# Board of Supervisors Minutes: November 12, 2019 - Meeting date: 2019-11-12 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 25 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/630/2019-11-12-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=737759&GUID=66A40D51-22EB-4CEA-A38D-DB8D79FD314D) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 191035: Hearing - Appeal of Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 3333 California Street - Pages: 10-11 ### File 191036: Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 3333 California Street - Pages: 11 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 191036 [Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 3333 California Street] Motion affirming the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 3333 California Street. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M19-158 Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Brown, Fewer, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee - Absent: Peskin ### File 191037: Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 3333 California Street - Pages: 11 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 191037 [Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 3333 California Street] Motion conditionally reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 3333 California Street, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board of Supervisors in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Brown, Fewer, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee - Absent: Peskin ### File 191038: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 3333 California Street - Pages: 11-12 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 191038 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 3333 California Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 3333 California Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Brown, Fewer, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee - Absent: Peskin ### File 191039: Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 3333 California Street - Pages: 12-13 ## Extracted text ### [Page 11](https://sfbos.info/documents/630/2019-11-12-minutes#page-11) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/12/2019 191036 [Affirming the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 3333 California Street] Motion affirming the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 3333 California Street. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M19-158 Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Brown, Fewer, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee Absent: 1 - Peskin 191037 [Conditionally Reversing the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 3333 California Street] Motion conditionally reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 3333 California Street, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board of Supervisors in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Brown, Fewer, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee Absent: 1 - Peskin 191038 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Final Environmental Impact Report Certification - Proposed Project at 3333 California Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings related to reversing the Planning Commission’s certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report prepared for the proposed project at 3333 California Street. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Brown, Fewer, Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee Absent: 1 - Peskin City and County of San Francisco Page 956 Printed at 4:34 pm on 12/9/19 ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/630/2019-11-12-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/12/2019 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 191039 [Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - Proposed Project at 3333 California Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the certification of a Conditional Use Authorization and planned development for a proposed project at 3333 California Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 1032, Lot No. 003, identified in Planning Case No. 2015-014028CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 20516, dated September 5, 2019, to allow structures to exceed 40 feet in height within an RM (Residential, Mixed) Zoning District and 3333 California Street Special Use District and for an existing child care facility to change of use to residential use, pursuant to Planning Code, Sections 253, 303 and 304, of the Planning Code modifications to the Rear Yard Requirements (Section 134), Permitted Obstructions (Section 136), Dwelling Unit Exposure (Section 140), General Standards for Off-Street Parking, Freight Loading, and Service Vehicle Facilities (Section 155); Dwelling Unit Density (Section 207), and Measurement of Height (Section 260), within the RM-1 (Residential, Mixed, Low Density) Zoning District and a 40-X, 67-X, 80-X, and 92-X Height and Bulk District. (District 2) (Appellant: Kathryn Devincenzi, on behalf of Laurel Heights Improvement Association of San Francisco, Inc.) (Filed October 7, 2019) (Clerk of the Board) President Yee opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board. Supervisor Stefani provided background information on the proposed project and subsequent appeals. Jon Givner (Office of the City Attorney) presented additional information and answered questions raised during the discussions. Kathryn Devincenzi, Laurel Heights Improvement Association (Appellant), provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Richard Frisbe; Christina Ortega-Morris; Ariane Eroy, Ph.D.; Susan Setach; Anne Harvey; Peter Wong; Kathy Peck; Speaker; Speaker; Wendy Stovell; Barbara Brenner; Speaker; Vanessa Ruotolo; Bill Cutter; Ernest Maripoka; Kelly Roberson; Robin Mackie; Speaker; Roz Arbel; Otto Dufty; Speaker; Rosemary King; Eileen Boken; Rose Hilson (see Addendum on page 970); Speaker; spoke in support of the appeal. Bruce Storrs and Carla Short (Public Works); and Kei Zushi, Debra Dwyer, Nick Foster, Lisa Gibson, and Wade Wietgrefe (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Dan Gershwin, Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass LLP (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. Luis Belmonte; Speaker; Julio Payes; Marci Glazer; Javier Flores; Charles Ferguson; Phil Fernandez; Speaker; Bob Bespenari; Carla Hashagen; Terry McGuire; Ron Miguel; Daniel Gregg; Caroline Kahn Werboff; Amy Berler; Ron Blatman; Gayle Starr; Tim Lipscomb; Michael Chen; Eddie Seagal; Clint Chamber; Carolyn Bosch; Nico Nagel; Robert Fuchman; Ohn Penial; Speaker; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Ken Rich (Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development) and Dan Safier (Prado Group) presented additional information and answered questions raised during the discussions. Kathryn Devincenzi, Laurel Heights Improvement Association (Appellant), provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no other speakers. President Yee closed public comment and declared the public hearing heard and filed. HEARD AND FILED City and County of San Francisco Page 957 Printed at 4:34 pm on 12/9/19