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.            2015-002653CUA                                                                                          (J. SPEIRS: (415) 575-9106)

1016 DE HARO STREET - west side of De Haro Street, between 22^nd and 23^rd Streets, Lot 004 in Assessor’s Block 4159 (District 10) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and 317 to demolish an existing vacant & unsound one-story-over-basement single-family dwelling with a rear accessory structure, and to construct a new four-story over-basement, 40 foot tall, two-family dwelling within a RH-2 (Residential – House, Two Family) District, 40-X Height and Bulk District. The proposed project provides a code-complying rear yard, three off-street parking spaces, and a 17 foot front setback at the 4^th floor. 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

(Continued from Regular Meeting of February 23, 2017)

(Proposed for Continuance to June 22, 2017)

 

2.            2016-001190CUA                                                                                             (J. HORN: (415) 575-6925)

4143-4145 24^TH STREET - south side of 24th Street, between Diamond and Castro Streets, Lot 038 in Assessor’s Block 6506 (District 8) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and 728.51 to authorize a Medical Service (Dentistry) use (d.b.a. Aesthetic Dentistry of Noe Valley), in a ground floor space currently occupied as the garage and lower residential unit of a two-family residence.  The project also proposes a horizontal rear addition, two-story vertical addition, the relocation of the existing ground floor dwelling unit and the addition of a third unit. In total, the project proposes a 4-story structure with a ground floor dental office and three residential units within the 24th Street – Noe Valley NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District) 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).

Preliminary Recommendation: Approve with Conditions

(Proposed for Continuance to July 6, 2017)

 

3.            2013.0975ENX                                                                                  (R. SUCRE: (415) 575-9108)

888 TENNESSEE STREET - located on the northwest corner of Tennessee & 20^th 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 San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h).                                                            

Preliminary Recommendation: Pending

            (Proposed for Indefinite Continuance)

 

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

 

4.            2016-007225CUA                                                                                     (S. SKANGOS: (415) 575-8731)

1285 SUTTER STREET - west side between Polk Street and Van Ness Avenue; Lots 021-024 of Assessor’s Block 0691 (District 3) - Request for a Conditional Use    Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303(c) and 209.3, to develop a Verizon Wireless Macro Telecommunications Services Facility consisting of twelve (12) rooftop mounted panel antennas with shrouds, one (1) GPS antenna and an associated screened rooftop equipment area as part of the Verizon Wireless Telecommunications Network. The subject property is located within a RC-4 (Residential – Commercial, High Density) Zoning District, Van Ness and Van Ness Automotive Special Use Districts and 130-V 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

 

            5.         2016-007474CUA                                                                       (E. JARDINES: (415) 575-9144)

814 BRYANT STREET - northeast side of Bryant Street, east side of Harriet Street and west side of 6^th street, Lots 009, 012, and 014 in Assessor’s Block 3759 (District 6) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 142, 156, 157.1, 303 and 846.40 to allow the temporary conversion of an existing parking lot (formerly accessory to a vacant retail space previously (DBA McDonald’s) into a commercial parking lot open to the general public (DBA United SF Parking), within the SALI (Service/Arts/Light Industrial) Zoning District, 30-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

                             

                    6.                2016-005702CUA                                                                            (L. AJELLO: (415) 575-9142)

524A CLEMENT STREET - north side of Clement Street between 6^th and 7th Avenues; Lot 017 in Assessor’s Block 1427 (District 1) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 303.1, and 703.4 to legalize an 818 square-foot Formula Retail Sales and Service use (electronics store d.b.a. Cricket Wireless, a subsidiary of AT&T, that sells mobility products and services, including mobile telecommunication devices, plans, accessories, and technical services), established without Conditional Use Authorization in a space previously occupied by a Retail Sales and Service use (d.b.a. Pacific Books and Arts), on the ground floor of the four-story mixed-use building within the Inner Clement Street NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District) 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 Conditions

(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 13, 2017)

NOTE: On April 13, 2017, after hearing and closing public comment, the Commission Adopted a Motion of Intent to Disapprove by a vote of +5 -0 (Johnson and Moore absent) and continued the matter to April 27, 2017.

 

C.         COMMISSION MATTERS

 

7.            Consideration of Adoption:

·       Draft Minutes for March 16, 2017

·       Draft Minutes for March 23, 2017

 

8.            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

 

9.            Director’s Announcements

 

10.          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.

              

11.             2017-001061PCA-03                                                                    (J. BINTLIFF: (415) 575-9170)
INCLUSIONARY AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM ORDINANCES - The Planning Commission will consider making recommendations to the Board of Supervisors about two proposed Ordinances that would amend the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Program and make associated findings.

a.     Planning Code Amendment titled, “lnclusionary Affordable Housing Fee and Requirements” [Board File No. 161351v2]. This proposed Ordinance would amend the Planning Code to revise the amount of the lnclusionary Affordable Housing Fee and the On-Site and Off-Site Affordable Housing Alternatives and other lnclusionary Housing requirements; adding reporting requirements for density bonus projects.

b.     Planning Code Amendment titled, “Inclusionary Affordable Housing Fee and Dwelling Unit Mix Requirements” [Board File No. 170208]. This proposed Ordinance would amend the Planning Code to revise the amount of the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Fee and the On-Site and Off-Site Affordable Housing Alternatives and other Inclusionary Housing requirements; to require minimum dwelling unit mix in all residential districts.

c.      Findings.  Affirming the Planning Department's determinations under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings under Planning Code Section 302; and making findings of consistency of the proposed ordinances [Board Files 161351v2; 170208] and the associated HOME-SF Program [Board File Number 150969v6], with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1

 Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation of Approval with Modifications and Adopt Findings of Consistency

(Continued from Regular Meeting of April 6, 2017)

 

            3:00 p.m.

