Meeting Information

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.

Subject property at 578-592 Jersey Street.  Permit revoked on November 16, 2004.  Last day to appeal was December 1, 2004.  Jurisdiction request received on February 23, 2005.  Letter from William Abend, agent for Del-Camp Investments, requestor(s), asking that the Board take jurisdiction over the revocation of Building Permit Application No(s). 2004/01/27/4922. Reasons for revocation: the subject permit was issued in error since it was disapproved by the Planning Department because the proposed vinyl windows are inappropriate for the building. 

Subject property at 2169 Folsom Street #M305.  Appeal No(s). 04-194, Seringer vs. DBI, PDD, decided May 11, 2005.  At that time, upon motion by President Sugaya, the Board voted 4-1 (Commissioner Fung dissented) to overrule the denial, and grant the permit with findings to be adopted at a later date.  Project: on a condo/live-work unit, general renovation of interiors of bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas and roof decks; seismic reinforcing; horizontal extension on to north roof deck; sprinklers under separate permit.

Subject property at 141-143 Parnassus Avenue.  Appeal No(s). 05-049, Geary & Lichtmacher vs. DBI, PCD, decided May 11, 2005.  At that time, upon motion by Commissioner Garcia, the Board voted 5-0 to overrule the denial, and grant the permit with findings to be adopted at a later date.  Project: on 4-unit residential building, install new doorway to convert 2 units into 1.

Subject property at 1400-1402 Cole Street. Appeal No(s). V04-193, Hamby vs. ZA, decided May 18, 2005.  At that time, upon motion by Commissioner Fung, the Board voted 4-0-1 (Commissioner Saunders absent) to uphold the subject variance with findings and conditions to be adopted on June 8, 2005.  Subject Property Owner(s): Adel Shalabi & Laura Fiene.  Project: proposal is to construct a 3^rd floor addition containing a dwelling unit on a 2-story mixed-use (single-family residential over ground floor commercial) building.

Subject property at 837-839 Hayes Street.  Appeal No(s). 05-028, Cousins vs. DBI, decided May 18, 2005.  At that time, upon motion by Commissioner Fung, the Board voted 4-0-1 (Commissioner Saunders absent) to overrule the denial and grant the permit with findings to be adopted on June 8, 2005.  Project: correct the record to reflect two legal existing units; no work proposed.

Subject property at 2889 – 24^th Street.  Permit issued on April 22, 2005.  Last day to appeal was May 9, 2005.  Jurisdiction request received May 19, 2005.  Letter from Laurence Berg, requestor(s), asking that the Board take jurisdiction over Building Permit Application No(s). 2003/03/25/0625S.  Permit Holder(s): Mike Boschetto.  Project: construction of a 4-story, 8-unit retail/apartment building with 4,942sf of ground floor area.

Subject property at 1234 – 19^th Avenue.  Letter from Lawrence Badiner, Zoning Administrator, requesting rehearing of Appeal No(s). 04-113, Romanov vs. DBI, PCD, decided May 4, 2005, and findings adopted on May 18, 2005.  At that time, upon motion by Commissioner Fung, the Board voted 5-0 to overrule the denial, grant the demolition permit with adoption of findings on May 18, 2005.  Appellant(s): Edward Romavov.  Project: demolish a 2-story single-family house with 1,506sf of ground floor area.

ULYSSES NAPURI

dba “LAST STOP SOUVENIR”, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS

BUREAU OF STREET USE & MAPPING,

                                                        Respondent

498 Beach Street.

Appealing the denial on May 5, 2003, of a Sidewalk Display Merchandise Permit.

ORDER NO. 174,098.

JURISDICTION GRANTED ON 9/17/2003.

PUBLIC HEARING HELD & CLOSED ON DECEMBER 10, 2003.  FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION TODAY.

CRYSTAL LEI, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

337 – 28^th Avenue.

Appealing the suspension on April 23, 2004, of Building Permit Application No(s). 2003/04/15/2287, 2003/07/15/9528, & 2003/05/27/5515.  Reason(s) for suspension: the scope of work and building information described on the building permit applications and approved plans does not reflect the actual condition and legal use of the building. 

PUBLIC HEARING HELD & CLOSED ON AUGUST 18, 2004.  FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION TODAY.

EDWARD ROMANOV, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING COMMISSION DISAPPROVAL

§ 14 Party: N/A (Mandatory DR)

1228 – 19^th Avenue.

Appealing the denial on August 13, 2004, of Permit to Erect a Building (4-story, 3-unit condominium building with 1,850sf of ground floor area). 

APPLICATION NO. 2002/06/10/8646S.

PUBLIC HEARING HELD & CLOSED ON MAY 4, 2005.  FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION TODAY.

ELLEN TSANG, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

2650 Hyde Street.

Protesting the issuance on November 18, 2004, to Douglas Greenwood, Permit to Alter a Building (on a two-unit building: rehabilitation of deck and staircase).

APPLICATION NO. 2004/11/18/9555.

PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON MAY 4, 2004, BUT STILL REMAINS OPEN.  FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION TODAY.

ARZA TRUST, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL

2650-2652 Hyde Street.

