# Board of Supervisors Minutes: December 1, 2015 - Meeting date: 2015-12-01 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 42 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/310/2015-12-01-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=446382&GUID=AD601614-3CDF-463E-BEE8-E82D03C909FB) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 150858: Public Hearing - Appeal of Tentative Map - 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard - Pages: 25 ### File 150859: Approving Decision of Public Works and Approving the Tentative Map - 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard - Pages: 25-26 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 150859 [Approving Decision of Public Works and Approving the Tentative Map - 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard] Motion approving decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Map for a four-lot subdivision located at 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard, Assessor's Block No. 5640, Lot No. 010; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M15-173 Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Campos ### File 150860: Disapproving Decision of Public Works and Disapproving the Tentative Map - 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard - Pages: 26 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 150860 [Disapproving Decision of Public Works and Disapproving the Tentative Map - 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard] Motion disapproving decision of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Map for a four-lot subdivision located at 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard, Assessor's Block No. 5640, Lot No. 010. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Campos ### File 150861: Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Map - 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard - Pages: 26 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 150861 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Map - 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Map for a four-lot subdivision located at 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard, Assessor's Block No. 5640, Lot No. 010. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee - Excused: Campos ### File 141018: Public Hearing - Appeal of Tentative Map - 639 Peralta Avenue - Pages: 26-27 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 141018 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Tentative Map - 639 Peralta Avenue] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works, dated September 18, 2014, approving a Tentative Map for a 2-Unit New Construction Condominium Project located at 639 Peralta Avenue, Assessor’s Block No. 5634, Lot No. 014. (District 9) (Appellant: Alexander M. Weyand, on behalf of William H. Bradley) (Filed September 29, 2014). (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos provided opening remarks. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to a proposed continuance by the appellant and project sponsor. There were no speakers. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED OPEN to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 26, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 25](https://sfbos.info/documents/310/2015-12-01-minutes#page-25) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/1/2015 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Supervisor Campos Excused from Voting Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that Supervisor Campos be excused from voting on File Nos. 150858, 150859, 150860, and 150861. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Campos Supervisor Campos was noted not present at 4:20 p.m. 150858 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Tentative Map - 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works dated August 24, 2015, approving a proposed four-lot subdivision located at 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard, Assessor's Block No. 5640, Lot No. 010; and making environmental findings under the California Environmental Quality Act. (District 9) (Appellant: Betsy Brown and Chris Witteman, on behalf of Bernal/Powhattan Neighbors) (Filed September 3, 2015). (Clerk of the Board) The President opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board. Supervisor Avalos provided opening remarks. Chris Witteman, on behalf of Bernal Heights Neighbors (Appellant), provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Ray Hartz; Steve Fritz-Rudser; Sylvia Johnson; Sandy Moritz; Female Speaker; Michael Lerner; Betsy Brown; Female Speaker; Michael Seed; spoke in support of the appeal. Bruce Storrs (Public Works) and AnMarie Rodgers (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of Public Works and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. John Kevlin (Reuben, Junius & Rose LLP), on behalf of Ciaran and Patrick Harty (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 Public Works. Chris Witteman, on behalf of Bernal Heights Neighbors (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 150859 [Approving Decision of Public Works and Approving the Tentative Map - 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard] Motion approving decision of Public Works and approving the Tentative Map for a four-lot subdivision located at 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard, Assessor's Block No. 5640, Lot No. 010; and making environmental findings, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M15-173 Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Campos City and County of San Francisco Page 831 Printed at 1:27 pm on 1/15/16 ### [Page 26](https://sfbos.info/documents/310/2015-12-01-minutes#page-26) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/1/2015 150860 [Disapproving Decision of Public Works and Disapproving the Tentative Map - 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard] Motion disapproving decision of Public Works and disapproving the Tentative Map for a four-lot subdivision located at 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard, Assessor's Block No. 5640, Lot No. 010. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Campos 150861 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Map - 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Map for a four-lot subdivision located at 40 Bernal Heights Boulevard, Assessor's Block No. 5640, Lot No. 010. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Yee, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee Excused: 1 - Campos Supervisor Campos was noted present at 5:05 p.m. SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 141018 [Public Hearing - Appeal of Tentative Map - 639 Peralta Avenue] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the decision of Public Works, dated September 18, 2014, approving a Tentative Map for a 2-Unit New Construction Condominium Project located at 639 Peralta Avenue, Assessor’s Block No. 5634, Lot No. 014. (District 9) (Appellant: Alexander M. Weyand, on behalf of William H. Bradley) (Filed September 29, 2014). (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Campos provided opening remarks. The President inquired as to whether any member of the public wished to address the Board relating to a proposed continuance by the appellant and project sponsor. There were no speakers. Supervisor Campos, seconded by Supervisor Mar, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED OPEN to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 26, 2016. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Christensen, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Tang, Wiener, Yee The President CONTINUED the Hearing open to the Board of Supervisors meeting of January 26, 2016. City and County of San Francisco Page 832 Printed at 1:27 pm on 1/15/16