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Notice is hereby given to the general public that applications involving the properties and/or issues described below have been filed with the Planning Department for review as set forth in the City Planning Code. The Planning Commission intends to hold a PUBLIC HEARING on these items and on other matters on Thursday, November 18, 2021, beginning at 1:00 p.m. or later. Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Planning Commission may conduct this hearing remotely using videoconferencing technology or in-person at City Hall. Additional information may be found on the Department’s website.

2021-010762PCA [Board File No. 210866]: Four-Unit Density Exception for Residential Districts – Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception to permit up to four dwelling units per lot in RH (Residential, House) zoning districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. Please note: At time of printing the Department is considering recommending a rezoning for the affected parcels, versus a density exception. For further information, call Audrey Merlone at (628) 652-7534, or via email at audrey.merlone@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2021-010762PC A.

2021-007109CUA: 1881-1885 LOMBARD STREET – South side of Lombard Street, between Buchanan and Laguna Streets, Lot 024 of Assessor’s Block 0507 (District 2) – Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.2, 303, and 712 to establish an approximately 840 square-foot Cannabis Retail Use (d.b.a. Marina Greens) on the ground floor with 840 square-feet of ancillary office use on the second floor within an existing two-story commercial building, within an NC-3 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District, and the 40-X Height and Bulk District. The Project includes a request for authorization of an on-site smoking / vaporizing lounge. A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Laura Ajello at (628) 652-7353, or via email at laura.ajello@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2021-007109CUA.

2021-003400CUA: 900 IRVING STREET – north side between 10th and 11th St; Lot 018 in Assessor's Block 1740 (District 5) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 730, 202.2(a)(5), and 303 to establish a Cannabis Retail use on the first floor and associated storage space at the basement (approximately 2,600 square feet) within the Inner Sunset NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Kalyani Agnihotri at (628) 652-7454 or email at kalyani.agnihotri@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2021-003400CUA.

2017-012086CUA/ENV: 770 WOOLSEY STREET – North side of Woolsey Street, bounded by Hamilton, Bowdoin and Wyland Streets, Lot 001 of Assessor’s Block 6055 (District 9) – Request for a Conditional Use Authorization for a Planned Unit Development to maximize residential density on the Site. The Project approvals include the following: 1) Request for Conditional Use Authorization (Sections 209.1, 303 and 304); 2) Request for modifications under the Planned Unit Development for lot width (Section 121), rear yard (Section 134), street frontage (Section 144) car share (Section 166); and 3) Adoption of Findings and Adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project is located within a RH-1 (Residential House-Single Family) Zoning District, and the 40-X Height and Bulk District.  A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Kimberly Durandet at (628) 652-7315, or via email at kimberly.durandet@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2017-012086CUA/ENV.

2019-005907CUA: 1151 WASHINGTON STREET – south side between Taylor and Mason Streets; Lot 025 in Assessor's Block 0213 (District 3) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Section 303 to allow the alteration of an existing residential building in a manner that does not maximize the principally permitted residential density and that would increase the size of an existing dwelling unit greater than 2,000 square feet within the RM-3 (Residential – Mixed, Medium Density) Zoning District, and the 65-A Height and Bulk District. The project proposes a rear addition to the existing 3,050 square foot dwelling unit at the basement, first, and second floors, as well as a partially-enclosed roof deck reaching a height of 40 feet, resulting in an approximately 5,200 square foot residence. A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Kevin Guy at (628) 652-7325 or email at kevin.guy@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2019-005907CUA.

2020-009358DRP: 2605 POST STREET – between Lyon Street and Presidio Avenue; Lot 021 in Assessor’s Block 1082 (District 2)- Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 020.0924.4924 to construct  a third floor vertical addition with a flat roof set back 5 feet from the front of the building with and a new third floor balcony at the front. The project also proposes the partial repair and expansion of the existing rear deck within the 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).). For further information, call David Winslow at (628) 652-7335 or email at david.winslow@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2020-009358DRP.

2019-022830AHB: 3055 CLEMENT STREET – southeast corner of Clement Street and 32nd Avenue, Lot 043 of Assessor’s Block 1463  (District 1) – Request for HOME-SF Project Authorization,  pursuant to Planning Code Sections 206.3, 328, and 710, to allow the  construction of a six-story, 62-foot tall residential building containing seven dwelling units totaling approximately 10,562 square feet above approximately 1,024 square feet of ground floor commercial space within the NC-1 Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. The Project also includes a total of eight Class 1 and four Class 2 bicycle parking spaces with no off-street automobile parking. A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Christopher May at (628) 652-7359, or via email at Christopher.May@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2019-022830AHB.

2019-013276ENX: 560 BRANNAN STREET – North side Brannan Street between 4th and 5th Streets, Lot 044 of Assessor’s Block 3777  (District 6) – Request for Large Project Authorization (LPA),  pursuant to Planning Code Section 329, to permit a new construction greater than 50,000 gross square feet in the Central SoMa Special Use District (SUD) and Findings under the Individually Requested State Density Bonus Program, pursuant to Planning Code Section 206.6 and California Government Code Section 65915, to achieve a 35% density bonus thereby maximizing residential density on the site and includes waivers from: Setback and Streetwall (Section 132.4), Residential Open Space (Sections 135 and 823), Permitted Obstruction (Section 136), Dwelling Unit Exposure (Sections 140 and 249.78), PDR Replacement (Sections 202.8 and 249.78), Lot Coverage (Section 249.78), Height (Section 260), and Narrow Street (Section 261.1), as well as Incentives/Concessions for: Living Roof (Sections 149 and 249.78) and Ground Floor Ceiling Height (Sections 145.1 and 249.78), within the MUG (Mixed Use General) Zoning District, Central SoMa Special Use District, and the 130-CS and 45-X Height and Bulk Districts. The Project includes demolition of a two-story, 15,672 square-foot PDR building and construction of a nine-story, mixed-use building with approximately 80,520 square feet of residential use for a total of 120 units, 5,745 square feet of ground floor PDR use, 107 Class 1 and 8 Class 2 bicycle parking spaces. A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Xinyu Liang at (628) 652-7316, or via email at Xinyu.Liang@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2019-013276ENX.

2019-022419DRP: 312 UTAH STREET – between 16th and 17th Streets; Lot 001A in Assessor’s Block 3961 (District 10)- Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2019.1121.7856 to construct a new residential building. The building will be four-stories over basement and contain three dwelling units within the 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).). For further information, call David Winslow at (628) 652-7335 or email at david.winslow@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2019-022419DRP.

It is strongly recommended that persons submit their comments in writing in advance of the hearing. Written comments may be submitted via email directly to the case planner.

Persons who are unable to attend the scheduled Planning Commission hearing may submit written comments regarding these cases to the individuals listed for each above via email or at the Planning Department, 49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA 94103. Comments received by 9:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing will be made a part of the official record and will be brought to the attention of the Planning Commission.

Pursuant to Government Code § 65009, if you challenge, in court, the approval of a conditional use, 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.

Corey A. Teague
Zoning Administrator