Planning Commission - May 12, 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, May 12, 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.
1a. 2012.1409DRP (T. CHANG: (415) 575-9197)
799 CASTRO STREET - east side of Castro Street at 21st Street; Lot 024 in Assessor’s Block 3603 (District 8) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2014.0919.6883 proposing the change of use of an existing one-story commercial structure to a four-story single-family dwelling unit. The project also proposes a lot subdivision, resulting in two separate lots; the front lot containing a single family dwelling unit and the rear lot containing the existing two-unit residential structure. The property is within an RH-2 (Residential, Two-Family) Zoning and a 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: Full Discretionary Review
Preliminary Recommendation: Do Not Take Discretionary Review and Approve as Proposed
(Proposed for Continuance to July 14, 2016)1b. 2008.0410V T. CHANG: (415) 575-9197)
799 CASTRO STREET - east side of Castro Street at 21st Street; Lot 024 in Assessor’s Block 3603 (District 8) - Request for Variance pursuant to Planning Code Section 121 for establishing a lot smaller than the minimum lot size; 132 for providing a front setback less than required; and 134 for providing a rear yard less than 45 percent of lot depth. The property is within an RH-2 (Residential, Two-Family) Zoning and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. T
(Proposed for Continuance to July 14, 2016)2. 2015-010755CUA (C. GROB: (415) 575-9138)
447 BUSH STREET - south side of Bush Street, between Grant Avenue and Mark Lane; Lot 020 in Assessor’s Block 0287 (District 3) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization to convert 37 of 38 existing residential hotel rooms to tourist hotel rooms and to establish one new tourist hotel room pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.2 and 303, as well as Chapter 41 of the Administrative Code. There are currently 51 total rooms at the subject property, d.b.a. Hotel Des Arts, 13 of which are legally permitted tourist hotel rooms. There is one permanent tenant in one of the 38 existing residential hotel rooms, which is not proposed for conversion. There are no permanent tenants in the remaining 37 rooms proposed for conversion. The one new tourist hotel room will be constructed in the existing lobby area on the second floor. No physical expansion or alterations are proposed. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). This action will also constitute a determination that the residential units provided in the 361 Turk Street and 145 Leavenworth Street buildings are “comparable units,” per Section 41.12(d) of San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 41. The proposed 361 Turk Street and 145 Leavenworth Street building involves the new construction of two residential buildings with 238 group housing rooms, which was previously approved under Case No. 2012.1531ECK.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 17, 2016)
(Proposed for Indefinite Continuance)3. 2014.0909C (C. GROB: (415) 575-9138)
140 ELLIS STREET - north side of Ellis Street, between Cyril Magnin Street and Powell Street; Lot 023 in Assessor’s Block 0326 (District 3) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization to convert 12 existing residential hotel rooms to tourist hotel rooms pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.2 and 303, as well as Chapter 41 of the Administrative Code. There are currently 124 total rooms at the subject property, d.b.a. Hotel Fusion, 112 of which are legally permitted tourist hotel rooms. There are no permanent tenants in the 12 rooms proposed for conversion. No physical expansion or alterations are proposed. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). This action will also constitute a determination that the residential units provided in the 361 Turk Street and 145 Leavenworth Street buildings are “comparable units,” per Section 41.12(d) of San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 41. The proposed 361 Turk Street and 145 Leavenworth Street building involves the new construction of two residential buildings with 238 group housing rooms, which was previously approved under Case No. 2012.1531ECK.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 17, 2016)
(Proposed for Indefinite Continuance)4. 2014.0911C (C. GROB: (415) 575-9138)
