Planning Commission
Thursday, January 23, 2020
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, January 23, 2020, beginning at 1:00 p.m. or later, in City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 400.
2019-016523CUA: 313 Ivy Street–south side of Ivy Street between Gough Street and Octavia Street, Lot 004 of Assessor’s Block 0808 (District 5) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.2, 303, and 761 to establish an approximately 479 square foot cannabis retail use (d.b.a. Fig and Thistle Apothecary) in an existing ground floor retail space in a three-story residential and commercial building within the Hayes-Gough NCT (Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District and 50-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 Bridget Hicks at (415) 575-9054, or via email at bridget.hicks@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2019-016523CUA.
2019-015062CUA: 500 Laguna Street– east side of Laguna Street between Linden Street and Fell Street, Lot 016 of Assessor’s Block 0818 (District 5) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.2, 303, and 761 to establish an approximately 1335 square foot cannabis retail use (d.b.a. Mr. C’s) in an existing retail space in a three-story residential and commercial building. The Project will occupy the ground floor and basement level tenant space at 500 Laguna Street within the Hayes-Gough NCT (Neighborhood Commercial Transit) 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 Bridget Hicks at (415) 575-9054, or via email at bridget.hicks@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2019-015062CUA.
2017-011214CUA: 9 Apollo Street – south side of Apollo Street between Topeka and Thornton Avenues, Lot 048 of Assessor’s Block 5354 (District 10) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and 317 to remove an unauthorized dwelling unit from the ground floor by merging it with the existing dwelling unit above. The subject property is currently authorized for use as a single-family dwelling within the RH-1 (Residential-House, One-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. For further information, call Natalia Kwiatkowska at (415) 575-9185, or via email at natalia.kwiatkowska@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2017-011214CUA.
2019-006042CUA: 1560 Wallace Avenue – north side of Wallace Avenue between Keith Street and Jennings Street; Lot 026 in Assessor’s Block 4829 (District 10) – Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 121.9 and 303, to allow subdivision of a parcel that is equal to or greater than 10,000 square feet into one or more smaller parcels in PDR Zoning Districts, for the Project involving a lot subdivision of a 14,600 square feet lot into two lots and the new construction of a one-story, approximately 4,600 square feet, industrial warehouse on the vacant lot within the PDR-1-B (PDR Light Industrial Buffer) 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 Xinyu Liang at (415) 575-9182 or email at Xinyu.Liang@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2019-006042CUA.
2015-004109CUA-02: 333 12th Street, located on the north side of 12th Street between Folsom and Harrison Streets, Lots 022 & 055 in Assessor’s Block 3521 – Request for Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303 and 844.23, for the project involving conversion of 200 dwelling units to student housing (618 beds). The project is proposing to convert the seven-story-over-basement (80-ft tall) residential building (approximately 150,837 gross square feet) to student housing, 194 Class 1 bicycle parking spaces, and 15 Class 2 bicycle parking spaces. The subject property is located within the WMUG (Western SoMa Mixed-Use General) Zoning District, Western SoMa Special Use District, and a 55-X and 55/65-X Height and Bulk Districts. 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, please call Esmeralda Jardines at (415) 575-9144 and ask about Case No. 2015-004109CUA-02.
2018-002825DRP/VAR: 780 Kansas– between 19th and 20th Streets; Lot 013A in Assessor’s Block 4074 (District 10) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2018.0221.1876 for construction of a vertical and horizontal addition to create a fourth-floor sunroom with a roof deck above; enlarge the existing three floors; create roof decks at the second and fourth floors; add a garage at the ground floor; and remodel and reconfigure the interior of the existing two units within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. The existing building is located within the required rear yard and the proposed addition would result in additional encroachment. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of 36 feet 8 inches. The existing building is located within the required rear yard (to within 30 feet from the rear property line) and the proposed addition would result in additional encroachment (to 29 feet 7 inches to the rear property line). Therefore, a rear yard variance is required. 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. 2018-002825DRP.
2019-016849CND: 1630 Clay Street – North side of Clay Street between Polk and Larkin Streets; Lot 007 of Assessor’s Block 0620 (District 3) - Request for a Condominium Conversion pursuant to Subdivision Code Sections 1332 and 1381, to convert a four (4)-story, six (6)-unit building into residential condominiums within the RM-3 (Residential – Mixed, Medium Density) Zoning District and a 65-A Height and Bulk District. 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 2019-016849CND.
2019-017311CND: 901-911 Union Street – South side of Union Street between Jones and Taylor Streets; Lot 001 of Assessor’s Block 0120 (District 3) - Request for a Condominium Conversion, pursuant to Subdivision Code Sections 1332 and 1381, to convert a three (3)-story, six (6)-unit building into residential condominiums within the RM-2 (Residential – Mixed, Moderate Density) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. 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 2019-017311CND.
2019-005361DRM: 49 Kearny Street– west side of Kearny Street between Maiden Lane and Post Street, Lot 002 of Assessor’s Block 0310 (District 3) - Request for a Mandatory Discretionary Review pursuant to Planning Code Sections 202.2, 210.2, and 311, to expand an existing medical cannabis dispensary (d.b.a. 710SF) to the second floor of an existing eight-story mixed-use building. The second floor is approximately 800 square feet and the resulting tenant space will include both the second and third floors covering a total of approximately 1600 square feet within the C-3-O (Downtown Office) Zoning District and 80-130-F 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 Bridget Hicks at (415) 575-9054, or via email at bridget.hicks@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2019-005361DRM.
2019-000650DRP-02: 617 Sanchez– between 19th and Cumberland Streets; Lot 055 in Assessor’s Block 3600 (District 7) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application Nos. 2019.0115.0390 &. 2019.0115.0391 for the demolition of an existing 2-story, approximately 1,000 square foot, 1-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home and detached garage, and construction of a new 4-story (3-stories over basement), 4,149 square foot, 4-bedroom, 4½-bath, single-family home 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 Case No. 2019-000650DRP-02.
2019-003900DRP: 1526 Masonic – at Piedmont; Lot 039 in Assessor’s Block 2616 (District 8) - Request for Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application No. 2019.0605.2567 for construction of a two-story, 21 foot tall, 735 square foot, artist cottage and dwelling unit at the rear of the property. The cottage will be located within the required rear yard and will require a variance. No exterior or interior alterations are proposed for the main house located at the front of the property 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 Case No. 2019-003900DRP.
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Persons who are unable to attend the scheduled 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 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 Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
Corey A. Teague
Zoning Administrator
Planning Department
1650 Mission Street, 4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94103
12/31/2019