This legislation is a hearing to discuss a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street that involves demolishing two existing buildings, constructing two new ones, and renovating others to increase residential care suites from 86 to 109. The project seeks approval for changes to existing zoning requirements and has been filed for public input.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code, Sections 209.2, 303, and 304 for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts) identified in Planning Case No. 2022-009819CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21727, dated April 17, 2025, to amend an existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow the demolition of two of the five existing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) and construct two new buildings (the Bay Building and the Francisco Building) in the same locations as the demolished structures, renovate two of the other existing buildings, and make improvements to the Julia Morgan building; the project will add approximately 58,380 square feet of institutional use and increase the number of residential care suites from 86 to 109; under the PUD, the project is seeking an exception to Rear Yard (Planning Code, Section 134) requirements. (District 2) (Appellants: Tania Albukerk, on behalf of Save the Marina’s Heritage; Mary Linde, on behalf of San Francisco Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society) (Filed May 19, 2025)
How it got here
The legislation originated from a proposal to amend an existing Planned Unit Development for a residential care facility at 3400 Laguna Street, prompted by the need for expansion and modernization of the Heritage on the Marina.
Mary Linde filed Application No. 2022-009819CUA with the Planning Department to amend the existing Planned Unit Development for the Heritage on the Marina.
The Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Authorization to allow the demolition of two existing buildings and construction of two new buildings, increasing the number of residential care suites from 86 to 109.
Tania Albukerk filed an appeal against the Planning Commission's decision, citing concerns about the project's impact on the neighborhood and historical significance.
Mary Linde also filed an appeal regarding the Planning Commission's approval, focusing on the need for further review by the Architectural Review Committee.
The City and County Surveyor verified that the signatures on the appeal represented more than 20% of the area, meeting the requirements for the appeal.
The Board of Supervisors scheduled a public hearing to consider the appeals regarding the Conditional Use Authorization and the Final Environmental Impact Report.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
The hearing is for people to express their opinions about the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed 3400 Laguna Street Project, which involves demolishing two buildings and constructing two new ones, while renovating others and increasing residential care suites. This project aims to add significant institutional space and improve existing facilities in the area.
This motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3400 Laguna Street, which included environmental and planning consistency findings. However, the motion was ultimately killed and did not move forward.
This motion disapproves the Planning Commission's earlier decision to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3400 Laguna Street, while also conditionally approving a revised version of that authorization. The approval is contingent upon the Board adopting written findings to support this new determination.
This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to create official findings that support the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 3400 Laguna Street. The motion has been passed.
This legislation involves a hearing for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street, which includes demolishing two existing buildings and constructing two new ones, along with renovations to other structures on the site. The hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections regarding the project's approval.