Notice of availability of and intent to adopt a mitigated negative declaration : case no. 2006.0431E : 1080 Sutter Street

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PLANNINO DEPARTMENT
Notice of Availability of and Intent to S1u6i5t0e4M0i0ssionSt.
SanFrancisco,
Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
CA94103-2479
Reception:
Date: May 6, 2009 415.558.6378
CaseNo.: 2006.0431E
Fax:
Project Title: 1080 Sutter Street 415.558.6409
Zoning: RC-4 (HighDensityResidential-Commercial Combined)
GOVERNMENT Planning
-30-E Height and BulkDistrict
Information:
DOCUMENTS DEPT
^79/011 415.558.6377
5/S ndrea Contreras- [phone]
[email protected] MAY ~ 7 2009
SAN FRANCISCO
PUBLIC LIBRARY
e availability of the environmental review document concerning the proposed
San Francisco PublicLibrar)'
cument is a Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration, containing information
effects of the proposed project. The Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration
Covernment Iniormation Centdr
le Planning Department that the proposed project could not have a significant
San Ffanciscc Public Library
Preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration does not indicate a decision by
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SailFrancisco, CA 94102 Duttheproposed project.
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2is located on the northside ofSutterStreetmidblockbetween Larkin and Hyde
iter neighborhood. The project site is currently occupied by a 20-space surface
Not to be taken from the Library 'ould involve construction of a 35-unit residentialbuilding with 1,240 square feet
d floor. The proposed building would be 11 stories and 111 feet high. The
de 39 off-street parking spaces, nine at the ground floor and 30 in a sub-grade
iccessed from Sutter Street. The project site is located in the Lower Nob Hill
The proposed project would require Conditional Use authorization to permit
construction of a residential building thatexceeds 40 feetinheight in anR districtpursuant to Planning CodeSection
253, and for parking exceeding accessory amounts per Section 204. In addition, the project also requires a Variance
from the Zoning Administrator from Section 134 rear yard requirements, Section 135 usable open space
requirements, and Section 140dwellingunitexposure requirements.
If you would like a copy of the Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration or have questions concerning
environmental review oftheproposed project, contactthe PlanningDepartmentstaffcontactlisted above.
Within 20 calendar days following publication of the Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration (i.e., by close of
business onMay26, 2009) anypersonmay:
1) Reviewthe PreliminaryMitigated Negative Declaration as an informational itemand take no action.
p ke recommendations for amending the text of the document. The text of the Preliminary Mitigated Negative
p^p ilarahon may be amended to clarify or correct statements and/or expanded to include additional relevant
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SAN FRANCISCO
PLANNING OEPARTMENT
Notice of Availability of and Intent to 1Su6i5t0e4M0i0ssionSt.
SanFrancisco,
Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
CA94103-2479
Reception:
Date: May 6, 2009 415.558.6378
CaseNo.: 2006.0431E
Fax:
Project Title: 1080 Sutter Street 415.558.6409
Zoning: RC-4 (HighDensity Residential-Commercial Combined)
GOVERNMENT Planning
130-EHeight and BulkDistrict
Information:
Block/Lot: 0279/011 DOCUMENTS DEPT 415.558.6377
StaffContact: Andrea Contreras- [phone]
[email protected] MAY ~7 2009
ToWhomItMay Concern: SAN FRANCISCO
PUBLIC LIBRARY
This notice is to inform you of the availability of the environmental review document concerning the proposed
project as described below. The document is a Preliminary Mihgated Negative Declaration, containing information
about the possible environmental effects of the proposed project. The Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration
documents the determination of the Planning Department that the proposed project could not have a significant
adverse effect on the environment. Preparation of a Mihgated Negative Declaration does not indicate a decision by
theCitytocarryoutornottocarryouttheproposed project.
