# Board of Supervisors Minutes: November 1, 2022 - Meeting date: 2022-11-01 - Document type: minutes - Pages in official PDF: 26 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/880/2022-11-01-minutes) - [Authoritative City PDF](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1009029&GUID=96C2817A-82A1-4AE7-ACB6-8BA9C27E6CA3) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City PDF is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 221037: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 45 Bernard Street Project - Pages: 13 ### File 221038: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 45 Bernard Street - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 221038 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 45 Bernard Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M22-172 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 221039: Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 45 Bernard Street - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 221039 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 45 Bernard Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street 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 Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 221040: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 45 Bernard Street - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 221040 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 45 Bernard Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ### File 220853: Hearing - Committee of the Whole - Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project - September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: amendment - Action: 00 Main Street, bounded by Howard, Main and Beale Streets and extending approximately 205 feet southeast from Howard Street (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot Nos. 010 and 011), commonly known as Transbay Block 4; making findings under the Transbay Redevelopment Plan (incorporating California Health and Safety Code, Section 33433); and making certain findings (File No. 220858); and an forthcoming Ordinance amending the General Plan; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-123, approved on July 26, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) President Walton opened the public hearing and Supervisor Dorsey indicated he would be making a motion to file the Hearing (File No. 220853) and refer the Ordinance to the Land Use and Transportation Committee (File No. 220854). The President then inquired whether any individual wished to address the Board relating to the redevelopment project. There were no speakers. President Walton closed public comment, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, declared the public hearing heard and filed, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Hearing be FILED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/880/2022-11-01-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/1/2022 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Walton requested File Nos. 221037, 221038, 221039, and 221040 be called together. 221037 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 45 Bernard Street Project] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the determination of exemption from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act issued as a Categorical Exemption by the Planning Department on April 13, 2021, for the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0157, Lot No. 030 for a proposed renovation of a three story, four-unit apartment building, including a seismic/soft-story foundation upgrade with a rear-yard addition; the project includes façade alterations, and the proposed addition would add approximately 996 square feet. (District 3) (Appellant: Brian O’Neill of Zacks, Freedman & Patterson PC, on behalf of the Upper Chinatown Neighborhood Association) (Filed September 26, 2022) (Clerk of the Board) President Walton opened the public hearing and informed the Board that the Appellant has withdrawn this appeal. The President then inquired whether any individual wished to address the Board relating to the withdrawn appeal. There were no speakers. President Walton closed public comment and declared the public hearing heard and filed. HEARD AND FILED 221038 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 45 Bernard Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M22-172 Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton 221039 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 45 Bernard Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street 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 Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton 221040 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 45 Bernard Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 45 Bernard Street is categorically exempt from further environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Peskin, seconded by Supervisor Safai, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton City and County of San Francisco Page 922 Printed at 11:10 am on 3/8/24 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/880/2022-11-01-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 11/1/2022 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Walton requested File Nos. 220853 and 220854 be called together. Board of Supervisors Sitting as a Committee of the Whole 220853 [Hearing - Committee of the Whole - Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project - September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.] Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on September 20, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., to consider 1) an Ordinance approving an amendment to the Transbay Redevelopment Plan to increase height and bulk limits on Block 4 of Zone One of the Transbay Redevelopment Project Area (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot No. 010, located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets), by increasing the maximum height limit for tower buildings from 450 feet to 513 feet, and increasing certain maximum floor plate sizes; and making certain findings (File No. 220854); an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the Planning Code to facilitate development of the Transbay Block 4 Redevelopment Project (located on the south side of Howard Street between Beale and Main Streets) by increasing height limits; and making certain findings (File No. 220836); a Resolution approving the disposition of land, and entrance into a ground lease of certain air space rights, by the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City and County of San Francisco to F4 Transbay Partners LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Transbay Block 4 Housing Partnership, L.P., a California limited partnership, for a purchase price of $6,000,000 for the property generally located at 200 Main Street, bounded by Howard, Main and Beale Streets and extending approximately 205 feet southeast from Howard Street (Assessor's Parcel Block No. 3739, Lot Nos. 010 and 011), commonly known as Transbay Block 4; making findings under the Transbay Redevelopment Plan (incorporating California Health and Safety Code, Section 33433); and making certain findings (File No. 220858); and an forthcoming Ordinance amending the General Plan; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M22-123, approved on July 26, 2022. (Clerk of the Board) President Walton opened the public hearing and Supervisor Dorsey indicated he would be making a motion to file the Hearing (File No. 220853) and refer the Ordinance to the Land Use and Transportation Committee (File No. 220854). The President then inquired whether any individual wished to address the Board relating to the redevelopment project. There were no speakers. President Walton closed public comment, adjourned as the Committee of the Whole, declared the public hearing heard and filed, and reconvened as the Board of Supervisors. Supervisor Dorsey, seconded by Supervisor Mandelman, moved that this Hearing be FILED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 11 - Chan, Dorsey, Mandelman, Mar, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Committee of the Whole Adjourn and Report City and County of San Francisco Page 923 Printed at 11:10 am on 3/8/24