Planning Commission - February 16, 2017 - Agenda

Meeting Date: 
February 16, 2017 - 12:00pm
Location: 

SAN FRANCISCO

PLANNING COMMISSION

 

 

Notice of Hearing

&

Agenda

 

Commission Chambers, Room 400

City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

San Francisco, CA 94102-4689

 

 

Thursday, February 16, 2017

12:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting

 

Commissioners:

Rich Hillis, President

Dennis Richards, Vice President

Rodney Fong, Christine Johnson, Joel Koppel, Myrna Melgar, Kathrin Moore

 

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) 558-6422

 

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SPANISH:

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ROLL CALL:                                                                     

 

                                         President:                              Rich Hillis                                                                                    Vice-President:                     Dennis Richards

                                         Commissioners:                    Rodney Fong, Christine Johnson, Joel Koppel,

                                                                                          Myrna Melgar, Kathrin Moore

 

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.            2013.0975ENX                                                                                  (R. SUCRE: (415) 575-9108)

888 TENNESSEE STREET - located on the northwest corner of Tennessee & 20th Streets, Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 4060 (District 10) - Request for a Large Project Authorization (LPA), pursuant to Planning Code Section 329, to demolish the existing two-story industrial building and construct a new four-story (45-feet tall) mixed-use building (measuring approximately 88,100 sq ft) with 110 dwelling units, 5,472 square feet of ground floor commercial use, 83 off-street parking spaces, and public and private open space. Under the LPA, the project is requesting exceptions to the Planning Code requirements for rear yard (Planning Code Section 134), permitted obstructions (Planning Code Section 136), dwelling unit exposure (Planning Code Section 140), street frontage (Planning Code Section 145.1), off-street loading (Planning Code Section 152.1), and measurement of height (Planning Code Section 260). The project site is located within the Dogpatch Landmark District, UMU (Urban Mixed-Use) Zoning District and 45-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.                                                

(Proposed for Continuance to April 27, 2017)

 

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

 

2.            2017-000410pca                                                                            (a. starr: (415) 558-6362)

BABY DIAPER CHANGING ACCOMMODATIONS (BF 161353) - Planning Code Amendment, introduced by Supervisor Tang, replacing a provision of the Planning Code with a new provision of the Administrative Code requiring all City buildings that are accessible to the public to install and maintain at least one baby diaper-changing accommodation that is accessible to women and one that is accessible to men, or a single diaper-changing accommodation that is accessible to all genders; amending the Police Code to require businesses that make a baby diaper-changing accommodation available in a restroom accessible to women to also install and maintain a baby diaper-changing accommodation in a restroom accessible to men or accessible to all genders; amending the Building Code to require that new public-serving establishments, and substantially renovated public-serving establishments, install baby diaper-changing accommodations; making findings, including environmental findings, findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings under the California Health and Safety Code regarding building standards; and directing the Clerk to forward this Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission upon final passage.

Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

 

C.         COMMISSION MATTERS

 

3.            Consideration of Adoption:

·       Draft Minutes for February 2, 2017

 

4.            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

 

5.            Director’s Announcements

 

6.            Review of Past Events at the Board of Supervisors, Board of Appeals and Historic Preservation Commission

              

E.         GENERAL PUBLIC 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.

              

               7.            2016014227CRV                                                                           (D. LANDIS: (415) 575-9118)

FY 2017-2019 PROPOSED DEPARTMENT BUDGET and WORK PROGRAM - Final review of the Department's revenue and expenditure budget in FY2017-18 and FY2018-19, including grants, capital budget requests, and proposed staffing; high-level work program activities for the Department; and proposed dates where budget items will be discussed during the budget process.

Preliminary Recommendation:  Approve

 

 

8.            2009.3461CWP                                                                              (M. SNYDER: (415) 575-6891

Area  Plan  Implementation Update and Inter-Department Plan Implementation Committee  (IPIC) report -  Informational presentation on the activities of the Department's Plan Implementation Group, including overview progress toward funding infrastructure projects called for in adopted area plans and coordination with CACs. Presentation of 2017 Interdepartmental Plan Implementation Committee (IPIC) Report, which includes capital planning accomplishments and recommendations for each plan area.

