This ordinance designates Finocchio’s at 500-508 Broadway as a landmark, ensuring its protection under the Planning Code. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate Finocchio’s, located at 500-508 Broadway, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0145, Lot No. 008, on the northwest corner of Broadway and Kearny 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 Finocchio's as a landmark originated from a Board of Supervisors resolution initiated to recognize significant LGBTQ historical sites in San Francisco.
The Board voted to adopt Resolution No. 238-26 to initiate the landmark designation of Finocchio's, recognizing its historical significance.
Mayor Lurie signed the resolution to initiate the landmark designation, which was then transmitted to the Planning Department.
The Planning Department forwarded the initiation resolution to the Historic Preservation Commission for review.
The Historic Preservation Commission held a public hearing and recommended the landmark designation of Finocchio's, citing its cultural significance to the LGBTQ community.
The Planning Department transmitted the proposed ordinance for landmark designation to the Board of Supervisors, including supporting documentation.
The Clerk of the Board received the ordinance from the Planning Department for consideration.
The ordinance was assigned under the 30-day rule for further consideration by the Board of Supervisors.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record