# Board of Supervisors Minutes: October 6, 2020 - Meeting date: 2020-10-06 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 35 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/715/2020-10-06-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=808320&GUID=926AC6D1-DA17-4D4E-80DF-D104A28747DA) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 200993: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2001-37th Avenue - Pages: 19-20 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 200993 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 2001-37th Avenue] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2001-37th Avenue is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M20-144 Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee - Noes: Peskin - Excused: Fewer ### File 200994: Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 2001-37th Avenue - Pages: 20 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 200994 [Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 2001-37th Avenue] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2001-37th Avenue is 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 Mar, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee - Noes: Peskin - Excused: Fewer ### File 200995: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 2001-37th Avenue - Pages: 20-21 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 200995 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 2001-37th Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2001-37th Avenue is exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Safai, TABLED by the following vote: - Ayes: Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee - Noes: Peskin - Excused: Fewer ### File 200996: Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - 2001-37th Avenue - Pages: 21-22 ## Extracted text ### [Page 20](https://sfbos.info/documents/715/2020-10-06-minutes#page-20) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/6/2020 200994 [Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 2001-37th Avenue] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2001-37th Avenue is 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 Mar, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee Noes: 1 - Peskin Excused: 1 - Fewer 200995 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 2001-37th Avenue] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2001-37th Avenue is exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Safai, TABLED by the following vote: Ayes: 9 - Haney, Mandelman, Mar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton, Yee Noes: 1 - Peskin Excused: 1 - Fewer City and County of San Francisco Page 939 Printed at 9:17 pm on 11/6/20 ### [Page 21](https://sfbos.info/documents/715/2020-10-06-minutes#page-21) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 10/6/2020 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. 200996 [Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization - 2001-37th Avenue] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 209.1, 303, and 304 of the Planning Code, for the proposed project at 2001-37th Avenue, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 2094, Lot No. 006, to amend an existing planned unit development and allow a modification to the requirements for rear yard for the expansion of a private secondary school through the addition of four 90-foot tall light standards to the J.B. Murphy Field Athletic Stadium and to install a new Verizon macro wireless telecommunications service facility attached to the northwest light standard within the RH-1 (Residential-House, One Family) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 4) (Appellant: Deborah Brown, on behalf of Saint Ignatius Neighborhood Association (SINA)) (Filed August 21, 2020) (Clerk of the Board) President Yee opened the public hearing and Supervisor Mar provided opening remarks. The President then inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board. Deborah Brown, Michael Graf, and Nina Manzo (Appellants) provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Larry; Alan Makwitz; Timothy Gray; Matthew Griffin; Nina Simon; Denise; Ralph Lane; Speaker; Jay Manzo; Georgine; Katherine Howard; Bill; Debbie Montarano; Jessa Godard; Dr. David Crosby; Speaker; Kira Chen; Isabelle Burdabees; Speaker; Brendan Kanily; Roger Wong; Speaker; Eileen Boken; Paula Katz; Sarah Mon; Lance Melon; Matthew; Speaker; Tay Manzel; Peter Coach; spoke in support of the appeal. Aaron Starr, Jeffrey Horn, Don Lewis, and Wade Wietgrefe (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Scott Emblidge and Michelle Nevin Levine (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. Mel Santos; Doug Calvin; Tom Kensella; Mark Broker; Jackie Krentella; Molly McMadden; Kiva; David Lumen; Hugh Donahue; Darskeep; John Barbari; Brian Veep; Izzy Sanwich; Tony Keen; Jackie Kaufman; Hayden Jacob; Speaker; Joel Secore; Briana Lucy; Soonye Lai; Sherrie Phillips; Sebastian; Randolph Guerra; Bill Moore; Kelly Sandelias; Stacy Leesey; Payton King; Mikey House; Grace Denegro; Lola Cherkeya; Yvonne Smith; Lydia Faulkeny; Tony Talk; Michael Thomas; Jeri Daisy; Sarah Cross; Speaker; Catherine Acada; Jack Watch; Kennedy Bruster; Tom Harlan; Dianna Fraser; Daniel Lombardy; Claire Honey; Sam Nai; Speaker; Lee Daniels; Ryan Stretch; Michael McNeil; Charlotte Hinickey; Ryan Makanyana; Erin Manning; Javon Fansikan; Dory Miller; Richard Chan; James McKenzie; Erica Morris; Derrick Wong; Speaker; Sarah Mon; Speaker; Kate Garrity; Sarah Estes Merrill; Shannon Munson; Isabella Tarag; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Maryalice Fischer and Deborah Brown (Appellants) 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 hearings heard and filed. HEARD AND FILED City and County of San Francisco Page 940 Printed at 9:17 pm on 11/6/20