This ordinance designates the National Urban League Headquarters at 2015 Steiner Street as a landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the National Urban League Headquarters, located at 2015 Steiner Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0655, Lot No. 006, on the west side of Steiner Street between Pine Street and California 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.
How it got here
The legislation to designate the National Urban League Headquarters as a landmark originated from a broader initiative to preserve significant historical sites in San Francisco.
Supervisor Sherrill initiated the landmark designation for fifteen properties, including the National Urban League Headquarters, as part of the Family Zoning Plan Landmark Designation Program.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 166-26 to initiate the landmark designation process for the National Urban League Headquarters.
Mayor Lurie signed the resolution initiating the landmark designation for the National Urban League Headquarters.
The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend the landmark designation of the National Urban League Headquarters to the Board of Supervisors.
The Clerk of the Board received the recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission for the landmark designation of the National Urban League Headquarters.
The President of the Board assigned the ordinance for the landmark designation under the 30-day rule.
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