Opposition to revised plans for 1503 Francisco Street

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'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 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!

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.

1569 Francisco Street San Francisco, CA 94123

Dear Commissioners: I, along with many others, urge the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors to again deny the building permit application for 1503-1507 Francisco Street. I started living in the Marina in 1983 and have owned a unit at 1500 Francisco Street since 1990. Although I am writing this in my personal capacity, I have worked as an attorney for the Sonoma County Counsel’s office since 1992, and so I am familiar with planning-related issues and the important role your Commission serves. The proposed project would demolish an existing building on a prominent corner of the Marina and replace it with a “modern,” floor-to-ceiling glass structure that is wholly incompatible with the architectural character of the surrounding area. The latest building design is still so jarring in contrast with its surroundings, which have been unchanged for many years. This neighborhood was built almost 100 years ago and has maintained its distinct character and quality throughout that time. Please maintain the feel and character of this wonderful residential neighborhood in the Marina by rejecting this project, and have its sponsor try again to submit a new plan that fits our neighborhood. Jeff Berk

Resident of 3330 Octavia, Unit 1

I own at 1567 Francisco St.

1459 Francisco St.

Resident 3330 Octavia St. Unit 2

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.

I reside at 1500 Francisco and I ask the the Commissioners to reject this revised design.

We reside at 3244 Octavia St. The Planning Commission should reject this revised design because all of the concerns raised during the May 24th hearing has not been addressed.

3330 Octavia St. #3 San Francisco

1500 francisco street

I live at 1442 Francisco Street - 1/2 block from this property. I endorse the petition.

We reside at 3238 Octavia and do not approve of the updated plans provided for this remodel.