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SF Planning Commission Hearing: Water System Appeal, CUA, DR, and SB 423 - March 26, 2026

Planning Commission — Thursday, March 26, 2026
BodySan Francisco, California
SessionPlanning Commission
DateThursday, March 26, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:08

Okay, good afternoon and welcome to the San Francisco Planning Commission hearing for Thursday, March 26, 2026.

0:16

When we uh 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.

0:23

Each speaker will be allowed up to three minutes.

0:26

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

0:31

When your allotted time is reached, there is a second chime, and I will announce that your time is up and take the next person cute to speak.

0:39

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.

0:45

Please speak clearly and slowly.

0:47

And if you care to state your name for the record.

0:49

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

0:55

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

1:01

At this time, I would like to take roll.

1:03

Commissioner President Campbell.

1:04

Here.

1:05

Commission Vice President Moore.

1:08

Commissioner Braun.

1:09

Here.

1:09

Commissioner Imperial.

1:11

Here.

1:11

Commissioner McGarry.

1:13

Commissioner Sounds.

1:16

Here.

1:16

Thank you, Commissioners.

1:17

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

1:20

Item one, case number 2024, hyphen 00524 to CUA at 2089 Ingalls Street conditional use authorization is proposed for an indefinite continuance.

1:31

And item two for case number 2025, 00651 DRP at 16 Cuvier Street discretionary review has been withdrawn.

1:42

I have no other items proposed for continuance.

1:44

And so with that we should open up public comment.

1:46

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

1:53

You need to come forward seeing none.

1:58

Public comment is closed, and your continuance calendar is now before you, Commissioners.

2:07

Commissioner McGarry.

2:09

Motion continue.

2:11

Second.

2:12

Thank you, Commissioners.

2:13

On that motion to continue items as proposed, Commissioner McGarry.

2:17

Commissioner So.

2:21

Aye.

2:21

Commissioner Williams.

2:22

Aye.

2:23

Commissioner Braun.

2:24

Aye.

2:24

Commissioner Imperial.

2:26

Aye.

2:26

Commissioner Moore.

2:27

Aye.

2:28

And Commissioner President Campbell.

2:29

Aye.

2:29

So move Commissioners.

2:30

That motion passes unanimously seven to zero.

2:33

Commission matters item three land acknowledgement.

2:36

I will read the land acknowledgement.

2:38

The Commission acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramatushalone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula as the indigenous stewards of this land and in accordance with their traditions.

2:50

The Ramatush Alone have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory.

3:01

As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland.

3:06

We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the ancestors, elders, and relatives of the Ramatush Alone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as first peoples.

3:16

Item 4, consideration of adoption draft minutes for March 12th, 2026.

3:20

Members of the public, this is your opportunity to address the Commission on their minutes.

3:24

Again, you need to come forward.

3:26

Last call.

3:27

Seeing none, public comment is closed, and your minutes are now before you, Commissioners.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural█████████████████████████████29%
Environmental Review█████████████████████████25%
Land Use██████████████████18%
Engineering And Infrastructure███████████11%
Public Comment██████6%
Housing Crisis Act████4%
Emergency Services██2%
Water Resource Management██2%
Affordable Housing█1%
Summary of Proceedings

San Francisco Planning Commission Hearing – March 26, 2026

The San Francisco Planning Commission met on March 26, 2026, to consider several items including an appeal of a preliminary mitigated negative declaration (PMND) for the West Side Emergency Firefighting Water System, a conditional use authorization (CUA) for demolition and new construction at 66 Bishop Street, a discretionary review (DR) for a rooftop addition at 2303 Filbert Street, and an informational presentation for a project at 1053–1055 Texas Street under SB 423. The commission also adopted draft minutes, heard general public comment, and continued one item.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 1 & 2 (Continuance): The commission voted 7-0 to indefinitely continue case 2024-00524 CUA (2089 Ingalls Street) and to note withdrawal of case 2025-00651 DRP (16 Cuvier Street).
  • Item 4 (Minutes): The commission voted 7-0 to adopt the draft minutes from March 12, 2026.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Michael Turon (property owner at 2722 Folsom Street): Requested the commission direct staff to calendar his request to withdraw a pending permit application (PRJA 2024-011657), citing a settlement agreement and a federal court finding of good faith. He argued that only the commission can break the procedural loop preventing his item from being scheduled.
  • Georgia Shootish (public commenter): Expressed concerns about rising housing prices, de facto demolitions in Noe Valley, and the absorption of second units. She urged proactive enforcement of the Residential Flat Policy and suggested adding boilerplate reminders in planning approval letters.