Preliminary Recommendation: None – Informational

 

9a.          2015-006510CUA                                                                       (E. jardines: (415) 575-9144)

953 TREAT AVENUE - east side of Treat Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Streets; Lots 027 and 028 and in Assessor’s Block 3639 (District 9) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 317 and 843.27, to demolish an existing single-family home and construct two, four-story residential buildings with three dwelling units each (collectively six dwelling units). The subject property is within the UMU (Urban Mixed Use) and 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h).

Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions

 

9b.         2015-006510VAR                                                                       (E. jardines: (415) 575-9144)

953 TREAT AVENUE - east side of Treat Avenue between 22nd and 23rd Streets; Lots 027 and 028 and in Assessor’s Block 3639 (District 9) - Request for a Variance from the Zoning Administrator, to address the Planning Code requirements for: permitted obstructions over the public right-of-way (Planning Code Section 136) and street frontage (Planning Code Section 145.1). The proposed project entails demolition an existing single-family home and construction of two, four-story residential buildings with three dwelling units each (collectively six dwelling units). The subject property is within the UMU (Urban Mixed Use) and 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h).

Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions

 

G.         DISCRETIONARY REVIEW

 

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.

                                                                                                                                                                           

10a.       2015-001936DRM                                                                   (K. DURANDET: (415) 575-6816)

462 PRENTISS STREET - west side of Prentiss Street, between Jarboe and Tompkins Avenues; Lot 011 in Assessor’s Block 5701 (District 9) - Request is for a Mandatory Discretionary Review of an application to construct a new single family dwelling unit on a vacant lot, within a RH-1 (Residential House, Single Family) and Bernal Heights Special Use Zoning Districts and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The proposal does not meet the Residential Design Guidelines and is subject to a Staff Initiated Discretionary Review.  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: Full Analysis

Preliminary Recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and Approve with Modifications

 

10b.       2015-001936VAR                                                                    (K. DURANDET: (415) 575-6816)

462 PRENTISS STREET - west side of Prentiss Street, between Jarboe and Tompkins Avenues; Lot 011 in Assessor’s Block 5701 (District 9) - Request for Variances from Planning Code requirements for front setback (Sec. 132), rear yard (Sec. 134), permitted obstructions (Sec. 136), garage door width (Sec. 144), and mass reduction (Sec. 242) within a RH-1 (Residential House, Single Family) and Bernal Heights Special Use Zoning Districts and 40-X Height and Bulk District.

 

11.          2016-000814DRP                                                                                  (E. SAMONSKY: (415) 575-9112)

1058 MISSISSIPPI STREET- west side, approximately 150 feet north of the intersection with 25th Street, Lot 022 in Assessor’s Block 4224 (District 9) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. No. 2015.1231.6217 proposing new construction of a four-story, 3,360 square-foot, two-family residence on an existing vacant lot that includes two vehicle parking spaces, a roof deck and decks at the second, third and fourth floors within a RH-3 (Residential House, Three 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 San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h).

Staff Analysis:  Full Discretionary Review

Preliminary Recommendation: Do Not Take Discretionary Review and Approve as Proposed

 

12a.       2013.1705DDDD                                                                               (J. SPEIRS: (415) 575-9106)

659 GUERRERO STREET - east side of Guerrero Street, between 18th and 19th Streets, Lot 56 in Assessor’s Block 3588 (District 8) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2013.03.26.3083 proposing proposes the addition of two dwelling units, and the construction of a vertical addition with roof deck, a rear exterior stair, and interior renovations to an existing three-story two-family residence within the RTO-M (Residential Transit Oriented - Mission) Zoning District and 45-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h).

Staff Analysis:  Full Discretionary Review

Preliminary Recommendation: Do Not Take Discretionary Review and Approve as Proposed

 

12b.       2013.1705VAR                                                                                  (J. SPEIRS: (415) 575-9106)

659 GUERRERO STREET - east side of Guerrero Street, between 18th and 19th Streets, Lot 56 in Assessor’s Block 3588 (District 8) - Request for Variances from Planning Code requirements for rear yard (Sec. 134), and dwelling unit exposure (Sec. 140), of Building Permit Application No. 2013.03.26.3083 proposing proposes the addition of two dwelling units, and the construction of a vertical addition with roof deck, a rear exterior stair, and interior renovations to an existing three-story two-family residence within the RTO-M (Residential Transit Oriented - Mission) Zoning District and 45-X Height and Bulk District.

