# Board of Supervisors Minutes: December 12, 2017 - Meeting date: 2017-12-12 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 37 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/480/2017-12-12-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=580284&GUID=17203B14-DB92-45C8-B469-168BFF81A931) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 171222: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - 218-27th Avenue - Pages: 15-16 ### File 171223: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 218-27th Avenue - Pages: 16 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 171223 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 218-27th Avenue] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 218-27th Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M17-203 Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Absent: Kim - Excused: Fewer ### File 171224: Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 218-27th Avenue - Pages: 16 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 171224 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 218-27th Avenue] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 218-27th Avenue 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 Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Absent: Kim - Excused: Fewer ### File 171225: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 218-27th Avenue - Pages: 16-17 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 171225 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 218-27th Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 218-27th Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Absent: Kim - Excused: Fewer ### File 171226: Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 218-27th Avenue - Pages: 17 ### File 171227: Approving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 218-27th Avenue - Pages: 17-18 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 171227 [Approving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 218-27th Avenue] Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20025, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2016-003258CUA for a proposed project located at 218-27th Avenue; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M17-204 Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee - Absent: Kim - Excused: Fewer ## Extracted text ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/480/2017-12-12-minutes#page-16) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/12/2017 171223 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 218-27th Avenue] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 218-27th Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M17-203 Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Fewer Absent: 1 - Kim 171224 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 218-27th Avenue] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 218-27th Avenue 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 Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Fewer Absent: 1 - Kim 171225 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 218-27th Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 218-27th Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Fewer Absent: 1 - Kim City and County of San Francisco Page 937 Printed at 1:42 pm on 1/17/18 ### [Page 17](https://sfbos.info/documents/480/2017-12-12-minutes#page-17) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 12/12/2017 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 171226 [Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 218-27th Avenue] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the certification of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Planning Code, Sections 303 and 317, for a proposed project located at 218-27th Avenue, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 1386, Lot No. 038, identified in Case No. 2016-003258CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20025 dated October 12, 2017, to demolish an existing two-story, single-family dwelling and construct a new four-story, three-unit building within the RM-1 (residential, mixed, low density) district and a 40-X height and bulk district. (District 2) (Appellant: Robia Crisp of Hanson Bridgett, LLP, on behalf of Alex Bernstein and Sonia Daccarett) (Filed November 13, 2017) (Clerk of the Board) President Breed opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board regarding the consolidated appeals. Robia Crisp (Hanson Bridgett, LLP), Randy Popp, Alex Bernstein, and Sonia Daccarett (on behalf of the Appellants) provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Karen Clopton; Joanne Showmanship; Dan Newman; John Mulligan; Sophie Stevenson; Diane Rossi; Ray Laguna; John Forest; Marianne Shell; Dave Johnson; Speaker; spoke in support of the appeal. Aaron Starr, Jeanie Poling, and Laura Ajello (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Steven Vettel (Farella Braun + Martel) and Michael Levitt (on behalf of the 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. Joe Atolli; Michael Antonini; Shavonne; Lavine; Sean Kieghran (SF Residential Building Association); spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Randy Popp and Robia Crisp (Hanson Bridgett, LLP) (Appellant) provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no other speakers. President Pro Tem Peskin closed public comment and declared the public hearing heard and filed. HEARD AND FILED 171227 [Approving Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 218-27th Avenue] Motion approving the decision of the Planning Commission by its Motion No. 20025, approving a Conditional Use Authorization identified as Planning Case No. 2016-003258CUA for a proposed project located at 218-27th Avenue; and adopting findings pursuant to Planning Code, Section 101.1. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M17-204 Supervisor Farrell, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Breed, Cohen, Farrell, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Sheehy, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Fewer Absent: 1 - Kim City and County of San Francisco Page 938 Printed at 1:42 pm on 1/17/18