ProjectDescription: The project site is located on the north side ofSutter Street midblock between Larkin and Hyde
Streets in the Downtown/Civic Center neighborhood. The project site is currently occupied by a 20-space surface
parking lot. The proposed projectwould involve construction of a 35-unit residenhalbuilding with 1,240 square feet
of commercial space on the ground floor. The proposed building would be 11 stories and 111 feet high. The
proposed project would also provide 39 off-street parking spaces, nine at the ground floor and 30 in a sub-grade
parking garage, which would be accessed from Sutter Street. The project site is located in the Lower Nob Hill
Apartment/Hotel Historic District. The proposed project would require Conditional Use authorization to permit
construction of a residential building that exceeds 40 feet in height in an R districtpursuant to Planning Code Section
253, and for parking exceeding accessory amounts per Section 204. In addition, the project also requires a Variance
from the Zoning Administrator from Section 134 rear yard requirements. Section 135 usable open space
requirements, and Section 140dwellingunitexposure requirements.
If you would like a copy of the Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration or have questions concerning
environmentalreview oftheproposed project, contactthePlanningDepartmentstaffcontactlisted above.
Within 20 calendar days following publication of the Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration (i.e., by close of
business onMay26, 2009) anyperson may:
1) Reviewthe Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration as an informational itemand take no action.
2) Make recommendations for amending the text of the document. The text of the Preliminary Mitigated Negative
Declaration may be amended to clarify or correct statements and/or expanded to include additional relevant
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issues or cover issues in greater depth. One may recommend amending the text without the appeal described
below. -OR-
3) Appeal the determination of no significant effect on the environment to the Planning Commission in a letter
which specifies the grounds for such appeal, accompanied by a check for $500 payable to the San Francisco
Planning Department.' An appeal requires the Planning Commission to determine whether or not an
Environmental Impact Report must be prepared based upon whether or not the proposed project could cause a
substantial adverse change in the environment. Send the appeal letter to the Planning Department, Attention:
Bill Wycko, 1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA94103. The lettermustbe accompaniedbya check
in the amount of $500.00 payable to the San Francisco Planning Department, and must be received by 5:00
p.m. on May 26, 2009. The appeal letter and check may alsobepresented inperson at the Planning Information
Counteron the firstfloorat 1660MissionStreet, SanFrancisco.
In the absence of an appeal, the Mitigated Negative Declaration shall be made final, subject to necessary
modifications, after20days from the date ofpublicationofthePreliminaryMitigated Negative Declaration.
I Upon reviewby thePlanningDepartment, theappeal feemaybereimbursed forneighborhoodorganizationsthathavebeen
inexistenceforaminimumof24months.
SPALNAFRNANNCIINSCGO DEPARTMENT
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Preliminary Mitigated Negative Declaration 1650MissionSt.
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Case No.. zUUb.U'iolt, Reception:
415.558.537c;
Project Title: luou autter otreet
BPA Nos.: 200608290880 Fax:
Zoning: RC-4 (High Density Residential-Commercial Combined) 415.558.6409
130-E Height and Bulk District Planning
Block/Lot: 0279/011 Infornnation:
415.558.6377
Lot Size: 7,000 square feet
Project Sponsor David Silverman, Reuben &Junius, LLP
[phone]
LeadAgeyicy: San Francisco Planning Department
StaffContact: Andrea Contreras- [phone]
[email protected]
PROJECT DESCRiPTION:
The project site is located on the north side of Sutter Street midblock betvv^een Larkin and Hyde Streets in
the Downtown/Civic Center neighborhood. The project site is currently occupied by a 20-space surface
parking lot. The proposed project would involve construction of a 35-unit residential building with 1,240
square feet of commercial space on the ground floor. The proposed building would be 11 stories and 111
feet high. The proposed project would also provide 39 off-street parking spaces, nine at the ground floor
and 30 in a sub-grade parking garage, which would be accessed from Sutter Street. The project site is
located in the Lower Nob Hill Apartment/Hotel Historic District.
FINDING:
This project could nothave a significant effect on the environment. This finding is based upon the criteria
of the Guidelines of the State Secretary for Resources, Sections 15064 (Determining Significant Effect),
15065 (Mandatory Findings of Significance), and 15070 (Decision to prepare a Negative Declaration), and
the following reasons as documented in the Initial Evaluation (Initial Study) for the project, which is
attached.
A mitigationmeasure is included in this project to avoid potentially significant effects. See page 29.
