# Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 9, 2013 - Meeting date: 2013-04-09 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 17 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/102/2013-04-09-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=234777&GUID=EA6A520A-1E71-4EB3-B210-8302E81FA0C9) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 130213: Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review - 611 Buena Vista West Avenue - Pages: 7-8 - Vote 1: other - Action: nd Sarah Jones (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Anna Shimko and Cass Smith (Project Sponsor) provided an overview of the project, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission. Stephanie/Martin; Male Speaker; Male Speaker; Lucia Wells; Kevin Wells; Male Speaker; Madeleine; Male Speaker; Josh Davis; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Susan Brandt-Hawley (Appellant) provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no other speakers. The President declared the public hearing closed. HEARD AND FILED play video City and County of San Francisco Page 210 Printed at 3:12 pm on 5/23/13 Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/9/2013 Supervisor Campos was noted absent at 4:23 p.m. and noted present at 4:30 p.m. Supervisor Mar Excused from Voting Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that Supervisor Mar be excused from voting on File Nos. 130214, 130215, and 130216. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Mar ### File 130214: Affirming the Exemption Determination - 611 Buena Vista West Avenue - Pages: 8 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 130214 [Affirming the Exemption Determination - 611 Buena Vista West Avenue] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a project located at 611 Buena Vista West Avenue is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M13-053 Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: play video - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Mar ### File 130215: Reversing the Exemption Determination - 611 Buena Vista West Avenue - Pages: 8 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 130215 [Reversing the Exemption Determination - 611 Buena Vista West Avenue] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a project located at 611 Buena Vista West Avenue is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: play video - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Mar ### File 130216: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 611 Buena Vista West Avenue - Pages: 8 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 130216 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 611 Buena Vista West Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the exemption determination by the Planning Department that a project located at 611 Buena Vista West Avenue is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: play video - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Mar ## Extracted text ### [Page 7](https://sfbos.info/documents/102/2013-04-09-minutes#page-7) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/9/2013 Privilege of the Floor Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved to suspend Rule 4.37 of the Rules of Order of the Board of Supervisors to grant privilege of the floor to the following guests. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Supervisor Cohen introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Members of the Southeast Community Response Network in recognition of their accomplishments and continued community support. Police Chief Greg Suhr shared in this commendation. Supervisor Kim introduced, welcomed, and presented a Certificate of Honor to Cori Cruz of the Department of Emergency Management in recognition of her receiving the 911 'Dispatcher of the Year' Award. Supervisor Mar was noted absent at 2:42 p.m. for the remainder of the meeting. SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 130213 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption from Environmental Review - 611 Buena Vista West Avenue] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Department’s determination dated October 18, 2012, that a project located at 611 Buena Vista West Avenue, Assessor’s Block No. 2603, Lot No. 004. (Building Permit Application No. 2011.05.04.5332) is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed work involves a vertical addition to an existing single-family house within an RH-3 (Residential, House, Three-Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 8) (Appellants: Susan Brandt-Hawley, on behalf of the Buena Vista Historical Preservation Association, Jim and Georgia Cox, Bill Gheen, Kristy and Matt Leffers, Jon and Pam Shields, and Tim Stewart and Sue Rugtiv) (Filed February 25, 2013). The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board. Susan Brandt-Hawley (Appellant) provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Matt Lowell; Tim Stewart; Walter Paulson; Male Speaker; Liam Lee; Rose; Susan Allen; Stacy Edwards, Otto Duffy; Larry Juicye Edwards; spoke in support of the appeal. Tina Tam and Sarah Jones (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Anna Shimko and Cass Smith (Project Sponsor) provided an overview of the project, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to uphold the decision of the Planning Commission. Stephanie/Martin; Male Speaker; Male Speaker; Lucia Wells; Kevin Wells; Male Speaker; Madeleine; Male Speaker; Josh Davis; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Susan Brandt-Hawley (Appellant) provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no other speakers. The President declared the public hearing closed. HEARD AND FILED play video City and County of San Francisco Page 210 Printed at 3:12 pm on 5/23/13 ### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/102/2013-04-09-minutes#page-8) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/9/2013 Supervisor Campos was noted absent at 4:23 p.m. and noted present at 4:30 p.m. Supervisor Mar Excused from Voting Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that Supervisor Mar be excused from voting on File Nos. 130214, 130215, and 130216. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Mar 130214 [Affirming the Exemption Determination - 611 Buena Vista West Avenue] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a project located at 611 Buena Vista West Avenue is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M13-053 Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: play video Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Mar 130215 [Reversing the Exemption Determination - 611 Buena Vista West Avenue] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a project located at 611 Buena Vista West Avenue is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: play video Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Mar 130216 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 611 Buena Vista West Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the exemption determination by the Planning Department that a project located at 611 Buena Vista West Avenue is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Wiener, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: play video Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Mar ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS Legislation Introduced will appear on the Final Minutes for this meeting. Once the Legislation Introduced is approved, it will be available on http://www.sfbos.org/legislation_introduced. City and County of San Francisco Page 211 Printed at 3:12 pm on 5/23/13