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San Francisco Planning Commission Meeting - October 23, 2025

Planning Commission — Thursday, October 23, 2025
BodySan Francisco, California
SessionPlanning Commission
DateThursday, October 23, 2025
StatusFILED
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Okay, good afternoon and welcome to the San Francisco Planning Commission hearing for Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.

0:15

When we reach the item you are interested in speaking to, we ask that you line up on the screen side of the room or to your right.

0:21

Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes.

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And when you have 30 seconds remaining, you will hear a chime indicating your time is almost up.

0:28

When your allotted time is reached, I will announce that your time is up and take the next person cued to speak.

0:33

There is a very convenient timer on the podium where you can see how much time you have left and watch your time tick down.

0:39

Please speak clearly and slowly and if you care to state your name for the record.

0:43

I ask that we silence any mobile devices that may sound off during these proceedings.

0:47

And finally, I will remind members of the public that the commission does not tolerate any disruption or outbursts of any kind.

0:54

At this time, I'd like to take roll.

0:55

Commission President So.

0:57

Commission Vice President Moore.

0:59

Here.

0:59

Commissioner Braun.

1:00

Here.

1:00

Commissioner Campbell.

1:01

Here.

1:01

Commissioner Imperial.

1:03

Here.

1:03

Commissioner McGarry.

1:04

And Commissioner Williams.

1:06

Thank you, Commissioners.

1:07

First, on your agenda is consideration of items proposed for continuance.

1:10

Item one, case number 2025, 001217 CUA at 175 Margaret Avenue.

1:17

Conditional use authorization is proposed for continuance to November 6th, 2025.

1:22

I have no other items proposed for continuance.

1:25

So we should take public comment.

1:26

Members of the public, this is your opportunity to address the commission on their continuance calendar.

1:31

Only on the matter of continuance.

1:34

You need to come forward.

1:35

Seeing none, public comment is closed, and your continuance calendar is now before you, Commissioners.

1:43

Commissioner Imperial.

1:45

Move to continue the item as proposed.

1:48

Second.

1:49

Thank you, Commissioners.

1:50

On that motion to continue item one to November 6th.

1:53

Commissioner Campbell.

1:54

Aye.

1:54

Commissioner McGarry.

1:56

Commissioner Williams.

1:57

Commissioner Braun.

1:58

Aye.

1:58

Commissioner Imperial.

1:59

Aye.

2:00

Commissioner Moore.

2:00

Aye.

2:01

And Commissioner President Seo.

2:02

Aye.

2:03

So move Commissioners.

2:04

That motion passes unanimously seven to zero.

2:06

Placing us under your consent calendar.

2:09

All matters listed here under constituted consent calendar are considered to be routine by the planning commission and may be acted upon by a single roll call vote.

2:17

There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the commission, the public or staff so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the consent calendar and considered as a separate item at this or a future hearing.

2:28

Item two, case number 2025, hyphen 008757 PCA.

2:33

Appeal timelines for zoning administrator actions, business and tax regulations, and planning code amendments.

2:40

Item three, case number 2025, hyphen 008636 PCA.

2:45

State mandated accessory dwelling unit programning and business and tax regulations codes amendments.

2:52

Item 4, case number 2025, hyphen 003031 C UA at 310 through 312 Columbus Avenue Conditional Use Authorization.

3:02

Members of the public, this is your opportunity to request that any of these consent calendar items be pulled off and heard under the regular calendar today.

