Zoning Variance Hearing
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
The hearing will be online via Cisco WebEx.
Phone Access: +1 (415) 655-0001 / Access code: 146 664 1952
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 will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on these items and on other matters on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Zoning Administrator will conduct this hearing remotely using videoconferencing technology. Additional information may be found on the Department's website.
2020-004646VAR (CAROLYN FAHEY) 70 DEMING STREET, Lot 043 in Assessor's Block 2655 in an RH-2 (Residential-House, Two Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District and the Corona Heights Large Residence SUD. REAR YARD SOUGHT: The proposal is to legalize the existing rear deck, demolish the existing rear stair structure, and construct a new spiral staircase structure. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to provide a rear yard equal to 45% of the lot depth or the average depth of adjacent buildings. The proposed spiral staircase and existing deck fall entirely within the required rear yard. Therefore, the project requires a variance.
2019-003273VAR (MATT DITO) 1718 BAKER STREET, Lot 021 within Assessor's Block 1029; located in an RH-2 (Residential-House, Two-Family) Zoning District, and a 40-X Height & Bulk District. REAR YARD SOUGHT: The project proposes to legalize the demolition and reconstruction of a third floor deck and stairs at the rear of the subject property. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard equal to 45 percent of the lot depth at any point. The proposed deck and stairs are located within the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.
2019-021357VAR (STEPHANIE CISNEROS) 1295 HOLLOWAY AVENUE, Lot 045 in Assessor's Block 6996 in an RH-1(D) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. SIDE YARD & REAR YARD SOUGHT: The project proposes a horizontal addition at the east side and a rear addition to connect the detached garage structure to the residence via an enclosed access ramp. The project is requesting the variance as a Reasonable Modification to improve access for disabled persons. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of approximately 34 feet 6 inches. The rear yard is currently partially occupied by a detached garage. The proposed enclosed connection between the garage and the main house will be located within the required rear yard. PLANNING CODE SECTION 133 requires the subject property to maintain two side setbacks equal to 5 feet each. The proposed horizontal addition at the east side will project into the existing required side yard by 2 feet. Therefore, the project requires a variance.
2019-005619VAR (MATT DITO) 482 16TH AVENUE, Lot 025 in Assessor's Block 1529 in an RH-2 (Residential-House, Two-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height & Bulk District. REAR YARD SOUGHT: The project proposes to legalize the demolition and reconstruction of a second floor deck and stairs at the rear of the subject property with slight modifications. The stairs descending from the deck to the rear yard are proposed to be relocated from the middle of the deck to the northern property line. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard equal to 45 percent of the lot depth at any point. The proposed deck and stairs are located within the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required.
2019-022369VAR (SHARON YOUNG) 2160 PACIFIC AVENUE UNIT #4, Lot 024 in Assessor’s Block 0579 in an RH-3 (Residential-House, Three-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. REAR YARD SOUGHT: The project proposes to construct an approximately 83 square-foot horizontal addition to a dwelling unit on the third floor (Unit #4) that will extend into the required rear yard of the existing five-story, multi-family residential building. The proposed horizonal rear addition (approximately 10 feet 3 inches wide by 8 feet deep) will involve infilling and extending a portion of the rear deck. The proposed project will also modify the existing rear deck from approximately 26 feet wide by 6 feet deep to approximately 13 feet 6 inches wide by 7 feet 9 inches deep. PLANNING CODE SECTION 134 requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard of approximately 32 feet. The proposed rear addition and modified rear deck will extend entirely into the required rear yard. Therefore, the proposed project requires a variance.
2019-005090VAR (BRIDGET HICKS) 3766 21ST STREET, Lot 023 in Assessor's Block 0634 in an RH-1 Zoning District, 40-X Height and Bulk District, and the Dolores Heights Special Use District. REAR YARD SOUGHT: The Project proposes to expand the basement/garage level and add habitable space at the attic/fourth floor. The Project will also add a three-story rear addition with terraces off of the rear at levels two and four. The Project will add 1,460 square feet of habitable space to accommodate a five-bedroom dwelling unit and a two-bedroom ADU. PLANNING CODE SECTION 241, Dolores Heights Special Use District, requires the subject property to maintain a rear yard equal to 45% of the lot depth, approximately 51 feet 4 inches. Planning Code Section 241 prohibits otherwise permitted obstructions in the required rear yard. The proposed one-story rear addition will encroach into the required rear yard. Therefore, a variance is required. PLANNING CODE SECTION 241 prohibits otherwise permitted obstructions into the required rear yard. The proposed one-story rear addition will obstruct into 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
10/07/2020