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, November 2, 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

Hearing Materials are available at: Website: http://www.sfplanning.org Planning Department, 1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor, Suite 400 Planning Information Center, 1660 Mission Street, 1st Floor Voice recorded Agenda, only: (415) 558-6320 Commission Hearing Broadcasts: Live stream: http://www.sfgovtv.org Ordinances and Accessibility Hearing Procedures

 

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

1. Director’s Announcements                  

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:

• Draft Minutes for ARC August 17, 2016
• Draft Minutes for HPC October 5, 2016
• Draft Minutes for HPC October 19, 2016

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.

6. Historic Preservation Fund Committee report by Robert Cherny

D. REGULAR CALENDAR 

7. 2015-000878PTA                                 (M. BOUDREAUX: (415) 575-9140)
300 GRANT AVENUE – northeast corner of Grant Avenue and Sutter Streets; Lots 013 and 014 in Assessor’s Block 0287 (District 3). Request for Major Permit to Alter to demolish two Category V – Unrated buildings (272 Sutter Street and 300 Grant Avenue) and new construction within Kearny-Market-Mason-Sutter Conservation District. The project proposes a replacement structure consisting of one six-story with basement, retail and office building approximately 83-foot tall (top of roof) extending to approximately 96 feet (architectural features). The project site is within the C-3-R (Downtown Retail) Zoning District, the Downtown Plan Area, and 80-130-F Height and Bulk Districts. The proposed project additionally requires approval for Downtown Project Authorization, Conditional Use Authorization and Office Allocation from the Planning Commission.
Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions

8a. 2016-013034LBR                                        (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
2727 MARIPOSA STREET – south side of Mariposa Street at Florida Street. Assessor’s Block 4071, Lot 001 (District 9). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1977, Bay Area Video Coalition is a local media preservation, education and training organization serving the Mission District. 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 UMU (Urban Mixed Use) Zoning District and 68-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

8b. 2016-013037LBR                                     (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
2 MARINA BOULEVARD – located in Fort Mason, Building D. Assessor’s Block 0409, Lot 002 (District 2). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1971, Blue Bear School of Music is a non-profit music education organization offering affordable music programming to low income or underserved neighborhoods. 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 and OS Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

8c. 2016-013038LBR                                       (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
1520 MARKET STREET – outh side of Market Street at Van Ness Avenue. Assessor’s Block 0836, Lot 003 (District 5). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1984, Bo’s Flower Stand is an independently owned flower shop 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 C-3-G (Downtown-General) Zoning District and 120/400-R-2 Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

8d. 2016-013189LBR                                        (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
2170 MARKET STREET – north side of Market Street between Sanchez Street and Church Street. Assessor’s Block 3542, Lot 062 (District 8). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1908, Café du Nord is a neighborhood bar and restaurant that is located in and serves the Swedish American Hall as well as the greater 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 NCT (Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District and 40-X and 50-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

8e. 2016-013190LBR                                         (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
601 VALLEJO STREET – south side of Vallejo Street between Grant Avenue and Columbus Avenue. Assessor’s Block 0146, Lot 001 (District 3). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1956, Caffe Trieste is a local North Beach Italian coffee shop specializing in Italian-style espresso beverages and assorted traditional Italian snacks. 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 (North Beach Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

8f. 2016-013192LBR                                      (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
275 5TH STREET – east side of 5th Street between Clementina Street and Folsom Street. Assessor’s Block 3733, Lot 030 (District 6). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1984, Cartoon Art Museum is a non-profit museum that preserves and exhibits the history and continuation of cartoon art and related artworks. 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 WMUG (WSOMA Mixed Use General) Zoning District and 550-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

8g. 2016-013196LBR                                     (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
4058 18TH STREET – north side of 18th Street between Hartford Street and Castro Street. Assessor’s Block 3582, Lot 052 (District 8). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1983, the Castro Country Club is a local social club that serves as a social alternative to the surrounding bars and was the first social coffee house in the Castro. 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 Approval

8h. 2016-013233LBR                                      (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
956 COLE STREET – east side of Cole Street between Carl Street and Parnassus Avenue. Assessor’s Block 1271, Lot 024A (District 5). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1961, Cole Hardware is a local hardware store serving the Cole Valley/Haight-Ashbury 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 (Neighborhood Commercial, Cluster) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

8i. 2016-013257LBR                                     (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
2851/2857 24TH STREET – south side of 24th Street between Bryant Street and Florida Street. Assessor’s Block 4268, Lot 001 (District 9). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1970, Galeria de la Raza (Galeria Studio 54) is a community based arts organization that promotes, creates and preserves Chicano/Latino art. 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 (24th-Mission Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District and 55-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

8j. 2016-013261LBR                                      (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
200 POTRERO AVENUE – west side of Potrero Avenue at 15th Street. Assessor’s Block 3931A, Lot 001 (District 10). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1922, Golden Bear Sportswear is a outerwear manufacturing company that has continuously created outerwear that reflects San Francisco’s unique fashion history. 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 68-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

8k. 2016-013483LBR                                       (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
374 BUSH STREET – north side of Bush Street at Belden Place. Assessor’s Block 0269, Lot 004 (District 3). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1867, Sam’s Grill & Seafood Restaurant is a seafood restaurant that began as a fresh oyster stall and evolved into a well-known establishment specializing in local oysters. 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 C-3-O (Downtown-Office) Zoning District and 50-X Height and Bulk District.
Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

8l. 2016-013277LBR                                        (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
2007 FRANKLIN STREET – west side of Franklin Street between Jackson Street and Washington Street. Assessor’s Block 0600, Lot 002 (District 2). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1971, San Francisco Heritage is a local preservation advocacy organization in San Francisco. 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 Approval

8m. 2016-013293LBR                                        (S. CISNEROS: (415) 575-9186)
399 9th STREET – east side of 9th Street at Harrison Street. Assessor’s Block 3756, Lot 004 (District 6). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Small Business Commission approval of a Legacy Business application. Established in 1966, the Stud Bar is a local iconic gay bar whose history and continuance is deeply rooted in its status as a supportive and welcoming place for the LGBTQ community in San Francisco. 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 Approval

9. 2014-000362PRJ                                    (P. LAVALLEY: (415) 575-9084)
1500-1580 MISSION STREET – north side of Mission Street between 11th Street and South Van Ness Avenue; Lots 002 and 003 in Assessor’s Block 3506 (District 6) - Informational Presentation regarding the 1500 Mission Street Project (“Goodwill Site”), which proposes to demolish two existing buildings, currently occupied by Goodwill Industries, and the new construction of: 1) a 16-story, 264-foot building containing City Offices and a consolidated permit center; and 2) a 400-foot tall, 39-story mixed-use building containing up to 560 dwelling units, 112 Below Market Rate Units and approximately 60,000 square-feet of retail space. A portion of the existing 1500 Mission Street building (approximately 130-foot by 43-foot portion of the building), formerly a Coca-Cola Bottling facility, will be retained as part of the project and rehabilitated for retail space. The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the project will be at the Historic Preservation Commission for review and comment on December 7, 2016.
Preliminary Recommendation:  None - Informational

ADJOURNMENT