3:12

You need to come forward, seeing none.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Land Use█████████████████████████████████████████████72%
Economic Development██████9%
Procedural█████8%
Engineering And Infrastructure█████8%
Affordable Housing█1%
Transportation Safety█1%
Community Engagement█1%
Summary of Proceedings

San Francisco Planning Commission Meeting - October 23, 2025

The San Francisco Planning Commission convened on October 23, 2025, addressing routine consent items, public testimony, and deliberating on several key proposals including conditional use authorizations, planning code amendments, historic district designations, and an office development allocation.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 2, 3, and 4 were approved unanimously, including planning code amendments for appeal timelines and accessory dwelling unit programming, and a conditional use authorization at 310-312 Columbus Avenue.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • A speaker requested that an SB 79 impact analysis be completed and delivered to the land use committee before the family zoning plan vote, emphasizing transparency.
  • For item 18, applicant Henry Collins expressed hardship due to age and health conditions, seeking approval for unit removal.
  • For item 17, biotech tenants Adriana Marble, Trisha, and Maria Silvaciaka argued against converting lab space to office, stating that loss of life science facilities would harm the industry and community.

Discussion Items

  • Item 18: 149 Cole Street Conditional Use Authorization: Discussed removal of an unauthorized dwelling unit. Staff recommended approval due to the applicants' age (94 and 97) and disabilities, citing emotional and financial hardship.
  • Item 10: Adaptive Reuse of Historic Buildings Planning Code Amendments: Proposed streamlining use flexibility for historic buildings citywide. Commissioners debated impacts on neighborhood character, with some expressing concerns over reduced community input.
  • Item 11: Permitting Parking and Driveways Planning Code Amendments: Would legalize parking of up to two vehicles in residential driveways. Public commenter Emily Bruff suggested an amendment to legalize existing non-conforming structures.
  • Item 12: Planning Fees Planning Code Amendments: Shifted fee collection to application submission and simplified fee structures for predictability.
  • Item 13: 2025 Code Corrections Ordinance: Minor grammatical and reference corrections, with a modification to align with upcoming legislation.
  • Item 14: UC Law Institutional Master Plan: Informational presentation on development goals and academic village concept, with commissioners expressing support.
  • Items 15 & 16: Historic District Designations: For Alert Alley and Chula Abbey early residential districts, reviewed for consistency with the general plan and housing policies.
  • Item 17: Alexandria District Office Allocation: Request for additional office space in existing life science buildings. Project sponsor cited market demand for flexibility, while tenants opposed loss of lab space.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 18: Approved unanimously with conditions.
  • Item 10: Recommended for approval with a 5-2 vote (Commissioners Williams and Moore opposed).
  • Item 11: Recommended for approval unanimously with staff modifications.
  • Item 12: Recommended for approval unanimously.
  • Item 13: Recommended for approval unanimously with staff modification.
  • Items 15 & 16: Resolutions adopted with comments unanimously.
  • Item 17: Approved unanimously with conditions.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, good afternoon and welcome to the San Francisco Planning Commission hearing for Thursday, October 23rd, 2025. When we reach the item you are interested in speaking to, we ask that you 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. There is a very convenient timer on the podium where you can see how much time you have left and watch your time tick down. Please speak clearly and slowly and if you care to state your name for the record. I ask that we silence any mobile devices that may sound off during these proceedings. And finally, I will remind members of the public that the commission does not tolerate any disruption or outbursts of any kind. At this time, I'd like to take roll. Commission President So. Commission Vice President Moore. Here. Commissioner Braun. Here. Commissioner Campbell. Here. Commissioner Imperial. Here. Commissioner McGarry. And Commissioner Williams. Thank you, Commissioners. First, on your agenda is consideration of items proposed for continuance. Item one, case number 2025, 001217 CUA at 175 Margaret Avenue. Conditional use authorization is proposed for continuance to November 6th, 2025. I have no other items proposed for continuance. So we should take public comment. Members of the public, this is your opportunity to address the commission on their continuance calendar. Only on the matter of continuance. You need to come forward. Seeing none, public comment is closed, and your continuance calendar is now before you, Commissioners. Commissioner Imperial. Move to continue the item as proposed. Second. Thank you, Commissioners. On that motion to continue item one to November 6th. Commissioner Campbell. Aye. Commissioner McGarry. Commissioner Williams. Commissioner Braun. Aye. Commissioner Imperial. Aye. Commissioner Moore. Aye. And Commissioner President Seo. Aye. So move Commissioners. That motion passes unanimously seven to zero.

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