This ordinance creates a special district for the development of a mixed-use tower and fire station at 530 Sansome Street, allowing for streamlined approval processes and height increases for certain properties. It also includes provisions for reviewing the landmark status of a nearby building and ensures compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District, including a conditional use review and approval process allowing streamlined approval and exceptions from certain Planning Code requirements and the conditional rescission of an existing Article 10 landmark designation of 447 Battery Street within the Special Use District; revising the Zoning Map to increase the maximum height for Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0206, Lot Nos. 013, 014, and 017 within the Special Use District; 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 findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
The legislation to create the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District originated from a development agreement aimed at revitalizing the downtown area and enhancing public safety services.
The Mayor and Supervisor introduced an ordinance to amend the Planning Code to create the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District, which includes provisions for a conditional use review and the rescission of a landmark designation.
The Historic Preservation Commission adopted Resolution No. 1476, recommending disapproval of the conditional rescission of the landmark designation for 447 Battery Street after a public hearing.
The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 21776, recommending approval of the proposed ordinance to establish the Special Use District and amend the Planning Code.
The Planning Department issued a CEQA determination, confirming that the environmental impact report for the project was adequate and adopted necessary findings.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee held a public hearing to consider the proposed ordinance and related files, allowing public input on the project.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, establishing the 530 Sansome Mixed-Use Tower and Fire Station Special Use District.
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This ordinance approves a development agreement for a project at specific locations in San Francisco, which includes the payment of over $4.3 million for affordable housing and compliance with various city codes. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and environmental regulations.
The ordinance approves a financial assistance agreement for the development of a mixed-use tower and fire station at specified locations in San Francisco, providing up to $86 million over 25 years based on new hotel tax revenues. It also waives certain administrative code requirements and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
This ordinance approves a development agreement for a project at specific locations in San Francisco, which includes the payment of over $4.3 million for affordable housing and compliance with various city codes. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and environmental regulations.
The ordinance approves a financial assistance agreement for the development of a mixed-use tower and fire station at specified locations in San Francisco, providing up to $86 million over 25 years based on new hotel tax revenues. It also waives certain administrative code requirements and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.
