of lots from Bush Street through to Pine Street and between Montgomery and Kearny Streets, Lots 2, 2A, 3, 22, 24, 25 and 26 in Assessor’s Block 269 - CEQA findings and request under Planning Code Section 309 (Downtown Project) for Determinations of Compliance and Request for Exceptions, including an exception to the Separation of Towers requirement, exceptions to the Bulk requirements and an exception to the Reduction of Ground Level Wind Currents requirement, for the construction of a 19-story, 250-foot tall building containing up to 344,500 gross square feet of office space, approximately 7,700 square feet of ground floor retail space, 7,055 square feet of public open space and 101 parking spaces. This project lies within a C-3-O (Downtown, Office) District and within a 250-S Height and Bulk District. See other approvals required, below.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
17b. 2000.541EKXBCTHA (LeBLANC: 558-6351)
350 BUSH STREET - a group of lots from Bush Street through to Pine Street and between Montgomery and Kearny Streets, Lots 2, 2A, 3, 22, 24, 25 and 26 in Assessor’s Block 269 - Request under Planning Code Sections 320-325 (Office Development Limitation Program) for the allocation of 344,500 gross square feet of office space. The Project consists of the construction of a 19-story, 250-foot tall office and retail building. This project lies within a C-3-O (Downtown, Office) District and within a 250-S Height and Bulk District. See other approvals required, below.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
17c. 2000.541EKXBCTHA (LeBLANC: 558-6351)
350 BUSH STREET - a group of lots from Bush Street through to Pine Street and between Montgomery and Kearny Streets, Lots 2, 2A, 3, 22, 24, 25 and 26 in Assessor’s Block 269 - Request under Planning Code Sections 303, 204.5, 157 and 212(e) for Conditional Use authorization of a) off-street parking spaces in excess of the amount allowed as accessory and b) demolition of a residential building. The Project consists of the construction of a 19-story, 250-foot tall office and retail building. This project lies within a C-3-O (Downtown, Office) District and within a 250-S Height and Bulk District. See other approvals required, below.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
17d. 2000.541EKXBCTHA (LeBLANC: 558-6351)
350 BUSH STREET - a group of lots from Bush Street through to Pine Street and between Montgomery and Kearny Streets, Lots 2, 2A, 3, 22, 24, 25 and 26 in Assessor’s Block 269 - Request under Planning Code Section 302(c) for approval of an Amendment to Article 11, Appendix B of the Planning Code to allow for an addition to the San Francisco Mining Exchange Building to be set back 30 feet instead of 60 feet from Bush Street. The Project consists of the construction of a 19-story, 250-foot tall office and retail building above, beside and behind the Mining Exchange Building. This project lies within a C-3-O (Downtown, Office) District and within a 250-S Height and Bulk District. See other approvals required, below.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
17e. 2000.541EKXBCTHA (LIGHT: 558-6254)
350 BUSH STREET - a group of lots from Bush Street through to Pine Street and between Montgomery and Kearny Streets, Lots 2, 2A, 3, 22, 24, 25 and 26 in Assessor’s Block 269 - Request under Planning Code Article 11 for approval of a Permit to Alter for alteration of the Mining Exchange Building, rated Category II. The Project consists of the construction of a 19-story, 250-foot tall office and retail building above, beside and behind the Mining Exchange Building. This project lies within a C-3-O (Downtown, Office) District and within a 250-S Height and Bulk District. See other approvals required, below.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
17f. 2000.541EKXBCTHA (LIGHT: 558-6254)
350 BUSH STREET - a group of lots from Bush Street through to Pine Street and between Montgomery and Kearny Streets, Lots 2, 2A, 3, 22, 24, 25 and 26 in Assessor’s Block 269 - Request under Planning Code Section 1006 for approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for alteration of the San Francisco Mining Exchange Building, Landmark #113. The Project consists of the construction of a 19-story, 250-foot tall office and retail building above, beside and behind the Mining Exchange Building. This project lies within a C-3-O (Downtown, Office) District and within a 250-S Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
