This ordinance designates the George Perine House at 535 Powell Street as a landmark, ensuring its preservation under city planning standards. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate the George Perine House, located at 535 Powell Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0284, Lot No. 002, on the west side of Powell Street between Bush and Sutter streets, 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 George Perine House as a landmark originated from a Board of Supervisors resolution initiated to preserve significant historical structures in San Francisco.
District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter initiated a program to designate fifteen properties, including the George Perine House, as landmarks to preserve historical resources.
The Board voted to adopt a resolution to initiate the landmark designation of the George Perine House, which was part of a broader effort to protect significant historical structures.
Mayor Lurie signed the resolution to initiate the landmark designation, allowing the Planning Department to proceed with the designation process.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted the signed resolution to the Planning Department to begin the landmark designation process.
The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the historical significance of the George Perine House and recommended its designation as a landmark to the Board of Supervisors.
The Clerk of the Board received the ordinance from the Planning Department, marking the next step in the legislative process.
The President of the Board assigned the ordinance for consideration under the 30-day rule, indicating it will be reviewed in the upcoming month.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record