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Thursday, November 17, 2022

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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 Planning Commission intends to hold a PUBLIC HEARING on these items and on other matters on Thursday, November 17, 2022, beginning at 1:00 p.m. or later. Please be advised that due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Planning Commission may conduct this hearing remotely using videoconferencing technology or in-person at City Hall. Additional information may be found on the Department’s website.

2020-006131CUA: 5272-5280 03RD STREET – west side of 03rd Street between Thornton and Williams Avenues; Lots 014 and 015 in Assessor’s Block 5411 (District 10) - Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 317, and 737 to demolish a mixed-use building containing one ground floor commercial space and one residential unit above, and to construct a five-story, 52-foot tall building containing one ground-floor commercial space and 12 residential units under the Individually Requested State Density Bonus Program pursuant to Planning Code Section 206.6 and California Government Code Section 65915. The project seeks a waiver from development standards for height, Planning Code Section 260, pursuant to State Density Bonus Law. The project also includes a lot merger of Block 5411, Lots 014 and 015. A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Xinyu Liang at 628-652-7316 or email at Xinyu.Liang@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2020-006131CUA.

2022-008002CUA: 939 POST STREET – south side between Hyde and Larkin Streets; Lot 025 in Assessor’s Block 0302 (District 3) – Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 209.3 and 303 to construct a health spa (d.b.a. “Alchemy Springs”) at the basement level of the existing commercial building, located within an RC-4 (Residential-Commercial, High Density) zoning district and an 80-T height and bulk district. Approximately 2,706 square feet of the new health spa use will be located inside the 5,750-square-foot basement level of the existing building and is considered a principally permitted Personal Services retail sales and service use. The 2,455-square-foot outdoor portion of the project would encompass the entire rear yard and is classified as an Outdoor Activity Area, which requires a conditional use authorization when not located at the front of the lot within an RC-4 zoning district. This project was reviewed under the Community Business Priority Processing Program (CB3P). A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Rebecca Salgado at (628) 652-7332 or email at rebecca.salgado@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2022-008002CUA.

2022-001764CUA: 434 CORTLAND AVENUE – south side of Cortland Avenue between Wool and Andover Streets; Lot 031 in Assessor’s Block 5678 (District 11) – Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 303, 317, and 738 to demolish a one-story, mixed-use building with a retail storefront and one dwelling unit and construct a three-story, 6,245 square foot, four-unit residential building with a ground floor retail storefront and roof decks within the Cortland Avenue Neighborhood Commercial (Cortland NCD) Zoning District and the 40-X Height and Bulk Districts. A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Claire Feeney at 628-652-7313 or email at Claire.Feeney@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-001764CUA.

2022-009347CUA: 2567 MISSION STREET – east side of Mission Street between 21st and 22nd Streets; Lot 079 in Assessor’s Block 3615 (District 8) – Request for a Conditional Use Authorization, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 121.2, 303, and 754 to allow an 8,789 square foot Social Service or Philanthropic Facility use (d.b.a. Hamilton Families) on the first and second floors of the existing building within the Mission Neighborhood Commercial Transit (Mission NCT) Zoning District and the 40-X and 65-B Height and Bulk Districts. A Planning Commission approval at the public hearing would constitute the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h). For further information, call Claire Feeney at 628-652-7313 or email at Claire.Feeney@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-009347CUA.

2022-000080DRP-04: 65 RUSSELL STREET between Eastman and Hyde Streets Street Lot 012 in Assessor’s Block 0123 (District 3) – Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2021.1215.4464 to construct a vertical and horizontal rear addition, and a new accessory dwelling unit at the basement to a single-family residence within the RH-2 (Residential House - Two Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h).). For further information, call David Winslow at (628) 652-7335 or email at david.winslow@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2022-000080DRP-04.

2022-005618DRP: 557 SANCHEZ STREET between 19th and Hancock Streets Lot 035 in Assessor’s Block 3685 (District 8) – Discretionary Review of Building Permit Application no. 2022.0315.0019 to construct a rear deck and stairs to a 2-story single-family dwelling within the RH-3 (Residential House - Three Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the project for the purposes of CEQA, pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 31.04(h).). For further information, call David Winslow at (628) 652-7335 or email at david.winslow@sfgov.org and ask about Case No. 2022-005618DRP.

2022-009366PCA [Board File No. 220878] Planning, Building Codes – Penalties for Code Enforcement: Ordinance sponsored by Supervisor Ronen, amending the Planning and Building Codes to increase fines and penalties for violations of Planning and Building Code provisions; clarify that violations affecting more than one unit in a building constitute multiple violations for purposes of assessing penalties; adding factors to consider in determining the appropriate amount of civil penalties; establishing penalties for residential units merged, constructed, or divided without required permits or approvals; establishing penalties for violations involving illegal demolition and enhancement of penalty amounts for certain buildings by age or historic status; providing additional notices for Responsible Parties; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302. For further information, call Audrey Merlone at 628-652-7534 or email at audrey.merlone@sfgov.org and ask about Record No. 2022-009366PCA.

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

10/26/2022