1412 MARKET STREET - north side of Market Street, at the intersection of Fell Street and Market Street; Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 0835 (District 6) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization to convert 15 existing residential hotel rooms to tourist hotel rooms pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.2 and 303, as well as Chapter 41 of the Administrative Code. There are currently 120 total rooms at the subject property, d.b.a. New Central Hotel, 105 of which are legally permitted tourist hotel rooms. There are no permanent tenants in the 15 rooms proposed for conversion. No physical expansion or alterations are proposed. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). This action will also constitute a determination that the residential units provided in the 361 Turk Street and 145 Leavenworth Street buildings are “comparable units,” per Section 41.12(d) of San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 41. The proposed 361 Turk Street and 145 Leavenworth Street building involves the new construction of two residential buildings with 238 group housing rooms, which was previously approved under Case No. 2012.1531ECK.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 17, 2016)
(Proposed for Indefinite Continuance)5. 2015-010747CUA (C. GROB: (415) 575-9138)
972 SUTTER STREET - north side of Sutter Street, between Hyde Street and Leavenworth Street; Lot 012 in Assessor’s Block 0280 (District 3) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization to convert 19 existing residential hotel rooms to tourist hotel rooms pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.2 and 303, as well as Chapter 41 of the Administrative Code. There are currently 30 total rooms at the subject property, d.b.a. The Mithila Hotel, 11 of which are legally permitted tourist hotel rooms. There are no permanent tenants in the 19 rooms proposed for conversion. No physical expansion or alterations are proposed. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). This action will also constitute a determination that the residential units provided in the 361 Turk Street and 145 Leavenworth Street buildings are “comparable units,” per Section 41.12(d) of San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 41. The proposed 361 Turk Street and 145 Leavenworth Street building involves the new construction of two residential buildings with 238 group housing rooms, which was previously approved under Case No. 2012.1531ECK.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 17, 2016)
(Proposed for Indefinite Continuance)6. 2012.1531C (C. GROB: (415) 575-9138)
54 4TH STREET - Southwest side of 4th Street, between Market Street and Jessie Street; Lot 004 in Assessor’s Block 3705 (District 6) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization to convert 81 existing residential hotel rooms to tourist hotel rooms pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.2 and 303, as well as Chapter 41 of the Administrative Code. There are currently 201 total rooms at the subject property, d.b.a. The Mosser Hotel, 120 of which are legally permitted tourist hotel rooms. There are no permanent tenants in the 81 rooms proposed for conversion. No physical expansion or alterations are proposed. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). This action will also constitute a determination that the residential units provided in the 361 Turk Street and 145 Leavenworth Street building are “comparable units,” per Section 41.12(d) of San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 41. The proposed 361 Turk Street and 145 Leavenworth Street building involves the new construction of two residential buildings with 238 group housing rooms, which was previously approved under Case No. 2012.1531ECK.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 17, 2016)
(Proposed for Indefinite Continuance)7. 2014.0910C (C. GROB: (415) 575-9138)
432 GEARY STREET - North side of Geary Street, between Mason Street and Taylor Street; Lot 006 in Assessor’s Block 0306 (District 3) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization to convert 61 existing residential hotel rooms to tourist hotel rooms pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.2 and 303, as well as Chapter 41 of the Administrative Code. There are currently 69 total rooms at the subject property, d.b.a. Union Square Plaza Hotel, 8 of which are legally permitted tourist hotel rooms. There are no permanent tenants in the 61 rooms proposed for conversion. No physical expansion or alterations are proposed. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). This action will also constitute a determination that the residential units provided in the 361 Turk Street and 145 Leavenworth Street buildings are “comparable units,” per Section 41.12(d) of San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 41. The proposed 361 Turk Street and 145 Leavenworth Street building involves the new construction of two residential buildings with 238 group housing rooms, which was previously approved under Case No. 2012.1531ECK.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of March 17, 2016)
(Proposed for Indefinite Continuance)
B. COMMISSION MATTERS
8. Consideration of Adoption:
9. 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.
