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In plain English

This resolution designates St. Matthew’s Church as a historic landmark under the Planning Code, which helps protect its architectural and cultural significance. The church is located at 3281-16th Street in San Francisco.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for St. Matthew’s Church, located at 3281-16th Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3567, Lot No. 034.

Introduced: Jul 29, 2025
Final action: Oct 24, 2025
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How it got here

The legislation to initiate a landmark designation for St. Matthew's Church was prompted by its historical significance and architectural integrity, leading to a formal resolution by the Board of Supervisors.

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Adoption of Historic Context Statement2025
San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission adopted the Early Settlement Era Styles (1848-1906) Historic Context Statement, which provided frameworks for evaluating Gothic Revival architecture, including St. Matthew's Church.

Legislative Digest
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Identification of Historical Significance2025
Inner Mission North 1853-1943 Context Statement

The property was identified as being of individual significance in the 2005 Inner Mission North 1853-1943 Context Statement.

Legislative Digest
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Introduction of Resolution2025-07-29
Board of Supervisors

The resolution to initiate a landmark designation for St. Matthew's Church was introduced and assigned to the Board.

Action history
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Committee Recommendation2025-10-06
Land Use and Transportation Committee

The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the resolution for passage.

Action history
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Adoption of Resolution2025-10-21
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution initiating the landmark designation for St. Matthew's Church.

Action history
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Mayoral Approval2025-10-24
Mayor

The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the initiation of the landmark designation process.

Action history
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Transmittal of Resolution2025-11-12
Clerk of the Board

The Clerk of the Board transmitted the resolution to the Historic Preservation Commission for further action.

Action history

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

Document trail
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PLN Presentation 100625
SF Planning Department
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How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentJul 29, 2025
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Land Use and Transportation CommitteeOct 6, 2025
RECOMMENDEDPass
Board of SupervisorsOct 21, 2025
ADOPTEDPass
MayorOct 24, 2025
APPROVED
Clerk of the BoardNov 12, 2025
·TRANSMITTED