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, November 7, 2019, beginning at 1:00 p.m. or later, in City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 400.

Case No. 2019-012970PRJ: 34 Properties Owned or Leased by The Academy of Art University – Continued to November 21, 2019 – The proposed Project involves 34 properties owned or leased by the Academy of Art University (The Academy). Consistent with the Term Sheet and Supplement to the Term Sheet for Global Resolution, the Project seeks to establish or legalize uses at these properties, consolidate single room occupancy units regulated under Chapter 41 of the Administrative Code into two buildings and provide at least 7 new Chapter 41 units, and perform or legalize building modifications to these properties in order to implement said uses and to generally abate all Planning Code violations. A full list of the 34 properties, site-specific zoning information and proposed uses to be considered under the Project may be found here: sfplanning.org/AAU-notice. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission will act on the following items: (1) Adoption of CEQA Findings. The Planning Commission certified the Final EIR for the Project on July 28, 2016. An Addendum to the FEIR was prepared for the Project and was published on October 9, 2019. Prior to any other action, the Commission must adopt CEQA Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Project to proceed. (2) Planning Code Amendment and Development Agreement. The Planning Commission will adopt a resolution and recommendation to the Board of Supervisors regarding the proposed Planning Code amendments that are necessary in order to implement the Project and regarding the proposed Development Agreement between the Academy of Art University and its various LLCs and the City and County of San Francisco. (3) Master Conditional Use Authorization. As allowed by the proposed Planning Code Amendment, the Planning Commission will take action to authorize the proposed uses and building modifications across all 34 properties through a single, Master Conditional Use Authorization (MCUA). The MCUA allows the Planning Commission to grant exceptions from Code requirements that otherwise might be required under the Code to authorize all scopes of work contemplated by the Project. For further information, call Andrew Perry at (415) 575-9017 or email at Andrew.Perry@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2019-012970PRJ.

10/30/2019

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, November 7, 2019, beginning at 1:00 p.m. or later, in City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 400.

2018-015288DRP: 1130 Potrero Avenue – between 23rd & 24th Streets; Lot 007 in Assessor’s Block 4211 (District 9) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2018.1105.5040 for construction of a 3rd-story vertical addition and horizontal rear addition to a one-family house within the RH-3 (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 Case No. 2018-015288DRP

2018-003910DRP : 3252 19th Street – located on the northwest corner of 19th and Sanchez Street; Assessor’s Block 3591, Lot 025 (District 8) – Request for a Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2018.08.16.7612 to legalize a change in use of approximately 2,849 square feet on the first floor and an associated mezzanine from automotive repair to amusement game arcade/restaurant (dba. Redemption) within an existing two-story building in the UMU (Urban Mixed-Use) Zoning District and a 58-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, please call Rich Sucre at (415) 575-9108 or email at richard.sucre@sfgov.org and ask about the Case No. 2018-003910DRP.

2018-000468AHB: 3945 Judah Street – between 44th and 45th Avenues; Lot 028 in Assessor’s Block 1809 (District 15)- Request for a HOME-SF Project Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 328 for the demolition of an existing one-story commercial building, formerly utilized for the operation of a gas station, and the construction of a new five-story over basement, 55-foot, approximately 19, 160 square-foot mixed-use building containing a total of 20 dwelling units (10 one-bedroom, 9 two-bedroom, and 1 three-bedroom), 2,440 square feet of commercial space, 7 off-street parking spaces, and 24 bicycle parking spaces within the Neighborhood Commercial, Cluster (NC-1) and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The proposal is pursuing a Tier-2 HOME-SF Project Authorization which permits a 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% on-site affordable dwelling units. Additionally, the proposal is pursuing a Zoning Modification from the rear yard requirement pursuant to Planning Code Section 206.3. The HOME-SF Project Authorization constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Sectio 31.04(h). For further information, call Gabriela Pantoja at (415) 575-8741 or email at Gabriela.Pantoja@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2018-000468AHB.

2018-007267OFA: 865 Market Street – south side of Market Street immediately east of its intersection with Fifth Street; Lot 042 in Assessor’s Block 3705 (District 6) - Request for an Office Development Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 321 and 322 to authorize up to 49,999 square feet from the Office Development Annual Limit. The proposal would convert existing retail use, accessory office use, and miscellaneous spaces at floors 7-8 of the subject building to General Office use. The subject property is located within the C-3-R (Downtown-Retail) Zoning District and the 120-X / 160-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 Jonathan Vimr at (415) 575-9109 or email at Jonathan.Vimr@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2018-007267OFA.

