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Ordinance#210182
Jul 30, 2021

This ordinance creates a new Affordable Housing Special Use District at 2500-2530 18th Street to support the development of affordable housing by changing the zoning from Production, Distribution, and Repair to Urban Mixed Use. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to create the new 2500-2530 18th Street Affordable Housing Special Use District (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 4014, Lot Nos. 002 and 002A), to facilitate the development of affordable housing at the site; amending the Zoning Map to rezone the lots from PDR-1-G (Production, Distribution, and Repair, General) to UMU (Urban Mixed Use) and to map the new special use district; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Shamann Walton
10-0
Resolution#210693
Jul 30, 2021

This resolution approves the issuance of up to $450 million in bonds to finance or refinance the development and improvement of senior living facilities by Front Porch Communities and Services. It is part of a financial plan facilitated by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority.

Resolution approving for the purposes of Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Section 147(f), as amended, the issuance of obligations pursuant to a plan of finance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $450,000,000 for the purpose of financing and/or refinancing the acquisition, construction, equipping, improvement, renovation, rehabilitation and/or remodeling of senior living and related facilities by Front Porch Communities and Services; and certain other matters relating thereto, as defined herein.

TransportationBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210763
Jul 30, 2021

This resolution authorizes the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to finalize loan documents for a maximum of $14,277,516 to finance the purchase and development of a 100% affordable rental building at 2550 Irving Street. It also approves the loan agreement and allows city officials to take necessary actions to implement the resolution.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development with 2550 Irving Associates, L.P. to execute loan documents relating to a loan to provide financing for the acquisition of real property located at 2550 Irving Street, and predevelopment activities for a 100% affordable multifamily rental building, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $14,277,516; approving the form of the loan agreement and ancillary documents; ratifying and approving any action heretofore taken in connection with the property; granting general authority to City officials to take actions necessary to implement this Resolution, as defined herein; and finding that the loan is consistent the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210764
Jul 30, 2021

The resolution approves a loan agreement of up to $44.47 million to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 100% affordable housing project called "Ambassador Ritz," which includes 187 rental units for low-income households. The loan will have varying terms, with a minimum of 55 years for part of the funding, and the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of a Loan Agreement with Ambassador Ritz Four Percent, L.P., a California limited partnership, in an aggregate total amount not to exceed $44,465,000 for a minimum term of 55 years for a portion of the loan amount and maximum terms of 15 years, 28 years, and 40 years for other portions of the loan amount based on the requirements of the funding sources, to finance the acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing 100% affordable multifamily rental housing project for low income households, known as “Ambassador Ritz 4%,” consisting of 187 rental units in two buildings located at 55 Mason Street and 216 Eddy Street; and adopting findings that the Loan Agreement is consistent with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210688
Jul 30, 2021

This resolution allows FC 5M M2 Exchange, LLC to build and maintain a pedestrian-only alley on Mary Street and install underground telecommunications and non-potable water lines between two properties. It also confirms that the project meets environmental standards and aligns with city planning policies.

Resolution granting revocable permission to FC 5M M2 Exchange, LLC to construct and maintain the pedestrian-only alley/paseo on Mary Street between Mission and Minna Streets fronting 434 Minna Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3725, Lot No. 132); the private underground telecommunications conduit connecting 434 Minna Street and 415 Natoma Street below portions of Minna, Natoma, and Mary Streets; and the private non-potable water lines connecting to 434 Minna Street and 415 Natoma Street below portions of Minna and Natoma Streets; adopting environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
5-0
Ordinance#210808
Jul 28, 2021

This ordinance defines laundromats in the Planning Code and requires special permission for any new use that replaces a laundromat. It also prohibits the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units that would reduce laundry services unless they are replaced.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to add Laundromat as a defined term, to require conditional use authorization for uses replacing Laundromats, and to prohibit Accessory Dwelling Units that reduce on-site laundry services unless replaced; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
10-0
Resolution#210812
Jul 28, 2021

This resolution authorizes a loan of up to $33,903,540 to Hunters View Associates for infrastructure improvements in the Hunters View Project, which aims to develop up to 800 units of housing, including public, affordable, and market-rate options. It also confirms that the loan agreement complies with environmental and planning regulations.

