Zoning Variance Hearing
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The hearing will be held online.
Phone Access: +1 (415) 655-0001 / Access code: 2481 735 4021
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, February 23, 2022, 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.
2021-001904VAR (RYAN BALBA) 2211 16TH AVENUE, Lot 003 in Assessor's Block 2333A in an RH-1(D) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to construct a horizontal addition at the ground floor and legalize the construction of a horizontal addition at the second floor at the rear of an existing two-story, single-family building. The project also includes a new deck, an interior remodel, and new patio at grade. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject lot to maintain a minimum rear yard equal to 30 percent of the total lot depth. The required rear yard for the subject property is approximately 28 feet 5 inches. Portions of the proposed horizontal additions and deck will encroach into the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.
2021-005401VAR (GRETEL GUNTHER) 3029-3031 LAGUNA STREET, Lot 006 in Assessor's Block 0518 in an RH-2 Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The project proposes to construct a two-story vertical addition, including a new rear deck at the fourth floor, to the existing two-story, two-unit building. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard equal to 24 feet 11 inches, through rear yard averaging, which requires the last 10 feet of permitted building depth gained by averaging to be limited to a height of 30 feet. The proposed addition will project 5 feet 10 inches into the required rear yard at the first floor, 4 feet into the required rear yard at the third floor, and 4 feet and 10 inches into the required rear yard at the fourth floor. Therefore, a variance is required.
2021-009169VAR (JEFFREY SPEIRS) 314 TWIN PEAKS BLVD, Lot 088 in Assessor's Block 2721, in a RH-1(D) Zoning District, and 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to construct an approximately180 square-foot, 1-story vertical addition and approximately 240 square-foot balcony at the main level of an existing three-story, single family building. The project also proposes to construct an above-ground pool and hot tub with supporting walls within the required rear yard. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard equal to 30% of the lot depth or approximately 22 feet 6 inches. The proposed vertical addition will encroach approximately 3 feet 6 inches into the required rear yard. The proposed balcony and pool and hot tub structure and wall will entirely encroach into the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required
2021-005020VAR (MONICA GIACOMUCCI) 98 MULLEN AVENUE, Lot 001 in Assessor's Block 5527, in an RH-1 Zoning District, the Bernal Heights Special Use District, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District: MASS REDUCTION SOUGHT: The proposal is to construct a vertical addition to an existing two-story single-family building on a corner lot with facade alterations on the Mullen Avenue and Peralta Avenue facades. PLANNING CODE SECTION 242(e)(3) requires the subject property to reduce its overall mass by at least 650 square feet after calculating the maximum permissible building envelope. The proposed project reduces 584 square feet from the maximum permissible building envelope. Therefore, a variance is required.
2021-008267VAR (JEFFREY SPEIRS) 140 TARAVAL STREET, Lot 008 in Assessor's Block 2928, in a RH-1(D) Zoning District, and 40-X Height and Bulk District. 15 Foot Legislated Front Setback: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to construct two new decks and connecting landing and walkway at the rear of the property. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard equal to 30 feet. The proposed decks and walkway will be located entirely within the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.
2021-007317VAR (JEFFREY SPEIRS) 515 DUBOCE AVENUE, Lot 096 in Assessor's Block 3538, in a RTO Zoning District, and 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to construct a new 3-story steel stair to a roof deck with cantilevered landings, and raise a portion of the existing rear sloped roof to align with the internal ceiling. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain an averaged rear yard of 34 feet 7 inches. The spiral stair and landing will encroach approximately 13 feet 4 inches into the required rear yard, with the ground floor stair extending 17 feet into the required rear yard. The new flat roof will encroach approximately 8 feet 10 inches into the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.
2021-009274VAR (RYAN BALBA) 417 27TH STREET, Lot 040 in Assessor's Block 6591 in an RH-2 Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to replace the existing, noncomplying stair and deck at the rear of the building. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard equal to 45% of the lot depth or the average of the two adjacent properties. The subject property is required to provide a 51-foot 4-inch rear yard. The entirety of the proposed stair and deck fall within the required rear yard. Therefore, the project requires a variance.
2021-000212VAR (MOSES CORRETTE) 2616-2618 JACKSON STREET, Lots 028 and 029 in Assessor's Block 0585 in the RH-2 Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to construct a new 1-story metal spiral stair from the rear yard to a roof deck at the rear of 2616 and 2618 Jackson Street, a 4-story over basement two-family building. The stair would extend approximately 8 feet 1 inch towards the rear property line. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of approximately 31 feet 11 inches. The proposed rear addition will encroach approximately 8 feet 1 inch into the required rear yard and result in a rear yard of 23 feet 10 inches. Section 136(c)(14) permits a stair to extend 6 feet into the required open area. However, the proposed stair extends 2 feet 1 inch further into the required rear yard. Therefore, the project requires a variance.
2020-010296VAR (KURT BOTN) 2601 LAWTON STREET, Lot 001 in Block 1911, in a RH-1 Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to legalize a ground floor Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), legalize a light-well infill at the northern property line, and construct a rear stair and landing in the rear yard. PLANNING CODE SECTON 134 requires the subject lot to maintain a rear yard of at least 30%, or approximately 24 feet for this lot. The proposed stair will be entirely within the required rear yard. 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