# Board of Supervisors Minutes: November 14, 2017 - Meeting date: 2017-11-14 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 34 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/474/2017-11-14-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=574018&GUID=F3CDEBB0-9FB2-4C74-BB93-B198A0DD8F18) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 171053: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Categorical Exemption From Environmental Review - 20 Nobles Alley - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Susan Star; Matthias Mormino; Marla Nye; Wyland Strobel; Chris Bigalo; spoke in support of the appeal. Tanya Sheyner, Pilar LaValley, and Eilesh Tuffy (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Eustace de Saint Phalle (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 Department. Male Speaker; Rick Savary; Carrie Bronea; Tom Brigham; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Marc Bruno (Appellant) provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) provided additional information and answered questions raised throughout the discussion. There were no other speakers. Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED OPEN to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 6, 2018. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Fewer, Kim, Ronen, Yee - Noes: Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang - Excused: Cohen, Peskin ### File 171054: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 20 Nobles Alley - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 171054 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 20 Nobles Alley] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 20 Nobles Alley is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 6, 2018. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Fewer, Kim, Ronen, Yee - Noes: Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang - Excused: Cohen, Peskin - Vote 2: approval, likely final - Action: Motion No. M17-175 Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Noes: Fewer, Kim, Ronen - Excused: Cohen, Peskin ### File 171055: Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 20 Nobles Alley - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 171055 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 20 Nobles Alley] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 20 Nobles Alley 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 Kim, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 6, 2018. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Fewer, Kim, Ronen, Yee - Noes: Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang - Excused: Cohen, Peskin - Vote 2: tabling - Action: Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Noes: Fewer, Kim, Ronen - Excused: Cohen, Peskin ### File 171056: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 20 Nobles Alley - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 171056 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 20 Nobles Alley] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 20 Nobles Alley is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 6, 2018. The motion FAILED by the following vote: - Ayes: Fewer, Kim, Ronen, Yee - Noes: Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang - Excused: Cohen, Peskin - Vote 2: tabling - Action: Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Noes: Fewer, Kim, Ronen - Excused: Cohen, Peskin ### File 171128: Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 2161-2165 Irving Street - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: roject located at 2161-2165 Irving Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 1777, Lot No. 037, identified in Case No. 2016-002424CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20027 dated October 12, 2017, to establish a Medical Cannabis Dispensary, dba Barbary Coast Dispensary, within the Irving Street Neighborhood Commercial District and a 65-A height and bulk district. (District 4) (Appellant: Flo Kimmerling for Mid-Sunset Neighborhood Association) (Filed October 17, 2017). (Clerk of the Board) Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, called the item and informed the Board of a second appeal received on the same project. Clerk Calvillo further requested the Board continue this appeal to December 5, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. in order to consider both appeals at the same meeting. President Breed opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board regarding the continuance. There were no speakers. President Breed closed public comment on the continuance. Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 5, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Excused: Cohen ### File 171129: Approving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 2161-2165 Irving Street - Pages: 15-16 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 171129 [Approving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 2161-2165 Irving Street] Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20027, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2016-002424CUA for a proposed project located at 2161-2165 Irving Street; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 5, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Excused: Cohen ## Extracted text ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/474/2017-11-14-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/14/2017 171054 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 20 Nobles Alley] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that a proposed project at 20 Nobles Alley is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 6, 2018. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Fewer, Kim, Ronen, Yee Noes: 5 - Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang Excused: 2 - Cohen, Peskin Motion No. M17-175 Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Noes: 3 - Fewer, Kim, Ronen Excused: 2 - Cohen, Peskin 171055 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 20 Nobles Alley] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 20 Nobles Alley 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 Kim, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 6, 2018. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Fewer, Kim, Ronen, Yee Noes: 5 - Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang Excused: 2 - Cohen, Peskin Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Noes: 3 - Fewer, Kim, Ronen Excused: 2 - Cohen, Peskin 171056 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 20 Nobles Alley] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 20 Nobles Alley is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of February 6, 2018. The motion FAILED by the following vote: Ayes: 4 - Fewer, Kim, Ronen, Yee Noes: 5 - Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang Excused: 2 - Cohen, Peskin Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 6 - Breed, Farrell, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Noes: 3 - Fewer, Kim, Ronen Excused: 2 - Cohen, Peskin City and County of San Francisco Page 843 Printed at 12:51 pm on 1/3/18 ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/474/2017-11-14-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/14/2017 Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Breed, Supervisor Safai assumed the chair at 5:10 p.m. The President resumed the chair at 5:25 p.m. SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Breed requested File Nos. 171128, 171129, 171130, and 171131 be called together. 171128 [Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 2161-2165 Irving Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the certification of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code, Sections 303, and 732, for a proposed project located at 2161-2165 Irving Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 1777, Lot No. 037, identified in Case No. 2016-002424CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20027 dated October 12, 2017, to establish a Medical Cannabis Dispensary, dba Barbary Coast Dispensary, within the Irving Street Neighborhood Commercial District and a 65-A height and bulk district. (District 4) (Appellant: Flo Kimmerling for Mid-Sunset Neighborhood Association) (Filed October 17, 2017). (Clerk of the Board) Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, called the item and informed the Board of a second appeal received on the same project. Clerk Calvillo further requested the Board continue this appeal to December 5, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. in order to consider both appeals at the same meeting. President Breed opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board regarding the continuance. There were no speakers. President Breed closed public comment on the continuance. Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Hearing be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 5, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Breed, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Cohen 171129 [Approving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 2161-2165 Irving Street] Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20027, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2016-002424CUA for a proposed project located at 2161-2165 Irving Street; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Tang, seconded by Supervisor Farrell, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of December 5, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Breed, Farrell, Fewer, Kim, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Cohen City and County of San Francisco Page 844 Printed at 12:51 pm on 1/3/18