Historic Preservation Commission - October 4, 2017 - Agenda

Meeting Date: 
October 4, 2017 - 12:30pm
Location: 

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, October 4, 2017
12:30 p.m.
Regular Hearing

 

Commissioners
Andrew Wolfram, President
Aaron Hyland, Vice President
Ellen Johnck, Richard S.E. Johns, Diane Matsuda, Jonathan Pearlman

Commission Secretary
Jonas P. Ionin

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Website: http://www.sfplanning.org
Planning Department, 1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor, Suite 400
Planning Information Center, 1660 Mission Street, 1st Floor

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ROLL CALL

President: Andrew Wolfram
Vice-President: Aaron Hyland
Commissioners: 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:

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. CASA SANCHEZ – Resolution recognizing Casa Sanchez as the 100th business to be listed on the Legacy Business Registry and for its contributions to the City of San Francisco.
Preliminary Recommendation:  Adopt

D. REGULAR CALENDAR 

7. 2014-002541ENV                                        (A. VANDERSLICE: (415) 575-9075)
INDIA BASIN MIXED USE PROJECT – which includes 700 Innes Avenue, 900 Innes Avenue, India Basin Shoreline Park, and India Basin Open Space locations - generally bounded by the San Francisco Bay on the northeast, Earl Street and the Candlestick Point–Hunters Point Phase I and Phase II Shipyard Development Plan areas on the southeast, Innes Avenue on the southwest, and Hunters Point Boulevard on the northwest. – Informational Presentation regarding the India Basin Mixed-Use Project. The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (RPD) and the privately owned real estate development company BUILD proposed a public-private partnership to redevelop approximately 38 acres located along the India Basin shoreline into an integrated network of new public parks, wetland habitat, and a mixed-use urban village. The mixed-use urban village would include two options: (1) a residentially-oriented project with approximately 1,240 dwelling units, 275,330 square feet of commercial space, 50,000 square feet of institutional space, and 1,800 parking spaces; or (2) a commercially-oriented option with approximately 500 dwelling units, 1,000,000 square feet of commercial space, 50,000 square feet of institutional space, and 1,932 parking spaces. The project is within P (Public Use), M-1 (Light Industrial), M-2 (Heavy Industrial), and NC-2 (Neighborhood Commercial, Small Scale) Use Districts, and OS and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts. The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the project will also be at the Historic Preservation Commission for review and comment on October 4, 2017.
Preliminary Recommendation:  None - Informational

8. 2014-002541ENV                                          (A. VANDERSLICE: (415) 575-9075)
INDIA BASIN MIXED USE PROJECT – which includes 700 Innes Avenue, 900 Innes Avenue, India Basin Shoreline Park, and India Basin Open Space locations - generally bounded by the San Francisco Bay on the northeast, Earl Street and the Candlestick Point–Hunters Point Phase I and Phase II Shipyard Development Plan areas on the southeast, Innes Avenue on the southwest, and Hunters Point Boulevard on the northwest. – Commission Review and Comment on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR). The San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department (RPD) and the privately owned real estate development company BUILD proposed a public-private partnership to redevelop approximately 38 acres located along the India Basin shoreline into an integrated network of new public parks, wetland habitat, and a mixed-use urban village. The mixed-use urban village would include two options: (1) a residentially-oriented project with approximately 1,240 dwelling units, 275,330 square feet of commercial space, 50,000 square feet of institutional space, and 1,800 parking spaces; or (2) a commercially-oriented option with approximately 500 dwelling units, 1,000,000 square feet of commercial space, 50,000 square feet of institutional space, and 1,932 parking spaces. The project is within P (Public Use), M-1 (Light Industrial), M-2 (Heavy Industrial),and NC-2 (Neighborhood Commercial, Small Scale) Use Districts, and OS and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts.
Note: This public hearing is intended to assist the Commission in its preparation of comments on the DEIR. Comments made by members of the public at this hearing will not be considered comments on the DEIR and may not be addressed in the Final EIR. The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the DEIR on Thursday, October 19, 2017. Written comments on the DEIR will be accepted at the Planning Department until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2017.
Preliminary Recommendation: Review and Comment

9. 2016-010367COA                                                (R. SALGADO: (415) 575-9101)
651 SCOTT STREET – located on the west side of Scott Street, Assessor's Block 1202, Lot 001A.  Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of two existing garage doors at the first floor of the Scott Street façade and the installation of two multi-lite wood casement windows in their place, with new surrounding brick to match the existing brick found at the base of the building. This work, along with alterations to door and window openings at the first floor at the rear façade, is connected with the addition of three accessory dwelling units at the first floor of the building in portions of the building currently serving as garage, storage, and workshop space. The subject property is located within the Alamo Square Landmark District, and is located within an RM-2 (Residential-Mixed, Moderate Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Limit. 
Preliminary Recommendation:  Approve with Conditions