Protesting the issuance on March 8, 2005, to Craig Greenwood, Permit to Alter a Building (on 2-unit residential building: raise existing guardrail at rear deck at 3^rd floor to +36” above existing deck; confirm and replace any dry rot at deck boards in field and replace no more than 40%; legalize existing roof deck at 3^rd floor; per NOV).

APPLICATION NO. 2005/03/08/6970.

PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON MAY 4, 2004, BUT REMAINS OPEN.  FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION TODAY.

ROBERTO & JOSEPHINE SOTO, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL

452 Wilde Avenue.

Protesting the issuance on February 2, 2005, to M.E. Godinet, Permit to Alter a Building (on single-family house: rebuild deck, replace in-kind using existing footings; comply with NOV No. 200557087).

APPLICATION NO. 2005/02/02/4573.

PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON JUNE 1, 2005, BUT REMAINS OPEN FOR REPORT BY DBI AND REBUTTALS.  FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION TODAY.

MOLI STEINERT, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

BUREAU OF URBAN FORESTRY, Respondent

148 Bocana Street.

Appealing the denial on April 2, 2005, of Permit to Remove & Replace One (1) Tree.

ORDER NO. 175,251.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

SHING KIT LEE, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING COMMISSION DISAPPROVAL

120 Maynard Street.

Appealing the denial on August 3, 2004, of Permit to Demolish a Building (2-story single family house with 1,235sf of ground floor area). 

APPLICATION NO. 2002/11/22/2107.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

SHING KIT LEE, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING COMMISSION DISAPPROVAL

120 Maynard Street.

Appealing the denial on August 3, 2004, of Permit to Erect a Building (3-story single family house with 1,089sf of ground floor area).

APPLICATION NO. 2002/11/22/2105S.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

VIACOM OUTDOOR, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, Respondent

1111 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Appealing a Notice of Violation dated December 13, 2004, addressed to Tripe A Machine Shop Inc. & Viacom Outdoor, that the general advertising sign on the subject property is taller than 25 feet, that the face of the sign is larger than 1,344sf, and that the sign faces the freeway; these conditions do not comply with approved sign application no. 2000/09/22/1332, and violate Planning Code § 607.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

GARY RAUGH, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. DISAPPROVAL

2220-2222 Sacramento Street.

Appealing the denial on January 4, 2005, of Site Permit to Alter a Building (application associated with variance case no. 2004.0061V to reflect as-built conditions of garage door; to resolve NOV no. 200341797).

APPLICATION NO. 2004/10/18/7116S.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

MARGARET & ARMEN DILDILIAN, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL

345 Noriega Street.

Protesting the issuance on February 2, 2005, to Sean Duffy, Permit to Alter a Building (on single-family house: 1^st floor, open garage door up, enclose staircase; 2^nd floor, remodel powder room, kitchen and family room; 3^rd floor, new bedrooms (3), baths (2) and laundry).

APPLICATION NO. 2004/02/05/5689S.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

KAY CAVAGNARO, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL

345 Noriega Street.

Protesting the issuance on February 2, 2005, to Sean Duffy, Permit to Alter a Building (as described in item 13A).

APPLICATION NO. 2004/02/05/5689S.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

DAVID GOLDBLATT

& CHRISTINE BEARD, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL

345 Noriega Street.

Protesting the issuance on February 2, 2005, to Sean Duffy, Permit to Alter a Building (as described in item 13A).

APPLICATION NO. 2004/02/05/5689S.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

BOBBY LONG, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL

345 Noriega Street.

Protesting the issuance on February 2, 2005, to Sean Duffy, Permit to Alter a Building (as described in item 13A).

APPLICATION NO. 2004/02/05/5689S.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

LILY LONG, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL

345 Noriega Street.

Protesting the issuance on February 2, 2005, to Sean Duffy, Permit to Alter a Building (as described in item 13A).

APPLICATION NO. 2004/02/05/5689S.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

JOSEPH YU, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL

345 Noriega Street.

Protesting the issuance on February 2, 2005, to Sean Duffy, Permit to Alter a Building (as described in item 13A).

APPLICATION NO. 2004/02/05/5689S.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

JOHNSON YANG, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL

345 Noriega Street.

Protesting the issuance on February 2, 2005, to Sean Duffy, Permit to Alter a Building (as described in item 13A).

APPLICATION NO. 2004/02/05/5689S.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

AMY McDOUGALL, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. DISAPPROVAL

1740 Filbert Street.

Appealing the denial on April 15, 2005, of Permit to Demolish a Building (single-story building with 320sf of ground floor area).

APPLICATION NO. 2004/12/02/0582.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

AMY McDOUGALL, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. DISAPPROVAL

1740 Filbert Street.

Appealing the denial on April 15, 2005, of Site Permit to Erect a Building (4-story single-family dwelling with 1,224sf of ground floor area).

APPLICATION NO. 2004/12/02/0571S.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

DON PUTNAM

& SUSANN KELLISON, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, Respondent

212 Union Street.

Appealing a Permit Suspension Request dated April 14, 2005, addressed to Acting Director Jim Hutchinson of the Dept. of Building Inspection, asking that all active building permits at the subject property be suspended.  Reason(s) for suspension: Planning Department staff believes that work has taken place which exceeds the scope of the active building permits.

FOR HEARING TODAY.