Historic Preservation Commission - August 3, 2016 - Agenda
SAN FRANCISCO
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Notice of Hearing
&
Agenda
Commission Chambers Room 400,
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
12:30 p.m.
Regular Hearing
Commissioners
Andrew Wolfram, President
Aaron Hyland, Vice President
Karl Hasz, Ellen Johnck, Richard S.E. Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
Commission Secretary
Jonas P. Ionin
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ROLL CALL
President: Andrew Wolfram
Vice-President: Aaron Hyland
Commissioners: Karl Hasz, Ellen Johnck, Richard S.E. Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman
A. GENERAL 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. 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))
B. DEPARTMENT MATTERS
2. Review of Past Events at the Planning Commission, Staff Report and Announcements
C. COMMISSION MATTERS
3. President’s Report and Announcements
4. Consideration of Adoption:
Adoption of Commission Minutes – Charter Section 4.104 requires all commissioners to vote yes or no on all matters unless that commissioner is excused by a vote of the Commission. Commissioners may not be automatically excluded from a vote on the minutes because they did not attend the meeting.
5. Commission Comments & Questions
- Disclosures.
- Inquiries/Announcements. Without discussion, at this time Commissioners may make announcements or inquiries of staff regarding various matters of interest to the Commissioner(s).
- Future Meetings/Agendas. At this time, the Commission may discuss and take action to set the date of a Special Meeting and/or determine those items that could be placed on the agenda of the next meeting and other future meetings of the Historic Preservation Commission.
D. 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.
6. 2015-004228DES (S. FERGUSON: (415) 575-9074)
235 VALENCIA STREET – consideration of a Motion to amend the findings of the Inner Mission North Survey, adopted June 1, 2011, to change the California Historical Resource Status Code (CHRS) of 235 Valencia Street, Lot 019B in Assessor’s Block 3532 based on new information provided to the Historic Preservation Commission at its regular meeting of April 6, 2016 for its early association with important motorcycling figure Loren “Hap” Jones and motorcycling culture in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The subject property is located within a NCT-3 (Moderate Scale Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District and 50-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: The Commission may change the existing status code or maintain the existing status code of “6L,” ineligible for local listing or designation through local government review process, but may warrant special consideration in local planning.
Note: on March 2, 2016, after hearing and closing public comment; the Commission continued this matter to April 6, 2016 by a vote of +6 -0 (Commissioner Hasz absent).
On April 6, 2016, the Commission adopted a motion of intent to not initiate, but change the status code under CEQA, and continued the item to May 4, 2016 by a vote of +6 -1 (Commissioner Pearlman against).
On May 4, 2016, after hearing and closing public comment; the Commission continued this matter to August 3, 2016 by a vote of +4 -3 (Commissioner Hasz, Johns and Pearlman against).
(Proposed Continuance to October 19, 2016)
E. REGULAR CALENDAR
7. 2016-000189COA (E. TUFFY: (415) 575-9191)
1500 MCALLISTER STREET – north side of McAllister Street, Assessor’s Block 1155, Lot 005 (District 5) – Certificate of Appropriateness for the creation of an additional dwelling unit on the ground floor of an existing, 9-dwelling-unit building - The subject property is located at the intersection of McAllister and Scott streets, on the northwest corner. The scope of work is limited to the ground floor and includes: restoring previously-blocked window openings; enlarging 1 existing window and creating 1 new window opening facing McAllister Street; and enlarging 2 ground floor door openings on the Scott Street elevation. New windows and doors will match the architectural style and detailing of the building and surrounding landmark district. Constructed in 1904, the subject property is a contributory building to the Alamo Square Landmark District, which was established in 1984. The building is located in a RM-1 (Residential - Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk district.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve8a. 2016-008969LBR (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
3166 BUCHANAN STREET – east side of Buchanan Street at Greenwich Street. Assessor’s Block 0518, Lot 028 (District 2) - Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1980, Brazen Head is a restaurant serving the Cow Hollow neighborhood. The Legacy Business Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses that are valuable cultural assets to the City. In addition, the City intends that the Registry be a tool for providing educational and promotional assistance to Legacy Businesses to encourage their continued viability and success. The subject business is within a RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval8b. 2016-008970LBR (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
2575 MISSION STREET - east side of Mission Street between 21st Street and 22nd Street. Assessor’s Block 3615, Lot 020 (District 9). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1951, Doc’s Clock is a bar serving the Mission District neighborhood. The Legacy Business Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses that are valuable cultural assets to the City. In addition, the City intends that the Registry be a tool for providing educational and promotional assistance to Legacy Businesses to encourage their continued viability and success. The subject business is within a NCT (Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District and 65-B Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval8c. 2016-009048LBR (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
