# Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 30, 2018 - Meeting date: 2018-10-30 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 26 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/546/2018-10-30-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=645718&GUID=C09467C8-575A-4CD7-813D-39E3F85C4739) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 180837: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - Washington Square Water Conservation Project - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 180837 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - Washington Square Water Conservation Project] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed Washington Square Water Conservation Project is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 13, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee - Excused: Peskin ### File 180838: Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Washington Square Water Conservation Project - Pages: 15 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 180838 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Washington Square Water Conservation Project] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed Washington Square Water Conservation Project 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 Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 13, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee - Excused: Peskin ### File 180839: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Washington Square Water Conservation Project - Pages: 15-16 - Vote 1: continuance - Action: 180839 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Washington Square Water Conservation Project] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed Washington Square Water Conservation Project is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 13, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee - Excused: Peskin ### File 180956: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Community Plan Evaluation - 2750-19th Street - Pages: 16 ### File 180957: Affirming the Community Plan Evaluation - 2750-19th Street - Pages: 16 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 180957 [Affirming the Community Plan Evaluation - 2750-19th Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department, that the proposed project at 2750-19th Street is exempt from further environmental review under a Community Plan Evaluation. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M18-148 Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee ### File 180958: Conditionally Reversing the Community Plan Evaluation - 2750-19th Street - Pages: 16-17 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 180958 [Conditionally Reversing the Community Plan Evaluation - 2750-19th Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department, that the proposed project at 2750-19th Street is exempt from further environmental review under a Community Plan Evaluation, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee ## Extracted text ### [Page 15](https://sfbos.info/documents/546/2018-10-30-minutes#page-15) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/30/2018 180838 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - Washington Square Water Conservation Project] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed Washington Square Water Conservation Project 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 Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 13, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Peskin 180839 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - Washington Square Water Conservation Project] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed Washington Square Water Conservation Project is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Kim, moved that this Motion be CONTINUED to the Board of Supervisors meeting of November 13, 2018. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Peskin City and County of San Francisco Page 832 Printed at 1:26 pm on 11/28/18 ### [Page 16](https://sfbos.info/documents/546/2018-10-30-minutes#page-16) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/30/2018 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Cohen requested File Nos. 180956, 180957, 180958, and 180959 be called together. 180956 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Community Plan Evaluation - 2750-19th Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to a Community Plan Evaluation by the Planning Department under the California Environmental Quality Act issued on May 30, 2018, for the proposed project at 2750-19th Street, approved on August 23, 2018, to demolish three existing industrial buildings, retain a principal two-story facade, and construct a six-story, 68-foot-tall mixed-use building with approximately 10,000 square feet of ground-floor PDR (Production, Distribution, and Repair), 60 residential units above and bicycle and vehicle parking in a basement. (District 10) (Appellant: Larisa Pedroncelli and Kelly Hill, on behalf of Our Mission No Eviction) (Filed September 24, 2018) (Clerk of the Board) President Cohen opened the public hearing and provided opening remarks on the project and appeal. The President then inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board. Larisa Pedroncelli of Our Mission No Eviction (Appellant) provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Mr. Wright; Tom Gilberty; Jackie Barshak; Carlos Bocanegra (La Raza Centro Legal); Sven Everline; Scott Weaver; Rick Hall; John Mendoza (Calle 24 Latino Cultural District); Kevin Ortiz; Peter Papadopoulos (Mission Economic Development Agency); Speaker; spoke in support of the appeal. Justin Horner, Mandj Mahavan, and Lisa Gibson (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Mark Loper, Reuben, Junius, and Rose, LLP (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. Mary Calviline; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Larisa Pedroncelli (Appellant) provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no other speakers. President Cohen closed public comment and declared the public hearing heard and filed. HEARD AND FILED 180957 [Affirming the Community Plan Evaluation - 2750-19th Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department, that the proposed project at 2750-19th Street is exempt from further environmental review under a Community Plan Evaluation. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M18-148 Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee 180958 [Conditionally Reversing the Community Plan Evaluation - 2750-19th Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department, that the proposed project at 2750-19th Street is exempt from further environmental review under a Community Plan Evaluation, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Cohen, seconded by Supervisor Tang, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Peskin, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee City and County of San Francisco Page 833 Printed at 1:26 pm on 11/28/18