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 at or after the time indicated.

 

12.             2017-002161PCA                                                                       (D. SANCHEZ: (415) 575-9082)

ESTABLISH FEE FOR MONITORING OF STUDENT HOUSING [BOARD FILE NO. 170093].  Ordinance introduced by Mayor Lee for a Planning Code Amendment to establish a fee for the Mayor’s Office of Housing  and Community Development to monitor Student Housing; affirming the Planning Department's  determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code Section 302.

Preliminary Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation of Approval with Modifications

 

13.          2016-016525CUA                                                                   (L. HOAGLAND: (415) 575- 6823)

332 8^TH STREET - south side of 8^th Street between Folsom and Harrison Streets, Lot 003 in Assessor’s Block 3756 (District 9) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 303.1, 823(c)(10) and 844.46 to authorize a 4,480 square foot Formula Retail Sales use (furniture and home accessories store d.b.a. Camerich) on the ground floor of a newly constructed, six-story, mixed-use building within the Western SoMa Mixed Use-General (WMUG) District, Western SoMa Special Use District, and 55/65-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

14a.       2015-015831CUA                                                                              (D. SIROIS: 415-575-8714)

106 BACHE STREET - at Benton Avenue; Lot 003 in Assessor’s Block 5826 - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 242(f)(3) and 303, to allow the construction of a new three-story (30-ft tall) single-family dwelling on a vacant lot located in Bernal South Slope in the Bernal Heights Special Use District, 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: Approve with Conditions

 

14b.       2015-015831VAR                                                                               (D. SIROIS: 415-575-8714)

106 BACHE STREET - at Benton Avenue; Lot 003 in Assessor’s Block 5826 – Request for a Variance from the Zoning Administrator, pursuant to Planning Code Section 132, to allow an encroachment of 10 feet 6-inches into the required front setback. The proposed project includes the construction of a new three-story (30-ft tall) single-family dwelling on a vacant lot The project site is located in Bernal South Slope in the Bernal Heights Special Use District, RH-2 (Residential House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.

 

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.

               15a.       2015-009511DRP                                                                             (A. PERRY: (415) 575-9017)

2650 HYDE  STREET - east side of Hyde Street between North Point and Bay Streets; Lot 019 in Assessor’s Block 0027 (District 2) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2015.07.08.0940 proposing removal of the existing gable roof at the rear of the building, starting at a point 26’-4” back from the front building wall, to construct a new flat roof with roof deck above. The deck would be accessed by an external stair along the side property line. Additionally, the project consists of the removal of a portion of the existing gable roof along the north side to create a deck at the third floor, the addition of a shed dormer along the southern side of the existing gable roof, the replacement of a railing at the rear third floor deck, and interior remodel. The site is within a RH-3 (Residential House, Three-Family) Zoning District, 40-X Height and Bulk District and the Waterfront SUD No. 2. 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 Modifications

 

               15b.       2015-009511VAR                                                                             (A. PERRY: (415) 575-9017)

2650 HYDE  STREET - east side of Hyde Street between North Point and Bay Streets; Lot 019 in Assessor’s Block 0027 (District 2) - Request for Variance from rear yard requirements of Section 134. Specifically, the subject lot is required to maintain a rear yard of approximately 21’-1.5”, with the last 10 feet of the building envelope limited to 30 feet in height. As proposed, the change from a gable roof to flat roof form will increase the height of the non-complying structure within the rear yard, and the last 2’-6.5” of depth in the area of work exceeds 30 feet in height. The site is within a RH-3 (Residential House, Three-Family) Zoning District, 40-X Height and Bulk District and the Waterfront SUD No. 2.

 

16.             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

               (Continued from Regular Meeting of March 16, 2017)

NOTE: On February 16, 2017, after hearing and closing public comment, the Commission continued the matter to March 16, 2017 by a vote of +7 -0.

On March 16, 2017, without hearing the Commission continued the matter to April 27, 2017 by a vote of +5 -0 (Johnson and Richards were absent).

 

17.          2015-007765DRP                                                  (E. GORDON-JONCKHEER: (415) 575-8728)

1369 SANCHEZ STREET - east side between Cesar Chavez and 27^th Streets, Lot 027 in Assessor’s Block 027 (District 8) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2015.0819.47.09 proposing the remodel of the front elevation, a horizontal addition and the reconfiguration of the existing two-unit residence by relocating Unit 1 from the second floor to the ground floor and combining habitable space on second and third floors into one residential unit – Unit 2, within a RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The project would also fill in alley space/ side yard at the south front of the building on all floors.  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

 

18.             2016-015248DRP                                                            (N. KWIATKOWSKA: (415) 575-9185)

407A 30^TH STREET - south side between Harper and Sanchez Streets; Lot 038 in Assessor’s Block 6653 - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2016.11.15.2813, proposing replacement of siding on three elevations of the existing building and the installation of posts to support the previously permitted deck to a two-story, single-family building 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 San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h).

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

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.

6. 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.