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 23, 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.

2014-002033DNX-02: 429 BEALE STREET AND 430 MAIN STREET – a proposed through lot south of Harrison and north of Bryant; Lots 305 and 306 in Assessor’s Block 3767 (District 6) – Request to modify conditions of approval for an existing Downtown Project Authorization approved by the Planning Commission on May 24, 2018 under Motion No. 20195, to extend the Project’s authorization and validity by three years. The Project has not changed since it was approved on May 24, 2018. Pursuant to California Assembly Bill 1561, the Project’s initial performance period was extended by 18 months and expired on November 24, 2022. A revised Project Application and SB 330 Application were accepted for review on September 7, 2022. The proposal is to further extend the Project’s performance period such that it would expire on March 23, 2026. The Project authorized under Motion No. 20195 includes the demolition of two commercial buildings and the merger of two lots to construct a nine-story, 84-foot tall residential building with up to 144 dwelling units (consisting of 60 studios, 25 one-bedrooms, and 59 two-bedrooms). The Project is located within the RH-DTR (Rincon Hill Downtown Residential) Zoning District and an 84-X Height and Bulk District. 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. 2014-002033DNX-02.

2021-011813CUA: 67-69 BELCHER STREET – East side of Belcher Street between Duboce Avenue and 14th Street; Lot 074 in Assessor’s Block 3537 (District 8) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 209.4, 303, and 317, to demolish a two-story building that contains one dwelling unit and construct a five-story residential building, with a maximum height of approximately 56-feet, containing in total 31 dwelling units (11 three-bedroom, 19 two-bedroom, 1 one-bedroom), 15 vehicle parking spaces and 40 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, within the RTO (Residential Transit Orientated) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The project seeks waivers from Development Standards, including Rear Yard (Section 134), Dwelling unit Exposure (Section 140), Front Setback (Section 132), and Height Limit (Section 260), pursuant to State Density Bonus Law. 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 Mathew Chandler at 628-652-7340 or email at Mathew.Chandler@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2021-011813CUA.

2023-001349PCA [Board File No. 230058]: REZONE DESIGNATED RM-2 PARCEL – Ordinance, introduced by Supervisor Stefani, amending the Planning Code to rezone Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0976, Lot No. 001, located in the Residential Mixed, Moderate Density (RM-2) District to permit use for up to 47 Tourist Hotel Rooms; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. For further information, call Audrey Merlone at 628-652-7534 or email at audrey.merlone@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2023-001349PCA.

2022-007422CUA: 1300-1390 GRIFFITH STREET – west side of Griffith Street between Revere and Quesada Avenues; Lot 047 in Assessor’s Block 4763 (District 10)- Request for a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 121.9 and 303 to subdivide an existing 52,500 square-foot lot into three lots measuring approximately 34,487, 8,013, and 10,000 square feet in size, to demolish a 3,000 square-foot one-story, Warehouse building, and construct a new 9,950 square-foot one-story, Wholesale Storage building within the Core Production, Distribution, and Repair (PDR-2) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. 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. 2022-007422CUA.

2023-000047CUA: 2675 GEARY BOULEVARD – south side of Geary Boulevard, between Masonic Avenue and Lyon Street, Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 1094 (District 2) – Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and 303.1 and 712 to establish a formula retail use (d.b.a. F45 Training) within a vacant 3,424 square foot commercial space (Suites E100 and E101) located within the NC-3 Zoning District, 40-X and 80-D Height and Bulk Districts and the City Center Special Sign District. 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 Jeff Horn at (628) 652-7366 or email at Jeffrey.Horn@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2023-00047CUA.

2021-000438AHB: 4550-4570 MISSION STREET – west side of Mission Street between Harrington and Norton Streets; Lots 001 and 003 in Assessor’s Block 3148 (District 11)- Request for a HOME-SF Project Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 206.3 and 328 for the demolition of two existing one-story commercial buildings, lot merger of two existing lots, and construction of a six-story over basement, mixed-use building containing 69 dwelling units (36 one-bedroom, 23 two-bedroom, 10 three-bedroom), approximately 3,690 square feet of retail space, 29 off-street parking spaces, 2 car-share spaces, and 86 Class 1 bicycle parking spaces within the Excelsior Outer Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial District (NCD) Zoning District, Mission-Harrington Special Use District, and 56-X and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts. The proposal is pursuing a Tier-2 HOME-SF Project Authorization which permits form-based density, one additional story of height, and five additional feet at the ground floor in excess of the height limit in exchange for providing 25 percent on-site affordable dwelling units. 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. 2021-000438AHB.

2019-017055CUA: 1881 POST STREET – Southeast corner of Post and Fillmore Streets; Lot 001 in Assessor’s Block 0701 (District 5) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 303.1 and 721 to establish Formula Retail Use (d.b.a AMC Theatre) at the subject property within the Japantown Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District and 65-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 Tolu Atoyebi at 628-652-7363 or email at sydney.atoyebi@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2019-017055CUA.

2021-000997DRP: 801 CORBETT AVENUE – near Dixie Alley; Lot 033 in Assessor’s Block 2778 (District 8) - Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2021.0129.3690 to construct 8 new ADUs. 6 of the new ADUs would occupy the existing parking level and be built of Type V-A construction. The remaining 2 ADUs would occupy a new level constructed entirely of Type I-A construction, beneath the existing parking level within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed – Low Density 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. 2021-000997DRP.

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

3/01/2023