# Board of Supervisors Minutes: April 23, 2024 - Meeting date: 2024-04-23 - Document type: minutes - Source format: PDF - Extracted pages: 33 - [Canonical HTML transcript](https://sfbos.info/documents/994/2024-04-23-minutes) - [Authoritative City source](https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1192659&GUID=E734F32E-66BD-41BA-900A-A27D289915CE) > This text was extracted for search and accessibility. The linked City source is the authoritative public record. ## Structured legislative records ### File 240246: Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 72 Harper Street Project - Pages: 13 ### File 240247: Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 72 Harper Street - Pages: 13-14 - Vote 1: approval, likely final - Action: 240247 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 72 Harper Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 72 Harper Street is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M24-041 Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Melgar ### File 240248: Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 72 Harper Street - Pages: 14 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 240248 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 72 Harper Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 72 Harper Street is categorically exempt from environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Melgar ### File 240249: Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 72 Harper Street - Pages: 14-15 - Vote 1: tabling - Action: 240249 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 72 Harper Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 72 Harper Street is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: - Ayes: Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton - Excused: Melgar ## Extracted text ### [Page 13](https://sfbos.info/documents/994/2024-04-23-minutes#page-13) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/23/2024 SPECIAL ORDER 3:00 P.M. President Peskin requested File Nos. 240246, 240247, 240248, and 240249 be called together. Appointment of President Pro Tempore At the request of President Peskin, Supervisor Safai assumed the chair at 3:21 p.m. The President resumed the chair 3:24 p.m. 240246 [Hearing - Appeal of Determination of Exemption From Environmental Review - Proposed 72 Harper 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 December 14, 2023, for the proposed project at 72 Harper Street, Assessor’s Parcel Block No. 6652, Lot No. 010, to construct an accessory dwelling unit and a rear horizontal and vertical addition to a two-story single-family dwelling within a RH-1 (Residential House-One Family) Zoning District and 40-X Height and Bulk District. (District 8) (Appellant: Brian O’Neill of Patterson & O’Neill, PC, on behalf of Krishna Ramamurthi, Tusi Chowdhury, and David Garofoli) (Filed March 8, 2024) (Clerk of the Board) President Peskin opened the public hearing and inquired as to whether any individual wished to address the Board. Brian O’Neill and Michael Garavaglia (Appellants) provided an overview of the appeal, responded to questions raised throughout the discussion, and further requested the Board to approve the appeal. There were no speakers spoke in support of the appeal and in opposition to the project. Rich Sucre and David Winslow (Planning Department) provided an overview of the decision of the Planning Department and responded to questions raised throughout the discussion. Julie Park (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. There were no speakers in support of the project and in opposition to the appeal. Brian O’Neill (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 240247 [Affirming the Categorical Exemption Determination - 72 Harper Street] Motion affirming the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 72 Harper Street is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Motion No. M24-041 Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Excused: 1 - Melgar City and County of San Francisco Page 324 Printed at 5:12 pm on 10/3/24 ### [Page 14](https://sfbos.info/documents/994/2024-04-23-minutes#page-14) Board of Supervisors Meeting Minutes 4/23/2024 240248 [Conditionally Reversing the Categorical Exemption Determination - 72 Harper Street] Motion conditionally reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 72 Harper Street is categorically exempt from environmental review, subject to the adoption of written findings of the Board in support of this determination. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Excused: 1 - Melgar 240249 [Preparation of Findings to Reverse the Categorical Exemption Determination - 72 Harper Street] Motion directing the Clerk of the Board to prepare findings reversing the determination by the Planning Department that the proposed project at 72 Harper Street is categorically exempt from environmental review. (Clerk of the Board) Supervisor Mandelman, seconded by Supervisor Ronen, moved that this Motion be TABLED. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: 10 - Chan, Dorsey, Engardio, Mandelman, Peskin, Preston, Ronen, Safai, Stefani, Walton Excused: 1 - Melgar City and County of San Francisco Page 325 Printed at 5:12 pm on 10/3/24