Planning Commission

Please be advised that the notices provided below may not represent a complete list of items scheduled to be considered at a public hearing. For a complete list of items scheduled to be considered at a particular public hearing, please refer to the posted agenda.

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 will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on these items and on other matters on Thursday, October 3, 2019, beginning at 1:00 p.m. or later, in City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 400.

2019-014348PCA [Board File No. 190757] - Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide an exception from density limit calculations for all affordable units in projects not seeking and receiving a density bonus, permit the legalization of all unauthorized dwelling units notwithstanding a history of no-fault evictions, and principally permit residential care facilities for seven or more persons in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts; 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 adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. For further information, call Audrey Merlone at (415) 575-9129 or email at audrey.merlone@sfgov.org and ask about Record Number 2019-014348PCA.

2018-013963CUA: 855 Geary Street The proposal is for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 209.3 and 303 to legalize the change of use to automotive use (private and public parking garage), within the RC-4 (Residential-Commercial) Zoning District and 80-T Height and Bulk District.  No alterations to the building envelope are proposed. The Project is not a project under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c) and 15378 because there is no direct or indirect physical change in the environment. For further information, call Nancy Tran at (415) 575-9174 or email at nancy.h.tran@sfgov.org and ask about Record Number 2018-013963CUA.

2019-004164CUA: 1056-1062 Sanchez Street – West side of Sanchez Street between Elizabeth and 24th Streets; Lot 002 of Assessor’s Block 3654 (District 8) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 207, 209.1, and 303, to allow a dwelling unit density of one dwelling unit per 1,000 square feet within the RH-3 (Residential – House, Three Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. All of the units currently exist, but one is restricted from further expansion. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code. For further information, call David Weissglass at (415) 575-9177 or email at david.weissglass@sfgov.org and ask about Record Number 2019-004164CUA.

2019-001694CUA: 1500 Mission Street – North side of Mission Street between 11th Street and Van Ness Avenue; Lots 008-011 of Assessor’s Block 3506 (District 6) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.2 and 303, to establish a massage use within a spa (d.b.a. “The Spa”) as accessory to the primary gym use (d.b.a. “Equinox”) within the C-3-G (Downtown-General) Zoning District, the 1500 Mission Street Special Use District, and the 130/240-R-3, 130/400-R-3, and 85-X Height and Bulk Districts. The spa use will be operated by Equinox Gym and accessed via the main Equinox entrance at the corner of Van Ness Avenue and Mission Street. The Spa itself will occupy approximately 550 square-feet at the basement level of the 31,000 square-foot Equinox Gym and provide 2 treatment rooms in which massages will be administered. The Project is not a project under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c) and 15378 because there is no direct or indirect physical change in the environment. For further information, call David Weissglass at (415) 575-9177 or email at david.weissglass@sfgov.org and ask about Record Number 2019-001694CUA.

2019-005402CUA: 50 Beale Street – Western corner of the intersection of Beale Street and Mission Street; Lot 003 of Assessor’s Block 0646 (District 6) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.2 and 303, to establish a massage use within a spa (d.b.a. “The Spa”) as accessory to the primary gym use (d.b.a. “Equinox”) within the C-3-O(SD) (Downtown Office Special Development) Zoning District, the Transit Center C-3-O(SD) Commercial Special Use District, and a 450-S Height and Bulk District. The spa use will be operated by Equinox Gym and accessed via the main Equinox entrance on Mission Street. The Spa itself will occupy approximately 650 square-feet within the 36,000 square-foot Equinox Gym and provide 2 treatment rooms in which massages will be administered. The primary gym use is principally permitted, was established by Building Permit Application No. 2018091299903, and is currently under construction. The Project is not a project under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c) and 15378 because there is no direct or indirect physical change in the environment. For further information, call David Weissglass at (415) 575-9177 or email at david.weissglass@sfgov.org and ask about Record Number 2019-005402CUA.

2019-014433CUA: 49 Duboce Avenue – South side of Duboce Avenue between Elizabeth and 24th Streets; Lot 039 of Assessor’s Block 3532 (District 9) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 210.3 and 303, to allow an Industrial Agriculture use (cannabis cultivation) within the PDR-1-G (Production, Distribution & Repair – 1 – General) Zoning District and a 68-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code. For further information, call Michael Christensen at (415) 575-8742 or email at michael.christensen@sfgov.org and ask about Record Number 2019-014433CUA.

2019-005500CUA: 2934 Cesar Chavez Street – Northeast corner of the intersection of Cesar Chavez Street and Bryant Street; Lot 003I of Assessor’s Block 4335 (District 9) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.2, 249.59, 249.60, 303, and 712 to allow a 171 square foot Cannabis Retail use within the NC-3 (Neighborhood Commercial, Moderate Scale) Zoning District, the Mission Alcoholic Beverage Special Use District, the Calle 24 Special Use District, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code. For further information, call Michael Christensen at (415) 575-8742 or email at michael.christensen@sfgov.org and ask about Record Number 2019-005500CUA.

