May 12, 2005SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice of Meeting
&
Calendar
Commission Chambers - Room 400
City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Thursday, May 12, 2005
1:30 PM
Regular Meeting
President: Sue Lee
Vice-President: Dwight S. Alexander
Commissioners: Michael J. Antonini; Shelley Bradford Bell; Kevin Hughes;
William L. Lee; Christina Olague
Commission Secretary: Linda D. Avery
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1660 MISSION STREET, 5TH FLOOR RECEPTION
Commission Meeting Procedures
Material submitted by the public for Commission review prior to a scheduled
hearing should be received by the Planning Department reception counter at 1660
Mission Street, 5th floor, no later than 5:00 PM the Wednesday (eight days)
prior to the scheduled public hearing. Persons unable to attend a hearing may
submit written comments regarding a calendared item to: Planning Commission,
1660 Mission Street, Suite 500, San Francisco, CA 94103-2414. Comments received
by 11:00 AM on the day of the hearing will be made part of the official record
and will be brought to the attention of the Planning Commission at the public
hearing. Otherwise, submit material related to a calendared item at the scheduled
hearing for distribution. For complete distribution to all Commissioners, necessary
staff and case/docket/correspondence files, submit an original plus 10 copies.
When sending e-mail correspondence to Commissioners, please copy the Commission
Secretary at: linda.avery@sfgov.org
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.
Cell Phone and/or Sound-Producing Electronic Devices Usage at Hearings
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).
For more information related to Planning Commission matters, please call Linda D. Avery, Commission Secretary, at (415) 558-6407.
San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance
Attention: Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action my be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code Section 21.00-2.160] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; and web site http//www.sfgov.org/ethics.
Accessible Meeting Policy
Hearings are held at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 400, fourth floor, San Francisco, CA. The closest accessible BART station is the Civic Center station located at the intersection of Market, Hyde and Grove Streets. Accessible curbside parking has been designated at points along McAllister Street. Accessible MUNI lines serving City Hall are the 9 San Bruno and 71 Haight/Noriega and the F Line. Accessible MUNI Metro lines are the J, K, L, M, and N. For more information regarding MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142. Requests for American sign language interpreters, sound enhancement systems and/or language translators will be available upon request by contacting Lulu Hwang at (415) 558-6318 at least 48 hours prior to a hearing. A sound enhancement system will be available upon request at the meetings. Please contact Services for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired at 557-5533 (TDD) or 557-5534 (Voice) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Late requests will be honored if possible. A person who is deaf or hearing impaired may gain meeting information prior to the meeting by calling 557-4433 (TDD) or 557-4434 (Voice). In addition, the California Relay Service can be used by individuals with hearing and speech impairrments by calling 1-800-735-2929 (TDD) or 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). Minutes of the meetings are available in alternative formats. If you require the use of a reader during the meeting, please contact the Library for the Blind and Print Handicapped at 292-2022 at least 48 hours in advance of need. Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) will be available at meetings. Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should call our accessibility hotline at (415) 554-8925 to discuss meeting accessibility. In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate such people, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical-based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review.
For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact Adele Destro, Interim Administrator, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 409, by phone at (415) 554-7724, by fax at (415) 554-7854 or by E-mail at sotf@sfgov.org.
Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Library and on the City's website at www.sfgov.org/bdsupvrs/sunshine..
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: Sue Lee
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. 2005.0219Z (P. LORD: (415) 558-6311)
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS TO CHANGE THE HEIGHT AND BULK DESIGNATIONS FOR
ASSESSOR'S BLOCK 0139, 0140, AND 0141 (BOUNDED BY BATTERY STREET, VALLEJO
STREET, EMBARCADERO AND BROADWAY) - Consideration of an Ordinance
amending San Francisco Planning Code by amending the Zoning Map of
the City and County of San Francisco, Sheet 1H, to change the height and
bulk designation of Assessor's Block 0139 from 84-E to 40-X and to change
the height and bulk designations of Assessor's Blocks 0140 and 0141 from
84-E to 65-X, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies
of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Modifications
(Proposed for Continuance to May 26, 2005)
2. 2004.1067C (M. SNYDER: (415) 575-6891)
33-35 MOSS STREET - east side between Howard Street and Folsom
Street, Lot 67 in Assessor's Block 3731 - Request for Conditional Use
authorization to allow the demolition of two dwelling units within the
South of Market Base District under Planning Code Sections 813.13 and
803.5(b). The subject is within an RED (Residential Enclave) District,
and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Proposed for Continuance to June 2, 2005)
3a. 2005.0105CV (D. DIBARTOLO: (415) 558-6291)
134 GOLDEN GATE AVENUE - north side between Leavenworth and Jones
Streets; Lot 003 Assessor's Block 0344 - Request for Conditional Use
authorization to legalize the conversion of the existing two-story over
basement commercial structure to a nonprofit social service facility ("Hyde
Street Community Services, Inc.") at all floor levels. Specifically,
the project legalizes the premises for use of a nonprofit agency that
holds contracts with the San Francisco Department of Public Health to
provide daytime mental health services to an adult population, and requires
Conditional use authorization for operation of such use at the second
floor level per Section 209.3(d) of the Planning Code. No physical expansion
of the building is proposed. The subject property is in an RC-4 (Residential-Commercial
Combined High-Density) District, the North of Market Residential Special
Use District #1 and an 80-120-T Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
Preliminary Recommendation: Pending
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 7, 2005)
B. COMMISSIONERS' QUESTIONS AND MATTERS
(Continued from the Regular Meeting of May 5, 2005)
C. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
8. Director's Announcements
9. Review of Past Week's Events at the Board of Supervisors and Board of Appeals
10. 2004.0774X (L. BADINER: 415/558-6350 & D. DiBARTOLO 415/558-6291)
652-654 MISSION STREET - north side between New Montgomery and Third Streets -Informational Presentation on the construction of a new building for The San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Institute (SPUR) which would include exhibit, public assembly, library, meeting rooms, and office space. The project is subject, under Section 309, to an administrative review only.