C. DEPARTMENT MATTERS
10. Director’s Announcements
11. Review of Past Events at the Board of Supervisors, Board of Appeals and Historic Preservation Commission
12. 2008.0217PRJ (C. GROB: (415) 575-9138)
935 MARKET STREET - Informational Presentation - of the 1% Public Art Requirement for a five-story retail shopping center.
Preliminary Recommendation: None-Informational
D. 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.
E. 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.
13. 2016-000068IMP (A. PERRY: (415) 575-9017)
MULTIPLE PROPERTIES OWNED OR LEASED BY THE SAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTE (SFAI) LOCATED IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO - Notification by the Zoning Administrator of the filing of an Institutional Master Plan (IMP) for the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI). Pursuant to Planning Code Section 304.5, the Planning Commission must hold a public hearing upon receiving a current IMP. This public hearing is for receipt of public testimony only. Receipt of this IMP does not constitute approval or disapproval of any proposed projects contained in the IMP by the Planning Commission. The IMP contains information on the nature and history of the institution, the location and use of affiliated buildings, and institutions’ development plans. The IMP is available for viewing on the Planning Department’s website at: http://www.sfplanning.org, click on “Resource Center”, then “Department Publications A-Z”, then scroll to “I” for Institutional Master Plans. The IMP is also available for public viewing at the Planning Department’s Public Information Center located at 1660 Mission Street, 1st Floor, and at the Department’s reception area located at 1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor.
Preliminary Recommendation: None – Informational
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 21, 2016)14. 2011.1300E (C. THOMAS: (415) 575-9036)
901 16TH STREET AND 1200 17TH STREET - 3.5 acre site west side of Mississippi Street between 16th Street and 17th Street in northern Potrero Hill; Lots 001,001A and 002 in Assessor’s Block 3949 and Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 3950 - Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report. The project site currently contains two metal shed industrial warehouse buildings, a brick office building determined to be an eligible historic resource, a modular office structure, and surface parking lots. The proposed project would merge the four lots into two lots, demolish the two warehouses and the modular office structure, and preserve the brick office building. The project sponsor proposes to construct two new buildings on-site. The “16th Street Building" at 901 16th Street would consist of a new six-story, 68-foot tall (excluding rooftop projections of up to 82 feet), approximately 402,943 gross square foot (gsf) residential mixed-use building with 260 dwelling units and 20,318 gsf of retail on the northern lot. The “17th Street Building” at 1200 17th Street would consist of a new four-story 48-foot tall (excluding rooftop projections of up to 52 feet), approximately 213,509 gsf residential mixed-use building with 135 dwelling units and 4,650 gsf of retail on the southern lot. In addition, the proposed project would construct a new publicly accessible pedestrian alley along the entirety of its western property line. Combined, the two new buildings would contain a total of 395 dwelling units and 24,968 gsf of retail space, in addition to a total of 388 vehicular parking spaces and 455 off-street bicycle parking spaces. The proposed project would include 14,669 square feet of public open space, 33,149 square feet of common open space shared by project occupants, and 3,114 square feet of open space private to units. The project site is within the UMU (Urban Mixed Use) Use District and 48-X (southern portion) and 68-X (northern portion) Height and Bulk Districts. The proposed project would require a Large Project Authorization with various exceptions, and a General Plan Referral for sidewalk changes.
NOTE: The public hearing on the Draft EIR is closed. The public comment period for the Draft EIR ended on October 5, 2015. Public comment will be received when the item is called during the hearing. However, comments submitted may not be included in the Final EIR.