147 TENTH STREET – east side of Tenth Street between Mission Street and Howard Street. Assessor’s Block 3509, Lot 015A (District 6) - Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1980, Image Conscious is a publisher and distributor of fine art posters serving the South of Market neighborhood. The Legacy Business Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses that are valuable cultural assets to the City. In addition, the City intends that the Registry be a tool for providing educational and promotional assistance to Legacy Businesses to encourage their continued viability and success. The subject business is within a RCD (Regional Commercial) Zoning District and 55-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval8d. 2016-009049LBR (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
240 SHOTWELL STREET – west side of Shotwell Street between 16th Street and 17th Street. Assessor’s Block 3571, Lot 014 (District 9) - Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1967, Mission Neighborhood Health Center is a non-profit organization providing medical care to low income and uninsured residents. The Legacy Business Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses that are valuable cultural assets to the City. In addition, the City intends that the Registry be a tool for providing educational and promotional assistance to Legacy Businesses to encourage their continued viability and success. The subject business is within a PDR-1-G (Production, Distribution & Repair – 1 – General) Zoning District and 50-X and 58-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval8e. 2016-008570LBR (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
4049 18TH STREET – south side of 18th Street at Hartford Street. Assessor’s Block 3583, Lot 080 (District 8). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1977, Moby Dick is a bar serving the Castro/Upper Market neighborhood. The Legacy Business Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses that are valuable cultural assets to the City. In addition, the City intends that the Registry be a tool for providing educational and promotional assistance to Legacy Businesses to encourage their continued viability and success. The subject business is within a NCD (Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval8f. 2016-009050LBR (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
PIER 23, EMBARCADERO – east side of The Embarcadero. Assessor’s Block 9900, Lot 023 (District 3). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1986, Pier 23 Café is a restaurant serving the North Beach neighborhood. The Legacy Business Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses that are valuable cultural assets to the City. In addition, the City intends that the Registry be a tool for providing educational and promotional assistance to Legacy Businesses to encourage their continued viability and success. The subject business is within a M-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval8g. 2016-008571LBR (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
3117 16TH STREET – south side of 16th Street between Valencia Street and Albion Street. Assessor’s Block 3568, Lot 067 (District 8). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1934, The Roxie Theater is a movie theater serving the Mission District neighborhood. The Legacy Business Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses that are valuable cultural assets to the City. In addition, the City intends that the Registry be a tool for providing educational and promotional assistance to Legacy Businesses to encourage their continued viability and success. The subject business is within a NCT (Valencia Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District and 55-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval8h. 2016-008572LBR (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
552A NOE STREET – west side of Noe Street between 18th Street and 19th Street. Assessor’s Block 3583, Lot 011 (District 8). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1967, Ruby’s Clay Studio is a non-profit arts center serving the Castro neighborhood. The Legacy Business Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses that are valuable cultural assets to the City. In addition, the City intends that the Registry be a tool for providing educational and promotional assistance to Legacy Businesses to encourage their continued viability and success. The subject business is within a RH-3 (Residential, House, Three Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval8i. 2016-008576LBR (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
939 POST STREET – south side of Post Street between Larkin Street and Hyde Street. Assessor’s Block 0302, Lot 025 (District 6). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1901, SF Party is a retail novelty business serving the Downtown/Civic Center neighborhood. The Legacy Business Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses that are valuable cultural assets to the City. In addition, the City intends that the Registry be a tool for providing educational and promotional assistance to Legacy Businesses to encourage their continued viability and success. The subject business is within a RC-4 (Residential-Commercial, High Density) Zoning District and 80-T Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval8j. 2016-009051LBR (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
598 PORTOLA DRIVE – north side of Portola Drive at Woodside Avenue. Assessor’s Block 2842, Lot 007 (District 7). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1985, Twin Peaks Auto Care is one of the last independently owned gas stations serving the Twin Peaks neighborhood. The Legacy Business Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses that are valuable cultural assets to the City. In addition, the City intends that the Registry be a tool for providing educational and promotional assistance to Legacy Businesses to encourage their continued viability and success. The subject business is within a P (Public) Zoning District and 40-X, OS, 80-D Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval
ADJOURNMENT