Preliminary Recommendation: No action to be taken by the Planning Commission
D. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - 15 MINUTES
At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission except agenda items. With respect to 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.
E. REGULAR CALENDAR
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
12. 2004.1293C (J. PURVIS: (415) 558-6354)
20 PETERS AVENUE - west side south of Fair Avenue; Lot 045 in Assessor's Block 5615 - Request for Conditional Use authorization under Planning Code Section 161(j) to add a second dwelling unit to a single-family dwelling without providing an additional off-street parking space. The site is within the NC-3 (Neighborhood Commercial, Moderate-Scale) Use District, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. The proposal is to add a rear horizontal addition and a second dwelling unit at the rear of the ground floor of this single-family dwelling. The existing garage accommodates one vehicle.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
13a. 2004.1212C (M. SNYDER: (415) 575-6891)
2839-41 MISSION STREET - a through lot between Mission Street and Lilac Alley between 24th Street and 25th Street, Lot 029 in Assessor's Block 6517 - Request for Conditional Use authorization under Planning Code Sections 303 and 161j to convert second story office space into six dwelling units without providing parking. The subject property is within an NC-3 (Neighborhood Commercial, Moderate-Density) District, and a 105-E Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of May 5, 2005)
13b. 2004.1212V (M. SNYDER: (415) 575-6891)
2839-41 MISSION STREET - a through lot between Mission Street
and Lilac Alley between 24th Street and 25th Street,
Lot 029 in Assessor's Block 6517 - Request rear yard, open space,
and exposure variance (Planning Code Sections 134, 135, and 140) in
association with a proposal to convert second story office space into
six dwelling units. The subject property is within an NC-3 (Neighborhood
Commercial, Moderate-Density) District, and a 105-E Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of May 5, 2005)
14. 2005.0087C (M. LI: (415) 558-6396)
1402 GRANT AVENUE - northeast corner at Green Street, Lot 019 in Assessor's Block 0115 - Request for Conditional Use authorization to modify the conditions of approval from a previous conditional use for an existing small self-service restaurant (dba "Magnet"). The proposal is to change a Type 41 ABC license (beer and wine; food service required) to a Type 42 ABC license (beer and wine; food service not required). Under Article 7 of the Planning Code, this proposal constitutes a change of use from a restaurant to a bar. There will be no physical expansion of the existing building or commercial space. The site is within the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Disapproval
15a. 2004.1342EXV (M. LI: (415) 558-6396)
693 SUTTER STREET - southeast corner at Taylor Street; Lot 009 in Assessor's Block 0297 - Request for a Determination of Compliance under Planning Code Section 309 and Request for Exceptions including an exception to the rear yard requirements as permitted in Section 134(d). The proposal is to convert approximately 7,000 square feet of office space on the fifth and sixth floors of the existing building to six dwelling units. Previously, Section 309 approval was granted for the conversion of the mezzanine and the second through fourth floors from office space to 10 dwelling units. Approval of the current proposal would result in a total of 16 dwelling units, including two BMR units. There will be no physical expansion of the existing building. The project site lies within a C-3-G (Downtown General Commercial) District and an 80-130-F Height and Bulk District. The Zoning Administrator will hold a simultaneous hearing to consider a request for an off-street parking variance.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval with Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 28, 2005)
15b. 2004.1342EXV (M. LI: (415) 558-6396)
693 SUTTER STREET - southeast corner at Taylor Street; Lot 009 in Assessor's Block 0297 - Off-street parking variance sought. The proposal is to convert approximately 7,000 square feet of office space on the fifth and sixth floors of the existing building to six dwelling units. There will be no physical expansion of the existing building. The project site lies within a C-3-G (Downtown General Commercial) District and an 80-130-F Height and Bulk District. The parking requirement for the proposed project is two spaces, and the project is proposing zero spaces. The application for variance will be considered by the Zoning Administrator.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 28, 2005)
16. 2005.0218Z (P. LORD: (415) 558-6311)
