Hearing

Zoning Variance Hearing

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Time
9:30am
Location
Stream Online (see event details) - Phone Access: +1 (415) 655-0001 / Access Code: 2493 428 9951
Neighborhood

The hearing will be held online.

Phone Access: +1 (415) 655-0001 / Access code: 2493 428 9951


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 Zoning Administrator intends to hold a PUBLIC HEARING on these items and on other matters on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, beginning at 9:30 a.m. or later. Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Zoning Administrator may conduct this hearing remotely using videoconferencing technology or in-person at City Hall. Additional information may be found on the Department’s website.

2021-002938VAR (MOSES CORRETTE) 2750 LAKE STREET, Lot 007 in Assessor's Block 1330 in a RH-1(D) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District:  REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The proposal is to construct a 2nd story addition and terrace above the existing ground floor garage that fronts 29th Avenue, as well as various interior remodeling work. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of at least 30% of the lot depth, which is approximately 18 feet 9 inches for this property. The proposed 2nd story addition will be located within the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.

2021-004486VAR (MOSES CORRETTE) 51 PIXLEY STREET, Lot 029 in Assessor's Block 0517 in a RH-2 Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District:  REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The proposal is to remove the existing, wood-framed, approximately 50 square-foot deck at the rear of the 2nd floor and construct a new deck of approximately 130 square feet, along with a spiral stair and associated property line firewalls. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject lot to maintain a rear yard of at least 45% of the lot depth, or as little as 25% or 15 feet based on averaging. The required rear yard for this lot is 15 feet. The proposed deck, stair, and firewalls will be located within the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.

2021-001565VAR (CLAIRE FEENEY) 212 RITCH STREET, Lot 476 in Assessor's Block 3776 in the CMUO Zoning District, Central SoMa SUD, and 55-X Height and Bulk District:  GROUND FLOOR CEILING HEIGHT SOUGHT:  The project proposes to demolish the existing two-story building and construct a new five-story, 55-foot tall office building with roof decks and a restaurant space on the ground floor. PLANNING CODE SECTION 145(c)(4)(B) requires the ground floor ceiling height to be 14-feet tall within the CMUO zoning district. The project proposes to have a 13-foot tall ground floor ceiling height. Therefore, the project requires a variance.

2021-002957VAR (STEPHANIE CISNEROS) 1503 DOLORES STREET, Lot 031, Assessor's Block 6616 in an RH-2 Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District:  REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The proposal is to replace an existing 3rd floor deck and stair in the same footprint. The existing deck and stair connect to the second floor landing. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires that the subject property maintain a rear yard equivalent to 45 feet, or 45% of the lot depth. The existing deck and stair obstruct into the rear yard by approximately 10 feet 1 inch and the new stair and deck will continue to project into the rear yard by 10 feet 1 inch. Therefore, a variance is required.

2020-008843VAR (SHARON YOUNG) 2826 - 2828 OCTAVIA STREET, Lots 093 and 094 in Assessor's Block 0529 in a RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District:  MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE, MINIMUM LOT AREA, MINIMUM LOT WIDTH SOUGHT: The proposal is to legalize a lot split between the properties at 2826 Octavia Street and 2828 Octavia Street. There is a one-unit residential building at 2828 Octavia Street at the front lot (Assessor's Block 0529; Lot 093) and a two-unit residential building at 2826 Octavia Street at the rear lot (Assessor's Block 0529; Lot 094). Lot 093 has an area of 1,025 square feet and Lot 094 has an area of 1,986 square feet (but only 1,636 square feet per Planning Code calculation). A prior variance was granted (Case No. 1997.751V) to subdivide the 27.5 feet by 109.5 feet lot into two new parcels of approximately 1,500 square feet each, but without the flag-lot configuration. PLANNING CODE SECTION 121(a) requires lots to have at least 16 feet of frontage on a public right-of-way. Lot 094 will only have 7 feet of frontage on Octavia Street. Therefore, a variance is required. PLANNING CODE SECTION 121(d) requires the subject lots to have a minimum lot width of 25 feet. Neither lot has a width sufficient to meet the minimum required lot width. Therefore, a variance is required. PLANNING CODE SECTION 121(e) requires the subject lots to have to have a minimum area of 2,500 square feet. Neither lot meets the minimum lot area. Therefore, a variance is required. 

2020-005902VAR (KATIE WILBORN) 1812-1816 GREEN STREET, Lot 007 in Assessor's Block 0543 in a RH-2 Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District:  FRONT SETBACK AND REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The proposal is to legalize the existing front portico, which extends approximately 3 feet into the front setback toward the front property line, and to legalize the existing rear deck, which extends approximately 12 feet into the required rear yard toward the rear property line at the 2-story. PLANNING CODE SECTION 132 requires the subject property maintain a front setback that is 14 feet 6 inches, the average of the two adjacent property’s front setbacks. The front portico and entry stair encroach approximately 3 feet into the required front setback. Therefore, the project requires a variance. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of approximately 25 feet, through rear yard averaging. The rear deck and stair proposed for legalization encroaches approximately 12 feet into the required rear yard. Therefore, the project requires a variance.

2020-011542PRJ/VAR (ELTON WU) 2106 22ND STREET, Lot 032 in Assessor's Block 4094 in an RH-3 Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District:  REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The proposal is to legalize an existing deck and shed constructed within the required rear yard. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of approximately 32 feet by averaging of adjacent buildings. The proposed deck and shed will encroach approximately 22 feet into the required rear yard and result in a rear yard of 10 feet. Therefore, the project requires a variance.

2021-004024VAR (SYLVIA JIMENEZ) 467 OAK STREET, Lot 017 in Assessor's Block 0840, in a RTO Zoning District, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District:  REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The proposal is to demolish a noncomplying rear deck and stairs and construct a new deck and stairs within the same footprint. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires that the property maintain a rear yard setback equivalent to 45% of lot depth, which is approximately 36 feet for this property. The existing and proposed rear deck encroach entirely into the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.

2021-004026VAR (SYLVIA JIMENEZ) 368 LILY STREET, Lot 017A in Assessor's Block 0840, in a RTO Zoning District, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District:  REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The proposal is to demolish a noncomplying rear deck and stairs and construct a new deck and stairs within the same footprint. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires that the property maintain a rear yard setback equivalent to 45% of lot depth, which is nearly 18 feet for this property. The existing and proposed rear deck encroach entirely into the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.

2021-005482VAR (KIMBERLY DURANDET) 37 WINFIELD STREET, Lot 048 in Assessor's Block 5612, in an RH-1 Zoning District, 40-X Height and Bulk District and the Bernal Heights SUD:  REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The proposal is to remove an existing shed roof at the rear 1st story and add a new flat roof deck with spiral stair and firewall in the required rear yard. PLANNING CODE SECTION 242 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of approximately 24 feet 6 inches feet, which is 35% of lot depth. The existing building obstructs 13 feet 3 inches into the required rear yard, leaving 11 feet 3 inches from the rear wall to the property line. The new spiral stair extends an additional 5 feet 3 inches and is less than 1 foot from the side property line, which may also require a firewall, leaving a rear yard of 5 feet 11 inches. Therefore, the project requires a variance.


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.

To view the official Variance Hearing Agenda which includes the link to the site plans and elevations of the proposed projects, please visit the website: https://sfplanning.org/hearings-zoning-variance. Persons who are unable to attend the scheduled hearing may submit written comments regarding these cases to the individuals listed for each case above via email or at the Planning Department, 49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 1400, San Francisco, CA 94103.

Corey A. Teague
Zoning Administrator

11/22/2021