Planning Commission - April 14, 2016 - Agenda
SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice of Hearing
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Agenda
Commission Chambers Room 400,
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Thursday, April 14, 2016
12:00 p.m.
Regular Hearing
Commissioners
Rodney Fong, President
Dennis Richards, Vice President
Michael Antonini, Rich Hillis, Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore, Cindy Wu
Commission Secretary
Jonas P. Ionin
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ROLL CALL
President: Rodney Fong
Vice-President: Dennis Richards
Commissioners: Michael J. Antonini; Rich Hillis; Christine Johnson, Kathrin Moore; Cindy Wu
A. 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.
1. 2015-004434DRP (N. TRAN: (415) 575-9174)
3790-3792 21ST STREET - northeast corner of 21st and Noe Streets; Lot 026A in Assessor’s Block 3604 (District 8) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2015.04.10.3305, proposing a third story addition with roof deck, lightwell infill, basement excavation and exterior changes on the existing two-family dwelling which is located within a RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Staff Analysis: Abbreviated Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do Not Take Discretionary Review and Approve
(Continued from Regular Hearing of January 14, 2016)
(Proposed continuance to April 28, 2016)2. 2014-002288DRP (N. TRAN: (415) 575-9174)
438 29TH STREET - north side between Noe and Sanchez Streets; Lot 013 in Assessor’s Block 6620 (District 8) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2014.11.17.1729, proposing to construct a vertical and rear horizontal addition to the existing single family dwelling. Work includes interior remodeling and several changes to the exterior which include a stair penthouse addition, window and door replacements on the 29th St. façade as well as the addition of a roof deck with glass guardrail. The project is within the RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Staff Analysis: Abbreviated Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do Not Take Discretionary Review and Approve
WITHDRAWN
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the Planning Commission, and may be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Commission, the public, or staff so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item at this or a future hearing
3. 2015-005379CUA (W. FARRENS: (415) 575-9172)
2261 FILLMORE STREET - west side between Clay and Sacramento Streets; Lot 002 in Assessor’s Block 0630 (District 2) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and 718.44, to establish a Restaurant use in addition to the existing Movie Theater use (dba “The Clay Theater”) within the Upper Fillmore Neighborhood Commercial District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. This project has been reviewed under the Community Business Priority Processing Program (CB3P). This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions4. 2015-005989CUA (C. GROB: (415) 575-9138)
493 BROADWAY - southeast corner of the intersection of Broadway and Kearny Street, Lot 022 in Assessor’s Block 0163 (District 3) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303.1, 714.21, and 714.44 to allow a change of use from a bar use and an adult entertainment use to a restaurant (d.b.a. Prohibition), and to permit a use size exceeding 2,999 square feet within the Broadway Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) and 65-A-1 Height and Bulk District. The project includes the change of use to a 3,009 square foot restaurant, as well as 200 square feet of other entertainment use. The project does not include any expansion of the building envelope. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
C. COMMISSION MATTERS
5. Commission Comments/Questions
- 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 Planning Commission.
D. DEPARTMENT MATTERS
6. Director's Announcements
7. Review of Past Events at the Board of Supervisors, Board of Appeals and Historic Preservation Commission
E. GENERALPUBLIC COMMENT – 15 MINUTES
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.
F. REGULAR CALENDAR
The Commission Hearing Procedures provide for presentations by staff; followed by the project sponsor team; followed by public comment for and against the proposal. Please be advised that the project sponsor team includes: the sponsor(s) or their designee, lawyers, architects, engineers, expediters, and/or other advisors.
8. 2010.1180CWP (A. HARRIS: (415) 575-9136)
MARKET OCTAVIA PLAN MONITORING REPORT - Informational Presentation - San Francisco Planning Code Section 341.3 requires a five year time series monitoring report on the Market and Octavia Plan. This Market and Octavia Plan Monitoring Report (2010-2014) is the second in the series and describes residential development trends, commercial development activities and employment, and transportation trends and infrastructure improvements as mandated. The Report also discusses implementation of proposed programming including fees collected, community improvements, and historic preservation.
