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Final supporters
July 15, 2018
TO: SF Planning Commission
RE: 1503 Francisco Street Project Discretionary Review (2013.0847DRP, permit # 2013.0531.8402)
We are opposed to the revised plans for 1503 Francisco Street for some or all of the following reasons and have signed this petition in opposition to the project. We urge you to DENY the project in favor of the DR requestor.
Roof Decks
- Generally uncommon in the area – we count fewer than 10 on the 250 nearby buildings.
- The proposed“Rear” deck is street-facing due to the corner lot and potentially very visible/noisy. There are zero street facing roof decks present in the Marina.
- The 5th floor roof deck is redundant and both decks are only accessible from the owner’s unit.
- Along with 3255 Octavia St (same owner, abutting structure) , 3 new roof decks have been proposed.
- Both 1503 and 3255 have penthouses and opaque metal railings which go against design guidelines.
Possible reduction of dwelling units embedded in the new design.
- Project sponsor’s statement at the 5/24 PC hearing that he has only used the 2 smaller units in the building as corporate rentals (and will continue to do so) + original desire to use this as a SFH.
- Owner’s original 2013 request for a dwelling-unit-merger.
- Owner’s recent purchase of the abutting two-unit 3255-57 Octavia, which also remains vacant of tenants.
- Design details that suggest an owner could combine units for his/her own benefits: 1) an Accessory Dwelling Unit on the ground floor that could later be defined as a unit; 2) A change from 3 EXTERIOR entrances to each unit to 3 INTERIOR entrances centered around a second floor stairway/hall inviting unit combination; 3) 2 rental units to decline slightly in size while the Owner’s unit nearly doubles to 3100 sq ft yet goes from a 3 BR to a 2BR; 4) A 2 car garage for a 3 unit building; 5) two roof decks that can only be accessed by the owner’s unit. 6) Similar design features in the 3255 Octavia permit application under same owner – one car garage for 2 unit building, large roof deck, 2 units easily combined by removing one wall, ADU unit on ground floor.
Architectural Issues
- No bay windows/popouts as recommended by RDG.
- Prominent corner location with 135 linear feet of street exposure, one block and very visible from Ft Mason .
- The one comparable building with flat surfaces and glazing cited in the new design packet is far away on Marina Blvd.
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July 16, 2018
I am truly overwhelmed by the turnout for this petition because it clearly shows how much this neighborhood matters to all of you. None of this growth would be happening without the time you took to get involved. I am just holding the pen while you are the ones actually pushing this forward.
24 Comments
I am the representative and resident of the Candido family trust which owns and occupies the property at 1575/1573 Francisco St. We are opposed to the current design of the 1503 Francisco St project. We believe the reduction of residential units in our community hinders the possibilities of our families being able to stay in proximity to grow and care for those connected to us.
Owner of 1490 Francisco St. SF. DR Requester. This project has not addressed all of the concerns raised by the Planning Commission or of our neighbors in the immediate area. Please reject this "updated" design. Thank you.
owner since 2003 on Chestnut street
3201 Octavia Street. I was at original meeting in 2013. I was opposed then I’m opposed now.
Please deny this proposal
1445 Greenwich Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
I live at 1573 Francisco St, the building my husband grew up in and where I have lived the past 22 years. I am against the remodeling design on 1503 Francisco St./3255-57 Octavia St.(neighboring buildings) as it leaves no room for privacy to neighbors or looks anything like the neighboring homes. I believe the owner’s intentions( by the design layout) are not for use as a family home but more for businesses. He has stated that it is only he and his wife that would be living there so one must ask themselves, why would only two people need such a huge “office looking” place to live? I also believe that it is not legal to run businesses out of this neighborhood so I would question his intentions for the sake of the neighborhood. . Thank you for listening to my concerns as I am hoping our home will be able to stay in the family for many more generations. Thank you!
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Final supporters
July 15, 2018
TO: SF Planning Commission
RE: 1503 Francisco Street Project Discretionary Review (2013.0847DRP, permit # 2013.0531.8402)
We are opposed to the revised plans for 1503 Francisco Street for some or all of the following reasons and have signed this petition in opposition to the project. We urge you to DENY the project in favor of the DR requestor.