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS TO CHANGE THE HEIGHT AND BULK DESIGNATIONS FOR ASSESSOR'S BLOCK 0195 (BOUNDED BY JACKSON STREET, WASHINGTON STREET, MONTGOMERY STREET AND KEARNY STREET) - Consideration of an Ordinance amending San Francisco Planning Code by repealing Section263.1, which allows the Planning Commission to approve height up to 200 feet in the 65D-2 Height and Bulk District, and by amending the Zoning Map of the City and County of San Francisco, Sheet 1H, to change the height and bulk designation of Assessor's Block 0195, Lots 4, 5, 11, 12, 14, 15, and 16 from 65D-2 to 40-X and to change the height and bulk designations of the remaining assessor's blocks and lots within the 65D-2 Height and Bulk District from 65D-2 to 65-A, and making findings of consistency with the priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1 and the General Plan.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approval
17. 2004.0055R (J. SWITZKY: (415) 575-6815)
AMENDMENTS TO THE TRANSBAY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (GENERAL PLAN REFERRAL) - The Planning Commission adopted General Plan conformity findings for the Transbay Redevelopment Plan on December 9, 2004. However the Redevelopment Agency has proposed amendments to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan resulting from Board of Supervisors input on the Plan, requiring new General Plan conformity findings, pursuant to Section 4.105 of the City Charter and Section 2A.53 of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve the Draft Motion finding the proposed amendments to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan in conformity with the General Plan.
18. (L. AVERY: (415) 558-6407)
PLANNING COMMISSION RULES AND REGULATIONS - CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT: Article IV, Sections 3 & 6 to address notice and voting; add a new Section 7 to address jurisdiction; renumber remaining sections of Article IV.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 21, 2005)
19a. 2003.0253D (G. NELSON: (415) 558-6257)
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 21, 2005)
20. 2004.1310DD (G. NELSON: (415) 558-6257)
1260 FUNSTON AVENUE (AKA 13TH AVENUE) - east side between Lincoln Way and Irving Street; Lot 031 in Assessor's Block 1738 - Requests for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2004.09.27.5238 proposing to construct a three-story addition at the rear of a two-story 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 approve the project with modifications
(Continued From Regular Meeting Of April 28, 2005)
21. 2004.1161D (K. MCGEE: (415) 558-6367)
1060 GILMAN AVENUE - north side between Hawes and Grifith Streets; Lot 014 in Assessor's Block 4937 - Request for Discretionary Review of Permit Application No. 2004.03.03.7628, proposing to construct a three-story single-family dwelling on the existing vacant lot. The subject property is located in a RH-1 (Residential, House, Single-Family) and in a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve the project as proposed.
22. 2004.0901D (M. WOODS: (415) 558-6315)
2745 WEBSTER STREET - west side between Green and Vallejo Streets; Lot 001A in Assessor's Block 0557 - Mandatory Discretionary Review, under the Planning Commission's policy requiring review of dwelling unit mergers, of Building Permit Application No. 2004.08.12.1399, proposing to convert the building's authorized use from 12 units to 11 units, 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 building permit application as proposed.
23a. 2003.0909D (M. SMITH: (415) 558-6322)
39 DIAMOND STREET, east side between Market and 18th Streets, Lot 032 in Assessor's Block 2648 - Mandatory Discretionary Review under the Planning Commission's policy requiring review of residential demolition, of Demolition Permit Application No. 2003.05.09.4176, proposing to demolish a one-story single-family dwelling, located in a RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve demolition.
23b. 2005.0421D (M. SMITH: (415) 558-6322)
39 DIAMOND STREET - east side between Market and 18th Streets, Lot 032 in Assessor's Block 2648 - 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. 2003.05.09.4178, proposing to construct a three-story over garage three-family dwelling, located in a RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Do not take Discretionary Review and approve the project as proposed.
24. 2004.0398D (R. CRAWFORD: (415) 558-6358)
49 ELK STREET - east side between Sussex and Chenery Streets.
Assessor's Block 6709 Lot 028 - Request for Discretionary Review
of Building Permit Application No. 2003.1205.1666 to construct two story
rear additions to the existing dwelling, in an 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.
25. 2005.0021D (R. CRAWFORD: (415) 558-6358)
1 PALO ALTO DRIVE (AKA 1 AVANZADA AKA 250 PALO ALTO) - Assessor's Block 2724 Lot 003 - Mandatory Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application Nos. 2004.1105.8607 for installation of an emergency generator and pad with diesel fuel tank for KBHK television, 2004.1220.1816 for installation of an FM antenna for KNGY radio, on the north leg at the third level of Sutro Tower and, 2005.0125.3910 for installation of four receive only satellite dishes for KPIX TV-5. This project lies within the RH-1, Residential House, One Family District and within a 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and Approve with Conditions.
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:
