# Board of Supervisors Minutes: June 27, 2023 - Meeting date: 2023-06-27 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 36 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/934/2023-06-27-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1109974&GUID=50194CD6-8B38-4D17-B96E-37877A06E578) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 230592: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 1151 Washington Street Project - Pages: 18 ### File 230593: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street - Pages: 18-19 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 230593 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton - Noes: Dorsey, Engardio, Safai, Stefani ### File 230594: Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street - Pages: 19 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 230594 [Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is exempt from environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M23-098 Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton - Noes: Dorsey, Engardio, Safai, Stefani ### File 230595: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street - Pages: 19 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 230595 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M23-099 Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton - Noes: Dorsey, Engardio, Safai, Stefani ### File 230630: Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization Approval - 1151 Washington Street - Pages: 19-20 ## Extracted text ### [Page 18](https://sfbos.info/documents/934/2023-06-27-minutes#page-18) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 6/27/2023 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Peskin requested File Nos. 230592, 230593, 230594, and 230595 be called together. 230592 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 1151 Washington 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 7, 2023, for the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0213, Lot No. 025, to allow the demolition of a single-family dwelling and the construction of a four-story, 40-foot tall building containing 10 dwelling units (one three-bedroom unit and nine two-bedroom units), one unbundled off-street parking space and 10 Class one bicycle parking spaces, within a RM-3 (Residential-Mixed, Moderate-Density) Zoning District and a 65-A Height and Bulk District; the seeking waivers from Development Standards including front setback (Section 132), rear yard (Section 134), dwelling unit exposure (Section 140), and bicycle parking (Section 155), pursuant to State Density Bonus Law. (District 3) (Appellant: Richard Drury of Lozeau Drury LLP, on behalf of Clayton Timbrell and the Upper Chinatown Neighborhood Association) (Filed May 17, 2023) (Clerk of the Board) President Peskin opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board. Scott Emblidge, Richard Drury, and Hanmin Liu (Appellants) provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Otto Duffy; Chen Wong; Raymond Ning; Speaker; spoke in support of the appeal and in opposition to the project. Lisa Gibson (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Bill Chien (Department of Public Health) presented additional information and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Ryan Patterson and Brian O’Neill (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. Jane Natoli; Kent Raconi; Mike Chien; Adam Pavlacka; Hoya Badiva; John Gunaman; Alan Burradell; Robert Fruchtman; Brian Quan; Charles Ayers; Jonathan Randolph; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Scott Emblidge and Richard Drury (Appellants) provided a rebuttal and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no other speakers. President Peskin closed public comment and declared the public hearing heard and filed. HEARD AND FILED 230593 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Chan, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton Noes: 4 - Dorsey, Engardio, Safai, Stefani City and County of San Francisco Page 623 Printed at 5:01 pm on 4/25/24 ### [Page 19](https://sfbos.info/documents/934/2023-06-27-minutes#page-19) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 6/27/2023 230594 [Conditionally Reversing the Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is exempt from environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M23-098 Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Chan, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton Noes: 4 - Dorsey, Engardio, Safai, Stefani 230595 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Exemption Determination - 1151 Washington Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 1151 Washington Street is exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M23-099 Supervisor Chan, seconded by Supervisor Walton, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 7 - Chan, Mandelman, Melgar, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Walton Noes: 4 - Dorsey, Engardio, Safai, Stefani SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. Due to the prior approval of File Nos. 230594 and 230595 during the previous Special Order (reversing the Planning Department's environmental review determination for this project), President Peskin reported that File Nos. 230630, 230631, 230632, and 230633 were no longer before the Board for consideration. Clerk Calvillo confirmed that the entirety of this Special Order regarding the Conditional Use authorization shall be Tabled by Operation of Law. 230630 [Hearing - Appeal of Conditional Use Authorization Approval - 1151 Washington Street] Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the approval of a Conditional Use Authorization pursuant to Sections 206.6, 209.2, 303, and 317 of the Planning Code, for a proposed project at 1151 Washington Street, Assessor's Parcel Block No. 0213, Lot No. 025, identified in Planning Case No. 2022-010833CUA, issued by the Planning Commission by Motion No. 21310, dated April 20, 2023, to permit the demolition of a single-family dwelling and construct a four-story, 40-foot tall building containing 10 dwelling units (one three-bedroom unit and nine two-bedroom units), one off-street parking space and 10 Class one bicycle parking spaces, under the individually requested state density bonus program; and seeking waivers from Development Standards including front setback (Section 132), rear yard (Section 134), dwelling unit exposure (Section 140), and bicycle parking (Section 155), pursuant to Planning Code, Section 206.6, and California Government Code, Section 65915, within the RM-3 (Residential-Mixed, Medium-Density) Zoning District and a 65-A Height and Bulk District. (District 3) (Appellant: Deborah Holley of Holley Consulting, on behalf of 1155 Washington Street LLC) (Filed May 19, 2023) (Clerk of the Board) TABLED BY OPERATION OF LAW City and County of San Francisco Page 624 Printed at 5:01 pm on 4/25/24