 

 

13.             2013.1458DRP-02                                                                          (J. DISALVO: (415 575-9182)

198 VALENCIA STREET - east side, at the corner of Duboce Avenue, Lot 108 in Assessor’s Block 3502 (District 8) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2014.08.05.3094 proposing to demolish the existing one-story, 1,877 square foot automotive service station (dba Oil Changer) and construct a new five-story, 55 foot tall, 33,795 gross square foot mixed-use building that includes two retail spaces totaling 6,269 square feet at the ground story and 28 dwelling units on the second through fifth stories within the NCT-3 (Moderate Scale Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District and a 50-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h).

Staff Analysis:  Full Discretionary Review

Preliminary Recommendation: Take Discretionary Review and Approve with Conditions

 

14.          2015-000254DRP-03                                                              (E. SAMONSKY: (415) 575-9112)

68 RICHARDSON AVENUE- north side, between Chestnut and Lombard Streets, Lot 012A in Assessor’s Block 0934 (District 2) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2014.1230.4697 proposing construction a vertical addition (third floor) and roof deck that match the footprint of the existing single-family dwelling within a RH-3 (Residential House, Three 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 San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h).

Staff Analysis:  Abbreviated Discretionary Review

Preliminary Recommendation: Do Not Take Discretionary Review and Approve as Proposed

 

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

Hearing Procedures

The Planning Commission holds public hearings regularly, on most Thursdays. The full hearing schedule for the calendar year and the Commission Rules & Regulations may be found online at: www.sfplanning.org.

 

Public Comments: Persons attending a hearing may comment on any scheduled item.

v  When speaking before the Commission in City Hall, Room 400, please note the timer indicating how much time remains.  Speakers will hear two alarms.  The first soft sound indicates the speaker has 30 seconds remaining.  The second louder sound indicates that the speaker’s opportunity to address the Commission has ended.

 

Sound-Producing Devices Prohibited: The ringing of and use of mobile phones and other sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a mobile phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices (67A.1 Sunshine Ordinance: Prohibiting the use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices at and during public meetings).

 

For most cases (CU’s, PUD’s, 309’s, etc…) that are considered by the Planning Commission, after being introduced by the Commission Secretary, shall be considered by the Commission in the following order:

 

  1. A thorough description of the issue(s) by the Director or a member of the staff.

  2. A presentation of the proposal by the Project Sponsor(s) team (includes sponsor or their designee, lawyers, architects, engineers, expediters, and/or other advisors) would be for a period not to exceed 10 minutes, unless a written request for extension not to exceed a total presentation time of 15 minutes is received at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing, through the Commission Secretary, and granted by the President or Chair.

  3. A presentation of opposition to the proposal by organized opposition for a period not to exceed 10 minutes (or a period equal to that provided to the project sponsor team) with a minimum of three (3) speakers.  The intent of the 10 min block of time provided to organized opposition is to reduce the number of overall speakers who are part of the organized opposition.  The requestor should advise the group that the Commission would expect the organized presentation to represent their testimony, if granted.  Organized opposition will be recognized only upon written application at least 72 hours in advance of the hearing, through the Commission Secretary, the President or Chair.  Such application should identify the organization(s) and speakers.

  4. Public testimony from proponents of the proposal:  An individual may speak for a period not to exceed three (3) minutes.

  5. Public testimony from opponents of the proposal:  An individual may speak for a period not to exceed three (3) minutes.

  6. Director’s preliminary recommendation must be prepared in writing.

  7. Action by the Commission on the matter before it.

  8. In public hearings on Draft Environmental Impact Reports, all speakers will be limited to a period not to exceed three (3) minutes.

9.          The President (or Acting Chair) may impose time limits on appearances by members of the public and may otherwise exercise his or her discretion on procedures for the conduct of public hearings.