Resolution approving and authorizing the Director of the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to execute an Infrastructure Loan Agreement with Hunters View Associates, L.P., a California limited partnership, for a total loan amount not to exceed $33,903,540 to finance the third phase of infrastructure improvements related to the revitalization and master development of up to 800 units of replacement public housing, affordable housing and market rate housing, commonly known as the Hunters View HOPE SF Development (“Hunters View Project”); and adopting findings that the loan agreement is consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act, the General Plan, and the priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Ordinance#210866
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance allows for up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six on corner lots, in residential zoning areas, with specific requirements like replacing protected units. It also ensures that new units built under this exception follow rent increase limits and allows for condominium conversion applications that include both existing and new units.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception to permit up to four dwelling units per lot, and up to six dwelling units per lot in Corner Lots, in all RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, subject to certain requirements, including among others the replacement of protected units; amending the Administrative Code to require new dwelling units constructed pursuant to the density limit exception to be subject to the rent increase limitations of the Rent Ordinance; amending the Subdivision Code to authorize a subdivider that is constructing new dwelling units pursuant to the density exception to submit an application for condominium conversion or a condominium map that includes the existing dwelling units and the new dwelling units that constitute the project; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
22-3
Ordinance#210868
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance updates the requirements for the inclusionary housing program in San Francisco, which mandates that new developments include affordable housing units. It also confirms that the changes comply with environmental regulations and align with the city's overall planning goals.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to update inclusionary housing program requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
9-0
Ordinance#210865
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance extends various deadlines related to Medical Cannabis Dispensaries and Cannabis Retail Use in San Francisco, pushing them from 2021 to 2022 and 2023. It also allows for the extension of Temporary Cannabis Business Permits and the Cannabis Event Permit pilot program.

Ordinance amending the Health Code, Planning Code, and Police Code to extend the sunset date for provisions governing Medical Cannabis Dispensaries from December 31, 2021, to December 31, 2022; to extend the sunset date for allowing the conversion of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries with Planning Commission approval to a Cannabis Retail Use from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2023; to allow the extension of Temporary Cannabis Business Permits for additional 120-day terms through December 31, 2022, rather than December 31, 2021; and to allow the extension of the Cannabis Event Permit pilot program through December 31, 2023, rather than December 31, 2021; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

Public HealthBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Rafael Mandelman
9-0
Hearing#210791
Jul 27, 2021

This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed project at 249 Texas Street, which seeks to demolish an existing single-family home and build a new two-unit residential building. The hearing is part of the process to determine whether to approve the Conditional Use Authorization for this development.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 303 and 317 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 249 Texas Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4001, Lot No. 017A, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-003223CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20930, dated June 3, 2021, to demolish the existing 3,908 square-foot three-story single-family dwelling with an unauthorized dwelling unit and construct a new three-story 4,864 square-foot residential building containing two dwelling units above a garage with two off-street parking spaces, within the RH-2 (Residential House, Two-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellants: Kathleen Roberts-Block and Sasha Gala) (Filed July 6, 2021)

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Filed
4-0
Motion#210792
Jul 27, 2021

This motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 249 Texas Street, along with necessary environmental and planning consistency findings. However, it was ultimately rejected or "killed" by the city.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20930, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-003223CUA, for a proposed project located at 249 Texas Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Killed
8-0
Resolution#210829
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution approves a 20-year lease for a telecommunications tower and equipment at San Francisco State University, with an initial yearly rent of $91,800 and annual increases of three percent. It also confirms that the lease complies with environmental regulations and city planning priorities.

Resolution authorizing and approving a renewal of a telecommunication lease of space for existing emergency radio telecommunications tower and associated equipment with the California State University, acting by and through the San Francisco State University, a State of California political subdivision, as landlord, for the Department of Emergency Management and the Department of Technology, at 1600 Holloway Avenue, Thornton Hall, at a yearly initial base rent of $91,800, with annual adjustments of three percent for a term of 20 years to commence on October 1, 2021, or upon approval by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding the proposed Lease is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priorities of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingPublic SafetyLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Hearing#210801
Jul 27, 2021

This legislation pertains to a hearing for a proposed cannabis retail store at 5801 Mission Street, which is seeking approval for its Conditional Use Authorization. The hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections regarding the project, which prohibits on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 202.2, 303, and 720 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 5801 Mission Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6472, Lot No. 001, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-007152CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20933, dated June 10, 2021, to allow cannabis retail use measuring approximately 2,055 square feet, with no on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products, on the first floor of an existing two-story mixed use building within the Excelsior Outer Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District, the Fringe Financial Services Restricted Use District, and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 11) (Appellant: Pastor Roderick Gittens, on behalf of the San Francisco Christian Center) (Filed July 12, 2021)

TransportationBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Filed
4-0
Motion#210802
Jul 27, 2021

This motion approves a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 5801 Mission Street, following the Planning Commission's decision. It also confirms that the project aligns with environmental standards and the city's General Plan policies.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20933, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-007152CUA, for a proposed project located at 5801 Mission Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
7-1
Ordinance#210731
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance authorizes the City to settle a lawsuit with Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. for $325,000 related to construction claims. The lawsuit was filed in April 2020 in San Francisco Superior Court.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. against the City and County of San Francisco for $325,000; the lawsuit was filed on April 9, 2020, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-584105; entitled Con-Quest Contractors, Inc. v. City and County of San Francisco; the lawsuit involves construction claims.

Budget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
9-0 /1
Resolution#210881
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution extends the time by 60 days for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that requires special approval for large residential developments in certain zoning areas. It also confirms the Planning Department's environmental assessment and aligns with the city's General Plan and relevant planning policies.

Resolution retroactively extending by 60 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 210116) amending the Planning Code to require Conditional Use Authorization for certain large residence developments in Residential, House (RH) zoning districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Resolution#210886
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution urges California officials to change regulations that currently prevent San Francisco from receiving funding for new affordable housing projects. It aims to address unfair distribution of resources that negatively impacts the city's housing development efforts.

Resolution urging Treasurer Fiona Ma and the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee (“CDLAC”) to amend the adopted CDLAC regulations immediately to address the regional inequities of the allocation system resulting in no awards to San Francisco for new construction affordable housing projects.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Ordinance#210285
Jul 27, 2021

The ordinance simplifies and streamlines procedures for neighborhood, cultural, and entertainment establishments in San Francisco by expanding review processes, allowing temporary outdoor activities, and extending performance hours. It also removes certain permit requirements and definitions to support the continuation of entertainment venues and activities.

Ordinance amending the Planning, Business and Tax Regulations, and Police Codes to simplify procedures and allow flexibility for neighborhood, cultural, and entertainment establishments by 1) expanding streamlined review and inspection procedures to principally permitted storefront uses citywide; 2) deleting separate definitions of “Cat Boarding,” and “Services, Instructional” from the Planning Code; 3) allowing the continuation of longstanding places of entertainment; 4) temporarily requiring a conditional use authorization for uses replacing Nighttime Entertainment uses; 5) allowing temporary outdoor entertainment, arts, and recreation activities; 6) eliminating the one night dance permit; 7) extending time for limited live performances from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.; 8) allowing additional One-Time Entertainment Permits and One-Time Outdoor Amplified Sound Permits; 9) exempting single individual performances without amplification from permit requirements; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

Public SafetyBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Passed
11-0
Ordinance#210674
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance updates the Planning Code by fixing typos, correcting outdated references, and clarifying language without changing any substantive rules. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, and make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#210647
Jul 27, 2021

The ordinance allocates $19,344,824 from Hetchy Power Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's capital improvement projects, while also adjusting previous funding amounts. It requires certain environmental reviews and approvals before the funds can be used for construction-related expenses.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $19,344,824 of Hetchy Power Revenue Bonds for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Hetch Hetchy Capital Improvement Program and de-appropriating $2,000,000 Low Carbon Fuel Standard funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, de-appropriating $6,843,536 Hetchy Revenue funds to Hetchy Fund balance in FY2020-2021, and placing $19,344,824 of Power Bonds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0
Ordinance#210648
Jul 27, 2021

This ordinance allocates over $213 million for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's wastewater improvement projects for the fiscal year 2021-2022, including adjustments to previously allocated funds. It also requires environmental reviews to be completed before construction can begin on these projects.

Ordinance appropriating a total of $213,511,178 of proceeds from revenue bonds, State of California Water Resources Control Board’s revolving loan funds (State Loan Funds) or grant funds (State Grant Funds), for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise’s Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-2022, de-appropriating and re-appropriating $42,900,587 and placing $256,411,765 in Revenue Bonds or State Loan or Grant Funds by project on Controller’s Reserve subject to the Controller's certification of funds availability, including proceeds of indebtedness, and for construction related expenditures (excluding program management, planning and design) for these projects, as applicable, is also subject to the prior occurrence of the SFPUC's and the Board of Supervisors' discretionary adoption of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for projects, following review and consideration of completed project related environmental analysis, where required.

