Legislation

This legislation involves a hearing for people who want to express their opinions about a project at 35 Ventura Avenue, which includes adding a second floor to a proposed single-family home. The hearing is to review whether the project is exempt from environmental review under California law.

Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on November 18, 2018, for the proposed project at 35 Ventura Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2816, Lot No. 008, to include the second floor addition of 15 feet in height for the proposed property that would consist of an approximately 30 foot tall, 3,000 square foot, single family home. (District 7) (Appellant: Ryan Patterson of Zacks, Freedman & Patterson PC, on behalf of Tom and Kari Rocca) (Filed August 30, 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)

The ordinance allows certain social service and philanthropic facilities in Chinatown with specific conditions, modifies use size limits and regulations for various districts, and permits lot mergers in the Polk Street area. It also exempts certain community uses from size limits and makes adjustments to zoning regulations to support local businesses and services.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to 1) allow neighborhood-serving Social Service and Philanthropic Facility uses in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts with conditional use authorization; 2) change the provision for abandonment of a use that exceeds a use size maximum in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts; 3) allow re-establishment of a nonconforming use size in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts under certain circumstances; 4) change the use size limit and use size maximum in the Chinatown Community Business District; 5) exempt Institutional Community uses and Legacy Business Restaurants in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts from use size limits; 6) allow lot mergers under certain conditions in the Polk Street Neighborhood Commercial District; and 7) exclude the portion of Powell Street south of Union Street from the North Beach Financial Service, Limited Financial Service, and Business or Professional Service Subdistrict; 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.

This ordinance designates the Crocker National Bank Building at One Montgomery Street as a historic landmark, ensuring its preservation. It also confirms that the designation complies with environmental regulations and aligns with the city's planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate One Montgomery Street (aka 1-25 Montgomery Street), Crocker National Bank Building, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0292, Lot Nos. 001A and 002, 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.

This ordinance removes the need for special permission to establish residential care facilities for seven or more people in certain residential districts, while requiring special permission for changes or demolitions of these facilities. It also affirms compliance with environmental regulations and aligns with city planning priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to eliminate the requirement of Conditional Use Authorization for Residential Care Facilities for seven or more people in Residential, House (RH) Districts; require Conditional Use Authorization for a change of use or demolition of a Residential Care Facility, and consideration of certain factors in determining whether to grant Conditional Use Authorization; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings of consistency with the General Plan, the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1, and public necessity, convenience, and general welfare findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance removes the Life Science and Medical Special Use District from the Planning Code and Zoning Map. It also confirms that the changes align with environmental regulations and the city's General Plan priorities.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code and Zoning Map to eliminate the Life Science and Medical Special Use District; 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 welfare under Planning Code, Section 302.

This ordinance allows certain existing medical cannabis dispensaries to switch to cannabis retail without needing to notify or seek approval from the neighborhood. It also confirms that this change aligns with environmental regulations and city planning policies.

Ordinance amending the Planning Code to exempt Grandfathered Medical Cannabis Dispensaries that convert to Cannabis Retail Uses from neighborhood notification and review requirements; 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 making public necessity, convenience, and welfare findings under Planning Code, Section 302.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.