10.      Public comment portion of the hearing shall be closed and deliberation amongst the Commissioners shall be opened by the Chair;

11.      A motion to approve; approve with conditions; approve with amendments and/or modifications; disapprove; or continue to another hearing date, if seconded, shall be voted on by the Commission.

 

Every Official Act taken by the Commission must be adopted by a majority vote of all members of the Commission, a minimum of four (4) votes.  A failed motion results in the disapproval of the requested action, unless a subsequent motion is adopted. Any Procedural Matter, such as a continuance, may be adopted by a majority vote of members present, as long as the members present constitute a quorum (four (4) members of the Commission).

 

For Discretionary Review cases that are considered by the Planning Commission, after being introduced by the Commission Secretary, shall be considered by the Commission in the following order:

 

1.          A thorough description of the issue by the Director or a member of the staff.

2.          A presentation by the DR Requestor(s) team (includes Requestor(s) or their designee, lawyers, architects, engineers, expediters, and/or other advisors) would be for a period not to exceed five (5) minutes for each requestor.

3.          Testimony by members of the public in support of the DR would be up to three (3) minutes each.

4.          A presentation by the Project Sponsor(s) team (includes Sponsor(s) or their designee, lawyers, architects, engineers, expediters, and/or other advisors) would be for a period up to five (5) minutes, but could be extended for a period not to exceed 10 minutes if there are multiple DR requestors.

5.          Testimony by members of the public in support of the project would be up to three (3) minutes each.

  1. DR requestor(s) or their designees are given two (2) minutes for rebuttal.

7.          Project sponsor(s) or their designees are given two (2) minutes for rebuttal.

8.          The President (or Acting Chair) may impose time limits on appearances by members of the public and may otherwise exercise his or her discretion on procedures for the conduct of public hearings.

 

The Commission must Take DR in order to disapprove or modify a building permit application that is before them under Discretionary Review.  A failed motion to Take DR results in a Project that is approved as proposed.

 

Hearing Materials

Advance Submissions: To allow Commissioners the opportunity to review material in advance of a hearing, materials must be received by the Planning Department eight (8) days prior to the scheduled public hearing.  All submission packages must be delivered to1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, by 5:00 p.m. and should include fifteen (15) hardcopies and a .pdf copy must be provided to the staff planner. Correspondence submitted to the Planning Commission after eight days in advance of a hearing must be received by the Commission Secretary no later than the close of business the day before a hearing for it to become a part of the public record for any public hearing.

 

Correspondence submitted to the Planning Commission on the same day, must be submitted at the hearing directly to the Planning Commission Secretary. Please provide ten (10) copies for distribution. Correspondence submitted in any other fashion on the same day may not become a part of the public record until the following hearing.

 

Correspondence sent directly to all members of the Commission, must include a copy to the Commission Secretary (commissions.secretary@sfgov.org) for it to become a part of the public record.

 

These submittal rules and deadlines shall be strictly enforced and no exceptions shall be made without a vote of the Commission.

 

Persons unable to attend a hearing may submit written comments regarding a scheduled item to: Planning Commission, 1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA  94103-2414.  Written comments received by the close of the business day prior to the hearing will be brought to the attention of the Planning Commission and made part of the official record. 

 

Appeals

The following is a summary of appeal rights associated with the various actions that may be taken at a Planning Commission hearing.

 

Case Type

Case Suffix

Appeal Period*

Appeal Body

Office Allocation

OFA (B)

15 calendar days

Board of Appeals**

Conditional Use Authorization and Planned Unit Development

CUA (C)

30 calendar days

Board of Supervisors

Building Permit Application (Discretionary Review)

DRP/DRM (D)

15 calendar days

Board of Appeals

EIR Certification

ENV (E)

30 calendar days

Board of Supervisors

Coastal Zone Permit

CTZ (P)

15 calendar days

Board of Appeals

Planning Code Amendments by Application

PCA (T)

30 calendar days

Board of Supervisors

Variance (Zoning Administrator action)

VAR (V)

10 calendar days

Board of Appeals

Large Project Authorization in Eastern Neighborhoods

LPA (X)

15 calendar days

Board of Appeals

Permit Review in C-3 Districts, Downtown Residential Districts

DNX (X)

15-calendar days

Board of Appeals

Zoning Map Change by Application

MAP (Z)

30 calendar days

Board of Supervisors

 

* Appeals of Planning Commission decisions on Building Permit Applications (Discretionary Review) must be made within 15 days of the date the building permit is issued/denied by the Department of Building Inspection (not from the date of the Planning Commission hearing).  Appeals of Zoning Administrator decisions on Variances must be made within 10 days from the issuance of the decision letter.