Discussion Items

  • Item 8 – West Side Emergency Firefighting Water System Project (Appeal of PMND): The appellant (Sunset Parkside Action Committee, known as SPEAK) argued that the project may have significant environmental impacts not adequately addressed, including risks to drinking water quantity/quality, dam inundation hazards at Sunset Reservoir, and failure to analyze emergency firefighting operations. The planning department and SFPUC staff presented the project as meeting CEQA requirements with feasible mitigation measures, emphasizing that the project does not warrant an EIR. Public comment echoed concerns about the project’s complexity and cost. The commission deliberated, with several members noting that the appeal raised project merits rather than deficiencies in the environmental review. The commission voted 7-0 to uphold the PMND and reject the appeal.
  • Item 9 – CUA at 66 Bishop Street: The project proposes demolition of a 480 sq ft single-family home and construction of a new two-story home (1,467 sq ft) with a ground-floor ADU (699 sq ft). Staff recommended approval with a condition to change the shared entry from a solid door to a gate to ensure transparency and prevent future conversion to a single-family unit. The commission voted 7-0 to approve with that condition.
  • Item 11 – DR at 2303 Filbert Street: The project, previously continued from February 12, 2026, revised the design from an airstream trailer with spiral staircase to a 10-foot-high, 166 sq ft sitting room and bathroom with a solid parapet. Staff recommended taking DR and approving the modified design. The commission voted 7-0 to take DR and approve as modified.
  • Item 10 – SB 423 Informational Presentation (1053–1055 Texas Street): The project sponsor did not appear, leading to discussion about procedural expectations. The commission voted 7-0 to continue the item to April 16, 2026, to allow the sponsor to present and receive public comment.

Key Outcomes

  • West Side Emergency Firefighting Water System: The commission upheld the PMND (7-0), affirming the department’s determination that with mitigation measures the project would not have significant environmental impacts. The appeal was rejected.
  • 66 Bishop Street CUA: Approved (7-0) with a condition requiring a gate instead of a solid door at the shared entry.
  • 2303 Filbert Street DR: Approved (7-0) as modified by staff.
  • 1053–1055 Texas Street SB 423 Presentation: Continued to April 16, 2026 (7-0) due to sponsor absence.
  • General: The commission adopted minutes (7-0), approved continuances (7-0), and acknowledged Commissioner So’s continued representation on the Arts Commission.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, good afternoon and welcome to the San Francisco Planning Commission hearing for Thursday, March 26, 2026. When we uh 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, there is a second chime, and I will announce that your time is up and take the next person cute 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 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 would like to take roll. Commissioner President Campbell. Here. Commission Vice President Moore. Commissioner Braun. Here. Commissioner Imperial. Here. Commissioner McGarry. Commissioner Sounds. Here. Thank you, Commissioners. First, on your agenda is consideration of items proposed for continuance. Item one, case number 2024, hyphen 00524 to CUA at 2089 Ingalls Street conditional use authorization is proposed for an indefinite continuance. And item two for case number 2025, 00651 DRP at 16 Cuvier Street discretionary review has been withdrawn. I have no other items proposed for continuance. And so with that we should open up 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 McGarry. Motion continue. Second. Thank you, Commissioners. On that motion to continue items as proposed, Commissioner McGarry. Commissioner So. Aye. Commissioner Williams. Aye. Commissioner Braun. Aye. Commissioner Imperial. Aye. Commissioner Moore. Aye. And Commissioner President Campbell. Aye. So move Commissioners. That motion passes unanimously seven to zero. Commission matters item three land acknowledgement.

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