What happened on Wednesday, 04 January 2023
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioner Epler supports appeal for tree planting in underserved areas.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners emphasize community engagement to finalize Visitation Valley document by year-end.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board voted 5-0 to send a revised letter to SFMTA urging continued Board review of taxi-permit appeals, raising concerns about hearing-officer independence and urging that equitable defenses (estoppel, waiver, laches) be considered; the board directed staff to CC the Mayor and Board of Supervisors.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City aims to analyze and improve Mills Act program equity and access for underrepresented communities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board of Appeals adopts letter addressing ADA concerns for disabled taxi medallion holders.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
The Summit County Council adopted proclamations recognizing long service by planning official Kirsten Whetstone (29 years) and council member Glenn Wright (six years). Colleagues praised both and presented gifts; votes to adopt the proclamations were unanimous by voice vote.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Municipality recognizes an employee for her enduring enthusiasm and dedication to community development.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After extensive testimony from the homeowner, arborists and Urban Forestry, the Board of Appeals granted an appeal allowing removal of a western street tree at 3312 Clay Street conditioned on a BUFF-appraised payment of $11,200 to the city's Adopt-a-Tree fund, a plan to relocate/expand the remaining tree well, and a five-year look-back requiring replacement if the remaining tree fails.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss complexities in tree removal requests amid urban canopy preservation efforts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses enhancements to historic context statement for African American community in San Francisco.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
County council emphasizes controlled pile burning to manage wildfire risks and smoke issues.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
County staff proposed increasing several RAP (wrap/restaurant tax) grant awards above applicants’ requests to include contingency funds; council members questioned the methodology and urged staff to either return awards at requested amounts or justify increases and provide clearer application guidance.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals denied a neighbor's appeal of a site permit for 272 Eureka but required the permit be revised to remove south-facing bedroom windows to address privacy concerns; commissioners noted a notice-delivery failure but concluded the project was code-compliant with planning-recommended design changes.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Connor outlines state density bonus, SB 35, AB 20 11, and housing crisis act implications.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
The Summit County Council on Jan. 4 approved Roger Armstrong as council chair and Melina (Melinda) Stevens as vice chair for 2023, adopted committee assignments and discussed the county’s role in a multijurisdictional Community Renewable Energy Agency negotiating with Rocky Mountain Power and the Public Service Commission.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Summit County recognizes Kirsten Whetstone for her extensive contributions to community planning.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Department updates historic context statement to enhance recognition of African American history
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Department staff told the Board of Appeals that state laws including the density bonus (SB 35), AB 2011 and the Housing Crisis Act (SB 330) give the city limited discretion, create ministerial review paths for qualifying housing, and have already produced more than 2,300 deed-restricted units in SF since 2018.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Pilkauskas seeks approval to remove a street tree for essential home renovations.
Nueces County, Texas
The court approved $600,000 (ARPA or CDBG-MIT funds) for Santa Maria subdivision drainage and scheduled a Jan. 17 one-item workshop (with Jan. 18 backup) to review reduced CDBG MIT grant submissions and project eligibility ahead of a Feb. 21 application deadline.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council members discuss strategies to address growth while preserving community character and identity.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
In a largely procedural session, the Historic Preservation Commission unanimously adopted minutes, approved a resolution to continue remote hearings when needed, and continued several items (including officer elections) to future dates. No substantive policy votes were taken on the Mills Act or the African American context statement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco confronts conflicts between state housing laws and local development rules.
Nueces County, Texas
County grants staff asked the court to add grants to an exception list so certain vendor payments could be processed without prior court approval; commissioners rejected a blanket approach and tabled the item to Jan. 18, asking staff for a narrowed list of urgent programs (ERAP, veterans assistance, election/HAVA items and similar time-sensitive grants).
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Commissioners approve chair and vice chair elections for Utah County Board.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah County commissioners voted 3‑0 to adopt a resolution electing Amelia Powers Gardner as chair and Brandon b Gordon as vice chair for the 2023 calendar year, following the commission's customary 12‑month rotation practice.
Nueces County, Texas
The commissioners court voted Jan. 4 to change its legislative agenda language so the county will seek a bill clarifying county judges' emergency powers and to pursue legislation to allow election of Port of Corpus Christi commissioners, while directing staff to consult the city and neighboring counties before filing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning staff presented a revised African American citywide historic context statement that expands histories, biographies and recommended landmarks. Public callers and commissioners urged broader inclusion (including Visitation Valley), more oral histories, and a timeline for adoption so the draft can be used in preservation decisions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission reviews appeal from Gina White against permit for neighbor's home expansion.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Committee provides extra funding to support community projects amid rising costs and supply chain issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners approve permit after requiring removal of south-facing bedroom windows for privacy.
Utah County Commission Meeting Minutes, Utah County Commission, Utah County Commission and Boards, Utah County, Utah
Utah County commissioners approved an amendment clarifying that lots intended for building before June 1, 2010, fall under the county's water-source protection rules, closing a gap that left some very old lots (including one created before 1936) outside the ordinance's prior language.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council recognizes Wetstone's 29 years and Wright's 6 years of dedicated public service.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City planning staff told the Historic Preservation Commission that San Francisco holds 45 active Mills Act contracts concentrated in a few districts and that a 2023 equity review will examine barriers. Staff said the current assessed-value caps are $3,000,000 for residential and $5,000,000 for commercial properties.
Summit County Council, Summit County Commission and Boards, Summit County, Utah
Council members celebrate Glenn Wright's impactful six-year tenure with a heartfelt tribute.