2019-006951CUA: 1401 19th Ave – West corner of 19th Street between Judah and Kirkham Streets; Lot 037 of Assessor’s Block 1834 (District 8) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.2, 209.1, and 303, to authorize the sale of beer and wine (ABC license Type 20, off-sale beer and wine) with motor vehicle fuel (DBA Chevron) within an expanded retail automotive use establishment (gas station, neighborhood serving convenience store, and café) in 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 Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code. For further information, call Cathleen Campbell at (415) 575-8732 or email at cathleen.campbell@sfgov.org and ask about Record Number 2019-006951CUA.

2019-005201CUA: 298 Munich Street – West side of Munich Street between Brazil Street and Excelsior Avenue; Lot 040 of Assessor’s Block 6023 (District 11) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and 209.1 to allow a Limited Restaurant (d.b.a. “McLaren Park Café”) within the RH-1 (Residential – House, One Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. The subject property is identified as a Limited and Nonconforming Use, protected under Section 186. The Restaurant itself will occupy approximately 570 square-feet of the ground floor within the 3,000 square-foot building. The Project is not a project under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c) and 15378 because there is no direct or indirect physical change in the environment. For Further information, call Carolyn Fahey at (415) 575-9139 or email at Carolyn.Fahey@sfgov.org and ask about Record Number 2019-005201CUA.

2014.0334ENX/SHD: 262 7th Street – South side between Folsom and Howard Streets; Lot 007 of Assessor’s Block 3730 (District 6) - Request for Large Project Authorization), pursuant to Planning Code Section 329, for the demolition of the existing building on the site, and construction of two seven-story, 65-foot tall, mixed-use buildings, totaling approximately 38,294 square-feet (sf) within the WMUG (Western SoMa Mixed-Use General) Zoning District, Western SoMa and Youth and Family Zone Special Use Districts and a Height and Bulk district of 65-X. The buildings would contain a total of 96 single room occupancy (SRO) units, 1,079 sf of commercial space, and 96 bicycle parking spaces. Under the LPA, the project is seeking exceptions to certain Planning Code requirements, including: 1) rear yard (Planning Code Section 134); 2) useable open space (Planning Code Section 135); and 3) exposure (Planning Code Section 140). The project is scheduled for hearing by the Planning Commission under Planning Code Section 295 for review of shadow cast on Howard & Langton Mini Park, which is a property under the jurisdiction of the Recreation and Parks Commission. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code. For further information, call Ella Samonsky at (415) 575-9112 or email at Ella.Samonsky@sfgov.org and ask about Record Number 2014.0334ENX/SHD.

2019-012253DRP: 463 CASTRO ST – between 17th and 18th Streets; Lot 062 in Assessor’s Block 3582 (District 7) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2019.05.30.2067 for change of use of an existing commercial space, most recently used as a retail store, to a limited-restaurant (DBA Vegan Sandwich Bar) within the Castro Street NCD (Castro Street Neighborhood Commercial District) 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 Cathleen Campbell at (415) 575-8732 or email at cathleen.campbell@sfgov.org  and ask about Case No. 2019-012253DRP

2019-013111DRP: 240 Chenery Street – between Miguel and Fairmount Streets; Lot 049 in Assessor’s Block 6685 (District 8) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2019.0513.0493 for construction property line windows to a one-family dwelling 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 (415) 575-9159 or email at david.winslow@sfgov.org  and ask about Record Number 2019-013111DRP.

2018-0109175DRP: 3610 Washington – between Locust and Spruce Streets; Lot 024 in Assessor’s Block 0987 (District 2) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2019.0110.0038 for construction of a rear horizontal and vertical addition, excavation at the basement to add habitable space to an existing 2-storysingle-family dwelling 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 (415) 575-9159 or email at david.winslow@sfgov.org  and ask about Record Number 2018-009175DRP.

2018-004614DRP: 16 Seacliff – near 25th Avenue; Lot 019 in Assessor’s Block 1301 (District 2) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2018.0328.4792 for construction of a 4- story horizontal rear addition; raising the roof at the 4th floor which is setback 13’; a modified driveway to access a new attached garage; a new lightwell on the front façade; and conversion of an existing noncomplying garage in the rear into storage to a 1-family dwelling within the RH-1(D) (Residential-House, One-Family- Detached) 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 (415) 575-9159 or email at david.winslow@sfgov.org  and ask about Record Number 2018-004614DRP.

Persons who are unable to attend the scheduled Planning Commission hearing may submit written comments regarding these cases to the individuals listed for each case above at the Planning Department, 1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor, 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
1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA  94103

9/11/2019