Hearing

Planning Commission

Thursday, September 15, 2022

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1:00pm
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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, September 15, 2022, 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.

2021-011352CUA: 4835 MISSION STREET – Southeast side of Mission Street between Russia Avenue and France Street; Lot 021 in Assessor’s Block 6272 (District 11) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.2, 303, and 720 to establish an approximately 1,300 square-foot Cannabis Retail use within the ground floor commercial space of the existing two-story mixed-use building, with no on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products within the Excelsior Outer Mission Street 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 Sylvia Jimenez at 628-652-7348 or email at Sylvia.Jimenez@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2021-011352CUA.

2021-008991CUA: 200 RHODE ISLAND STREET – west side of Rhode Island Street between 15th and 16th Streets; Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 3936 (District 6) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.3B and 303 to establish a change of use of approximately 22,580 square feet of an existing Production, Distribution, and Repair use to an Office use on the third and fourth floors of the subject pending Article 10 landmark building, located within a PDR-1-D (Production, Distribution & Repair-1-Design) Zoning District and a 58-X and 68-X Height and Bulk Districts. 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 Alex Westhoff at (628) 652-7314 or email at Alex.Westhoff@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2021-008991CUA.

2022-002108CUA: 414 COLUMBUS AVENUE – East side of Columbus Avenue between Green Street and Vallejo Street; Lot 015 in Assessor’s Block 0131 (District 3) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 722, and 780.3 to transfer a Type 47 (On-Sale General – Eating Place) ABC License to an existing Restaurant (dba Mona Lisa Mare e Monti) at the subject property within the North Beach Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, North Beach and Telegraph Hill-North Beach Special Use Districts and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. The subject property had previously held a Type 47 ABC License; it currently operates with a Type 41 ABC License. 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 Michelle Langlie at 628-652-7410 or email at Michelle.Langlie@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-002108CUA.

2020-005514PRJ: 1010V MISSION STREET – North side of Mission Street between 6th Street and 7th Street; Lot 026 in Assessor’s Block 3706 (District 6) - Request for 1) Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 124(f) and 303 to allow for additional square footage above the base floor area ratio limit. And 2) Request for a Downtown Project Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.2 and 309 to allow a project greater than 75 feet in height within the C-3 Zoning Districts with exceptions for a rear yard modification (Section 134); exposure (Section 140); and reduction of wind currents in a C-3 district (Section 148). The project includes new construction on the subject lot, which currently serves as a surface parking lot, of a nine-story, approximately 80-foot-tall residential building containing 57 single room occupancy (SRO) dwelling units (approximately 20,046 square feet), and approximately 408 square feet of community space on the ground floor. The proposed project would include a total of approximately 2,250 square feet of common open space on the ground floor and on the roof within the C-3-G (Downtown-General) Zoning District and 160-F 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 Rebecca Salgado at 628-652-7332 or email at Rebecca.Salgado@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2020-005514PRJ.

2022-000936DNXCUA: 235 2ND STREET – East side of 2nd Street, between Tehama Street and Clementina Street; Lot 123 in Assessor’s Block 3736 (District 6) – 1) Request for Downtown Project Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 309(a)(6) and 309(j) to permit exceptions to the off-street freight loading and service vehicle space requirements as permitted in Planning Code Section 161(e), and to modify Condition of Approval No. 2(E) under Exhibit A of Motion No. 15003 (Case No. 1999.176X) requiring 2 off-street freight loading spaces; and 2) Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.2 and 303 to permit a non-retail sales and service use (office use) at the ground floor. The proposed project (“Project”) involves both interior and exterior alterations to an existing, 6-story structure containing non-residential uses (office use). The Project involves a change of use to office use, and would convert the existing, ground-floor freight loading area, fronting Clementina Street, and a portion of the ground-floor parking area, fronting Tehama Street, into floor area for office use. Two garage doors, and adjacent curb cuts, would be removed with infill façades to match the building’s existing façades along both street frontages. The Project would modify the remaining (existing) garage door fronting Tehama Street to increase the height of the door to 10 feet to accommodate 3 new service vehicle loading spaces to replace the 2 existing freight loading spaces that would be removed. In addition, a third interior ground floor area fronting 2nd Street would be converted from retail use to lobby space for use by the new office uses. In total, approximately 9,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area is proposed for conversion from freight loading, off-street accessory parking, and retail floor areas to office use. The Project would reduce the number of existing off-street accessory parking spaces from 50 to 25 spaces and would add 32 Class 1 bicycle parking spaces. The subject property is located within the C-3-O(SD) (Downtown Office, Special Development) Zoning District, 200-S and 250-S Height and Bulk Districts. 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 Nicholas Foster at (628) 652-7330 or email at Nicholas.Foster@sfgov.org and ask about Case Nos. 2022-000936DNXCUA.

