Planning Commission

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, March 30, 2023, 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.

2016-014802DNX-02/PCA/MAP/DVA/SHD/ ENV/VAR: 98 FRANKLIN STREET [Board File Nos. 221163 and 221164] – south side of Oak Street, east side of Franklin St, north side of Market St, Lots 008, 009, 013 in Assessor’s Block 0836 (District 6) - Request for Downtown Project Authorization, Planning Code and Zoning Map Amendments, Development Agreement, Shadow Determination, and Variance. The applicant proposes modifications to a previously approved project (the "Initial Project”) approved by the Planning Commission on May 28, 2020. The proposed project (the “Modified Project”) includes the construction of a new 38-story mixed-use building reaching a roof height up to 400 feet tall (431’6” inclusive of rooftop screening/mechanical equipment). The Modified Project includes a total of approximately 560,543 gross square feet of uses, with approximately 416,286 gross square feet of residential use (385 dwelling units situated on floors 6 through 38) situated atop a 5-story podium containing approximately 84,991 square feet of school use (French American International High School) and approximately 2,978 square feet of retail. Proposed Ordinances: 1) Planning Code Text and Map Amendments, introduced by Supervisor Dean Preston, would amend Section 249.33, the Van Ness & Market Special Use District, to update the option for dedication for land development projects to fulfill inclusionary housing requirements; amend Zoning Map HT07, reclassifying the height and bulk designation of the site from 85-X // 120/365-R-2 to 85-X // 120/400-R-2; and amend Section 260(b)(1)(0) to reflect 85-X // 120/400-R-2 designation. The proposed amendments will be before the Commission so that it may recommend adoption, rejection, or adoption with modifications to the Board of Supervisors; 2) Development Agreement. A Development Agreement (“DA”) is proposed to specify a package of public benefits, including affordable housing. Project Authorizations: 1) Downtown Project Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.2 and 309 to allow a project greater than 50,000 sf of floor area within the C-3-G (Downtown-General) Zoning District and 85-X//120/365-R-2 Height and Bulk District with requests for exceptions for awnings, canopies, and marquees (Section 136.1); usable open space for dwelling units (Section 135); dwelling unit exposure requirements (Section 140); reduction of ground-level wind currents in C-3 Districts (Section 148); minimum Dwelling Unit Mix requirements (Section 207.6); height limits: measurement of elevator penthouse (Section 260), height limits for parcels within the Van Ness and Market Residential Special Use District (section 263.19); and bulk controls (Section 270); 2) Shadow Determination that shadows from the project would not adversely affect use of public open space under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Park Commission (Section 295); and 3) a Variance from the technical requirements of Planning Code Section 155.1(b)(1)(C). 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, please call Christy Alexander at (628) 652-7334 or via email at christy.alexander@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2016-014802DNX-02/PCA/MAP/DVA/SHD/ENV/VAR

2022-003331CUA: 1160 MISSION STREET – north side of Mission Street between 7th and 8th Streets; Lot 061 in Assessor’s Block 3702 (District 6) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.2 and 303, to permit a change of use from Public Parking Garage (a Retail Automotive Use) to Fleet Charging (a Non-Retail Automotive Use) for portions of the ground, second and third floors of an existing, 4-story Public and Private Parking Garage. The proposed project (“Project”) would convert 61 of the 189 public parking spaces to fleet charging spaces, with 128 spaces remaining as public parking spaces. The Project would not reduce the 175 private parking spaces reserved for residents of the adjoining residential building that are also located within the same parking garage. Further, aside from the installation of EV charging equipment and associated electrical equipment servicing the new fleet charging spaces, no other work is proposed as part of the Project. The Project Site is located within the C-3-G (Downtown-General) Zoning District, 150-S & 240-S 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 Nicholas Foster at (628) 652-7330, or via e-mail at nicholas.foster@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2022-003331CUA.

2022-012273CUA: 921 FOLSOM STREET – south side between 5th and 6th Streets; Lot 375 in Assessor’s Block 3753 (District 6) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 249.40A, 303 and 841 to authorize a change of use from Limited Restaurant to Restaurant and associated tenant improvement within an MUR (Mixed Use Residential) Zoning District, the Central SoMa Special Use District, and the SoMa Youth and Family 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 Vincent W. Page II at (628) 652-7396, or email at vincent.w.page.ii@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-012273CUA.

2019-022693CUA: 1510-1520 MARKET STREET – north side between Van Ness Avenue and Franklin Street; Lots 002 through 004 in Assessor’s Block 0836 (District 6) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 156(f) and 303, to permit a five-year extension of an existing, temporary parking lot within the C-3-G (Downtown-General) Zoning District, 120/400-R-2 Height and Bulk District, and the Van Ness and Market Residential Special Use 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 via e-mail at rebecca.salgado@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2019-022693CUA.

2021-004964CUA: 4001 18TH STREET – South side of 18th Street between Hartford Street and Noe Street; Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 3583 (District 8) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.2, 303, and 715 to establish an approximately 1,100 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 Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District Zoning District and a 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 Ryan Balba at 628-652-7331 or email at Ryan.Balba@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2021-004964CUA.

