# Board of Supervisors Minutes: November 18, 2014 - Meeting date: 2014-11-18 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 29 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/226/2014-11-18-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=358079&GUID=1915A384-C206-490D-8343-50E0451DAF4A) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 141059: Public Hearing - Appeal of Exemption from Environmental Review - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard - Pages: 12 ### File 141060: Affirming the Exemption Determination - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard - Pages: 12 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 141060 [Affirming the Exemption Determination - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M14-189 Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Noes: Avalos, Kim, Mar - Excused: Campos ### File 141061: Reversing the Exemption Determination - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 141061 [Reversing the Exemption Determination - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Noes: Avalos, Kim, Mar - Excused: Campos ### File 141062: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 141062 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Noes: Avalos, Kim, Mar - Excused: Campos ### File 141064: Public Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard - Pages: 13-14 ## Extracted text ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/226/2014-11-18-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/18/2014 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. The President consolidated the two hearing matters (File Nos. 141059 and 141064) related to the 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard project into one single hearing without objection. 141059 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Exemption from Environmental Review - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of categorical exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued by the Planning Department on September 3, 2014, for the proposed project at 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard. (District 3) (Appellant: Susan Brandt-Hawley, on behalf of Telegraph Hill Dwellers) (Filed October 14, 2014). (Clerk of the Board) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board. Susan Brandt Hawley, Dr. Lawrence Karp, and Alice Barkley (Appellants) provided an overview of both the appeals, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeals. Male Speaker; Gary Near; Male Speaker; Sandra Lee Fewer; Jason Owens; Jim Yasso; Stan Hayes; Female Speaker; Peter Dwares; Peter Alexander; Michael Barrett; Andres Katz; John Stewart; Howard Wong; Patricia Sheehan; Nancy Shanahan; Judy Irving; Gerry Crowley; spoke in support of the appeals. AnMarie Rodgers, Jessica Range, and Elizabeth Watty (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decisions of the Planning Commission and Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Jeremy Ricks, Lewis Butler, and Daniel Frattin (Project Sponsors) provided an overview of the project, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to uphold the decisions of the Planning Commission and Department. Lewis Soapbox; Bran Askin; Vincent Troll; John Stewart; Dustin Hakesper; Robert Middlestaff; Female Speaker; Calvin Shan; Kyle Hotel; Bill Ricks; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeals. Alice Barkley and Susan Brandt Hawley (Appellants) provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeals. There were no other speakers. The President declared the public hearing closed. HEARD AND FILED 141060 [Affirming the Exemption Determination - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M14-189 Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Tang, Wiener, Yee Noes: 3 - Avalos, Kim, Mar Excused: 1 - Campos 141061 [Reversing the Exemption Determination - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard] Motion reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Tang, Wiener, Yee Noes: 3 - Avalos, Kim, Mar Excused: 1 - Campos City and County of San Francisco Page 805 Printed at 1:44 pm on 12/22/14 ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/226/2014-11-18-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/18/2014 141062 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chiu, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Breed, Chiu, Cohen, Farrell, Tang, Wiener, Yee Noes: 3 - Avalos, Kim, Mar Excused: 1 - Campos SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. The President consolidated the two hearing matters (File Nos. 141059 and 141064) into one single hearing noted above. 141064 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the Planning Commission's decision of September 11, 2014, Motion No. 19232, relating to approval of a Conditional Use Authorization (Case No. 2013.1375EC), to allow the construction of three new dwelling units (for a lot total of four units) with three off-street parking spaces within the RH-3 (Residential House, Three-Family) Zoning District, Telegraph Hill - North Beach Residential Special Use District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District located at 115 Telegraph Hill Boulevard, Assessor's Block No. 0105, Lot No. 065. (District 3) (Appellant: Vedica Puri, on behalf of Telegraph Hill Dwellers) (Filed October 14, 2014). (Clerk of the Board) The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board. Susan Brandt Hawley, Dr. Lawrence Karp, and Alice Barkley (Appellants) provided an overview of both the appeals, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeals. Male Speaker; Gary Near; Male Speaker; Sandra Lee Fewer; Jason Owens; Jim Yasso; Stan Hayes; Female Speaker; Peter Dwares; Peter Alexander; Michael Barrett; Andres Katz; John Stewart; Howard Wong; Patricia Sheehan; Nancy Shanahan; Judy Irving; Gerry Crowley; spoke in support of the appeals. AnMarie Rodgers, Jessica Range, and Elizabeth Watty (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decisions of the Planning Commission and Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Jeremy Ricks, Lewis Butler, and Daniel Frattin (Project Sponsors) provided an overview of the project, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to uphold the decisions of the Planning Commission and Department. Lewis Soapbox; Bran Askin; Vincent Troll; John Stewart; Dustin Hakesper; Robert Middlestaff; Female Speaker; Calvin Shan; Kyle Hotel; Bill Ricks; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeals. Alice Barkley and Susan Brandt Hawley (Appellants) provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeals. There were no other speakers. The President declared the public hearing closed. Privilege of the floor was granted to Marlena Byrne (Office of the City Attorney) who responded to questions raised throughout the discussion on File Nos. 141065, 141066, and 141067. HEARD AND FILED City and County of San Francisco Page 806 Printed at 1:44 pm on 12/22/14