Budget & TaxesEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
13-0
Hearing#210756
Jul 27, 2021

This legislation involves a hearing for people who support or oppose the rejection of a Conditional Use Authorization for a cannabis retail store at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard. The project is intended to allow a cannabis shop without on-site smoking in a mixed-use building within a specific zoning district.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the disapproval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 202.2, 303, and 712 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6249, Lot No. 001, identified in Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20925, dated May 27, 2021, to allow the establishment of a 2,198 square foot Cannabis Retail Use with no on-site smoking or vaporizing of cannabis products within the ground floor commercial space of a two-story mixed-use building located within the NC-3 (Neighborhood Commercial, Moderate Scale) Zoning District, the Schlage Lock Special Use District, and a 55-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellant: Gaynorann Siataga) (Filed June 28, 2021)

Business & EconomyGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Filed
no vote
Motion#210757
Jul 27, 2021

This motion aimed to approve the Planning Commission's decision to disapprove a Conditional Use Authorization for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard. The motion has been killed, meaning the proposed project will not move forward.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20925, disapproving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, for a proposed project located at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Killed
4-0
Motion#210758
Jul 27, 2021

This motion disapproves a previous decision by the Planning Commission regarding a project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard, while approving a Conditional Use Authorization for the project, contingent on the Board adopting written findings. The motion allows the project to move forward under specific conditions.

Motion conditionally disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20925, and approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard, subject to the adoption of written findings by the Board in support of this determination.

Governance & ElectionsLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0
Motion#210759
Jul 27, 2021

This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to create official findings that support the Board of Supervisors' approval of a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard. The motion has been passed.

Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors' decision to approve the proposed Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2021-000603CUA, for a proposed project at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard.

Land Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210426
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution designates Lincoln Park as a historic landmark and extends the time for the Historic Preservation Commission to make a decision about it by an additional 90 days, totaling 180 days. The park was previously known as City Cemetery.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for Lincoln Park, formerly known as City Cemetery, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1313, Lot No. 029; and extending the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may render it’s decision by 90 days, for a total of 180 days.

EnvironmentGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
6-0
Resolution#210726
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution designates the Clay Theatre at 2261 Fillmore Street as a historic landmark and extends the time for the Historic Preservation Commission to make a decision on this designation by an additional 90 days, totaling 180 days. The aim is to ensure thorough consideration of the site's historical significance.

Resolution initiating a landmark designation under Article 10 of the Planning Code for 2261 Fillmore Street (aka the Clay Theatre), Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0630, Lot No. 002; and extending the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may render it’s decision by 90 days, for a total of 180 days.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar
6-0
Resolution#210840
Jul 27, 2021

This resolution extends the time by 60 days for the Planning Commission to decide on an ordinance that would allow up to four dwelling units on corner lots in certain residential zoning areas. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Resolution extending by 60 days the prescribed time within which the Planning Commission may render its decision on an Ordinance (File No. 210564) amending the Planning Code to provide a density limit exception for Corner Lots in RH (Residential, House) zoning districts, to permit up to four dwelling units per lot; affirming the Planning Department’s California Environmental Quality Act determination; and making Planning Code, Section 302, findings, and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Rafael Mandelman
4-0
Motion#210800
Jul 27, 2021

This motion approves the final map for the Hunters View Phase 3 project, which will create up to nine lots and allow for the construction of up to 310 condominium units as part of a mixed-use development. It also includes a Public Improvement Agreement and confirms compliance with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map 9677 (relating to a project known as Hunters View Phase 3), the re-subdivision of Lot 10, Final Map No. 5461, filed for record in Book DD of Survey Maps, at pages 90-97, Official Records, resulting in up to nine lots, including up to 310 condominium units for a mixed use residential and commercial project, subject to specified conditions; approving a Public Improvement Agreement related to Final Map 9677; and acknowledging findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
Passed
8-0
Motion#210859
Jul 23, 2021

This motion aimed to approve a Conditional Use Authorization for a proposed project at 450-474 O’Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street. However, it was ultimately rejected and is no longer moving forward.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20935, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2013.1535CUA-02, for a proposed project located at 450-474 O’Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Killed
12-0
Hearing#210858
Jul 23, 2021