2022-005815CUA: 2040 FRANKLIN STREET, #906 – Southeast corner of Franklin and Jackson Streets; Lot 069 in Assessor’s Block 0599 (District 2) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.10, 209.2, and 303 to classify unit #906 at the subject property as an Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) unit. Classification as an ILO unit allows a dwelling unit to be offered for occupancy for an initial stay with a duration of greater than 30 days but less than one year (365 days). ILO units are a use characteristic. The unit(s) proposed for ILO classification will remain dwelling units. The subject property is located within a RM-3 (Residential, Mixed – Medium Density) Zoning District and a 105-D Height & Bulk District. The Planning Department has determined that the proposal is not defined as a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378 and 150660(c)(2) because it would not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment. No exemption from CEQA will be issued. For further information, call Matt Dito at (628) 652-7358 or email at matthew.dito@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-05815CUA.

2022-005668CUA: 240 LOMBARD STREET, #332 – East side of Montgomery Street between Lombard and Chestnut Streets; Lot 108 in Assessor’s Block 0060 (District 3) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.10, 210.1, and 303 to classify unit #332 at the subject property as an Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) unit. Classification as an ILO unit allows a dwelling unit to be offered for occupancy for an initial stay with a duration of greater than 30 days but less than one year (365 days). ILO units are a use characteristic. The unit(s) proposed for ILO classification will remain dwelling units. The subject property is located within a C-2 (Community Business) Zoning District and an 84-E Height & Bulk District. The Planning Department has determined that the proposal is not defined as a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378 and 150660(c)(2) because it would not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment. No exemption from CEQA will be issued. For further information, call Matt Dito at (628) 652-7358 or email at matthew.dito@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-005668CUA.

2022-006605CUA: 240 LOMBARD STREET, #832 – East side of Montgomery Street between Lombard and Chestnut Streets; Lot 108 in Assessor’s Block 0060 (District 3) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.10, 210.1, and 303 to classify unit #832 at the subject property as an Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) unit. Classification as an ILO unit allows a dwelling unit to be offered for occupancy for an initial stay with a duration of greater than 30 days but less than one year (365 days). ILO units are a use characteristic. The unit(s) proposed for ILO classification will remain dwelling units. The subject property is located within a C-2 (Community Business) Zoning District and an 84-E Height & Bulk District. The Planning Department has determined that the proposal is not defined as a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378 and 150660(c)(2) because it would not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment. No exemption from CEQA will be issued. For further information, call Matt Dito at (628) 652-7358 or email at matthew.dito@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-006605.

2022-006005CUA: 1450 GREENWICH STREET, #403 – North side of Greenwich Street between Grenard Terrace and Lombard Street; Lot 028 in Assessor’s Block 0502 (District 3) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.10, 209.2 and 303 to classify unit #403 at the subject property as an Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) unit. Classification as an ILO unit allows a dwelling unit to be offered for occupancy for an initial stay with a duration of greater than 30 days but less than one year (365 days). ILO units are a use characteristic. The unit(s) proposed for ILO classification will remain dwelling units. The subject property is located within a RM-3 (Residential, Mixed – Medium Density) Zoning District and a 65-A Height & Bulk District. The Planning Department has determined that the proposal is not defined as a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378 and 150660(c)(2) because it would not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment. No exemption from CEQA will be issued. For further information, call Matt Dito at (628) 652-7358 or email at matthew.dito@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-006005CUA.

2022-006563CUA: 16 JESSIE STREET, #305 – Northeast corner of Ecker Place and 16th Street; Lot 152 in Assessor’s Block 3708 (District 6)- Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.10, 210.2, and 303 to classify one dwelling unit at the subject property as an Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) unit. Classification as an ILO unit allows a dwelling unit to be offered for occupancy for an initial stay with a duration of greater than 30 days but less than one year (365 days). ILO units are a use characteristic. The unit(s) proposed for ILO classification will remain dwelling units. The subject property is located within a C-3-O (SD) (Downtown- Office (Special Development)) Zoning District and a 550-S Height & Bulk District. The Planning Department has determined that the proposal is not defined as a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378 and 150660(c)(2) because it would not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment. No exemption from CEQA will be issued. For further information, call Joseph Sacchi at (628) 652-7308 or email at joseph.sacchi@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-006563CUA.

2022-006008CUA: 1801 MISSION STREET, #201, #203, and #402 – Southeast corner of 14th St and Mission St; Lots 176, 178, and 185 in Assessor’s Block 3548 (District 9) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.10, 303, and 843 classify three units (#201, #203, and #402) at the subject property as Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) units. Classification as an ILO unit allows a dwelling unit to be offered for occupancy for an initial stay with a duration of greater than 30 days but less than one year (365 days). ILO units are a use characteristic. The unit(s) proposed for ILO classification will remain dwelling units. The subject property is located within a UMU (Urban Mixed Use) Zoning District and a 68-X Height & Bulk District. The Planning Department has determined that the proposal is not defined as a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378 and 150660(c)(2) because it would not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment. No exemption from CEQA will be issued. For further information, call Joseph Sacchi at (628) 652-7308 or email at joseph.sacchi@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-006008CUA.

