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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