# Board of Supervisors Minutes: February 6, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-02-06 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 24 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/976/2024-02-06-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1168825&GUID=7A21D342-0133-43E9-A250-95EA69893EDC) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 231285: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 2395 Sacramento Street Project - Pages: 12 ### File 231286: Affirming the General Plan Evaluation - 2395 Sacramento Street - Pages: 12-13 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 231286 [Affirming the General Plan Evaluation - 2395 Sacramento Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2395 Sacramento Street is exempt from further environmental review under a General Plan Evaluation. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M24-009 Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Noes: Peskin ### File 231287: Conditionally Reversing the General Plan Evaluation - 2395 Sacramento Street - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 231287 [Conditionally Reversing the General Plan Evaluation - 2395 Sacramento Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2395 Sacramento Street is exempt from further environmental review, under a General Plan Evaluation, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Noes: Peskin ### File 231288: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the General Plan Evaluation - 2395 Sacramento Street - Pages: 13 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 231288 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the General Plan Evaluation - 2395 Sacramento Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2395 Sacramento Street is exempt from further environmental review under a General Plan Evaluation. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Noes: Peskin ### File 240065: Opposing California State Senate Bill No. 951 (Wiener) Unless Amended and Expressing Support for the California Coastal Act and Recognizing the Authority of the California Coastal Commission - Pages: 13-14 - Sponsors: Peskin; Chan, Preston, Walton, Ronen and Mandelman - Vote 1: adoption, likely final - Action: 240065 [Opposing California State Senate Bill No. 951 (Wiener) Unless Amended and Expressing Support for the California Coastal Act and Recognizing the Authority of the California Coastal Commission] Sponsors: Peskin; Chan, Preston, Walton, Ronen and Mandelman Resolution opposing California State Senate Bill No. 951 (Wiener) and setting forth the City and County of San Francisco’s support for the California Coastal Act and the recognition of the value of the California Coastal Commission to enforce the California Coastal Act. Resolution No. 058-24 ADOPTED by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Noes: Dorsey, Engardio, Melgar ## Extracted text ### [Page 12](https://sfbos.info/documents/976/2024-02-06-minutes#page-12) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 2/6/2024 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Peskin requested File Nos. 231285, 231286, 231287, and 231288 be called together. 231285 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 2395 Sacramento 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 General Plan Evaluation by the Planning Department on October 23, 2023, for the proposed project at 2395 Sacramento Street, to allow the rehabilitation of an existing 24,850 square-foot, 4 ½ -story former medical library building at 2395 Sacramento Street (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0637, Lot No. 016) and to develop an adjacent 3,497 square foot vacant lot at Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 0637, Lot No. 015, in order to construct a 68,531 square-foot, 7-story over basement, 78 foot-10 inch tall, residential building containing 24 residential units (1 one-bedroom, 10 two-bedroom, 9 three-bedroom, and 4 four-bedroom), 26 below-grade vehicle parking spaces and 38 Class 1 bicycle parking spaces, seeking waivers from development standards under the individually requested state density bonus program, including Rear Yard (Section 134), Exposure (Section 140), and Height Limit (Section 260), within the RM-3 (Residential, Mixed Use) Zoning District and a 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 2) (Appellant: Richard Toshiyuki Drury of Lozeau Drury LLP, on behalf of Jonathan Clark) (Filed December 11, 2023) (Clerk of the Board) President Peskin opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board. Richard Drury of Lozeau Drury LLP, Bridget Maley, and Jonathan Clark (Appellants) provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. Thierry Fill; Katherine Petrin; Stan Hayes; Courtney Damkroger; Susan Brandt-Hawley; Speaker; Speaker; Richard Brandy; Speaker; Shaina Manee; Speaker; Speaker; Lawrence Bordoff; Lily Algarin; Desi Marino; Mari Kushner; Katherine Howard; Chris Ward Kline; Samian Rani; spoke in support of the appeal and in opposition to the project. Lisa Gibson and Rich Sucre (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Tuija Catalano of Reuben, Junius & Rose 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. Ken; Jane Natoli; Jake Price; Jonthan Bunemann; Tracy Friedman; Connie Siegel; Glenn; Christopher Sera; Jonathan; Andrew Hoody; Alyssa Brandt; Mike Chen; spoke in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Richard Drury (Appellant) 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 231286 [Affirming the General Plan Evaluation - 2395 Sacramento Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2395 Sacramento Street is exempt from further environmental review under a General Plan Evaluation. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M24-009 Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Noes: 1 - Peskin City and County of San Francisco Page 93 Printed at 5:35 pm on 3/14/24 ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/976/2024-02-06-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 2/6/2024 231287 [Conditionally Reversing the General Plan Evaluation - 2395 Sacramento Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2395 Sacramento Street is exempt from further environmental review, under a General Plan Evaluation, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Noes: 1 - Peskin 231288 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the General Plan Evaluation - 2395 Sacramento Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 2395 Sacramento Street is exempt from further environmental review under a General Plan Evaluation. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Stefani, seconded by Supervisor Dorsey, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Melgar, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Noes: 1 - Peskin COMMITTEE REPORTS Recommendation of the Land Use and Transportation Committee Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Peskin, Supervisor Walton assumed the chair at 2:26 p.m. so the President could participate in the debate on File No. 240065 from the floor. The President resumed the chair at 2:30 p.m. 240065 [Opposing California State Senate Bill No. 951 (Wiener) Unless Amended and Expressing Support for the California Coastal Act and Recognizing the Authority of the California Coastal Commission] Sponsors: Peskin; Chan, Preston, Walton, Ronen and Mandelman Resolution opposing California State Senate Bill No. 951 (Wiener) and setting forth the City and County of San Francisco’s support for the California Coastal Act and the recognition of the value of the California Coastal Commission to enforce the California Coastal Act. Resolution No. 058-24 ADOPTED by the following vote: Ayes: 8 - Chan, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Noes: 3 - Dorsey, Engardio, Melgar City and County of San Francisco Page 94 Printed at 5:35 pm on 3/14/24