Case No. 2019-002758CUA: 3501 Geary Boulevard – southwest corner of Geary Boulevard and Stanyan Street, Lots 012-013 (formerly Lot 001B) in Assessor’s Block 1084 (District 1) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 303.1, 703.4, and 712 to establish a Formula Retail Use within the NC-3 (Moderate-Scale Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. The proposal is to convert a vacant ground floor commercial space with approximately 1,866 square feet of floor area to a Formula Retail Use (d.b.a. T-Mobile, a wireless communications retail store). The proposal will involve interior tenant improvements to the ground floor commercial tenant space. 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 Sharon M. Young at (415) 558-6346 or email at sharon.m.young@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2019-002758CUA.

Case No. 2018-011441CUAVAR: 1846 Grove Street – south side of Fulton Street between Atalaya Terrace and Masonic Avenue, Lot 003H in Assessor’s Block 1187 (District 5) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 209.1 and 303 to construct five dwelling units on a lot zoned RH-2 (Residential, House – Two Family) and RH-3 (Residential, House – Three Family). The Conditional Use Authorization request is to exceed the principally permitted dwelling unit density limit for the respective zoning district. The lot is located within a 40-X Height & Bulk District. Additionally, the project is also seeking variances from the rear yard requirement of Planning Code Section 134, the exposure requirement of Section 140, and bicycle parking requirement of Section 151. 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 Matt Dito at (415) 575-9164 or email at Matthew.Dito@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2018-011441CUAVAR.

Case No. 2018-011430CUAVAR: 1776 Green Street – north side of Green Street between Octavia and Gough Streets, Lot 006 in Assessor’s Block 0544 (District 2) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 209.1 and 303 to permit a two-story vertical addition and a change of use from an automobile repair garage to a residential building containing five new residential units within the RH-2 (Residential-House, Two-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The project is also seeking variances from the front setback and rear yard requirements pursuant to Planning Code Sections 130 and 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 Christopher May at (415) 575-9087 or email at christopher.may@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2018-011430CUAVAR.

Case No. 2017-013155CUA: 230 Kirkham Street – north side of Kirkham Street between 6th and 7th Avenues; Lot 026 in Assessor’s Block 1847 (District 5) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and 317 to demolish a two-story single-family dwelling and construct a three-story two-family dwelling. The subject property is located within an RH-2 (Residential, House, Two Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height & 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 Laura Ajello at (415) 575-9142 or email at laura.ajello@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2017-013155CUA.

Case No. 2018-001485CUA:  3360 Sacramento Street – north side of Sacramento Street between Walnut and Presidio Streets; Lot 011 in Assessor’s Block 1008 (District 2) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 724 and 102 to legalize a “Trade Office” use on the ground floor of a mixed-use building within the Sacramento Street NCD (Neighborhood Commercial District) Zoning District and 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 Laura Ajello at (415) 575-9142 or email at laura.ajello@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2018-001485CUA.

Case No. 2018-009548CUA: 427 Baden Street - west side of Baden Street and between Martha and Mangels Avenues; Lot 005 and 006 in Assessor’s Block 6762 (District 13) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 121 and 303 for the creation of one substandard lot and construction of a new two-story, single-family dwelling unit within the RH-1 (Residential House, One-Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The new single-family dwelling unit will be located on an existing vacant lot to be altered via a lot line adjustment into a substandard lot. 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 (415) 575-8741 or email at Gabriela.Pantoja@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2018-009548CUA. 

Case No. 2019-004664CUA:  57 Wentworth Place – east side of Grant Avenue and west side of Wentworth Place between Jackson Street and Washington Street; Lot 035 in Assessor’s Block 0194 (District 3) - Request for Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and 811 for a change of use from retail to bar/lounge on the basement floor of a mixed-use building within the CVR (Chinatown Visitor Retail) Zoning District and a 50-N 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 Christy Alexander at (415) 575-8724 or email at christy.alexander@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2019-004664CUA.

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

10/16/2019