March 25, 2004SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice of Meeting
&
Calendar
Commission Chambers - Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett
Place
Thursday, March 25, 2004
1:30 PM
Regular Meeting
President: Shelley Bradford Bell
Vice-President: Sue Lee
Commissioners: Michael J. Antonini; Rev. Edgar E.
Boyd; Lisa Feldstein;
Kevin Hughes; William L. Lee
Commission Secretary: Linda D. Avery
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or as a recorded message at (415) 558-6422.
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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.
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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: Shelley Bradford Bell
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. 2003.1110T (I. WILSON: (415) 558-6163)
REQUIRED SECOND MEANS OF EGRESS - Ordinance Amending the San Francisco Planning Code to Allow a Required Second Means of Egress; Adoption of an ordinance amending the San Francisco Planning Code by adding a new section 136(c)(4)(A)(i-v) to allow certain stairways that are a required second means of egress under the Building Code, as permitted obstructions in the rear yard. The California Building Code no longer allows fire escapes as a second means of egress in most cases. This proposed text amendment provides an exemption to meet the requirements of the Building Code. This ordinance also includes changes to Section 311 and 312 to require neighbor notification for the addition of these stairways.
Preliminary Recommendation: Recommend approval of the ordinance to the Board of Supervisors.
(Proposed for Continuance to April 22, 2004)
2. 2003.1164D (M. WOODS: (415) 558-6315)
6725 CALIFORNIA STREET - south side between 29th and 30th Avenues, Lot 47 in Assessor's Block 1404 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2003.03.13.9612 proposing to alter the existing two-story, single-family dwelling by raising the building approximately eight feet in order to create a new ground floor to contain a two-car garage, with a new dwelling unit behind, and expanding the building to the front, rear and sides. The subject property is located in an RM-1 (Residential, Mixed, Low Density) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
NOTE: On January 22, 2004, following public testimony, the Commission closed the public hearing. The Commission expressed concerns that statements about preserving this structure or the essence of it are not reflected in the plans submitted. Item continued to March 25, 2004. Public hearing will remain open on any new information presented.
(Proposed for Continuance to April 22, 2004)
3a. 2003.1102D (J. PURVIS: (415) 558-6354)
361 ELSIE STREET - east side south of Cortland Avenue; Lot 023 in Assessor's Block 5676 - Mandatory Discretionary Review, under Planning Commission policy requiring review of all housing demolition permits, of Demolition Permit Application No. 2003.08.08.1577 proposing the demolition of a one-story, single-family dwelling in an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Use District, a 40-X Height and Bulk District and within the Bernal Heights Special Use District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending.
(Proposed for Continuance to April 15, 2004)
3b. 2003.1103D (J. PURVIS: (415) 558-6354)
361 ELSIE STREET - east side south of Cortland Avenue; Lot 023 in Assessor's Block 5676 - Mandatory Discretionary Review, under Planning Commission policy requiring review of all replacement structures following residential demolition, of Building Permit Application No. 2003.08.08.1581, proposing the construction of a three-story-over-garage two-family dwelling in an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Use District, a 40-X Height and Bulk District and within the Bernal Heights Special Use District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending.