This legislation involves a hearing for public input on a proposed project at 450-474 O’Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street, which seeks to amend previous approvals for a mixed-use building that includes demolishing three existing buildings and constructing a new 13-story structure with commercial space and group housing. The hearing allows interested parties to express support or objections to the changes in the project scope.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 303, 304, 415, 166, and 155 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 450-474 O’Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0317, Lot Nos. 007, 009, and 011, identified in Planning Case No. 2013.1535CUA-02, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20935, dated June 24, 2021, to amend the Conditions of Approval Nos. 24, 25, 26, and 32 of Planning Commission Motion No. 20281, adopted on September 13, 2018, for a revised project scope to include demolition of three buildings, construction of a 13-story mixed-use building with similar massing, ground floor commercial and a new church, and up to 316 group housing rooms instead of 176 residential units located in a RC-4 (Residential-Commercial, High Density) Zoning District, North of Market Residential Special Use District and 80-130-T Height and Bulk District. (District 6) (Appellants: Pratibha Tekkey, on behalf of the Tenderloin Housing Clinic, and Michael Shonafelt and Gregory Tross of Newmeyer & Dillion LLP, on behalf of the Pacific Bay Inn, Inc.) (Filed July 21, 2021)

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Filed
4-0
Motion#210790
Jul 23, 2021

The motion approves the final map for a mixed-use condominium project that includes 129 new residential units and 6 commercial units at specified locations on Howard and 9th Streets. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9940, a merger and four lot vertical subdivision, 129 residential new condominium units within vertical lot 1 and 6 commercial new condominium units within vertical lot 2, mixed-use condominium project, located at 1266-1298 Howard Street & 165-173 9th Street, being a merger and subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3728, Lot Nos. 019, 024, 025, 086, & 087; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Motion#210799
Jul 23, 2021

This motion approves the final map for a 54-unit residential condominium project at 495 Cambridge Street. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and planning policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9699, a 54 unit residential condominium project, located at 495 Cambridge Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 5992A, Lot No. 071; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Resolution#210778
Jul 23, 2021

This resolution extends the deadline by 90 days for the Historic Preservation Commission to decide on designating Diego Rivera's fresco, "The Allegory of California," as a landmark. This process is in accordance with the city's Planning Code.

Resolution extending by 90 days the prescribed time within which the Historic Preservation Commission may render its decision on a proposed Resolution that would initiate the designation of Diego Rivera’s fresco, titled, “The Allegory of California,” at 155 Sansome Street as a landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the Planning Code.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Ordinance#210810
Jul 22, 2021

This ordinance allows businesses to place signs on awnings or marquees in certain commercial and mixed-use districts, in addition to existing regulations for projecting signs. It also expands sign controls to more Neighborhood Commercial Districts and confirms compliance with environmental and planning regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to allow business signs on awnings or marquees in addition to projecting signs in various neighborhood commercial and residential-commercial districts, and in certain Chinatown mixed use districts; applying business sign controls to additional Neighborhood Commercial Districts; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBusiness & EconomyLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
8-0 /1
Ordinance#210699
Jul 22, 2021

This ordinance clarifies the rules for building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and ensures that landlords cannot remove certain tenant services without a valid reason, stating that simply getting a building permit is not enough. It also includes necessary findings related to tenant protection and environmental regulations.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to clarify the requirements for applications to construct Accessory Dwelling Units under the City’s local Accessory Dwelling Unit approval process; amending the Administrative Code to clarify that landlords may not remove certain tenant housing services without just cause and that issuance of a building permit does not constitute just cause; making findings as required by the Tenant Protection Act of 2019; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
By Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Rafael Mandelman
9-0
Ordinance#210807
Jul 21, 2021

This ordinance removes regulations related to oil and gas activities from the Planning Code and updates definitions to exclude oil and gas production as an allowable industrial use. It also confirms the Planning Department's compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and public welfare policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to repeal Article 12, which contains regulations governing land use activities associated with oil and gas exploration, development, and processing; amending the definitions of Heavy Manufacturing 2 and Heavy Manufacturing 3 to exclude oil and gas production or processing for fuel purposes as allowable Industrial Uses; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
By Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelman
14-0
Hearing#210709
Jul 20, 2021

