What happened on Monday, 19 September 2022
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss potential reforms to Ellis Act regarding housing and displacement impacts.
San Francisco County, California
Committee members emphasize open-minded discussions for better policy decisions on housing.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors endorse Derek Braun for planning commissioner, emphasizing community engagement and equity.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown discusses interest in new retail locations and seeks approvals for restaurant plans.
San Francisco County, California
Committee discusses affordable housing policies as public voices concerns over planning department practices.
San Francisco County, California
Board appoints experienced members as state monitors San Francisco's housing policy struggles
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss rezoning measures to enhance affordable housing and community preservation.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Cirque Entertainment seeks approval for a four-day circus event at Oxford Valley Mall.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors amend behested payments legislation to enhance transparency and oversight measures.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Board approves conditional use for paranormal circuit event from October 6 to 9.
San Francisco County, California
Items related to Transbay Block 4 (general plan and ground lease/disposition) were continued because OCII and planning staff need to resolve technical and 90‑day noticing issues and developer financing concerns; the SFMTA hearing on unobstructed pedestrian access at bus stops was continued to Oct. 17 to allow additional staff attendance and posting of materials.
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously recommended several nominations — to the Inclusionary Housing TAC, the Planning Commission, the Public Utilities Commission and the Board of Appeals — after public testimony that ranged from strong endorsements to concerns about conflicts, equity and the planning commission secretary.
San Francisco County, California
David Pilpel and Rick Swig advocate for JR Epler's appointment to enhance board diversity.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Developers outline pedestrian-friendly improvements for Middletown Boulevard near existing mall site.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors Chan and Madeline endorse Tanner's nomination, focusing on equity and community needs.
San Francisco County, California
The Rules Committee unanimously voted to send to the full Board an ordinance that narrows when solicited charitable donations tied to city contracts or permits create conflicts of interest, citing the controller’s integrity review after the Mohamed Nourou scandal.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors voted to forward an ordinance directing Public Works to designate a cork oak at 20th Street and Noe Street as a landmark tree after neighbors and the Dolores Heights Improvement Club petitioned for protection; the Urban Forestry Council found it meets criteria.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The Board approved preliminary/final land development for a Dunkin' site at 627 Old Lincoln Highway, authorizing a three-lane drive-thru and underground stormwater controls; residents objected to traffic and flooding risks, while traffic consultants and township engineers said queuing and stormwater were addressed and PennDOT approvals remain required.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Middletown Township grants approval for development amid ongoing stormwater and traffic management discussions.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors advance zoning controls for neon signs in San Francisco's Tenderloin District.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to send an ordinance to the full Board to eliminate the 2002 Industrial Protection Zone special use district, close a PDR loophole and conditionally allow social-service or philanthropic facilities over 5,000 sq ft in PDR districts; the author read limited grandfathering and sunset amendments.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Local residents voice fears of increased traffic and accidents from new drive-thru project.
San Francisco County, California
The committee duplicated and amended legislation to rezone RH1 to RH2 and create a density-exception allowing up to four units per lot (six on corners), added rent-control and reporting fixes, agreed to split the rezoning and density-exception into separate files, and set a 4-year ownership look-back to deter speculation; the item was continued to Oct. 3.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The board approved preliminary/final land development for a redevelopment area near Oxford Valley Mall (130 Middletown Blvd and 2340 Lincoln Hwy) including new retail/restaurant buildings, onsite stormwater upgrades, full sidewalks through the site, and a $60,000 contribution toward a proposed signalized pedestrian crossing.
San Francisco County, California
The committee advanced a Recreation & Park and SFMTA resolution to let SFMTA set flexible rates at the Music Concourse garage and Keyesers lot and to allow Rec & Park to amend its lease so MCCP can pay for three hours of free parking for Discover & Go museum program participants; staff said MCCP approval is required before implementation.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Applicant requests development approval for expanded Dunkin Donuts drive-thru with improved traffic management.
Middletown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania
The Middletown Board of Supervisors approved a conditional-use application allowing Cirque Entertainment 3 LLC to stage a four-day "Paranormal Circus" Oct. 6�9 at Oxford Valley Mall, with conditions including ordinance compliance, required permits and a $3,000 escrow for emergency services.