18a. 2001.0117CV (CRAWFORD: 558-6358)
243 DUBOCE AVENUE - between Market and Guerrero Streets, Assessor's Block 3534, Lot 064 - Request under Planning Code Sections 209.3((j) to expand a religious institution (Tu Quang Pagoda). This project is a 396 square foot addition to the rear of the second floor of the existing temple. This project lies within an RH-3 (Residential House, Three-Family) District and within the 80-B Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
18b. 2001.0117CV (CRAWFORD: 558-6358)
243 DUBOCE AVENUE - between Market and Guerrero Streets, Assessor's Block 3534, Lot 064 - Request for a Variance from the requirements of Planning Code Section 134(a)(2), rear yards, to encroach 11.5 feet into the required 22.5 foot required rear yard. This project is a 396 square foot addition to the rear of the second floor of the existing temple. This project lies within an RH-3, Residential House, Three-Family District and within the 80-B Height and Bulk District
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
19. 2000.319B (LeBLANC: 558-6351)
235 - 2nd STREET - east side of 2nd Street between Howard and Folsom Streets, with secondary frontages on Tehama and Clementina Streets, Lots 60, 61, 62, 64 – 67 in Assessor’s Block 3736 - Request under Planning Code Sections 320-325 (Office Development Limitation Program) for the conversion of 64,000 gross square feet of production/light manufacturing/shipping/distribution space to office use. The proposal represents a modification of uses approved by the Commission on March 2, 2000 as Case No. 1999.176BX, Motion Nos. 15003 and 15004, for the construction of a 7-story building containing 244,000 gross square feet, 180,000 of which was office space. The proposal would convert the remaining non-office space to office use. The building was recently completed and is occupied by CNet. The Project site is within C-3-O(SD) (Downtown Office-Special Development) and 220-S and 350-S zoning districts.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
20. 2001.0444B (MILLER: 558-6344)
38 - 44 TEHAMA STREET (A.K.A. 543 HOWARD STREET) - located on the northwest side of Tehama Street between First and Second Streets, Assessor's Block 3736, Lot 111 - Request for authorization of office space in excess of 49,999 square feet under Section 321 of the Planning Code to permit conversion of existing non-office space to office space, and the creation of additional office floor area, not to exceed 75,000 square feet of total office space. On September 7, 2001, the Planning Commission approved a 49,500 square foot office project (out of the Reserve for Smaller Buildings , i.e., up to 50,000 gross square feet of floor area -- established by Code Section 321(b)(4)) pursuant to Planning Commission Motion No. 15967 (Case No. 1999.668!BEKX). This project would provide a net increase in office space at this location of 25,500 square feet above what was approved previously (thereby requiring the aforesaid 49,500 square feet of office space to be restored to the Reserve for Smaller Buildings and all of the subject requested 75,000 square feet of floor area to be subtracted from the unallocated remainder of the annual 875,000-square-foot total of available office allocation as established by Code Section 321(a)(1)). This project does not include any physical changes to the exterior of the already-approved building, and only allows internal modifications and the conversion of the basement and rear portions of the first level (fronting on Tehama Street) to office space. The project is within a C-3-O (SD) (Downtown Office-Special Development) District and 200-S and 350-S Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
21. 2001.0554G (LIGHT: 558-6351)
572 FOLSOM STREET - north side between First and Second Streets. Assessor’s Block 3736, Lot 25. A brick, industrial building built in 1912. The subject property is a Category V (Unrated) building, is zoned C-3-O(SD) (Downtown Office, Special District) and is in a 200-S Height and Bulk District. Request for the Planning Commission recommendation on a proposal to change the Article 11 designation of the building from Category V (Unrated) to Category III (Contributory).