This legislation involves a hearing for public input regarding a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, which seeks to demolish a single-family home and build a new four-story residential building with multiple units and parking. The hearing allows interested parties to express their support or objections to the Conditional Use Authorization needed for the project.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 209.1, 303, and 307 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 575 Vermont Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 4010, Lot No. 006, identified in Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20921, dated May 13, 2021, to allow demolition of an existing single family home and construction of a new, four-story, 40-foot tall residential building containing two dwelling units, one accessory dwelling unit, one off-street automobile parking space, and three class one bicycle parking spaces within the RH-2 (Residential, House, Two-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 10) (Appellants: Marion Parr, Scott Carr, Ron Altoonian, Victoria Carradero, and Chris Stephens) (Filed June 11, 2021)

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Filed
15-0 /1
Motion#210710
Jul 20, 2021

This motion approves a Conditional Use Authorization for a project at 575 Vermont Street, following the Planning Commission's decision. It also includes environmental findings and confirms consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20921, approving a Conditional Use Authorization, identified as Planning Case No. 2020-000886CUA, for a proposed project located at 575 Vermont Street; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

TransportationEnvironmentLand Use & Planning
Passed
19-0 /1
Motion#210696
Jul 20, 2021

This motion approves the Mayor's choice of Jason Wright to serve on the Historic Preservation Commission until December 31, 2024. The motion has been passed.

Motion approving the Mayor’s nomination for appointment of Jason Wright to the Historic Preservation Commission, for a term ending December 31, 2024.

Governance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
8-0
Ordinance#200519
Jul 19, 2021

This ordinance modifies the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require that inclusionary housing fees be used for projects within one and a half miles of the district or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years. It also affirms the Planning Department's environmental review and ensures consistency with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to modify the Geary-Masonic Special Use District to require use of the inclusionary housing fee for a project within one and one-half miles of the boundaries of the district, or anywhere in San Francisco if not allocated within five years of payment; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public convenience, necessity, and welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

HousingBudget & TaxesLand Use & Planning
Passed
10-0
Ordinance#210834
Jul 19, 2021

This ordinance amends the Planning Code to fix typos, update references, and clarify language without changing the substance of the law. It also confirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to correct typographical errors, update outdated cross-references, and make non-substantive revisions to clarify or simplify Code language; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and adopting findings of public necessity, convenience, and general welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

EnvironmentLand Use & PlanningHonorary / Symbolic
Filed
1-0
Motion#210789
Jul 16, 2021

This motion approves the final map for a new mixed-use condominium project at 1169 Market Street, which includes three lots with 502 residential units and two commercial units. It also confirms that the project aligns with the city's General Plan and priority policies.

Motion approving Final Map No. 9982, a three lot vertical subdivision and 502 unit residential new condominium within lot 1 and a two unit commercial new condominium within lot 3, mixed-use condominium project, located at 1169 Market Street, being a subdivision of Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3702A, Lot No. 004; and adopting findings pursuant to the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1.

HousingTransportationLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0
Ordinance#210787
Jul 13, 2021

The ordinance authorizes a $40,000 settlement payment from Walsh Construction Company to the City of San Francisco to resolve a lawsuit filed by Stephanie Brunton regarding personal injuries from a dangerous condition on public property. Additionally, the City will dismiss its Cross-Complaint against Walsh Construction Company as part of the settlement.

Ordinance authorizing settlement of the lawsuit filed by Stephanie Brunton against the City and County of San Francisco by payment of $40,000 to the City by Walsh Construction Company; the lawsuit was filed on April 29, 2019, in San Francisco Superior Court, Case No. CGC-19-575558; entitled Stephanie Brunton v. City and County of San Francisco, et al; the underlying lawsuit involves alleged personal injury suffered as a result of an alleged dangerous condition on public property; other material terms of the settlement are that the City and County of San Francisco will dismiss its Cross-Complaint for indemnity and contribution against Walsh Construction Company.

Land Use & Planning
Passed
10-0
Resolution#210676
Jul 7, 2021

This resolution approves leases for food and beverage concessions at the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 in San Francisco International Airport, allowing Culinary Heights Hospitality to operate for 12 years with a possible two-year extension. The lease includes a minimum annual payment of $385,000 for the first year, starting after the Board of Supervisors' approval.

Resolution approving the Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Food and Beverage Concession Leases in Phases 3 and 4 - Lease 13, Lease No. 20-0043 between Culinary Heights Hospitality, and the City and County of San Francisco, acting by and through its Airport Commission, for a term of 12 years with one two-year option to extend at the Airport’s sole discretion, and a minimum annual guarantee of $385,000 for the first year of the Lease, to commence upon approval by the Board of Supervisors.

Public HealthGovernance & ElectionsLand Use & Planning
Passed
4-0