10a. 2017-005434MLS                                                     (S. FERGUSON: (415) 575-9074)
215 AND 229 HAIGHT STREET – northwest corner of Haight and Buchanan streets. Assessor's Block 0857 Lot 002 (District 8). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract. The Mills Act authorizes local governments to enter into contracts with owners of private historical property who, through the historical property contract, assure the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and maintenance of a qualified historical property. In return, the property owner enjoys a reduction in property taxes for a given period. Designated as San Francisco Landmark Nos. 257 and 258 under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the Spanish style Woods Hall and Woods Hall Annex was rehabilitated in 2015-2016 as multiple-family housing. The subject property is within a NC-3 (Neighborhood Commercial, Moderate Scale), RM-3 (Residential Mixed, Medium Density), and P (Public) Zoning District and 85-X, 50-X and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

10b. 2017-005884MLS                                                    (S. FERGUSON: (415) 575-9074)
56 POTOMAC STREET – east side of Potomac Street between Waller Street and Duboce Park. Assessor's Block 0866, Lot 012 (District 8). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval to amend an existing Mills Act historical property contract. The Mills Act authorizes local governments to enter into contracts with owners of private historical property who, through the historical property contract, assure the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and maintenance of a qualified historical property. In return, the property owner enjoys a reduction in property taxes for a given period. Designated as a contributor to the Duboce Park Landmark District under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the two-story plus basement, wood frame, single-family dwelling was originally designed in the Shingle style and built in 1899 by builder George H. Moore and altered with smooth stucco cladding at the primary façade at an unknown date. The property is within a RH-2 (Residential-House-Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

10c. 2017-004959MLS                                           (S. FERGUSON: (415) 575-9074)
60-62 CARMELITA STREET – east side of Carmelita Street between Waller Street and Duboce Park. Assessor's Block 0864, Lot 014. Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval with conditions of a Mills Act historical property contract. The Mills Act authorizes local governments to enter into contracts with owners of private historical property who, through the historical property contract, assure the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and maintenance of a qualified historical property. In return, the property owner enjoys a reduction in property taxes for a given period. Designated as a contributor to the Duboce Park Landmark District under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the two-story plus basement, wood frame, multiple-family dwelling originally designed in the Edwardian style and built in 1899 was altered with smooth stucco cladding at the primary façade at an unknown date. The subject property is located within a RH-2 (Residential-House-Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval with Conditions

10d. 2017-005396MLS                                                  (S. FERGUSON: (415) 575-9074)
101 VALLEJO STREET – southwest corner of Vallejo and Front streets, Assessor's Block 0141, Lot 013 (District 3). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract. The Mills Act authorizes local governments to enter into contracts with owners of private historical property who, through the historical property contract, assure the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and maintenance of a qualified historical property. In return, the property owner enjoys a reduction in property taxes for a given period. Designated as Landmark No. 91 (Gibb-Sanborn Warehouses) under Article 10 of the Planning Code, a contributor to the Northeast Waterfront Historic District, and individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the two-story plus basement, heavy timber and brick warehouse building designed in the Commercial Style and built in 1855 for merchant Daniel Gibb who also built the subject property's twin at the northwest corner of Vallejo and Front streets. Both buildings appear to be the oldest surviving warehouses in San Francisco. The subject property is located within a C-2 (Community Business) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

10e. 2017-005880MLS                                             (S. FERGUSON: (415) 575-9074)
627 WALLER STREET – south side of Waller Street between Carmelita and Pierce streets. Assessor's Block 0864, Lot 022 (District 8) Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract. The Mills Act authorizes local governments to enter into contracts with owners of private historical property who, through the historical property contract, assure the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and maintenance of a qualified historical property. In return, the property owner enjoys a reduction in property taxes for a given period. Designated as a contributor to the Duboce Park Landmark District under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the two-and-half-story plus basement, wood-frame, single-family dwelling was designed in the Queen Anne style and built in 1899 The subject property is located within a RTO (Residential Transit Oriented District) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

