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Ordinance#220914Failed
In plain English

The ordinance aimed to update the General Plan to support the development of the Transbay Block 4 project by changing height limits and bicycle policies. It has failed to pass.

Ordinance amending the General Plan, to revise the Transit Center District Plan, a Sub-Area Plan of the Downtown Plan, to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project by revising height limits and bicycle network policy; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 340.

Introduced: Sep 6, 2022
Final action: Sep 6, 2022
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How it got here

Related / predecessor legislation
↑ from
Ordinance#220836Filed

This ordinance amends the Zoning Map to allow taller buildings for the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project, located on Howard Street. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Introduced Jul 12, 2022Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
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Hearing#220853Filed

This legislation involves a hearing to approve changes to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan, allowing for taller buildings and larger floor sizes on Block 4, as well as the sale and lease of land rights for development. It aims to facilitate the construction of new projects in the area by increasing height limits and making necessary findings for the redevelopment.

Introduced Jul 26, 2022Final action Sep 20, 2022
↑ from
Ordinance#220854Filed

This ordinance allows for taller buildings in a specific area of the Transbay Redevelopment Project by raising the height limit from 450 feet to 513 feet and adjusting some floor plate sizes. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure compliance with state and local laws.

Introduced Jul 19, 2022Matt Dorsey
↑ from
Resolution#220858Filed

This resolution approves the sale and lease of land rights at 200 Main Street for $6 million to F4 Transbay Partners LLC and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P. It also includes findings related to redevelopment plans, environmental quality, and consistency with city planning policies.

Introduced Jul 19, 2022Matt Dorsey
Legislation that followed from this
↓ led to
Hearing#220853Filed

This legislation involves a hearing to approve changes to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan, allowing for taller buildings and larger floor sizes on Block 4, as well as the sale and lease of land rights for development. It aims to facilitate the construction of new projects in the area by increasing height limits and making necessary findings for the redevelopment.

Introduced Jul 26, 2022Final action Sep 20, 2022
↓ led to
Ordinance#220854Filed

This ordinance allows for taller buildings in a specific area of the Transbay Redevelopment Project by raising the height limit from 450 feet to 513 feet and adjusting some floor plate sizes. It also includes necessary environmental and planning findings to ensure compliance with state and local laws.

Introduced Jul 19, 2022Matt Dorsey
↓ led to
Ordinance#220836Filed

This ordinance amends the Zoning Map to allow taller buildings for the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project, located on Howard Street. It also includes environmental findings and confirms alignment with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Introduced Jul 12, 2022Matt Dorsey, Rafael Mandelman
↓ led to
Resolution#220858Filed

This resolution approves the sale and lease of land rights at 200 Main Street for $6 million to F4 Transbay Partners LLC and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P. It also includes findings related to redevelopment plans, environmental quality, and consistency with city planning policies.

Introduced Jul 19, 2022Matt Dorsey
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How they voted

PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors · Oct 18, 2022Fail
0-5
RECOMMENDED "DO NOT PASS"
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Oct 3, 2022Pass
1-0
CONTINUED
Land Use and Transportation Committee · Sep 19, 2022Pass
1-0

Legislative journey

Clerk of the BoardAug 23, 2022
·RECEIVED FROM DEPARTMENT
PresidentSep 6, 2022
ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardSep 9, 2022
·NOTICED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeSep 19, 2022 – Oct 3, 2022
CONTINUEDPass
RECOMMENDED "DO NOT PASS"Pass
Board of SupervisorsOct 18, 2022
PASSED ON FIRST READINGFail