2022-006126CUA: 1863 MISSION STREET, 201, #203, #300, #301, #400, #604, and #703 – East side of Mission St, between 14th St and 15th St; Lots 199, 201, 203, 204, 211, 227, and 230in Assessor’s Block 3548 (District 9) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.10, 303, and 754 classify seven units (#201, #203, #300, #301, #400, #604, and #703) at the subject property as Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) units. Classification as an ILO unit allows a dwelling unit to be offered for occupancy for an initial stay with a duration of greater than 30 days but less than one year (365 days). ILO units are a use characteristic. The unit(s) proposed for ILO classification will remain dwelling units. The subject property is located within the Mission Street NCT (Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District and a 40-X and 68-X Height & Bulk District. The Planning Department has determined that the proposal is not defined as a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378 and 150660(c)(2) because it would not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment. No exemption from CEQA will be issued. For further information, call Joseph Sacchi at (628) 652-7308 or email at joseph.sacchi@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-006126CUA.

2022-006556CUA: 77 VAN NESS AVE UNIT 407 – West side of Van Ness Ave between Hickory Street and Fell Street; Lot 0834 in Assessor’s Block 038 (District 6) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.10, 210.2, and 303 to classify the subject property as an Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) unit. Classification as an ILO unit allows a dwelling unit to be offered for occupancy for an initial stay with a duration of greater than 30 days but less than one year (365 days). ILO units are a use characteristic. The unit(s) proposed for ILO classification will remain dwelling units. The subject property is located within a C-3-G (Downtown General Commercial) Zoning District and a 85-X Height & Bulk District. The Planning Department has determined that the proposal is not defined as a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378 and 150660(c)(2) because it would not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment. No exemption from CEQA will be issued. For further information, call Rogelio Baeza at (628) 652-7369 or email at Rogelio.Baeza@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-006556CUA.

2022-005789CUA: 77 VAN NESS AVE UNIT 706 – West side of Van Ness Ave between Hickory Street and Felt Street; Lot 0834 in Assessor’s Block 067 (District 6) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.10, 210.2, and 303 to classify the subject property as an Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) unit. Classification as an ILO unit allows a dwelling unit to be offered for occupancy for an initial stay with a duration of greater than 30 days but less than one year (365 days). ILO units are a use characteristic. The unit(s) proposed for ILO classification will remain dwelling units. The subject property is located within a C-3-G (Downtown General Commercial) Zoning District and a 85-X Height & Bulk District. The Planning Department has determined that the proposal is not defined as a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378 and 150660(c)(2) because it would not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment. No exemption from CEQA will be issued. For further information, call Rogelio Baeza at (628) 652-7369 or email at Rogelio.Baeza@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-005789CUA.

2022-006558CUA: 77 VAN NESS AVE UNIT 802 – West side of Van Ness Ave between Hickory Street and Felt Street; Lot 0834 in Assessor’s Block 073 (District 6) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.10, 210.2, and 303 to classify the subject property as an Intermediate Length Occupancy (ILO) unit. Classification as an ILO unit allows a dwelling unit to be offered for occupancy for an initial stay with a duration of greater than 30 days but less than one year (365 days). ILO units are a use characteristic. The unit(s) proposed for ILO classification will remain dwelling units. The subject property is located within a C-3-G (Downtown General Commercial) Zoning District and a 85-X Height & Bulk District. The Planning Department has determined that the proposal is not defined as a project under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15378 and 150660(c)(2) because it would not result in direct or indirect changes to the environment. No exemption from CEQA will be issued. For further information, call Rogelio Baeza at (628) 652-7369 or email at Rogelio.Baeza@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-006558CUA.

2021-007063CUA: 0 ALEMANY BOULEVARD AND TOMPKINS AVENUE – north side of Alemany Boulevard and Tompkins Avenue between Peralta Avenue; Lot 023 in Assessor’s Block 5695 (District 9)- Request for a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 211.2 and 303 to establish a Community Recycling Collection Center use (DBA “One Planet Recycling SF”) within the Public (P) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The business is established at the adjacent properties and will utilize the subject lot to provide vehicular access and storage. The 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 Gabriela Pantoja at (628) 652-7380 or email at Gabriela.Pantoja@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2021-007063CUA.

2022-008887DRP: 415 GRAFTON AVENUE – between Granada and Miramar Avenues; Lot 049 in Assessor’s Block 7016 (District 11) - Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2022.0815.0509 to construct a vertical addition to a single story one family residence within the RH-1 (Residential House - One Family 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. 2022-008887DRP.

2021-00129DRM: 1228 FUNSTON AVENUE – between Lincoln Way and Irving Street; Lot 039 in Assessor’s Block 1738 (District 7) - Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2021.0113.2631 The project proposes legalize a 3-story horizontal addition to the rear and façade alterations performed without benefit of a permit and to add a second dwelling unit and an Accessory Dwelling Unit within the RH-2 (Residential House - Two Family 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. 2021-00129DRM.

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 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
Planning Department
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94103

3/09/2023