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 737 Castro Street.  Permits issued on July 5, 2005, August 22, 2005, and January 23, 2006.  Last day to appeal was July 20, 2005, September 6, 2005, and February 7, 2006, respectively.  Jurisdiction request(s) received on May 4, 2006.  Letter from Isaac Abrams, requestor(s), asking that the Board take jurisdiction over Building Permit Application No(s). 2005/07/05/6843, 2005/08/22/0845, and 2005/09/08/2285.  Permit Holder(s): Jorge Chavez and Dean Ballback.  Project, 1^st permit: remodel two bathrooms and kitchen.  Project, 2^nd permit: replace portion of foundation, concrete cap, north side footing.  Project, 3^rd permit: remodel kitchen and baths; three new dormers in attic space; convert attic to master suite; new stairs.  Note:  Appeal No. 06-060, Abrams vs. DBI, PDA, filed on April 21, 2006, protesting a 4^th permit (BPA No. 2006/04/18/9218), issued on April 18, 2006, is scheduled for hearing on June 14, 2006.  Project, 4^th permit: revision to BPA No. 2005/09/08/2285; show all new framing at rear room; lower back roof 18” and move railing 3’ off south property line; landscape rear yard, retaining walls and fence; comply with NOV nos. 200561712, 20067313, and 200667626).

Subject property at 1028 Market Street / 61 Golden Gate Ave.  Appeal No. 05-213,        Howard Hsu dba Hollywood Billiards / Club Q vs. EC, decided May 3, 2006.  At that time, upon motion by Commissioner Albright, the Board voted 4-0-1 (Commissioner Garcia absent) to uphold the denial of the Place of Entertainment and Extended Hours Premises Permits, and to overrule the denial of the Billiards Permit, with findings to be adopted at a later date.

Subject property at 1847 Scott Street.  Letter from David Cincotta, attorney for Sandra Whitman, appellant, requesting rehearing of Appeal No. 06-032, Whitman vs. DBI, PDA, decided April 26, 2006.  At that time, upon motion by Vice President Knox, the Board voted 5-0 to uphold the subject permit on condition that the penthouse be removed from the top floor.  Permit Holder: Brian Groner.  Project: on single-family house, construction drawings for additional scope of work to previous permits, BPA Nos. 2003/03/24/0454 and 2003/08/06/1394; site permit to include additions as noted by inspectors; rear stairs and penthouse to be less than 150sf; 2-story vertical addition; BPA No. 2003/09/17/5059S.

Subject property at 136 Lundys Lane.  Permit issued on April 14, 2006.  Last day to appeal was May 1, 2006.  Jurisdiction request received on May 12, 2006.  Letter from James Hurley, requestor(s), asking that the Board take jurisdiction over Building Permit Application No(s). 2006/04/14/9052.  Permit Holder(s): Jeffrey Delleo.  Project: on single-family house, replace existing fence and deck in kind with exception of firewall instead of fence on property line.

ISA MUHAWIEH, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING COMMISSION DISAPPROVAL

1409 Castro Street.

Appealing the denial on March 1, 2006, of Permit to Alter a Building (change of occupancy; change of use from single-family residence to retail).

APPLICATION NO. 2005/05/02/1317.

PUBLIC HEARING HELD AND CLOSED ON APRIL 26, 2006.  FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION TODAY.  Note:  Matter continued to allow time for appellant to research alternative options pursuant to the Board’s comments.

YUE ZHEN OU, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, Respondent

260 Kearny Street.

Appealing a Health Permit Zoning Referral, dated July 20, 2005, addressed to Yue Zhen Ou, which disapproves the proposed massage establishment use because such use is not permitted within the C-3-O (Downtown Office) zoning district under     § 218.1 of the Planning Code.

JURISDICTION GRANTED OCT. 5, 2005.

PUBLIC HEARING HELD & CLOSED ON DEC. 7, 2005. FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION TODAY.  Note: Matter continued to allow time for appellant to seek a solution.

DEAN DYER, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL

296 Dalewood Way.

Protesting the issuance on           December 21, 2005, to Sandra Waugh Palmero, Permit to Alter a Building (on single-family house: new retaining wall in rear yard, maximum height at 7’ – 0”).

APPLICATION NO. 2005/09/27/3979.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

DEAN DYER, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL

292 Dalewood Way.

Protesting the issuance on           December 21, 2005, to James Wempe, Permit to Alter a Building (on single-family house: new retaining wall in rear yard, maximum height at 7’ – 0”).

APPLICATION NO. 2005/09/27/3974.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

KEVIN HICKS, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, Respondent

1745-1755 Market Street.

Appealing a Notice of Violation dated February 13, 2006, addressed to Faiq & Diana Khouri and Kevin Hicks, concerning the legality of the general advertising sign located on the western side of the building.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

RISA TEITELBAUM,

HILL STREET NEIGHBORS,

& LIBERTY HILL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

1058 Valencia Street.

Protesting the issuance on March 17, 2006, to Chris Tsang, Permit to Alter a Building (install walk-in cooler/freezer, hood, sewer lines for new sinks and restroom, partition walls, relocate restrooms).

APPLICATION NO. 2006/02/02/3626.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

JEFF WONG, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR, Respondent

2458 Bayshore Blvd.

Appealing a determination dated March 13, 2006, addressed to Jeff Wong, regarding the proposal for a massage establishment at the subject property.

FOR HEARING TODAY.

SAVE OUR PRIVACY & PROPERTY

VALUES ASSOCIATION, Appellant(s)

                        vs.

DEPT. OF BUILDING INSPECTION, Respondent

PLANNING DEPT. APPROVAL

259 Staples Avenue.

Protesting the issuance on March 14, 2006, to Herbert Yee & Judith Serin, Site Permit to Alter a Building (on single-family house: new room and bath over existing garage at rear; garage is separate structure at rear with access from private alley; no work at existing residence).

APPLICATION NO. 2005/02/22/5935S.

FOR HEARING TODAY.