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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, October 13, 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.

2022-001239CUA: 1700 CALIFORNIA STREET – north side of California Street between Van Ness Avenue and Franklin Street; Lots 036 and 040 in Assessor’s Block 0642 (District 2) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 209.3 and 303 to permit a change of use on the third floor (Suite #370) of the subject property from a General Office use to a Health Service use (dba. Satellite Healthcare) and to legalize a change of use on the second floor (Suite 260) of the subject property from a General Office use to a Health Service use (dba. Satellite Healthcare), located within the RC-4 (Residential-Commercial, High-Density) Zoning District, an 80-D Height and Bulk District, the Van Ness Special Use District and the Van Ness Automotive Special Use 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 Christopher May at (628) 652-7359 or email at Christopher.May@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-001239CUA.

2022-008360CUA: 580 GREEN STREET – North side of Green Street between Stockton Street and Jasper Place; Lot 020A in Assessor's Block 0116 (District 3) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 722 and 780.3 to establish an approximately 3,070 square foot General Grocery Store use (dba. Lukes Local) on the first floor of the subject property. There will be no expansion of the existing building envelope. The project site is located within a the NCD-North Beach Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. For further information, email Kurt Botn at Kurt.Botn@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2020-008360CUA.

2022-002437CUA: 270 COLUMBUS AVENUE – southeast corner at Broadway; Lots 022 and 023 of Assessor’s Block 0162 (District 3) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Section 303 and 714 to establish a Bar use within an approximately 5,478 square-foot vacant commercial space on the basement, ground floor, and mezzanine level of the subject property within the Broadway Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District and 65-A-1 Height and Bulk District. No interior or exterior alterations are proposed. 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 Joseph Sacchi at (628) 652-7308, or via email at Joseph.Sacchi@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-002437CUA.

2022-003802CUA: 1869 UNION STREET – south side between Laguna Street and Octavia Street; Lot 026A in Assessor's Block 0543 (District 2) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 303.1, 703.4, and 725 to establish a Formula Retail Use (d.b.a. StretchLab, a membership and drop-in Personal Service Use offering group and one-on-one assisted stretching) in an approximately 1,124 square foot vacant ground floor commercial space which was previously occupied by another retail use (d.b.a. Jest Jewels). Interior modifications to the ground floor commercial space and minor storefront improvements are proposed. The project site is located within the Union Street Neighborhood Commercial 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 Sharon M. Young at (628) 652-7349 or email at Sharon.M.Young@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2022-003802CUA.

2018-002524CUAVAR: 20-28 FOUNTAIN STREET – west side of Fountain Street and between 24th and 25th Streets; Lots 085 and 086 in Assessor’s Block 6501 (District 8) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization for pursuant to Planning Code Sections 207, 209.1, and 303 for the merger of two existing lots, the construction of two three-story over basement duplexes, and the addition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at an existing single family residence for a total of six dwelling units within Residential-House, Two-Family (RH-2) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The proposal will also seek a Variance from the front setback pursuant to Planning Code Section 132 and rear yard requirement pursuant to Planning Code Sections 134. 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 Gabriela Pantoja at (628) 652-7380 or email at Gabriela.Pantoja@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2018-002524CUAVAR.

2016-011827ENX: 1500-1528 15TH STREET – northwest corner of South Van Ness Avenue, Lots 016 and 018 in Assessor’s Block 3548 (District 9) - Request for a Large Project Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code (PC) Sections 329 and 843, to permit a project greater than 25,000 square feet of floor area within the UMU (Urban Mixed Use) Zoning District and 58-X Height and Bulk District, to construct an eleven-story, 120-foot tall, 72,289 square foot, mixed-use building with approximately 2,871 square feet of ground-floor commercial uses, 189 residential group housing units, and 64 Class 1 and 6 Class 2 bicycle parking spaces, under the Individually Requested State Density Bonus Program (PC Section 206.6 and California Government Code Section 65915). The Project seeks waivers from development standards, including Rear Yard (PC Section 134), Open Space (PC Section 135), and Building Height (PC Section 260) to achieve a 50% density bonus. 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 email at Xinyu.Liang@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2016-011827ENX.

2020-009836DRP: 133 GRAND VIEW AVENUE – between 21st and Romain Streets Lot 023A in Assessor’s Block 2753 (District 8) - Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2020.0923.4782 to construct a rear horizontal 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. 2020-009836DRP.

2018-017283DRP: 476 LOMBARD STREET – between Grant and Stockton Streets Lot 017A in Assessor’s Block 0062 (District 3) - Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2018.1019.3722 to construct a 3rd floor horizontal addition to a single-family residence 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. 2018-017283DRP.

2021-011845DRP: 1950 FRANKLIN STREET – southeast corner of Washington Street Lot 009 in Assessor’s Block 0618 (District 2) - Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2021.1214.4367 to construct 4 ADUs in garage space of an existing multi-family dwelling, per CA Government Code Section 65852.2(e); and renovation of existing storage space to relocate parking within the RM-3 (Residential Mixed – Medium Density) Zoning District and 105-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. 2021-011845DRP.

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

09/21/2022