Planning Commission roundup: continuances, several approvals and a withdrawal
May 20, 2021 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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At its virtual meeting the San Francisco Planning Commission handled procedural items and a set of land-use cases: it continued Item 1 (628 Shotwell) to July 8, adopted the May 6 minutes, heard director announcements and reviewed several discretionary reviews and conditional use authorizations, approving multiple projects unanimously and noting one withdrawal.
Procedural vote: The commission voted unanimously to continue Item 1 (case 2019-022661 CUA at 628 Shotwell Street) to July 8, 2021 after staff explained that community organizations had requested more time to respond to a grant/first-offer process. Ryan Patterson, attorney for the project sponsor, asked the commission to limit the length of the continuance to avoid further delay.
Director announcements and board updates: Director Hillis said the department will brief the commission on an Islais Creek adaptation strategy on June 3 and flagged forthcoming legislation from Supervisor Mandelman that would allow up to four residential units on certain corner lots and require environmental review. Aaron Starr summarized recent Board of Supervisors and Historic Preservation Commission activity, including legacy business registry approvals.
Withdrawn matter: Staff announced Item 9 (3441 Washington Street) was withdrawn after all three Doctor requesters confirmed they were satisfied with sponsor-proposed alterations.
Other approvals: The commission took action on several development requests on the discretionary-review and CUA calendars, including unanimous approvals for the 159 Laidley Street CUA and the discretionary review for 239 Broad Street (which included an 1,150-square-foot ADU on the ground floor). The commission also approved modifications and memorialized agreements for 4079 Cesar Chavez Street.
Votes at a glance: Item 1 (continue to 07/08/2021) — passed 7-0; Item 2 (adopt minutes 05/06/2021) — passed 7-0; Item 6 (159 Laidley CUA) — approved 7-0; Item 7 (4079 Cesar Chavez DR with modifications) — approved 7-0; Item 8 (217 Hugo DR) — approved 7-0; Item 10 (239 Broad DR with ADU) — approved 7-0; Item 9 (3441 Washington) — withdrawn.
The commission adjourned after completing the calendar. Several items noted staff follow-up requirements (e.g., inclusion of revised findings, memorializing design modifications), and approved projects remain subject to building-permit review by DBI before construction can begin.
Procedural vote: The commission voted unanimously to continue Item 1 (case 2019-022661 CUA at 628 Shotwell Street) to July 8, 2021 after staff explained that community organizations had requested more time to respond to a grant/first-offer process. Ryan Patterson, attorney for the project sponsor, asked the commission to limit the length of the continuance to avoid further delay.
Director announcements and board updates: Director Hillis said the department will brief the commission on an Islais Creek adaptation strategy on June 3 and flagged forthcoming legislation from Supervisor Mandelman that would allow up to four residential units on certain corner lots and require environmental review. Aaron Starr summarized recent Board of Supervisors and Historic Preservation Commission activity, including legacy business registry approvals.
Withdrawn matter: Staff announced Item 9 (3441 Washington Street) was withdrawn after all three Doctor requesters confirmed they were satisfied with sponsor-proposed alterations.
Other approvals: The commission took action on several development requests on the discretionary-review and CUA calendars, including unanimous approvals for the 159 Laidley Street CUA and the discretionary review for 239 Broad Street (which included an 1,150-square-foot ADU on the ground floor). The commission also approved modifications and memorialized agreements for 4079 Cesar Chavez Street.
Votes at a glance: Item 1 (continue to 07/08/2021) — passed 7-0; Item 2 (adopt minutes 05/06/2021) — passed 7-0; Item 6 (159 Laidley CUA) — approved 7-0; Item 7 (4079 Cesar Chavez DR with modifications) — approved 7-0; Item 8 (217 Hugo DR) — approved 7-0; Item 10 (239 Broad DR with ADU) — approved 7-0; Item 9 (3441 Washington) — withdrawn.
The commission adjourned after completing the calendar. Several items noted staff follow-up requirements (e.g., inclusion of revised findings, memorializing design modifications), and approved projects remain subject to building-permit review by DBI before construction can begin.
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