# Board of Supervisors Minutes: November 13, 2018 - Meeting date: 2018-11-13 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 42 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/550/2018-11-13-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=649075&GUID=939C159C-9DD6-40F6-BA4A-F4674A9324B2) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 180836: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Washington Square Water Conservation Project - Pages: 24-25 ### File 180837: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - Washington Square Water Conservation Project - Pages: 25 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - 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) Motion No. M18-156 Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. 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: 25 - Vote 1: tabling - 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 Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. 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: 25-26 - Vote 1: tabling - 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 Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee - Excused: Peskin ### File 180993: Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street - Pages: 26 ### File 180994: Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street - Pages: 26 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 180994 [Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street] Motion affirming the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M18-154 Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, 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 180995: Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street - Pages: 26-27 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 180995 [Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street] Motion conditionally reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board of Supervisors in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, 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 25](https://sfbos.info/documents/550/2018-11-13-minutes#page-25) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/13/2018 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) Motion No. M18-156 Supervisor Fewer, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Brown, Cohen, Fewer, Kim, Mandelman, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Tang, Yee Excused: 1 - Peskin 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 Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. 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 Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. 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 872 Printed at 1:08 pm on 1/10/19 ### [Page 26](https://sfbos.info/documents/550/2018-11-13-minutes#page-26) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/13/2018 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Cohen requested File Nos. 180993, 180994, 180995, 180996, 180997, 180998, 180999, and 181000 be called together. 180993 [Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report for a proposed project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street, identified in Planning Case No. 2013-1535ENV, issued by the Planning Commission through Motion No. 20279, dated September 13, 2018; to demolish the existing commercial building (474 O’Farrell Street), existing commercial and residential building (532 Jones Street), and existing religious building (450 O’Farrell Street); and construct a 13-story mixed-use building containing up to 176 residential units, and approximately 3,827 square feet of ground floor retail, 9,555 square feet new religious (church) use, and below-grade parking for up to 46 vehicles. (District 6) (Appellants: Sarah M. K. Hoffman of Zacks, Freedman & Patterson, on behalf of 540 Jones Street Hotel, LLC., and Mike Buhler, on behalf of San Francisco Heritage) (Filed October 15, 2018) (Clerk of the Board) President Cohen opened the public hearings and Supervisor Kim indicated the appellants have withdrawn their appeals on these matters. The President inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board regarding these appeals and their subsequent withdraw. Mike Buhler, on behalf of San Francisco Heritage (Appellant), provided brief remarks regarding the withdrawal of the appeals. Speaker; Mr. Wright; Ace Washington; Amos Gregory; Michael Naulty; spoke on various concerns related to the withdrawn appeals. There were no other speakers. President Cohen closed public comment and declared the hearing heard and filed. HEARD AND FILED 180994 [Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street] Motion affirming the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M18-154 Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, 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 180995 [Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street] Motion conditionally reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 450-474 O'Farrell Street and 532 Jones Street, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board of Supervisors in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Kim, seconded by Supervisor Fewer, 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 873 Printed at 1:08 pm on 1/10/19