Preliminary Recommendation: Certify the Final EIR15a. 2011.1300E (C. TOWNES: (415) 575-9195)
901 16th STREET & 1200 17th STREET - 3.5 acre site west side of Mississippi Street between 16th Street and 17th Street in northern Potrero Hill; Lots 001,001A and 002 in Assessor’s Block 3949 and Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 3950 - Adoption of CEQA Findings for the project proposing to merge four lots into two lots and to demolish approximately 105,000 square feet of existing PDR warehouse use and to construct: a North Building (“16th Street Building”) - A 6-story, 68-foot tall, 260 dwelling unit, 402,943 gross square foot mixed-use building with 20,318 square feet of retail and 263 parking spaces; and, a South Building (“17th Street Building”)- A 4-story, 48-foot tall, 135 dwelling unit, 213,009 gross square foot mixed-use building with 4,650 square feet of retail and 125 parking spaces. A publicly accessible pedestrian alley connecting 16th Street to 17th Street would be constructed along the western property line. Combined, the two new buildings would contain a total of 395 dwelling units and 24,468 gross square feet of retail space, in addition to a total of 388 off-street parking spaces, 455 Class 1 and 52 Class 2 bicycle parking spaces. The project would retain an existing two-story brick building determined to be an eligible historic resource. The Project would include 12,219 square feet of public open space, 27,268 square feet of common open space shared by Project occupants, and 4,950 square feet of open space private to dwelling units. The subject property is located entirely within the UMU (Urban Mixed-Use) Zoning District and the “16th Street Building” site is located within a 68-X Height and Bulk District, whereas, the “17th Street Building” site is located within a 48-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt Findings15b. 2011.1300X (C. TOWNES: (415) 575-9195)
901 16th STREET & 1200 17th STREET - 3.5 acre site west side of Mississippi Street between 16th Street and 17th Street in northern Potrero Hill; Lots 001,001A and 002 in Assessor’s Block 3949 and Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 3950 - Request for a Large Project Authorization (LPA) pursuant to Planning Code Section 329, for the project proposing to merge four lots into two lots and to demolish approximately 105,000 square feet of existing PDR warehouse use and to construct: a North Building (“16th Street Building”)- A 6-story, 68-foot tall, 260 dwelling unit, 402,943 gross square foot mixed-use building with 20,318 square feet of retail and 263 parking spaces; and, a South Building (“17th Street Building”)- A 4-story, 48-foot tall, 135 dwelling unit, 213,009 gross square foot mixed-use building with 4,650 square feet of retail and 125 parking spaces. A publicly accessible pedestrian alley connecting 16th Street to 17th Street would be constructed along the western property line. Combined, the two new buildings would contain a total of 395 dwelling units and 24,468 gross square feet of retail space, in addition to a total of 388 off-street parking spaces, 455 Class 1 and 52 Class 2 bicycle parking spaces. The project would retain an existing two-story brick building determined to be an eligible historic resource. The Project would include 12,219 square feet of public open space, 27,268 square feet of common open space shared by Project occupants, and 4,950 square feet of open space private to dwelling units. Under the LPA, the project is seeking modification to certain Planning Code requirements, including: 1) rear yard (Planning Code Section 134); 2) permitted obstructions over the street (Planning Code Section 136); 3) parking/loading entrance width (Planning Code Section 145.1); 4) off-street parking maximum (Planning Code Section 151.1); 5) off-street loading minimum (Planning Code Section 152.1); 6) horizontal mass reduction (Planning Code Section 270.1); 7) accessory units provisions for dwelling units (Planning Code Section 329(d)(10)). The subject property is located entirely within the UMU (Urban Mixed-Use) Zoning District and the “16th Street Building” site is located within a 68-X Height and Bulk District, whereas, the “17th Street Building” site is located within a 48-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions16. 2015-02600ENX (R. SUCRE: (415) 575-9108)