(Proposed for Continuance to April 15, 2004)
4. 2002.0677D (J. IONIN (415) 558-6309)
679 40TH AVENUE - west side between Balboa and Anza Streets; Lot 020 in Assessor's Block 1583 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 9909801, proposing a vertical and horizontal addition to accommodate a second dwelling unit with a second off-street parking space, to an existing single-family dwelling in an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve the project.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of January 22, 2004)
(Proposed for Continuance to April 1, 2004)
5. 2003.1217D (J. IONIN: (415) 558-6309)
342 21ST STREET - east side between Geary and Clement Streets; Lot 033 in Assessor's Block 1452 - Request for Discretionary Review of Permit Application No. 2003.08.07.1409, proposing to add two units to the existing single-family dwelling by constructing new third and fourth floors, and a rear addition in an RM-1 (Mixed Residential, Low Density) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve as proposed.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 11, 2004)
(Proposed for Continuance to May 13, 2004)
6. 2003.0106D (M. WOODS: (415) 558-6315)
1910-12 STEINER STREET - east side between Wilmot and Bush Streets; Lot 018 in Assessor's Block 0659 - Mandatory Discretionary Review, under the Planning Commission's policy requiring review of all dwelling unit mergers, of Building Permit Application No. 2003.06.16.7169, proposing to merge two dwelling units to a single-family residence in an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and disapprove the proposed dwelling unit merger.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 12, 2003)
(Proposed for Continuance to May 27, 2004)
B. COMMISSIONERS' QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
C. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
D. REGULAR CALENDAR
10. 1999.0233E (B. WYCKO: (415) 558-5972)
833 - 881 JAMESTOWN AVENUE - Appeal of Preliminary Negative
Declaration. The project sponsor proposes construction of a Planned
Unit Development (PUD) that would consist of 198 one-, two- and three-bedroom
market-rate condominiums on an approximately 6.9-acre lot, located at
833-881 Jamestown Avenue on Assessor's Block 4991, Lot 277, on the northern
slope of Bayview Hill. The site is currently used as an overflow parking
lot for events at Candlestick Park, which is approximately one-third of
a mile southeast of the project site. The site is bordered by Jamestown
Avenue (and single-family homes on the north side of Jamestown) to the
north, another vacant lot to the east that also is used for parking for
major events at Candlestick Park, the hillside to the south, and single-family
housing to the west. Although the area proposed for development is mostly
flat, development would require excavation of up to approximately 30 vertical
feet at the base of the hill. The project would consist of 11 separate
three- and four-story buildings: seven buildings of 12 to 18 units each
along Jamestown Avenue and four buildings to the rear, at the base of
the hillside. Of these latter four structures, two (36 units each) would
be built atop one-story gated parking garages, while smaller buildings
(one of eight and one of 10 units) would flank the garages. A total of
216 independently accessible parking spaces would be provided. The proposed
project would include landscaping along Jamestown Avenue, construction
of a 10-foot-wide sidewalk, two off-street freight loading areas, and
about 28,900 sq. ft. of common open space, including two rear yards at
the base of the hillside totaling about 7,250 sq. ft. and podium- and
ground-level patios. The project also would remedy an existing drainage
problem on Bayview Hill above the project site, on Recreation and Park
Department land. The project site is located within the South Bayshore
Plan area, in an RH-2 (Two-Family) Use District and a 40-X Height and
Bulk District. As a PUD, the project would require review and approval
by the City Planning Commission pursuant to Sections 303 and 304 of the
Planning Code.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 4, 2004)
11a. 1999.0233EC (J. PURVIS: (415) 558-6354)
833-881 JAMESTOWN AVENUE - south side from Ingalls to Griffith
Streets; Lot 277 in Assessor's Block 4991- Request for adoption of findings
under CEQA Code for a Planned Unit Development with up to 198 dwelling
units, including one-, two- and three-bedroom units within eleven separate
three- and four-story buildings. The project would include up to 216 off-street
parking spaces within two garages at the base of two interior residential
buildings, and two screened off-street freight loading spaces. The site
is 6.9 acres on the northern slope of Bayview Hill and is within an RH-2
(Residential, House, Two-Family) Use District and a 40-X Height and Bulk
District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt CEQA findings
11b. 1999.0233EC (J. PURVIS: (415) 558-6354)
833-881 JAMESTOWN AVENUE - south side from Ingalls to Griffith
Streets; Lot 277 in Assessor's Block 4991 - Request for Conditional Use
authorization under Sections 209.1(g), 303 and 304 of the Planning Code
for a Planned Unit Development with up to 198 dwelling units, including
one-, two- and three-bedroom units within eleven separate three- and four-story
buildings. The project would include up to 216 off-street parking spaces
within two garages at the base of two interior residential buildings,
and two screened off-street freight loading spaces. The site is 6.9 acres
on the northern slope of Bayview Hill and is within an RH-2 (Residential,
House, Two-Family) Use District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
12a. 2001.1039E!KBMZX (M. LUELLEN: (415-558-6478)
55 NINTH STREET - East side between Mission and Market Streets,
Lots 063 and 064 in Assessor's Block 3701 - Request for adoption of findings
under CEQA to construct a 12-story office building with approximately
268,000 gross square feet. The new building would be approximately 198
feet tall, including mechanical penthouse, and would have a two-level
below grade parking garage with about 126 parking spaces. The Project
also includes approximately 25,392 square feet of open space and two loading
docks.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt CEQA findings
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 4, 2004)
12b. 2001.1039E!KBMZX (M. LUELLEN: (415-558-6478)
55 NINTH STREET - East side between Mission and Market Streets,
Lots 063 and 064 in Assessor's Block 3701 - Request that the Planning
Commission adopt a Resolution recommending to the Board of Supervisors
to amend Map 5 of the Downtown Area Plan of the General Plan, for reclassification
of the subject property from 120-X to 200-S Height and Bulk District.