Roof Decks
- Generally uncommon in the area – we count fewer than 10 on the 250 nearby buildings.
- The proposed“Rear” deck is street-facing due to the corner lot and potentially very visible/noisy. There are zero street facing roof decks present in the Marina.
- The 5th floor roof deck is redundant and both decks are only accessible from the owner’s unit.
- Along with 3255 Octavia St (same owner, abutting structure) , 3 new roof decks have been proposed.
- Both 1503 and 3255 have penthouses and opaque metal railings which go against design guidelines.
Possible reduction of dwelling units embedded in the new design.
- Project sponsor’s statement at the 5/24 PC hearing that he has only used the 2 smaller units in the building as corporate rentals (and will continue to do so) + original desire to use this as a SFH.
- Owner’s original 2013 request for a dwelling-unit-merger.
- Owner’s recent purchase of the abutting two-unit 3255-57 Octavia, which also remains vacant of tenants.
- Design details that suggest an owner could combine units for his/her own benefits: 1) an Accessory Dwelling Unit on the ground floor that could later be defined as a unit; 2) A change from 3 EXTERIOR entrances to each unit to 3 INTERIOR entrances centered around a second floor stairway/hall inviting unit combination; 3) 2 rental units to decline slightly in size while the Owner’s unit nearly doubles to 3100 sq ft yet goes from a 3 BR to a 2BR; 4) A 2 car garage for a 3 unit building; 5) two roof decks that can only be accessed by the owner’s unit. 6) Similar design features in the 3255 Octavia permit application under same owner – one car garage for 2 unit building, large roof deck, 2 units easily combined by removing one wall, ADU unit on ground floor.
Architectural Issues
- No bay windows/popouts as recommended by RDG.
- Prominent corner location with 135 linear feet of street exposure, one block and very visible from Ft Mason .
- The one comparable building with flat surfaces and glazing cited in the new design packet is far away on Marina Blvd.
Updates
July 16, 2018
I am truly overwhelmed by the turnout for this petition because it clearly shows how much this neighborhood matters to all of you. None of this growth would be happening without the time you took to get involved. I am just holding the pen while you are the ones actually pushing this forward.
24 Comments
I'm signing as the Executive Director of the San Francisco Tenants Union. The Tenants Union is concerned by any project that reduces the number of rent controlled or otherwise affordable dwelling units available to tenants. The history of converting two units at this address to corporate rentals has already given us great concern. To further allow the owner to combine units into a single family home would be a dangerous precedent. The design changes made by the owner do not address these concerns, as as such, we hope that the planning commission denies this project.
I am the representative and resident of the Candido family trust which owns and occupies the property at 1575/1573 Francisco St. We are opposed to the current design of the 1503 Francisco St project. We believe the reduction of residential units in our community hinders the possibilities of our families being able to stay in proximity to grow and care for those connected to us.
Owner of 1490 Francisco St. SF. DR Requester. This project has not addressed all of the concerns raised by the Planning Commission or of our neighbors in the immediate area. Please reject this "updated" design. Thank you.
owner since 2003 on Chestnut street
3201 Octavia Street. I was at original meeting in 2013. I was opposed then I’m opposed now.
Please deny this proposal
1445 Greenwich Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
I live at 1573 Francisco St, the building my husband grew up in and where I have lived the past 22 years. I am against the remodeling design on 1503 Francisco St./3255-57 Octavia St.(neighboring buildings) as it leaves no room for privacy to neighbors or looks anything like the neighboring homes. I believe the owner’s intentions( by the design layout) are not for use as a family home but more for businesses. He has stated that it is only he and his wife that would be living there so one must ask themselves, why would only two people need such a huge “office looking” place to live? I also believe that it is not legal to run businesses out of this neighborhood so I would question his intentions for the sake of the neighborhood. . Thank you for listening to my concerns as I am hoping our home will be able to stay in the family for many more generations. Thank you!
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I'm signing as the Executive Director of the San Francisco Tenants Union. The Tenants Union is concerned by any project that reduces the number of rent controlled or otherwise affordable dwelling units available to tenants. The history of converting two units at this address to corporate rentals has already given us great concern. To further allow the owner to combine units into a single family home would be a dangerous precedent. The design changes made by the owner do not address these concerns, as as such, we hope that the planning commission denies this project.