915 MINNA STREET - located on the south side of Minna Street between 10th and 11th Streets, Lot 058 in Assessor’s Block 3510 (District 6) - Request for Large Project Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Section 329, for the demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of two four-story residential buildings (measuring approximately 23,000 gross square feet and 45-ft tall) with 46 dwelling units, 21 below-grade off-street parking spaces, 46 Class 1 bicycle parking spaces, and 3 Class 2 bicycle parking spaces. The project includes private and common open space. Under the Large Project Authorization, the project is seeking an exception to the Planning Code requirements for: 1) open space (Planning Code Section 135) and 2) dwelling unit mix (Planning Code 207.6). The subject property is located within the RED-MX (Residential Enclave-Mixed) Zoning District, Western SoMa Special Use District, and a 45-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 Conditions
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 21, 2016)17. 2015-007396CUA (C. ASBAGH: (415) 575-9165)
1750 TAYLOR STREET - east side of Taylor Street, between Green and Vallejo Streets; lot 021 of Assessor’s Block 0128 (District 3) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Section 303 and 317 to merge two dwelling units within a 72 unit building. The project would merge a 935 square foot, two-bedroom, two-bath unit (#804) with a 2,330 square foot, three-bedroom, two and a half-bath unit (#805) within the RM-2 (Residential, Mixed, Moderate Density) 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: Approve with Conditions18. 2015-009753CUA (E. JARDINES: (415) 575-9144)
555 9TH STREET - north side of 9th Street, between Brannan and Bryant Streets; lot 003 of Assessor’s Block 3781 (District 6) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303.1, 803.6, 843.45 and 843.46 , to allow the conversion of a vacant formula retail sales and service tenant space (previously DBA Pier 1 Imports) to a formula retail sales and service (personal service)(DBA Ulta Beauty); exceeding the principally permitted use size of 3,999 gross square feet within the Urban Mixed Use (UMU) Zoning District and a 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: Approve with Conditions19. 2014-001676CUA (A. KIRBY: (415) 575-9133)
2224 CLEMENT STREET - north side of Clement Street, Between 23rd and 24th Avenues; Lot 021 in Assessor’s Block 1410 (District 1) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 121.1, 303.1 and 717.11, to allow the construction of a four-story mixed-use project proposing 12 residential units over approximately 1,215 square feet of retail space and 16 parking spaces on a 10,000 square-foot lot currently occupied by a surface parking lot within the Outer Clement Street NCD (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District and a 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: Approve with Conditions20a. 2014-002414CUA (E. JONCKHEER: (415) 575-8728)
3701 NORIEGA STREET - northwest corner of Noriega Street and 44th Avenue, Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 2081 (District 4) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 121.1, 121.2, 202.5 and 303, for a project proposing to demolish an existing automotive service station and construct a four-story, 45-foot tall, 46,164 gross square foot mixed use building with 12 dwelling units, 2 levels of below grade parking (42 spaces), 22 bicycle parking spaces, and a 9,694 square foot retail space including ground floor grocery and basement storage on a lot of approximately 9,360 square feet. The project is located within a NC-1 (Neighborhood Commercial, Cluster) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. NC-1 parcels along Noriega Street west of 19th Avenue with an active commercial use on the ground floor are allotted an additional 5 feet in height. 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
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 21, 2016)20b. 2014-002414VAR (E. JONCKHEER: (415) 575-8728)
3701 NORIEGA STREET - southwest corner of Noriega Street and 44th Avenue, Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 2081 (District 4) - Request for a Rear Yard Modification from the Zoning Administrator per Planning Code Section 134. Planning Code Section 134 requires a 25% rear yard at grade level and each level or story of a building in the NC-1 (Neighborhood Commercial, Cluster) Zoning District. The project does not provide a rear yard at grade level due to the inclusion of a ground floor commercial space. The project proposes demolition of an existing automotive service station and construction of a four-story, 45-foot tall, 46,164 gross square foot mixed use building with 12 dwelling units, 2 levels of below grade parking (42 spaces), 22 bicycle parking spaces, and a 9,694 square foot retail space including ground floor grocery and basement storage, on a lot of approximately 9,360 square feet. The project is located within a NC-1 (Neighborhood Commercial, Cluster) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 21, 2016)21a. 2014.0562CUA (T. CHANG: (415) 575-9197)
