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CITY & COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
REGULAR MEETING - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2003
5:00 P.M., CITY HALL, ROOM 416, ONE DR. CARLTON B. GOODLETT PLACE
(1)PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, members of the public may address the Board on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board except agenda items. With respect to agenda items, your opportunity to address the Board 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 Board has closed the public hearing, your opportunity to address the Board must be exercised during the Public Comment portion of the calendar. Each member of the public may address the Board for up to three minutes. If it is demonstrated that comments by the public will exceed 15 minutes, the President may continue Public Comment to another time during the meeting.
(2)COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS & QUESTIONS:
(3)ADDENDUM ITEMS:
ITEM A: 60-80 Broadway. Letter from Brett Gladstone, attorney for Sailing Billboards Outdoor Media, Appellant, requesting rehearing of Appeal No(s). 01-154, Sailing Billboards vs. DBI, decided December 18, 2002. At that time, upon motion by Commissioner Sugaya, the Board voted 3-2 (Vice President Harrington & Commissioner Saunders dissented) to uphold the revocation of the subject sign permit.
ITEM B: 3873-3875 - 17th Street. Letter from Pedro Merel, Appellant(s), requesting rehearing of Appeal No(s). 02-149, Merel vs. DBI, PDA, decided Dec. 18, 2002, At that time, upon motion by Commissioner Saunders, the Board voted 5-0 to uphold the subject permit. Permit Holder(s): Andrew Goldfarb & Chris Nordquist. Project: rear addition onto 3-story residence.
ITEM C: 724 Van Ness Avenue. Letter from Molly Hopp, Agent for Appellant(s) Opera Plaza Homeowner's Association, requesting rehearing of Appeal No(s). V02-163, Opera Plaza HOA vs. ZA, decided December 18, 2002. At that time, upon motion by Commissioner Saunders, the Board voted 5-0 to uphold the subject variance and modifications, on condition that a car usage survey be performed, to be paid by the variance holder but to be directed by Planning staff, with findings to be prepared by the variance holder's attorney and to be adopted at a later date. Variance Holder(s): 724 Van Ness Associates LLC.
ITEM D: 2010 Divisadero Street. Letter from David Knudsen, Appellant(s), requesting rehearing of Appeal No(s). 02-137, Knudsen vs. DBI, PDA, decided Dec. 18, 2002. At that time, upon motion by President Chin, the Board voted 5-0 to uphold the permit with the following condition(s): a) that any illegal billboards be removed on the subject property prior to commencement of construction; b) that the roof be changed to a 1hr fire-rated roof; c) that the façade remain the same; d) and that the entire building be painted after construction, with the back portion to be painted with white reflective paint. Permit Holder(s): Saud Family Trust:
(4) APPEAL NO. 02-097
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VERNON LIDDELL, Appellant(s)
TAXI COMMISSION, Respondent
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[Appealing the revocation on May 22, 2002, of [taxicab medallion no(s). 981.
[THE BOARD VOTED 5-0 ON NOV. 20, 2002 [TO UPHOLD THE REVOCATION DUE TO [NON-APPEARANCE OF APPELLANT OR HIS [AGENT. ON DEC. 18, 2002, THE BOARD [VOTED 4-1 TO GRANT THE REQUEST FOR [REHEARING.
[FOR REHEARING TODAY.
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(5) APPEAL NO. 02-205
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CODY ROBERTSON
dba "LINGBA LOUNGE", Appellant(s)
POLICE DEPT., Respondent
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[1469 - 18th Street.
[Appealing the denial on October 7, 2002, of [Place of Entertainment Permit.
[FOR HEARING TODAY.
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(6) APPEAL NO. 01-196
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ATON WYDLER, Appellant(s)
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, Respondent
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[1379 - 3RD Avenue.
[Appealing a determination dated October 17, [2001, that use of the subject property as a 4-[unit residential building is not permitted under [the Planning Code, and is not considered to be [a legal non-conforming use under Planning [Code Sections 180 through 185.
[THE BOARD VOTED 4-0 ON JAN. 30, 2002 [TO OVERRULE THE SUBJECT [DETERMINATION & TO ADOPT FINDINGS [SUBMITTED BY THE APPELLANT'S [ATTORNEY. ON DEC. 4, 2002, THE BOARD [VOTED 5-0 TO GRANT THE REQUEST FOR [REHEARING.
[FOR REHEARING TODAY.
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(7) APPEAL NO. 02-079
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BABA-MALOUF PROPERTIES, Appellant(s)
vs.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, Respondent
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[1596 Howard Street.
[Appealing a determination dated April 25, [2002, addressed to Joel Yodowitz at Reuben & [Alter, that the Job Housing Linkage Program [(JHLP) Ordinance fee is applicable to the net [addition of office space proposed, and that the [Certificate of Final Completion & Occupancy [cannot be issued until the JHLP fee is paid in [full.
[PUBLIC HEARING HELD & CLOSED [JUNE 19, 2002.
[FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION TODAY.
