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 2, 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.

2018-017026GPA: San Francisco Environmental Justice Framework & General Plan Introduction – 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 amendments to the Introduction to the General Plan incorporating the San Francisco Environmental Justice Framework into the General Plan by reference, making Planning Code Section 101.1 findings, and recommending that the Board of Supervisors adopt an Ordinance approving the amendments. On January 26, 2023, the Planning Commission passed Resolution No. R-21238 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. 2018-017026GPA. 

2016-007303DNX-02 and CUA-02: 5 3RD STREET – southeast corner of Market Street and 3rd Street; Lot 057 in Assessor’s Block 3707 (District 6) – Request for modification to the conditions of approval pertaining to project Validity, Expiration and Renewal for the project’s Downtown Project Authorization and Conditional Use Authorization, authorized under Motion Nos. 20436 and 20437. Under the requested modification, the authorizations would be valid until April 24, 2026. A modification of the conditions of approval and extension to the period of authorization for the existing entitlements is not considered a “Project” under CEQA. For further information, call Rebecca Salgado at 628-652-7332 or email at Rebecca.Salgado@sfgov.org and ask about Record Nos. 2016-007303DNX-02 and CUA-02.

2022-011855CUA: 667 COMMERCIAL STREET – south side of Commercial Street; Lot 026 in Assessor’s Block 0227 (District 3) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Section 202 and 810 to change use from Limited Restaurant to establish a Restaurant Use on the first floor of the subject property within the CCB (Chinatown-Community Business) Zoning district and 50-N Height and Bulk Zoning District. The Planning Department found that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). For further information, call Dakota Spycher at 628-652-7588 or email at Dakota.Spycher@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-011855CUA.

2022-004869CUA: 3352 STEINER STREET – East side of Steiner Street; Lot 022 in Assessor’s Block 0491 (District 2) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Section 202.2, 303, 303.1, and 711 to establish an approximately 2,300 square-foot Formula Retail Use within the vacant commercial ground floor of an existing 3 story mixed-use building within the NC-2 (Small Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. There will be no expansion of the building envelop. The Planning Department found that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). For further information, call Heather Samuels at (628) 652-7545 or email at Heather.Samuels@sfgov.org and ask about Record No 2022-004869CUA.

2022-003511CUA: 268 CHURCH STREET – Southwest corner of Church Street and 15th Street; Lot 005 in Assessor’s Block 3543 (District 8) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.2, 303, and 764 to establish an approximately 933 square-foot Cannabis Retail Use (d.b.a. “Positive Green, LLC”) within an existing vacant commercial space with no on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products within the Upper Market Neighborhood Commercial Transit NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District) and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The Planning Department found that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). For further information, call Branden Gunn at 628-652-7367 or email at Branden.Gunnr@sfgov.org and ask about Record No 2022-003511CUA.

2017-003559CUA-02: 3700 CALIFORNIA STREET – area generally bounded by California Street to the south, Sacramento Street to the north, Cherry Street to the west, and Maple Street to the east; Lots 001, 052 & 053 in Assessor’s Block 1015, Lots 001-009 in Assessor’s Block 1016, and Lots 027 & 028 in Assessor’s Block 1017 (District 2) - Request for modification to the conditions of approval pertaining to project Validity, Expiration, and Renewal for the project’s Conditional Use and Planned Unit Development Authorizations, authorized under Motion No. 20672 by extending their validity by three years. Under the requested modification, the authorizations would be valid until February 27, 2026. No changes are proposed to the previously approved project. A modification of the conditions of approval and extension to the period of authorization for the existing entitlements is not considered a “Project” under CEQA. For further information, call Ryan Balba at 628-652-7331 or email at Ryan.Balba@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2017-003559CUA-02.

2022-012037CUA: 2050 CHESTNUT STREET – North side of Chestnut Street between Pierce Street and Mallorca Way; Lot 008 in Assessor’s Block 0486A (District 2) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 303.1, and 711 to establish an approximately 1,200 square-foot Formula Retail use (d.b.a Mejuri) within the ground floor of an existing four-story mixed-use building, within the NC-2 (Small Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. There will be no expansion of the existing building envelope. 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. 2022-012037CUA.

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 225 dwelling units (9 three-bedroom, 82 two-bedroom, 1 one-bedroom, and 133 studios), 56 vehicle parking spaces, 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, 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.

2022-005429DRP: 681 12TH AVENUE between Cabrillo and Balboa Streets; Lot 009E in Assessor’s Block 1632 (District )1 – Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2022.0211.7855 to construct a new accessory structure at the rear of the existing residential building 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. 2022-005429DRP.

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

2/09/2023