469 EDDY STREET - south side of Eddy Street, west of Leavenworth Street; Assessor’s Block 0337, Lots 014A - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 253 and 303 to construct a building exceeding 50-feet in height in an RC-4 (Residential Commercial, High Density) Zoning District and an 80-T Height and Bulk District. The Project proposes to construct an approximately 80’-0” tall, 47,080 gross square-foot, eight-story mixed-use building containing 28 residential units; approximately 450 square feet of retail space; seven (7) vehicular parking spaces; 28 Class 1, three (3) Class 2 bicycle parking spaces and approximately 2,700 square feet of common and private open space. 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 Conditions21b. 2014.0562VAR (T. CHANG: (415) 575-9197)
469 EDDY STREET - south side of Eddy Street, west of Leavenworth Street; Assessor’s Block 0337, Lots 014A - Request for Variance and Reduction of Rear Yard Requirements pursuant to Planning Code Sections 140 for 14 dwelling units that do not meet exposure requirements and 134 to provide a rear yard less than 25 percent of lot depth. The Project proposes to construct an approximately 80’-0” tall, 47,080 gross square-foot, eight-story mixed-use building containing 28 residential units; approximately 450 square feet of retail space; seven (7) vehicular parking spaces; 28 Class 1, three (3) Class 2 bicycle parking spaces and approximately 2,700 square feet of common and private open space within an RC-4 (Residential Commercial, High Density) Zoning District and an 80-T Height and Bulk District.
F. 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.
22a. 2013.0915DRP (C. GROB: (415) 575-9138)
1469 PACIFIC AVENUE - south side of Pacific Avenue between Larkin Street and McCormick Street; Lot 029 in Assessor’s Block 0185 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2012.10.31.3210, proposing the conversion of a two-story warehouse building and a two-story vertical addition to create a mixed-use building with nine residential units, ten off-street parking spaces, and 1,962 square feet of ground floor commercial space within the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District (NCD) 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: Take DR and Approve with Modifications
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 11, 2016)
Note: On February 11, 2016, after hearing and closing public comment; the Commission continued this matter to May 12, 2016 by a vote of +5 -0 (Commissioners Johnson and Wu were absent).22b. 2013.0915VAR (C. GROB: (415) 575-9138)
1469 PACIFIC AVENUE - south side of Pacific Avenue between Larkin Street and McCormick Street; Lot 029 in Assessor’s Block 0185 - Request for Variance from rear yard requirements (Section 134) - The project proposes the conversion of a two-story warehouse building and a two-story vertical addition to create a mixed-use building with nine residential units, ten off-street parking spaces, and 1,962 square feet of ground floor commercial space within the Pacific Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District (NCD) and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 11, 2016)23a. 2015-002243DRP (C. ASBAGH: (415) 575-9165)
1615-1633 GRANT AVENUE & 12-26 MEDAU PLACE - west side of Grant, between Filbert and Greenwich Streets, Lot 005 in Assessor’s Block 0645 (District 3) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application Nos. 2015.02.27.9626 & 9627 proposing alterations to the existing vacant buildings including the reconfiguration of 16 existing dwelling units (four would expand into ground-floor storage space), reconfiguration of the interior courtyard stairs, and the addition of roof-top decks and four stair penthouses within a RM-2 (Residential, Mixed, Moderate Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. In addition, the Zoning Administrator will consider a Variance from the requirements for rear yard (per Section 134) and dwelling unit exposure (Section 140). 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: Take DR and Approve with Modifications
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 21, 2016)23b. 2015-002243VAR (C. ASBAGH: (415) 575-9165)
1615-1633 GRANT AVENUE & 12-26 MEDAU PLACE - located on the west side of Grant between Filbert and Greenwich Streets, Lot 005 in Assessor’s Block 0645 - Request for Variances pursuant to Planning Code Sections 134 and 140 to allow the reconfiguration of stairs and dwelling units within the interior courtyard. The project is located in a RM-2 (Residential, Mixed, Moderate Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 21, 2016)
G. 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