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In plain English

The ordinance establishes the Alexandria Theater Special Use District, allowing for increased density and modifications to zoning rules for a residential project at Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to establish the Alexandria Theater Special Use District (SUD), at the northwest corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, allowing a density bonus and modifications to existing zoning controls for a residential project in the SUD, subject to specified conditions; affirming the Planning Department’s determination 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

Introduced: Mar 18, 2025
Final action: May 16, 2025
Sponsors: Connie Chan
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How it got here

The Alexandria Theater Special Use District legislation originated from a need to address housing shortages and preserve historic features of the Alexandria Theater.

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Introduction of LegislationDecember 18, 2024
Supervisor Chan

Supervisor Chan introduced the ordinance to establish the Alexandria Theater Special Use District, allowing modifications to zoning controls for a residential project.

BOS Reso No 116-25 032125
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CEQA DeterminationMarch 3, 2025
Planning Department

The Planning Department issued a CEQA Common Sense Exemption Determination, stating that the proposed ordinance would not have a significant effect on the environment.

CEQA Det 030325
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Planning Commission ApprovalApril 3, 2025
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 21719, recommending approval of the ordinance and affirming its consistency with the General Plan.

PC Transmittal 041525
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Committee AmendmentsApril 28, 2025
Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee amended the ordinance and recommended it for further consideration by the Board of Supervisors.

Board Pkt 050625
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First Reading PassedMay 6, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.

Action history
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Final PassageMay 13, 2025
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, establishing the Alexandria Theater Special Use District.

COB Memo 060325
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Mayor's ApprovalMay 16, 2025
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the establishment of the Alexandria Theater Special Use District.

COB Memo 060325

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Related / predecessor legislation
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Document trail
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Leg Dig Ver1
Official legislation text
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Referral CEQA PC 121824
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Det 030325
Environmental review (CEQA)
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Leg Dig Ver2
Official legislation text
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Referral CEQA PC 032525
Environmental review (CEQA)
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PC Transmittal 041525
Departmental transmittal
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Leg Dig Ver3
Official legislation text
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Referral BLA 050225
Budget and Legislative Analyst
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How they voted

AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE
Land Use and Transportation Committee Β· Apr 28, 2025Pass
3-0
RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED
Land Use and Transportation Committee Β· Apr 28, 2025Pass
3-0

Legislative journey

PresidentDec 10, 2024
β†’ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardDec 18, 2024
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentMar 3, 2025
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
PresidentMar 18, 2025
β†’SUBSTITUTED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardMar 21, 2025 – Mar 25, 2025
Β·REMAIN ACTIVE
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning CommissionApr 15, 2025
Β·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Clerk of the BoardApr 18, 2025
Β·NOTICED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeApr 28, 2025
βœ“RECOMMENDED AS AMENDEDPass
✎AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLEPass
Clerk of the BoardMay 2, 2025
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Board of SupervisorsMay 6, 2025 – May 13, 2025
βœ“PASSED, ON FIRST READINGPass
βœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorMay 16, 2025
βœ“APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardJun 4, 2025
Β·TRANSMITTED