San Francisco Planning Commission Meeting - June 13, 2024
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San Francisco Planning Commission Meeting - June 13, 2024
The San Francisco Planning Commission convened on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at approximately 2:15 PM to consider continuances, several conditional use authorizations, planning code amendments, and a large project authorization. The meeting included public testimony on multiple items, with the commission voting on all regular calendar items. Key outcomes included approval of the Polk Street NCD amendments with staff modifications, approval of projects at 249 Texas Street, 1060-1090 Randolph Street, 700 Indiana Street, and 45 Bronte Street.
Consent Calendar
- Items 1-4 (200 Capp Street, 336 Pierce Street, 1310 Junipero Serra Boulevard, 1131-1133 Anza Street) were proposed for continuance or withdrawal. Item 1 continued to July 11, 2024; Item 2 to August 1, 2024; Item 3 to August 1, 2024; Item 4 withdrawn. Item 10 (Density Controls in Three Historic Districts) continued indefinitely. The commission voted unanimously (7-0) to continue all items as proposed.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Georgia Shutish commented on the withdrawal of the Anza Street item, alleging discrepancies in tenant information and permit status. She also spoke during general public comment about a project at 1465 Masonic Street, claiming demo calculations were not adjusted and resulted in loss of rent-controlled units.
- Rebecca (Bob's Donuts) testified in support of Item 9, describing difficulties with lease negotiations and the need for the legislation to relocate to 1720 Polk Street.
- Multiple speakers (over 20) supported Item 12 (Randolph Street meditation center), emphasizing its positive community impact and charitable work.
- Over 30 speakers supported Items 13A/B (700 Indiana Street), including scientists, tenants, union representatives, and local contractors, highlighting job creation, innovation, and community engagement. The Dog Patch Neighborhood Association and Petrero Boosters opposed, citing shadow impacts, zoning issues, and inadequate community outreach.
- Two speakers opposed Item 14 (45 Bronte Street), citing scale, massing, and privacy concerns.
Discussion Items
- Item 9 – Polk Street NCD Planning Code Amendments: Proposed by Supervisor Peskin to allow storefront mergers for legacy businesses (specifically Bob's Donuts). Staff recommended modifications to remove the prohibition on storefront mergers and increase the principally permitted use size to 2,500 sq ft. Commissioner Braun moved to approve with staff modifications. After debate, the motion passed 4-3 (Commissioners So, Braun, Koppel, Diamond in favor; Williams, Imperial, Moore against).
- Item 11 – 249 Texas Street: Conditional use for demolition and construction of a two-unit building. Staff recommended approval. After prior continuance, the project sponsor reached an agreement with neighbors. The city attorney confirmed the project is subject to SB 330. Motion to approve passed 5-2 (Commissioners Imperial and Moore dissenting).
- Item 12 – 1060-1090 Randolph Street: Conditional use for legalization of a meditation center and merger of two dwelling units. Staff recommended approval, noting the project adds a family-sized unit and legalizes a long-standing religious institution. Motion to approve passed unanimously (7-0).
- Items 13A & 13B – 700 Indiana Street: Shadow findings and large project authorization for a laboratory building. Staff addressed concerns about notice, shadow analysis, and use classification (laboratory vs. life science). The commission added a condition of approval referencing the 2020 Zoning Administrator letter. Motion to adopt shadow findings and approve large project authorization passed unanimously (7-0).
- Item 14 – 45 Bronte Street: Conditional use for tantamount to demolition and construction of a three-story home. Staff confirmed compliance with the Bernal Heights SUD (which prohibits demolition but allows tantamount to demolition). Motion to approve passed unanimously (7-0).
Key Outcomes
- Item 9: Approved with staff modifications (4-3).
- Item 10: Continued indefinitely (unanimous).
- Item 11: Approved with conditions (5-2).
- Item 12: Approved with conditions (7-0).
- Items 13A & 13B: Shadow findings adopted and large project authorization approved (7-0).
- Item 14: Approved with conditions (7-0).
All motions passed with the required votes. The meeting adjourned after concluding the final item.
Meeting Transcript
Okay, good afternoon and welcome to the San Francisco Planning Commission hearing for Thursday, June 13th, 2024. When we reach the item you are interested in speaking to, please um line up on the screen side of the room or to your right. Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes, and when you have 30 seconds remaining, you will hear a chime indicating your time is almost up. When your allotted time is reached, I will announce that your time is up and take the next person cued to speak. Please speak clearly and slowly, and if you care to state your name for the record. I will remind members of the public that the commission does not tolerate any disruption or outbursts of any kind, and I ask that we silence any mobile devices that may sound off during these proceedings. At this time, I'd like to take roll. Commissioner President Diamond. Here. Commissioner Vice President Moore. Here. Commissioner Braun. Here. Commissioner Imperial. Here. Commissioner Campbell. Here. Commissioner So? Here. And Commissioner Williams. Here. Thank you, Commissioners. First, on your agenda is consideration of items proposed for continuance. Item one, case number 2024, hyphen 001579 CUA. At 200 CAP Street, conditional use authorization is proposed for continuance to June 20th, 2024. Item 2, case number 2015, hyphen 006356, C UA, hyphen 02. At 336 Pierce Street, conditional use authorization is proposed for continuance to August 1st, 2024. Item 3, case number 2023, hyphen 007010 C Way 1310, Junipparo Sarah Boulevard is proposed for continuance to August 1st, 2024. Item 4, case number 2022, hyphen 000156, C Way 1131 through 1133 Anza Street. Conditional use authorization has been withdrawn. Further Commissioners, item 10, case number 2024, hyphen 003574 PCA for the density controls in three historic districts, planning code amendments, uh is proposed for an indefinite continuance. Commissioners, let me correct myself on item one for CAP Street at the time of issuance. It was proposed for continuance to June 20th. It is now proposed for continuance to June, excuse me, July 11th, 2024. With that, I have no other items proposed for continuance. Members of the public, if you would like to comment on the continuances only on the matter of continuance, now is your opportunity to do so. Hi, good afternoon. I'm Georgia Shutish. I'm going to comment on nothing that's continued, even though it wanted to be continued indefinitely, and the staff was very right in saying it should not be continued indefinitely, and that is uh Anza Street. And uh I sent this, but I want to show it on the overhead if I may. Please have the overhead quickly. These four documents that were on the PEM. Okay, so this one first is from May uh 13th from the project sponsor, and they say it'll increase the number of people that can live there. Well, we saw the tenants, and there's like at least seven of them living there. Then from the staff report, May 23rd. The staff person was not informed, and he wrote, no, there's no tenants in the last few years. But the same day, after seeing that, the project sponsor on the same day wrote what I call the CYA letter. The CYA letter for the C UA Ms. What are you for or against the continuance? It's not continued, it's withdrawn.
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