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Ordinance#260681First Reading
In plain English

Proposes a change to city law: Changing the the city's zoning/building rules to designate the Fernando Nelson Home, located at 701 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Fernando Nelson Home, located at 701 Castro Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3603, Lot No. 075, on the east side of Castro Street between 20th Street and Liberty Street, as a landmark consistent with the standards set forth in Article 10 of the Planning Code; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Introduced: Jun 9, 2026
Final action:
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How it got here

The legislation to designate the Fernando Nelson Home as a landmark originated from a resolution initiated by the Board of Supervisors and recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission.

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Initiation of Landmark DesignationMarch 3, 2026
Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted Resolution No. 099-26 to initiate the landmark designation of the Fernando Nelson Home.

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Approval of Initiation ResolutionMarch 6, 2026
Mayor

The Mayor approved the initiation resolution for the landmark designation.

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Recommendation for Landmark DesignationMay 20, 2026
Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and recommended the landmark designation of the Fernando Nelson Home by Resolution No. 1596.

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Transmittal of Planning Department CaseJune 3, 2026
Planning Department

The Planning Department transmitted the case for the landmark designation to the Board of Supervisors, confirming the HPC's recommendation.

PLN Transmittal 060926
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Planning Commission TransmittalJune 9, 2026
Planning Commission

The Planning Commission transmitted their findings regarding the landmark designation to the Board of Supervisors.

Comm Pkt 072026
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Public Hearing ScheduledJuly 20, 2026
Land Use and Transportation Committee

A public hearing was scheduled to consider the ordinance for the landmark designation of the Fernando Nelson Home.

Hearing Notice 071026
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Current Status
Board of Supervisors

The ordinance is currently at the first reading stage in the Board of Supervisors.

Legistar Action History

Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record

Related / predecessor legislation
↑ predecessor#260052— not yet in database
Document trail
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Leg Dig Ver1
Official legislation text
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PLN Transmittal 060926
SF Planning Department
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HPC Presentation 072026
Historic Preservation Commission
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How they voted

No recorded roll-call vote yet. This item may have passed without a recorded individual vote, or is still pending.

Legislative journey

PresidentJun 9, 2026
ASSIGNED UNDER 30 DAY RULE
Clerk of the BoardJul 10, 2026
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