Hearing

Zoning Variance Hearing

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Time
9:30am
Location
City Hall, Room 408 - 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Neighborhood

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 will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on these items and on other matters on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 408.

2022-002751VAR (MAGGIE LAUSH) 25 BENNINGTON STREET, Lot 022 in Assessor's Block 5666 in a RH-1 Zoning District, Bernal Heights Special Use District, and 40-X Height and Bulk District: MASS REDUCTION: The proposal is to expand the existing three-story single family dwelling by infilling space beneath a cantilevered room at the first floor and a lightwell at the second floor, and expanding a portion of the existing third floor to align with the lower stories at the sides and rear. PLANNING CODE SECTION 242 requires a total of 650 square feet of Usable Floor Area be deleted from the allowed Buildable Area, resulting in a reduction of allowed square footage as well as building volume. The project proposes a total reduction of only 302 square feet. Therefore, a variance is required.

2020-010990VAR (MICHELLE TAYLOR), 2536-2540 CALIFORNIA STREET, Lot 008 in Assessor's Block 0634 in a NCD-Upper Fillmore Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD MODIFICATION: The project proposes to demolish an existing 3-story commercial building and detached garage building on a through lot to accommodate three residential units and one commercial unit in two new buildings over subterranean garage and separated by an interior courtyard. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of 30 feet of depth at all residential stories. The subject property will maintain an interior courtyard of 30 feet in depth. Therefore, a rear yard modification is required.

2021-009870VAR (EDGAR OROPEZA) 3214 24TH STREET, Lot 013 in Assessor’s Block 3642 in the NCT - 24th-Mission Neighborhood Commercial Transit District, The Calle 24 SUD and a 55 -X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD: The proposal is to demolish two existing single-story store fronts located on the western portion of the lot and construct in its place a new three-story mixed-used building having a commercial ground floor (two-store fronts) and two dwelling units located on the floors above. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of approximately 25 feet at the second story and at each story above, and at the First Story if it contains a dwelling unit. In this case the proposal will not provide a rear yard. Therefore, the project requires a variance.

2022-007925VAR (EDGAR OROPEZA) 351 WINFIELD STREET, Lot 022 in Assessor’s Block 5671 in the RH-2 Zoning District, The Bernal Heights SUD and a 40 -X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD: The proposal is to construct a horizontal extension to the rear of the existing 2-story single-family building. The proposed rear addition would match the existing depth of the rear portion of the building. PLANNING CODE SECTION 242 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of approximately 31 feet 6 inches measured from the rear property line. The proposed new rear addition will encroach approximately 5 feet into the required rear yard. Therefore, the project requires a variance.

2022-009006VAR (MICHELLE TAYLOR) 615 SANCHEZ STREET, Lot 057 in Assessor's Block 3600 in a RH-1 Zoning District, Central Neighborhoods Large Residence Special Use District, Dolores Heights Special Use District, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District: CONDITION OF APPROVAL: The proposal is to construct a vertical addition of approximately 533 square feet and enclose an existing exterior spiral stair at the rear of the existing building. PLANNING CODE SECTION 174 requires that conditions of approval are complied with consistent with other controls of the Code. When constructed, the existing building encroached 7 feet 2 inches into the required front setback and was issued Variance No. 98.993V in 1999 with a condition of approval that any additional expansions shall require a variance. The proposed vertical addition will not encroach into the required front setback but will expand the subject building’s envelope beyond that permitted by Variance No. 98.948V. Therefore, a variance is required.

2014-003219VAR (GABY PANTOJA) 369 VALLEY STREET, Lot 033 in Assessor's Block 6620, in a RH-2 Zoning District, and 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD: The proposal is to relocate and expand an existing one-story single-family residence. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject lot to maintain a minimum rear yard equal to 45 percent of the total lot's depth or a line representing the average rear yard of the adjacent properties, but no less than 25 percent or 15 feet, whichever is greater. The required rear yard for the subject property is approximately 36 feet 6 inches. The proposed expansion will project approximately 11 feet 6 inches into the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.

2022-010396VAR (KIMBERLY DURANDET) 66 DIGBY STREET, Lot 011 in Assessor's Block 7540 in a RH-1 Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD: The project proposes to remove an existing deck and to construct a new deck with stairs and firewalls as required in the required rear yard of a steeply sloping lot. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard depth of 32 feet. The proposed structure is located within the required rear yard and leaves a rear yard of approximately 15 feet. Therefore, a variance is required.

2021-012233VAR (MARCELLE BOUDREAUX) 1645 JONES STREET, Lot 002 in Block 0156 in a RM-2 Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District: REAR YARD: The proposal is to construct a new four-story over basement residential building with 2 dwelling units and one-off street parking space on a vacant lot. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard equal to 25% of the lot. The required rear yard is 17 feet 2 inches. The project provides a only a 10-foot 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.

Persons who are unable to attend the scheduled Commission hearing may submit written comments regarding these cases to the individuals listed for each above via email or at the Planning Department, 49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 1400, 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
49 South Van Ness Avenue, Suite 1400
San Francisco, CA 94103

4/05/2023