Hearing

Zoning Variance Hearing

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Time
9:30am
Location
Stream Online (see event details) - Phone Access: +1 (415) 655-0001 / Access Code: 2485 545 9238
Neighborhood

The hearing will be held online.

Phone Access: +1 (415) 655-0001 / Access code: 2485 545 9238


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, October 27, 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.

2020-011814VAR (RYAN BALBA) 512 LISBON STREET, Lot 004 in Assessor's Block 6274 in a RH-1 Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District:  REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The proposal is to legalize a structure at the rear of an existing one-story over basement residential building. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to provide a rear yard of at least 30 feet. The entirety of the structure is located within the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.

2020-009477VAR (CATHLEEN CAMPBELL) 680 JOOST AVENUE, Lot 025 in Assessor's Block 3087 in a RH-1 Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.  REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The proposal is to construct a 6-foot-deep horizontal expansion at the first story, a second story expansion above the exiting footprint of the existing single-family dwelling, and an interior remodel. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the property to maintain a rear yard that is 30% of the lot depth, which is approximately 15 feet for this property. The proposed second floor is above the existing noncomplying building footprint and the first-floor expansion is proposed to extend 6 feet into the required rear yard. Therefore, the project requires a variance.

2020-008654VAR (CATHLEEN CAMPBELL) 1969 8TH AVENUE, Lot 004 in Assessor's Block 6656 in an RH-1(D) (Residential-House, Two Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.  PLANNING CODE SECTION 133 SIDE YARD, PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The proposal is to demolish a noncomplying detached garage and construct a new detached garage within the same footprint. The new garage structure will also include a roof deck with stairs to the rear yard. PLANNING CODE SECTION 133 requires two side yards of 3 feet each for the subject property. The proposed garage extends to the north side property Iine, encroaching into the required side yard. Therefore, a variance is required. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of 30 feet. The proposed garage will be located within the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.

2021-000544VAR (ELLA SAMONSKY) 48 PERALTA AVENUE, Lot 005A in Assessor's Block 5512, in a RH-2 Zoning District, Bernal Heights SUD, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.  REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The proposal is to construct a side addition, add a roof deck and spiral staircase, and remodel the interior of a single-family residence. PLANNING CODE SECTION 242(e)(2)(B) requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of approximately 45 feet, with which the proposed spiral staircase would encroach. Therefore, a variance is required.

2020-011648VAR (GABRIELA PANTOJA) 215-225 KENWOOD WAY, Lots 002-003 in Assessor's Block 3281, in a RH-1 (D) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District:  LOT AREA SOUGHT:  The proposal is to shift a shared lot line between Lots 002 (225 Kenwood Way) and 003 (215 Kenwood Way) for proposed lot areas of approximately 3,252 square feet and 3, 070 square feet respectively. PLANNING CODE SECTION 121(e) requires a minimum lot area of at minimum 4,000 square feet within the RH-1 (D) Zoning District. The subject existing lots measuring approximately 3,091 square feet (Lot 002) and 3, 231 (Lot 003) are legal non-conforming. The proposal will shift an existing shared lot line and alter the lot areas to be approximately 3,252 square feet (Lot 002) and 3,070 square feet (Lot 003) in area, reducing the lot area nonconformity for Lot 003. Therefore, a variance is required.

2021-003515VAR (GRETEL GUNTHER) 614-616 BUCHANAN STREET, Lots 056 and 057 in Assessor's Block 0819 in an RTO Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District.  REAR YARD SOUGHT:  The project proposes to demolish the existing noncomplying exterior staircase, balcony, and deck at the rear of the existing building and to construct a new multi-story, noncombustible stair structure at the rear to serve all levels of the existing building. The project also proposes a new, approximately 77 square foot, steel balcony at the second floor of the rear facade. The proposed steel balcony will be integrated with the proposed stair structure. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard equal to 25% of the lot depth, or 20 feet 7 inches for the subject lot. While the project will reduce the total obstruction into the required rear yard, the proposed steel balcony will project 2 feet 8 inches within the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.

2021-004999VAR (CATHLEEN CAMPBELL) 226 PALO ALTO AVE, Lot 023 in Assessor's Block 2722 in a RH-1(D) Zoning District, a 40-X Height and Bulk District.  REAR YARD AND SIDE YARD SOUGHT:  The project proposes horizontal infill additions on the basement, first, and second floors totaling approximately 243 square feet on west side of the existing two-story over basement, single family dwelling. PLANNING CODE SECTION 133 requires two side yards of three feet each for the subject property. The existing noncomplying building encroaches into the western side yard. Therefore, a variance is required. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject lot to provide 30% of the lot depth for a required rear yard, which is 30 feet for the subject lot. The proposed 243 square-foot infill additions at the rear of the basement, first, and second floors obstruct into the required rear yard within 15 feet of the rear property line. Therefore, a variance is required.


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

10/06/2021