This ordinance designates the Arthur Castle Home at 2402 Steiner Street as a landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the Arthur Castle Home, located at 2402 Steiner Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0606, Lot No. 017A, on the east side of Steiner Street between Washington Street and Jackson 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 Arthur Castle Home as a landmark originated from a broader initiative by the San Francisco Planning Department to preserve significant historical properties.
Supervisor Sherrill initiated the landmark designation process for fifteen properties, including the Arthur Castle Home, as part of the Family Zoning Plan Landmark Designation Program.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended approval of the landmark designation resolutions for the initiated properties.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 173-26, initiating the landmark designation of the Arthur Castle Home.
Mayor Lurie signed the resolution to initiate the landmark designation process for the Arthur Castle Home.
The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and voted to recommend the landmark designation of the Arthur Castle Home to the Board of Supervisors.
The Clerk of the Board received the recommendation from the Historic Preservation Commission for the landmark designation of the Arthur Castle Home.
The President of the Board assigned the ordinance for the landmark designation of the Arthur Castle Home under the 30-day rule.
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