2018-004217GPA: Safety & Resilience Element Update – CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN – Pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section 4.105, Planning Code Section 340(d) and Section 306.3, the Planning Commission will consider a resolution adopting amendments to the General Plan, including adopting the 2022 Safety & Resilience Element, making Planning Code Section 101.1 findings, and recommending that the Board of Supervisors adopt an Ordinance approving the amendments. On July 21, 2022, the Planning Commission passed Resolution No. 21147 to initiate amendments to the General Plan. If the Planning Commission adopts amendments, the Commission will forward the proposal to the Board of Supervisors for consideration of adoption. For further information, call Danielle Ngo at (628) 652-7591 or email at Danielle.Ngo@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2018-004217GPA.

2019-022404ENXCUASHD: 1458 SAN BRUNO AVENUE – West side of San Bruno Avenue south of 25th Street; Lot 015 and 006a in Assessor’s Block 4277 (District 9) - Request for Large Project Authorization and Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Section 303, 317, and 329, to demolish three light industrial buildings that contained an unauthorized dwelling unit and construct a seven-story residential building, with a maximum height of approximately 73-feet, containing in total 232 dwelling units (2 three-bedroom, 91 two-bedroom, 2 one-bedroom, and 137 studios) and 134 Class One bicycle parking spaces, under the Individually Requested State Density Bonus Program pursuant to Planning Code Section 206.6 and California Government Code Section 65915. The project seeks waivers from development standards, including Rear Yard (Section 134), Dwelling Unit Exposure (Section 140), Off-Street Loading (section 151.1), and Height Limit (Section 260) requirements of the Planning Code, and concessions from the Open Space (Section 135) and Permitted Obstructions (Section 136), pursuant to State Density Bonus Law. Per Planning Code Section 295, the Planning Commission must also adopt findings for shadow impacts on the Potrero del Sol Park and James Rolph Playground. The subject property is located within the MUR (Mixed–Use Residential) 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 Ella Samonsky at 628-652-7417 or email at Ella.Samonsky@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2019-022404ENXCUASHD.

2020-007991DRP: 445 LIBERTY STREET between Rayburn and Sanchez Streets Lot 037 in Assessor’s Block 3604 (District 8) – Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2022.0404.1521 to construct a horizontal and vertical addition to a single-family residence within the RH-1(Residential House - One 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. 2020-007991DRP.

2021-005053DRP: 1334 12th AVENUE between Irving and Judah Streets; Lot 038 in Assessor’s Block 1766 (District 7) – Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2021.0506.9906 to construct a 3 story horizontal rear addition to a single family residence within the 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).). For further information, call David Winslow at (628) 652-7335 or email at david.winslow@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2021-005053DRP.

2021-007934DRP: 3682 16th STREET corner of Castro Street; Lot 086 in Assessor’s Block 3561 (District 8) – Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2020.1003.5809 to convert existing storage spaces on 1st floor to become one accessory dwelling unit per ordinance 162-16 to a multi-unit apartment building 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. 2021-007934DRP.

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 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 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 Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Corey A. Teague
Zoning Administrator
Planning Department
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94103

8/24/2022