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(8) APPEAL NO. 02-142
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ANTONIO CASTELLUCCI, Appellant(s)
DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION,
Respondent
PLANNING COMMISSION DISAPPROVAL
§ 14 PARTIES: None.
DR REQUESTOR(S): John Wischman.
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[2639 - 24th Street.
[Appealing the denial on July 31, 2002, of Permit [to Erect a Building (four-story, six-unit [residential building with 3,200sf of ground floor [area).
[APPLICATION NO. 2000/03/07/3664.
[FOR HEARING TODAY.
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ITEMS (9A) & (9B) SHALL BE HEARD TOGETHER:
(9A) APPEAL NO. 02-196
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RONALD
& CHERYL KARPOWICZ, Appellant(s)
DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION,
Respondent
PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL
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[326 - 28th Avenue.
[Protesting the issuance on September 20, [2002, to Julie Lee, Permit to Demolish a [Building (two-story, one-unit building with [1200sf of ground floor area).
[APPLICATION NO. 9920289.
[FOR HEARING TODAY.
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(9B) APPEAL NO. 02-197
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RONALD
& CHERYL KARPOWICZ, Appellant(s)
DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION,
Respondent
PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL
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[322 - 28th Avenue.
[Protesting the issuance on September 20, [2002, to Julie Lee, Permit to Demolish a [Building (two-story, one-unit building with [1200sf of ground floor area).
[APPLICATION NO. 9920291.
[FOR HEARING TODAY.
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(10) APPEAL NO. 02-204
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LEE & RUTH ANN SEWARD,
THOMAS & JODY ROBERTSON,
SYDNEY GOLDSTEIN, STEVE &
BRENDA BOTTUM, & RICK ELLIS, Appellant(s)
DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION,
Respondent
PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL
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[2736 Pierce Street.
[Protesting the issuance on October 7, 2002, [to P.Q. & June Chin, Permit to Alter a Building [(sun deck on top of existing roof, 42" high rail, [4X4 post secured to existing structure(roof)).
[APPLICATION NO. 2002/10/07/8421.
[FOR HEARING TODAY.
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(11) APPEAL NO. 02-216
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VERDI CLUB INC., Appellant(s)
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, Respondent
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[2424 Mariposa Street.
[Appealing a determination dated October 18, [2002, addressed to the Verdi Club, that a [Type 47 (On-Sale General for Bona Fide [Public Eating Place) liquor license is [prohibited by Planning Code § 781.8(a), which [prohibits new establishments in the Mission [Alcoholic Beverage Special Use Sub District [from selling alcoholic beverages.
[FOR HEARING TODAY.
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(12) APPEAL NO. 02-217
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IDIL URALLI
& NICOLAS ST. HILAIRE, Appellant(s)
DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION,
Respondent
PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL
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[1169 Dolores Street.
[Protesting the issuance on October 23, 2002, [to David Kline, Permit to Alter a Building [(replace existing bath and plaster in kitchen [with all new drywall insulation and cabinetry [along with updated electrical).
[APPLICATION NO. 2002/10/23/9757.
[FOR HEARING TODAY.
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ITEMS (13A), (13B) & (13C) SHALL BE HEARD TOGETHER:
(13A) APPEAL NO. 02-233
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CHARLES R. THOMAS JR.
& CARLO TARONE, Appellant(s)
DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION,
Respondent
PLANNING DEPARTMENT APPROVAL
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[412 Lombard Street.
[Protesting the issuance on November 27, 2002, [to Mahmoud Khosoussi, Site Permit to Alter a [Building (existing one-story over garage - [convert to three story over garage).
[APPLICATION NO. 2000/03/03/3468S.
[FOR HEARING TODAY.
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(13B) APPEAL NO. 02-234
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GREG GIACHINO, Appellant(s)
DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION,
Respondent
PLANNING DEPARTMENT APPROVAL
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[412 Lombard Street.
[Protesting the issuance on November 27, 2002, [to Mahmoud Khosoussi, Site Permit to Alter a [Building (existing one-story over garage - [convert to three story over garage).
[APPLICATION NO. 2000/03/03/3468S.
[FOR HEARING TODAY.
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(13C) APPEAL NO. 02-235
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BARBARA FONG, Appellant(s)
DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION,
Respondent
PLANNING DEPARTMENT APPROVAL
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[412 Lombard Street.
[Protesting the issuance on November 27, 2002, [to Mahmoud Khosoussi, Site Permit to Alter a [Building (existing one-story over garage - [convert to three story over garage).
[APPLICATION NO. 2000/03/03/3468S.
[FOR HEARING TODAY.
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ADJOURNMENT.
Note: Each item on this agenda may include the following documents:
1) Appellant's Preliminary Statement of Appeal and Brief; 2) Respondent's or Permit holder's Response Brief; 3) Appellant's Reply; 4) Department decision, order, permit, determination, resolution, or Notice of Violation; and 5) Correspondence of public and parties.
These items are available for review at the Board's office, 1660 Mission Street, Room 3036, front counter. Please call 575-6880 if you have any questions concerning this agenda.
Date posted: Jan. 23, 2003
