# Board of Supervisors Minutes: March 20, 2012 - Meeting date: 2012-03-20 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 15 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/18/2012-03-20-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=191659&GUID=2B1A88D8-552D-4781-B1D3-6F87F1F9FEB6) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 120183: Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal - 1111 California Street - Pages: 7 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission's January 19, 2012, approval of a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0471C, by its Motion No. 18520, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 185(e) and 303, to continue the existing non-conforming assembly and entertainment uses of the “Nob Hill Masonic Center”, and to continue the existing food and beverage service uses within the center, on a property within the RM-4 (Residential Mixed, Medium Density) District, the 65-A Height and Bulk District, and the Nob Hill Special Use District, located at 1111 California Street, Assessor’s Block No. 0253, Lot No. 020. (District 3) (Appellants: Stephen Gomez on behalf of the Nob Hill Coalition, James Wall on behalf of the Nob Hill Association, William Terrell, Elizabeth Pomada, Donna Muse, and Aldo Caccamo) (Filed February 21, 2012). The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to a proposed continuance. There were no speakers. Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to March 27, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague - Absent: Mar - Excused: Chu, Cohen, Wiener ### File 120184: Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 1111 California Street - Pages: 7-8 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 120184 [Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 1111 California Street] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 18520, approving Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0471C on property located at 1111 California Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to March 27, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague - Absent: Mar - Excused: Chu, Cohen, Wiener ### File 120185: Disapproving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 1111 California Street; Approving Conditional Use as Modified by the Board of Supervisors - Pages: 8 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 120185 [Disapproving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 1111 California Street; Approving Conditional Use as Modified by the Board of Supervisors] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 18520, approving Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0471C on property located at 1111 California Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to March 27, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague - Absent: Mar - Excused: Chu, Cohen, Wiener ### File 120186: Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 1111 California Street - Pages: 8 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 120186 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 1111 California Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0471C on property located at 1111 California Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to March 27, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague - Absent: Mar - Excused: Chu, Cohen, Wiener ## Extracted text ### [Page 7](https://sfbos.info/documents/18/2012-03-20-minutes#page-7) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Final 3/20/2012 The Board recessed at the hour of 2:57 p.m. The Board reconvened at the hour of 4:00 p.m. The following Supervisors were noted present: Supervisors Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Olague. Supervisor Kim was noted present at 4:01 p.m. SPECIAL ORDER 4:00 P.M. 120183 [Public Hearing - Conditional Use Appeal - 1111 California Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of the Planning Commission's January 19, 2012, approval of a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0471C, by its Motion No. 18520, pursuant to Planning Code Sections 185(e) and 303, to continue the existing non-conforming assembly and entertainment uses of the “Nob Hill Masonic Center”, and to continue the existing food and beverage service uses within the center, on a property within the RM-4 (Residential Mixed, Medium Density) District, the 65-A Height and Bulk District, and the Nob Hill Special Use District, located at 1111 California Street, Assessor’s Block No. 0253, Lot No. 020. (District 3) (Appellants: Stephen Gomez on behalf of the Nob Hill Coalition, James Wall on behalf of the Nob Hill Association, William Terrell, Elizabeth Pomada, Donna Muse, and Aldo Caccamo) (Filed February 21, 2012). The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to a proposed continuance. There were no speakers. Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to March 27, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague Excused: 3 - Chu, Cohen, Wiener Absent: 1 - Mar The President CONTINUED the Hearing open to March 27, 2012. 120184 [Approving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 1111 California Street] Motion approving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 18520, approving Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0471C on property located at 1111 California Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to March 27, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague Excused: 3 - Chu, Cohen, Wiener Absent: 1 - Mar City and County of San Francisco Page 172 Printed at 2:27 pm on 4/24/12 ### [Page 8](https://sfbos.info/documents/18/2012-03-20-minutes#page-8) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes - Final 3/20/2012 120185 [Disapproving Planning Commission Decision Related to Conditional Use Authorization - 1111 California Street; Approving Conditional Use as Modified by the Board of Supervisors] Motion disapproving decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 18520, approving Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0471C on property located at 1111 California Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to March 27, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague Excused: 3 - Chu, Cohen, Wiener Absent: 1 - Mar 120186 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Conditional Use Authorization - 1111 California Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2011.0471C on property located at 1111 California Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Campos, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to March 27, 2012. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Avalos, Campos, Chiu, Elsbernd, Farrell, Kim, Olague Excused: 3 - Chu, Cohen, Wiener Absent: 1 - Mar ROLL CALL FOR INTRODUCTIONS See Legislation Introduced below. PUBLIC COMMENT Abdallah Megahed; expressed various concerns. James Chaffee; expressed concerns relating to the SF Public Library and open government. Ray Hartz; expressed concerns relating to the SF Public Library and open government. Walter Paulson; shared in song certain concerns with the Board. Male Speaker; expressed various concerns relating to family values. Patty Sinn; expressed concerns relating to the transfer tree project. Douglas Yep; expressed various concerns. Tony Bowles; spoke in support for medical cannabis. Male Speaker; spoke in support for medical cannabis. David Welsh; spoke expressing concerns relating to foreclosures. Morningstar Vancil; expressed various concerns relating to noise. City and County of San Francisco Page 173 Printed at 2:27 pm on 4/24/12