Historic Preservation Commission - October 21, 2015 - Agenda
San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission
Notice of Hearing & Agenda
CITY HALL – Commission Chambers Room 400,
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
12:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
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
- Director’s Announcements
- Review of Past Events at the Planning Commission, Staff Report and Announcements
C. COMMISSION MATTERS
- President’s Report and Announcements
- 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.
- Commission Comments & Questions
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- 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.
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2014.1315COA (R. SUCRE: 415/575-9108)
135 TOWNSEND STREET, located on the south side of Townsend Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets, Assessor’s 3794, Lot 022. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for front and rear façade alterations and construction of a new roof deck, stair penthouse and elevator penthouse. The façade alterations consist of: replacement of the existing windows on the second through fifth floors with new steel-sash windows; replacement of the non-historic storefront and garage doors along Townsend Street with a new storefront; and replacement of the doors on the rear façade with a new aluminum-sash storefront system. These alterations are associated with a proposed project to change the use of 49,995 square feet at the subject property from self-storage (retail) to office use, which require an Office Development Authorization from the Planning Commission. The subject property is a contributing resource to the South End Landmark District, and is located within the MUO (Mixed-Use Office) Zoning District and 105-F Height and Bulk Limit.
(Proposed for Continuance to November 18, 2015)
E. REGULAR CALENDAR
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2015-007714COA (P. LAVALLEY: (415) 575-9084)
900 North Point Street (GHIRARDELLI SQUARE) – block bounded by North Point, Larkin, Beach, and Polk streets, Assessor’s Block 0452, Lot 002. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to the Apartment Building and plaza near the Larkin Street entrance at Ghirardelli Square. Proposed work at the Apartment Building includes: replacing non-historic entry stairs and storefront and restoring ground floor window openings at west façade, replacing non-historic metal stairs at south façade, installing ADA-accessible lift adjacent to new stairs at south façade, and installing new awning, tenant signs, mechanical louvers, and light fixtures. In the plaza around the Larkin Street entry, proposed work includes: relocating a historic globe light fixture, reconfiguring portions of a Halprin-era planter to accommodate the new ADA-lift and a new built-in concrete bench and replacing a Halprin-era planter with a built-in concrete bench. Ghirardelli Square is designated as Landmark No. 30 and is located within the C-2 (Community Business) District, 40-X Height and Bulk District, and Waterfront Special Use District, Subarea #2.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions -
2009.0634COA (S. CALTAGIRONE: (415) 558-6625)
VAN NESS BRT STATION DESIGN FOR CIVIC CENTER LANDMARK DISTRICT - Request for Review and Comment by the Historic Preservation Commission. The Van Ness Avenue BRT is proposed on Van Ness Avenue and extends approximately 2 miles from Mission Street to Lombard Street. The portion of the alignment that falls between Golden Gate Avenue and Fell Street is located within the Civic Center Landmark District and is subject to Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) review. The SFMTA is seeking comments on the design of the BRT station, sidewalk improvements, and infrastructure to be installed within the landmark district. The COA hearing will be scheduled at a later date.
Preliminary Recommendation: The Commission may direct staff to draft written comments about the compatibility of the proposed construction within the landmark district. -
2015-007419COA (S. CALTAGIRONE: (415) 558-6625)
2239 WEBSTER STREET - located on the west side between Washington and Clay Streets, Assessor’s Block 0612, Lot 002. Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for modification of the existing garage opening at the front façade and modifying the rear, non-visible portion of the building. The non-historic brick garage framing would be removed below the historic angled bay so that the garage entry becomes aligned with the plane of the flat front building wall. The opening and the base of the bay above would be re-clad with new wood siding and trim to match the historic façade treatments found within the landmark district. New plantings and permeable paving would be added to the front yard. At the rear of the building, the southeast corner will be demolished to provide a 4’ deep open space that allows light and air to the proposed rear windows. A new stair penthouse is proposed for the northwest portion of the building to access an improved roof deck at the rear of the building. Last, a covered breezeway at the south side of the building would be infilled. The subject property is a contributing resource to the Webster Street Landmark District, and is located within a RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Limit.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve -
2015-011315FED (S. FERGUSON: (415) 575-9074)
800 CHESTNUT STREET (SAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTE) – northwest corner of Chestnut and Jones streets, in Assessor's Block 0049, Lot 001 – Request for Review and Comment on the nomination of the property to the National Register of Historic Places. The subject property is located within a RH-3 (Residential-House, Three Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution in support of the nomination, subject to revisions, to the National Register of Historic Places. -
(S. PARKS: (415) 575-9101)
LANDMARK DESIGNATION WORK PROGRAM – Discussion of the HPC’s Landmark Designation Work Program, prioritization and status of pipeline projects.
Preliminary Recommendation: Review and Comment
ADJOURNMENT
Preservation Coordinator
Timothy Frye
tim.frye@sfgov.org
(415) 575-6822