Zoning Variance Hearing
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
The hearing will be held online.
Phone Access: +1 (415) 655-0001 / Access code: 2493 172 5354
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, March 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.
2021-002917VAR (MATT DITO) 2739-2741 GEARY BOULEVARD, Lot 031 in Assessor's Block 1092, in the Geary Boulevard NCD Zoning District, and a 40-X Height & Bulk District: BIKE PARKING SOUGHT: The proposal is to construct a third-story vertical addition and add 2 dwelling units, for a total of 6 dwelling units on the property. PLANNING CODE SECTION 155.1 requires that one bicycle parking space be provided per dwelling unit. Direct access to the spaces is also required from a minimum 5-foot wide passageway. The project proposes 6 bicycle parking spaces to be accessed from an approximately 3-foot 6-inch hallway. Therefore, a variance is required.
2020-011018VAR (ALEX WESTHOFF) 147 RIPLEY STREET, Lot 007 in Assessor’s Block 5543, in the RH-2 Zoning District, 40-X Height & Bulk District, and Bernal Heights SUD: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to legalize the raising of the roof of the upper-level northwest corner of the building to create a flat surface, and the addition of a rear deck atop that flattened roof. PLANNING CODE SECTION 242(e)(2)(B) requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard depth of at least 45%, which is 45 feet for this property. The raised roof and proposed deck are located within the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.
2021-009346VAR (ALEX WESTHOFF) 118 BREWSTER STREET, Lot 007 in Assessor’s Block 5556, in the RH-1 Zoning District, 40-X Height & Bulk District, and Bernal Heights SUD: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to construct a new third-story deck at the rear of the property. PLANNING CODE SECTION 242(e)(2)(A) requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard depth of at least 35%, which is 24.5 feet for this property. The proposed deck will be located within the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.
2021-008199VAR (KIMBERLY DURANDET) 72 ROSSI AVENUE, Lot 017 in Assessor's Block 1139, in a RH-2 Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to construct a deck and firewall in the required rear yard. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of approximately 41 feet 11 inches, which is 45% of lot depth. The existing building obstructs 10 feet 7 inches into the required rear yard, leaving 19 feet 11 inches from the rear wall to the property line. The new deck, stair, and firewall will extend an additional 15 feet and be less than 5 feet from the rear property line. Therefore, the project requires a variance.
2021-008722VAR (SYLVIA JIMENEZ) 1055 MONTEREY BOULEVARD, Lot 016 in Assessor's Block 3106, in a RH-1(D) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to construct a two-story horizontal addition that is 9 feet 6 inches deep, plus a 7-foot deep decks at the rear of the property. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard equivalent to 30% of the lot depth, which ranges from 26 feet 7 inches to 30 feet 7 inches for the subject property. The existing building already extends into the required rear yard. The proposed two-story addition and decks would encroach approximately 10 feet 6 inches into the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.
2021-010297PRJ (SYLVIA JIMENEZ) 245 HOFFMAN AVENUE, Lot 026 in Assessor's Block 2806 in an RH-2 Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District: FRONT YARD SOUGHT: The project proposes horizontal infill additions on the basement, first, and second floors, and to raise a portion of the exiting rear sloped and gabled roof to align with the internal ceiling. The project also proposes the expansion of an existing attached, one-car garage by approximately 20 square feet. PLANNING CODE SECTION 132 requires the subject property to maintain a front setback of approximately 12 feet. The proposed garage expansion will encroach an additional one foot into the required setback. Therefore, the project requires a variance.
2021-011027VAR (CHRIS WENDT) 1045-1047 TENNESSEE STREET, Lot 014A in Assessor’s Block 4108,in a RH-3 Zoning District, and 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to replace in-kind an existing, deteriorated wooden egress decks, stairs, and minimal patches of deteriorated rustic horizontal wall cladding at the rear of the building. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard equal to 45 feet. The proposed wooden egress decks and stairs will be located 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