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.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0471, Lot No. 003, designated Landmark No. 320 (Ladies’ Protection and Relief Society), within the RM-1 (Residential-Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk Districts), identified as Planning Case No. 2022-009819COA, issued by the Historic Preservation Commission by Motion No. 494, dated April 17, 2025, to allow demolition of two noncontributing buildings (the Perry Connector and the Health Care Center) on the site, 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, make improvements to the Julia Morgan building, and site alterations; determined to be appropriate for and consistent with the purposes of Article 10 of the Planning Code, and to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for rehabilitation. (District 2) (Appellant: 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 proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street, which required a Certificate of Appropriateness due to its impact on a designated historic landmark.
An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) was filed with the San Francisco Planning Department for the proposed project at 3400 Laguna Street, which includes demolition and new construction.
The Historic Preservation Commission approved the COA with conditions, including a requirement for further review by the Architectural Review Committee on final massing and architectural details.
An appeal was filed against the Historic Preservation Commission's decision, specifically challenging the imposition of Condition of Approval 1.
The Planning Department confirmed that the appeal of the COA was filed in a timely manner.
A public hearing was scheduled for June 17, 2025, to consider the appeals related to the project at 3400 Laguna Street.
The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing to consider the appeals regarding the COA and other related approvals for the project.
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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 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.
This motion disapproves the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project at 3400 Laguna Street and instead approves a different Certificate of Appropriateness with modified conditions. The Board of Supervisors has formally adopted findings to support this decision.
The motion aimed to approve a project at 3400 Laguna Street that included demolishing two existing buildings and constructing two new ones, along with renovations and site improvements. However, the motion was ultimately rejected.
This motion disapproves the Historic Preservation Commission's approval of a project at 3400 Laguna Street while conditionally approving a different version of the project with new conditions. The final decision will depend on the Board adopting written findings to support this determination.
This motion directs the Clerk to create official findings explaining why the Board of Supervisors disapproved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a project at 3400 Laguna Street. The motion has been passed, indicating the Board's formal stance against the project.