10f. 2017-005887MLS                                                (S. FERGUSON: (415) 575-9074)
940 GROVE STREET – south side of Waller Street between Carmelita and Pierce streets. Assessor's Block 0798 Lot 058 (District 5) Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract. The Mills Act authorizes local governments to enter into contracts with owners of private historical property who, through the historical property contract, assure the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and maintenance of a qualified historical property. In return, the property owner enjoys a reduction in property taxes for a given period. Designated as a contributor to the Alamo Square Historic District under Article 10 of the Planning Code, the two-and-half-story plus basement, wood frame, single-family dwelling was designed in the Queen Anne style by master architect Albert Pissis and built in 1895. The subject property is located within a RH-3 (Residential-House, Three Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

10g. 2017-005419MLS                                                (S. FERGUSON: (415) 575-9074)
973 MARKET STREET – south side of Waller Street between Carmelita and Pierce streets. Assessor's Block 3704, Lot 069 (District 4) Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract. The Mills Act authorizes local governments to enter into contracts with owners of private historical property who, through the historical property contract, assure the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and maintenance of a qualified historical property. In return, the property owner enjoys a reduction in property taxes for a given period. Designated as a contributor to the Market Street Theater and Loft National Register Historic District, the seven-story plus basement steel frame building was designed by master architect Willis Polk in 1900 and the Byzantine style terra cotta façade survived the 1906 earthquake. The subject property is located within a C-3-G (Downtown-General) Zoning District and 120-X Height and Bulk District.
Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

10f. 2017-006300MLS                                              (S. FERGUSON: (415) 575-9074)
1338 FILBERT STREET – north side of Filbert Street between Polk and Larkin streets. Assessor's Block, Lots 031, 032, 033, 034 (District 2). Consideration of adoption of a resolution recommending Board of Supervisors approval of a Mills Act historical property contract. The Mills Act authorizes local governments to enter into contracts with owners of private historical property who, through the historical property contract, assure the rehabilitation, restoration, preservation and maintenance of a qualified historical property. In return, the property owner enjoys a reduction in property taxes for a given period. Designated as San Francisco Landmark No. 232, 1338 Filbert Cottages, it consists of four, two-story, wood frame, single family dwellings designed in a vernacular post-earthquake period style with craftsman references and built in 1907 with a 1943 addition The subject property is located within a RH-2 (Residential – House, Two Family) and 40-X Height and Bulk District.
Recommendation: Adopt a Recommendation for Approval

ADJOURNMENT

Historic Preservation Officer
Timothy Frye
tim.frye@sfgov.org
(415) 575-6822

Hearing Procedures

The Historic Preservation Commission holds public hearings on the first and third Wednesday, of most months. 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.

  • 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 that are considered by the Historic Preservation Commission, after being introduced by the Commission Secretary, shall be considered by the Commission in the following order:

  • Presentation by Staff;
  • Presentation by the Project Sponsor's Team (which includes: the sponsor, representative, legal counsel, architect, engineer, expeditor and/or any other advisor) for a period not to exceed ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
  • Public testimony from supporters of the Project not to exceed three (3) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
  • Presentation by Organized Opposition recognized by the Commission President through written request prior to the hearing for a period not to exceed ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
  • Public testimony from opponents of the Project not to exceed three (3) minutes, at the discretion of the Chair;
  • Staff follow-up and/or conclusions;
  • Public comment portion of the hearing shall be closed and deliberation amongst the Commissioners shall be opened by the Chair;
  • 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).

Hearing Materials

Each item on the Agenda may include the following documents:

  • Planning Department Case Executive Summary
  • Planning Department Case Report
  • Draft Motion or Resolution with Findings and/or Conditions
  • Public Correspondence

Materials submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission prior to a scheduled hearing will become part of the public record only when the materials are also provided to the Commission Secretary and/or Project Planner.  Correspondence may be emailed directly to the Commission Secretary at: commissions.secretary@sfgov.org

Persons unable to attend a hearing may submit written comments regarding a scheduled item to: Historic Preservation 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 Historic Preservation Commission and made part of the official record. 

Advance Submissions: To allow Commissioners the opportunity to review material in advance of a hearing, materials must be received by the Planning Department reception 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) copies.

Day-of Submissions: Material related to a calendared item may be distributed at the hearing. Please provide ten (10) copies for distribution. 

Appeals

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

Case Type

Case Suffix

Appeal Period*

Appeal Body

Certificate of Appropriateness

A

30 calendar days

Board of Appeals**

CEQA Determination - EIR

E

30 calendar days

Board of Supervisors

Permit to Alter/Demolish

H

30 calendar days

Board of Appeals**

**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.

Challenges

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge, in court, the approval of (1) a Certificate of Appropriateness, (2) a Permit to Alter, (3) a Landmark or Historic District designation, 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 Historic Preservation Commission, at, or prior to, the public hearing.