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
22. 2000.1141C (SANCHEZ: 558-6679)
2346 - 2348 CLEMENT STREET - north side between 24th and 25th Avenues, Lot 025 in Assessor’s Block 1409 - Request for Conditional Use authorization under Planning Code Section 717.39 to allow the demolition of an existing mixed-use building with a residential unit at the second floor and under Planning Code Section 161(j) to allow the construction of a four-story mixed-use building (four residential units and one commercial unit) without the four required residential parking spaces, within the Outer Clement Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of September 20, 2001)
23a. 2001.0676CR (SMITH: 558-6322)
1935 - 32ND AVENUE (SAN FRANCISCO FIRE STATION #18) - west side of the street between Pacheco and Ortega Streets, Lot 006 in Assessor's Block 2102 - Request by Metro PCS for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code Sections 234.2 and 209.6 (b) to install three panel antennas, one GPS antenna, and associated equipment cabinets on the rooftop of a fire station located in a P (Public Use) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The subject site is a Location Preference 1 site according to the Wireless Telecommunications Services (WTS) Siting Guidelines, as it is a publicly used structure.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
23b. 2001.0676CR (SMITH: 558-6322)
1935 - 32ND AVENUE (SAN FRANCISCO FIRE STATION #18) - west side of the street between Pacheco and Ortega Streets, Lot 006 in Assessor's Block 2102 - Request by Metro PCS for a General Plan Referral pursuant to Section 4.105 of the City/County Charter to install three panel antennas, one GPS antenna, and associated equipment cabinets on the rooftop of a fire station located in a P (Public Use) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Finding of consistency with the General Plan
F. DISCRETIONARY REVIEW HEARING
At Approximately 5:00 PM the Planning Commission will convene into a Discretionary Review (DR) Hearing to hear and act on Discretionary Review matters. Procedures governing DR Hearings are as follow: DR Requestor(s) are provided with up to five (5) minutes for a presentation and those in support of the DR Requestor(s) are provided with up to three (3) minutes each. The Project Sponsor is then provided with up to five (5) minutes for a presentation and those in support of the project are provided with up to three (3) minutes each. At the conclusion, each side (not each person) is provided with 2 minutes for a rebuttal. Those cases that are scheduled on this calendar prior to 5:00 PM, but have not been called or heard by 5:00 PM, could be continued to a later time or date as determined by the Commission.
24. 2001.0845D (SIDER: 558-6697)
2551 – 2557 MISSION STREET - east side between 21st and 22nd Streets, Lot 023 in Assessor’s Block 3615 - Mandatory Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application Number 2001/06/13/1442 proposing to (1) change the use of the existing vacant movie theatre (Planning Code Sections 712.46 and 790.64) to a health club and indoor rock climbing facility (a personal service' pursuant to Sections 712.52 and 790.116), (2) perform interior renovations commensurate with the proposed use, and (3) perform exterior modifications including façade improvements, rooftop mechanical expansions, and an exterior fill-in' on the ground level street frontage. Discretionary Review is required by Board of Supervisors Resolution Number 518-01 (Mission District Interim Controls) for any permit proposing to change the use of a property within the Mission District. The subject property is located in an NC-3 (Moderate Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District and a 65-B Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and approve the project as proposed, with conditions.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
25. 2001.0730D (CABREROS: 558-6169)
3059 CALIFORNIA STREET - south side between Lyon and Baker Streets; Lot 31 in Assessor’s Block 1030 - Staff-initiated request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2001/04/11/6535 proposing to merge an existing four-unit building into a two-unit building in an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and disapprove the proposed merger.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of November 1, 2001)
26. 2001.1042D (SMITH: 558-6322)
926 - 928 DIAMOND STREET - west side of the street between Jersey and 25th Streets, Lot 005 in Assessor's Block 6540 - Staff initiated request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2001/04/25/7690, proposing to merge units 926, 928, and 928A in order to reduce the number of dwelling units in the building from 3 to 1, in an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and disapprove the project.
27. 2000.0023D (SIROIS: 558-6313)
1187 NOE STREET - east side of Noe Street, between Jersey and 25th Streets, Lot 028, in Assessor’s Block 6537 - Request for Discretionary Review of Demolition Permit Application No.2000/07/10/4707 and Building Permit Application No. 2000/07/10/4705 to demolish an existing two-family dwelling and to construct a new two-family dwelling in an RH-2 (Residential, Two Family House) District and a 40-X height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take DR and approved project as proposed.
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))
Adjournment:
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