# Board of Supervisors Minutes: December 6, 2016

- Meeting date: 2016-12-06
- Document type: minutes
- Pages in official PDF: 26
- [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/404/2016-12-06-minutes)
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## Structured legislative records

### File 161177: Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Map - 162-164 Alhambra Street

- Pages: 13-14
- Vote 1: continuance
  - Action: 161177 [Preparation of Findings Related to the Tentative Map - 162-164 Alhambra Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings relating to the Board of Supervisors' decision to disapprove the Tentative Map for three units of new construction at 162-164 Alhambra Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0463A, Lot No. 013. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 28, 2017. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee

### File 161216: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street

- Pages: 14

### File 161217: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street

- Pages: 14
- Vote 1: approval, likely final
  - Action: 161217 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 203 Cotter Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M16-174 Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee

### File 161218: Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street

- Pages: 14
- Vote 1: tabling
  - Action: 161218 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 203 Cotter Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee

### File 161219: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street

- Pages: 14-15
- Vote 1: tabling
  - Action: 161219 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 203 Cotter Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Tang, TABLED by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee

### File 161220: Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street

- Pages: 15

### File 161221: Approving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street

- Pages: 15
- Vote 1: approval, likely final
  - Action: 161221 [Approving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street] Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 19751, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2015-003791CUA for a proposed project located at 203 Cotter Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M16-175 Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee

### File 161222: Disapproving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street

- Pages: 15
- Vote 1: tabling
  - Action: 161222 [Disapproving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street] Motion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 19751, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2015-003791CUA for a proposed project located at 203 Cotter Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee

### File 161223: Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization Appeal - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street

- Pages: 15-16
- Vote 1: tabling
  - Action: 161223 [Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization Appeal - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’ disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2015-003791CUA for a proposed project located at 203 Cotter Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote:
  - Ayes: Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee

## Extracted text

### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/404/2016-12-06-minutes#page-14)

Board of Supervisors                              Meeting Minutes                                                12/6/2016




SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.
            President Breed requested File Nos. 161216, 161217, 161218, 161219, 161220, 161221, 161222
            and 161223 be called together.


161216 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review -
       Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street]
            Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental
            review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the
            Planning Department on September 27, 2016, approved by the Planning Commission by Motion
            No. 19751 on September 29, 2016, for a proposed project located at 203 Cotter Street, to change
            the use from a neighborhood agricultural use to a school and to construct a new K-8 school (dba
            Golden Bridges School), including a new two-story building totaling approximately 15,400 square
            feet. (District 11) (Appellant: Nancy Huff, on behalf of Mission Terrace Land Preservation
            Committee) (Filed October 27, 2016). (Clerk of the Board)
            President Breed informed the Board of Supervisors that the Appellant, Mission Terrace Land
            Preservation Committee, submitted a correspondence, dated December 6, 2016, withdrawing the
            appeal without prejudice and inquired whether any member of the public wished to address the
            Board relating to the withdrawn appeal. There were no speakers. President Breed declared
            public comment closed.
            HEARD AND FILED


161217 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed Project at 203
       Cotter Street]
            Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 203
            Cotter Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board)
            Motion No. M16-174
            Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The
            motion carried by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee


161218 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Proposed
       Project at 203 Cotter Street]
            Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed
            project at 203 Cotter Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review, subject to
            the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board)
            Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion
            carried by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee


161219 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination -
       Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street]
            Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the
            Planning Department that a proposed project at 203 Cotter Street is categorically exempt from
            further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board)
            Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Tang, TABLED by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee

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Board of Supervisors                              Meeting Minutes                                               12/6/2016




SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M.

161220 [Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter
       Street]
            Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the certification of a Conditional Use Authorization
            pursuant to Planning Code, Sections 209.1 and 303, for a proposed project located at 203 Cotter
            Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 6795A, Lot No. 029, identified in Case No. 2015-003791CUA,
            issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 19745 dated September 29, 2016, to establish
            a new K-8 school (dba Golden Bridges School) and allow the construction of a two-story building
            of approximately 15,400 gross square feet within the Residential Housing, One Family Zoning
            District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 11) (Appellant: David Hooper, on behalf of
            New Mission Terrace Improvement Association) (Filed October 27, 2016). (Clerk of the Board)
            President Breed informed the Board of Supervisors that the Appellant, New Mission Terrace
            Improvement Association, submitted a correspondence, dated December 6, 2016, withdrawing the
            appeal without prejudice and inquired whether any member of the public wished to address the
            Board relating to the withdrawn appeal. There were no speakers. President Breed declared
            public comment closed.
            HEARD AND FILED


161221 [Approving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street]
            Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 19751, approving a
            Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2015-003791CUA for a proposed
            project located at 203 Cotter Street, and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section
            101.1. (Clerk of the Board)
            Motion No. M16-175
            Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The
            motion carried by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee


161222 [Disapproving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 203 Cotter
       Street]
            Motion disapproving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 19751, approving
            a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2015-003791CUA for a proposed
            project located at 203 Cotter Street. (Clerk of the Board)
            Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion
            carried by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee


161223 [Preparation of Findings Related to Conditional Use Authorization Appeal -
       Proposed Project at 203 Cotter Street]
            Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings in support of the Board of Supervisors’
            disapproval of the proposed Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No.
            2015-003791CUA for a proposed project located at 203 Cotter Street. (Clerk of the Board)
            Supervisor Avalos, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion
            carried by the following vote:
                 Ayes: 10 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Yee


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