 

**An appeal of a Certificate of Appropriateness or Permit to Alter/Demolish may be made to the Board of Supervisors if the project requires Board of Supervisors approval or if the project is associated with a Conditional Use Authorization appeal.  An appeal of an Office Allocation may be made to the Board of Supervisors if the project requires a Conditional Use Authorization.

 

For more information regarding the Board of Appeals process, please contact the Board of Appeals at (415) 575-6880.  For more information regarding the Board of Supervisors process, please contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at (415) 554-5184 or board.of.supervisors@sfgov.org.

 

An appeal of the approval (or denial) of a 100% Affordable Housing Bonus Program application may be made to the Board of Supervisors within 30 calendar days after the date of action by the Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of Sections 328(g)(5) and 308.1(b). Appeals must be submitted in person at the Board’s office at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244. For further information about appeals to the Board of Supervisors, including current fees, contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at (415) 554-5184.

 

An appeal of the approval (or denial) of a building permit application issued (or denied) pursuant to a 100% Affordable Housing Bonus Program application by the Planning Commission or the Board of Supervisors may be made to the Board of Appeals within 15 calendar days after the building permit is issued (or denied) by the Director of the Department of Building Inspection. Appeals must be submitted in person at the Board's office at 1650 Mission Street, 3rd Floor, Room 304. For further information about appeals to the Board of Appeals, including current fees, contact the Board of Appeals at (415) 575-6880.

 

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge, in court, the decision of an entitlement or permit, the issues raised shall be limited to those raised in the public hearing or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission prior to, or at, the public hearing.

 

Challenges

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge, in court, (1) the adoption or amendment of a general plan, (2) the adoption or amendment of a zoning ordinance, (3) the adoption or amendment of any regulation attached to a specific plan, (4) the adoption, amendment or modification of a development agreement, or (5) the approval of a variance, conditional-use authorization, or any permit, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission, at, or prior to, the public hearing.

 

CEQA Appeal Rights under Chapter 31 of the San Francisco Administrative Code

If the Commission’s action on a project constitutes the Approval Action for that project (as defined in S.F. Administrative Code Chapter 31, as amended, Board of Supervisors Ordinance Number 161-13), then the CEQA determination prepared in support of that Approval Action is thereafter subject to appeal within the time frame specified in S.F. Administrative Code Section 31.16.  This appeal is separate from and in addition to an appeal of an action on a project.  Typically, an appeal must be filed within 30 calendar days of the Approval Action for a project that has received an exemption or negative declaration pursuant to CEQA.  For information on filing an appeal under Chapter 31, contact the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 244, San Francisco, CA 94102, or call (415) 554-5184.  If the Department’s Environmental Review Officer has deemed a project to be exempt from further environmental review, an exemption determination has been prepared and can be obtained on-line at http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=3447. Under CEQA, in a later court challenge, a litigant may be limited to raising only those issues previously raised at a hearing on the project or in written correspondence delivered to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Planning Department or other City board, commission or department at, or prior to, such hearing, or as part of the appeal hearing process on the CEQA decision.

 

Protest of Fee or Exaction

You may protest any fee or exaction subject to Government Code Section 66000 imposed as a condition of approval in accordance with Government Code Section 66020.  The protest must satisfy the requirements of Government Code Section 66020(a) and must be filed within 90 days of the date of the first approval or conditional approval of the development referencing the challenged fee or exaction.  For purposes of Government Code Section 66020, the date of imposition of the fee shall be the date of the earliest discretionary approval by the City of the subject development.  

 

The Planning Commission’s approval or conditional approval of the development subject to the challenged fee or exaction as expressed in its Motion, Resolution, or Discretionary Review Action or the Zoning Administrator’s Variance Decision Letter will serve as Notice that the 90-day protest period under Government Code Section 66020 has begun.