Preliminary Recommendation: None – Informational9. 2015-015784CUA (W. FARRENS: (415) 575-9172)
1905 FILLMORE STREET - west side between Wilmot and Bush Streets; Lot 005 in Assessor’s Block 0659 (District 5) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 303.1, 703.3, and 703.4 to establish a Formula Retail use (dba “45RPM”), within the Upper Fillmore Neighborhood Commercial District and the 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve10. 2015-016137CUA (J. HORN: (415) 575-6925)
16 WEST PORTAL AVENUE - southwest corner of the intersection of West Portal Avenue and Ulloa Street; Lot 002 in Assessor’s Block 2931 (District 7) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 303.1, 703.3, and 703.4 to establish a formula retail restaurant (d.b.a. Lemonade Cafe) in an existing 2,855 square-foot tenant space previously occupied by a formula retail restaurant (d.b.a. La Boulange de West Portal). There will be no exterior building expansion; all work will involve interior tenant improvements and façade changes. The change of use is associated with Building Permit Application 2015.12.08.4476. The project is located within the West Portal Avenue Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) and a 26-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions11. 2008.0850OFA-02 (D. WINSLOW: (415) 575-9159)
1515 & 1455 THIRD STREET (UBER Mission Bay) - east side of Third Street between South Street and Mission Bay Blvd South; Lots 033 and 021 in Assessor’s 8721 - aka Mission Bay South Blocks 33 & 29 (District 6) - Request for Design Approval of Office Space Allocation pursuant to Planning Code Sections 321 and 322 (the Annual Office Development Limitation Program), and Planning Commission Resolution No. 17709. The project proposes to construct two new buildings, 6- and 11-stories, containing 422,980 square feet of office uses, approximately 5,300 square feet of retail space, and 6,000 sf. of childcare space. The project site has an existing allocation for 422,980 feet of office space subject to Planning Commission review of the quality of the design, and the contribution to and consistency with the objectives and policies of the Master Plan. The Commission will also adopt findings under CEQA. The project site is located within the Commercial – Industrial (MISSION BAY SOUTH) Zoning District and HZ-5 Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions12a. 2014.1302CUA (R. SUCRE: (415) 575-9108)
2906 FOLSOM STREET - southwest corner of 25th and Folsom Streets, Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 6525 (District 9) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and 317 and Board of Supervisors File 150532, for a residential merger at 2906 Folsom Street. Currently, the subject property possesses four dwelling units. The proposed project would demolish the existing garages, subdivide the existing lot into two lots, reconfigure and retain two dwelling units in 2906 Folsom Street, and construct two new dwelling units at 2904 Folsom Street and 3203 25th Street. Overall, the project would maintain four dwelling units on the project site. The project site is located within a RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Preliminary Recommendation: Deny12b. 2014.1302VAR (R. SUCRE: (415) 575-9108)
2906 FOLSOM STREET - southwest corner of 25th and Folsom Streets, Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 6525 (District 9) - Request for a Variance from the Zoning Administrator to address the requirements for minimum lot width and area (Planning Code Section 121) and rear yard (Planning Code Section 134). The proposed project would demolish the existing garages on the project site, subdivide the existing lot into two lots, reconfigure and retain two dwelling units in 2906 Folsom Street, and construct two new dwelling units at 2904 Folsom Street and 3203 25th Street. Overall, the project would maintain four dwelling units on the project site. The project would create two lots, which are narrower than 25-ft and less than 2,500 square feet, and would construct new dwelling units within the required rear yard. The project site is located within a RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.13. 2015-013332CUA (V. FLORES: (415) 575-9173)
410 CASTRO STREET - southwest corner of the intersection of Castro and Market Streets; Lot 035 in Assessor’s Block 2647 (District 8) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 703.3, and 703.4 allow a change of use from a vacant formula retail space (formerly Sprint) to a formula retail personal service (d.b.a. Laser Away). There will be no exterior building expansion; all work will involve interior tenant improvements. The change of use is associated with Building Permit Application 2016.03.04.1262. The project is located within the Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) and 65-B Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions
G. DISCRETIONARY REVIEW CALENDAR
The Commission Discretionary Review Hearing Procedures provide for presentations by staff; followed by the DR requestor team; followed by public comment opposed to the project; followed by the project sponsor team; followed by public comment in support of the project. Please be advised that the DR requestor and project sponsor teams include: the DR requestor and sponsor or their designee, lawyers, architects, engineers, expediters, and/or other advisors.
Items listed here may not be considered prior to the time indicated above. It is provided as a courtesy to limit unnecessary wait times. Generally, the Commission adheres to the order of the Agenda. Therefore, the following item(s) will be considered after the time indicated.
14. 2015-009100DRP-02 (A. PERRY: (415) 575-9017)
161 HAMERTON AVENUE - east side between Mangels Ave. and Bosworth St.; Lot 019 in Assessor’s Block 6759 (District 8) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2015.06.23.9711, proposing construction of a horizontal and vertical addition to an existing two-story over basement, single-family dwelling, resulting in a three-story over basement dwelling. At the rear of the building a 9’-6” addition is proposed with a 5’ setback along the southern side property line, and a two-level deck with stairs to grade. Alterations to the front façade materials and entry sequence are also proposed. The property is located within a RH-1 (Residential House, One-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Staff Analysis: Abbreviated Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do Not Take Discretionary Review and Approve
H. 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 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 Commission has closed the public hearing, your opportunity to address the Commission must be exercised during the Public Comment portion of the Calendar. 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))
ADJOURNMENT