The project proposes a new building approximately 198 feet tall, including
mechanical penthouse, and would have a two-level below grade parking garage
with about 126 parking spaces, and up to 268,000 gross square feet of
office. The Project also includes approximately 25,392 square feet of
remodeled open space.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt resolution recommending to the Board
of Supervisors to amend Map 5 of the Downtown Area Plan of the General
Plan for reclassification of the subject property from 120-X to 200-S
Height and Bulk District
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 4, 2004)
12c. 2001.1039E!KBMZX (M. LUELLEN: (415-558-6478)
55 NINTH STREET - East side between Mission and Market Streets,
Lots 063 and 064 in Assessor's Block 3701 - Request that the Planning
Commission adopt a Resolution recommending to the Board of Supervisors
as amendment to Zoning Map 7H of the Planning Code for reclassification
of the subject property from 120-X to 200-S Height and Bulk District,
in connection with the new office building described above.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt resolution recommending to the Board
of Supervisors to amend Zoning Map 7H of the Planning Code for reclassification
of the subject property from 120-X to 200-S Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 4, 2004)
12d. 2001.1039E!KBMZX (M. LUELLEN: (415-558-6478)
55 NINTH STREET - East side between Mission and Market Streets,
Lots 063 and 064 in Assessor's Block 3701 - Request for approval under
Planning Code Section 309 for Determinations of Compliance and Request
for Exceptions (including wind, bulk limits, and replacement parking)
to construct a 12-story office building with approximately 268,000 gross
square feet. The new building would be approximately 198 feet tall, including
mechanical penthouse, and would have a two-level below grade parking garage
with about 126 parking spaces. The Project also includes approximately
25,392 square feet of open space.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 4, 2004)
12e. 2001.1039E!KBMZX (M. LUELLEN: (415-558-6478)
55 NINTH STREET - East side between Mission and Market Streets,
Lots 063 and 064 in Assessor's Block 3701 - Request for approval under
Planning Code Section 321 for Determinations of Compliance to construct
a 12-story office approximately 268,000 gross square feet. The new building
would be approximately 198 feet tall, including mechanical penthouse,
and would have a two-level below grade parking garage with about 126 parking
spaces. The Project also includes approximately 25,392 square feet of
open space.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve annual allocation request.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 4, 2004)
13. 2003.1132D (T. TAM: (415) 558-6325)
1459 24TH AVENUE - west side between Kirkham and Judah Streets,
Lot 12 in Assessor's Block 1829 - Request for Discretionary Review for
Building Permit Application No. 2003.07.17.9719, proposing to alter a
previously approved construction of a new single-family dwelling, specifically
to correct the dimension of the adjacent property to the north on the
site permit. The property is located in the RH-1 (Residential, House,
One-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and approve the
project with modifications.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 11, 2004)
14. 2004.0192D (E. TOPE: (415) 558-6316)
593-595 26TH AVENUE - west side between Anza Street and Geary
Boulevard; Lot 015C in Assessor's Block 1518 - Mandatory Discretionary
Review, under the Planning Commission's policy requiring review of dwelling
unit mergers, of Building Permit Application No. 2003.10.28.8782, proposing
to merge two dwelling units to create a single-family dwelling in an RM-1
(Residential, Mixed, Low Density District) and a 40-X Height and Bulk
District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and Disapprove
the merger.
15. 2003.1265D (K. MCGEE: (415) 558-6367)
852 TREAT STREET- west side between 21st and 22nd Streets; Lot
042 in Assessor's Block 3613 - Mandatory Discretionary Review, under the
planning Commission's policy requiring review of dwelling unit mergers,
of Permit Application No. 2003.11.13.0091, proposing to merge two legal
dwelling units into one legal dwelling unit. The subject property is located
in an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three Dwelling Unit District) and in a
40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take DR and approve as proposed.
16a. 2003.0934D (T.WANG: (415) 558-6335)
505 - 507 KIRKHAM STREET - south side between 9th and
10th Avenues; Lot 045 in Assessor's Block 1855 - Mandatory
Discretionary Review, under the Planning Commission's policy requiring
review of housing demolition, of Demolition Permit Application No. 2000.01.12.900,
proposing to demolish an existing two-family dwelling in an RH-2 (Residential,
House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve demolition.
16b. 2003.0545D (T. WANG: (415) 558-6335)
505 - 507 KIRKHAM STREET - south side between 9th and 10th Avenues; Lot 045 in Assessor's Block 1855 - Mandatory Discretionary Review, under the Planning Commission's policy requiring review of new residential building in association with residential demolition, of Building Permit Application No. 2000.01.12.908, to construct a new two-story over garage, two-family dwelling in an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve the project as submitted.
17. 2002.0914R (D. ARGUMEDO: (415) 558-6284)
675 TOWNSEND STREET. south side between 7th and 8th Streets; Lot 007 in Assessor Block 3799. The project is related to Planning Case No. 198.455C, a mixed use development of 148 dwelling units, approximately 35,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space and 256 parking spaces in two basement levels. Due to the presence of a Caltrain easement, the originally proposed 7'-6" wide sidewalk along Townsend Street would be reduced to 4'-6" to maintain a minimum distance from an existing rail line in the Townsend Street right-of-way. The reduced sidewalk width is less than the Department of Public Works' minimum 6-foot sidewalk width standard. The subject property (675 Townsend Street) is in an M-2 (Heavy Industrial) District and an 40-X/50-X (Height and Bulk) District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Find the proposal not in conformity with the General Plan
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 18, 2004)
18. 2003.1284D (D. DIBARTOLO: (415) 558-6291)
1801-1803 STOCKTON STREET - northwest corner of Greenwich and Stockton Streets: Lot 008 in Assessor's Block 0076 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2003.08.19.2503S, proposing to construct a new enclosed stairwell at the north-side building wall. The proposal also includes facade alterations at both the Greenwich and Stockton Street frontages in an RM-1 (Residential, Mixed, Low-Density) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve the project as submitted.
19. 2003.1235D (D. DIBARTOLO: (415) 558-6291)
2760 DIVISADERO STREET - southeast corner of Divisadero and Green Street: Lot 020 in Assessor's Block 0953 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2003.05.02.3712, proposing to: (1) construct a new two car garage at the Green Street frontage; (2) expand an existing second-floor sunroom by enclosing an existing rear deck, and; (3) install a clear glass wind screen at the perimeter of the third floor front deck in an RH-1 (Residential, House, One-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve the project as submitted.
20a. 2004.0063D (G. CABREROS: (415) 558-6169)
141 WILLARD NORTH STREET - west side between Turk Street and Golden Gate Avenue; Lot 005 in Assessor's Block 1142 - Mandatory Discretionary Review, under the Planning Commission's policy requiring review of housing demolition, of Demolition Permit Application No. 2003.05.22.5283, proposing to demolish an existing 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 demolition.
20b. 2004.0064D (G. CABREROS: (415) 558-6169)
141 WILLARD NORTH STREET - west side between Turk Street and Golden Gate Avenue; Lot 005 in Assessor's Block 1142 - Mandatory Discretionary Review, under the Planning Commission's policy requiring review of new residential buildings in association with residential demolitions, of Building Permit Application No. 2003.05.22.5280, proposing to construct a new four-story, 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 application.
E. 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:
PLEASE NOTE:
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