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1080 Sutter Street - 2006.0431 E
A. ProjectDescription 1
ProjectLocation 1
Site Characteristics 1
Proposeci Project 1
B. Project Setting 15
C. Compatibility with Existing Zoning and Plans 16
Plaimii-ig Code and Approvals Required 16
Plans and Policies 16
Summary of Neighborhood Concerns 19
D. Summary of Environmental Effects 19
E. Evaluation of Environmental Effects 20
1 Land Use And Land Use Planning 20
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2. Aesthetics 22
3. Population and Housing 24
4. Cultural Resources 27
5. Transportation and Circulation 34
6. Noise 41
7. Air Quality 45
8. Wind and Shadow 62
9. Recreation 64
10. Utilities and Service Systems 65
11 Public Services 69
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12. Biological Resources 71
13. Geology and Soils 73
14. Hydrology and Water Quality 75
15. Hazards and Hazardous Materials 78
16. Mineral and Energy Resources 80
17. Agriculture Resources 82
18. Mandatory Findings of Signiticance 83
F. Determination 84
G. Initial Study Authors and Project Team 85
Figures
Figure 1 ProjectLocation 3
Figure 2 Site Plan 4
Figure 3 Basement Level Plan 5
Figure 4 Gromid Floor Plan 6
Figure 5 Second Floor Plan 7
Figure 6 Floors Three Through Eight Typical Plan 8
Figure 7 Ninth Floor Plan 9
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Figures Tenth Floor Plan 10
Figure 9 Eleventli Floor Plaii 11
Figure 10 Front and Rear Elevations 12
Figure 1 J East and West Elevations 13
Figure 12 Building Section 14
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A. PROJECT DESCRlPTiOM
Project Location and Site Characteristics
The project site (Assessor's Block 0279, Lot Oil) is a 7,000 square foot lot located on the north side of
Sutter Street between Larkin Street and Hyde Street, inSan Francisco's Downtown/Civic Center
neighborhood (see Figure 1, Site Location). The rectangular property's Sutter Street frontage is 80 feet
wide and the lot is 87.5 feet deep. The project site is located at the southwestern edge of Nob Hill; in
this location, Sutter Street slopes upward laterally to the east at a slope of approximately 14:1
(honzontahvertical). The subject property is currently undeveloped and occupied by a 20-space
surface parking lot. The site is within the Lower Nob Llill Apartment/Hotel Historic District, an RC-4
(Lhgh-Density Residential-Commercial Combined) zoning district and a 130-E (]30 foot height limit,
bulk limitations above 65 feet) Height and Bulk District.
The site is currently occupied by a 20-space commercial parking lot that provides valet daily and
monthly parking. There are no buildings on the site except for a small kiosk for parking attendants
located near the southernproperty line.
Proposed Project
The proposed project involves construcdon of an 11-story, 111-foothigh residential building with
commercial space on the ground floor and a below-grade parking garage (see Figures 2-10). The
proposed new building would contain 1,240 square feet of commercial space at the ground floor, 35
residential units on the second through 11th floors, and 39 parking spaces in a below-grade garage
with some parking at the ground floor, accessed from a driveway entrance on Sutter Street. The
proposed building would cover the entire site at grade level, with privately accessible open space
provided at thenortheast rear corner of thebuilding's second floor as described below. The proposed
building would include approximately 42,775 gross square feet (gsf) ofresidential space, 1,240 gsfof
commercial space, and 7,620 gsf devoted to parking, for a total of approximately 60,815 gsf including
circulation.
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llie proposed 35 residential units would include six onc-bedroom units, seven two-bedroom units and
22 three-bedroom units. The private rear yards and deck at ihe first residential level (the building's
second level) would total approximately (S95 square feet in size. At the ninth and 10th floors the
building would be gradually stepped back to a setback ofapproximately 15 feet from the front and five
feet from side property lines. At the 11"^ floor the front facade would be set back 24 feet from the front
property line and five feet from the sides.
llie project sponsor would provide one parking space per dwelling unit for a total of35 off-street
parking spaces. Two additional parking spaces would be provided for commercial use, and two spaces
would be provided for car share, for a total of39 off-street parking spaces. The basement level would
provide parking for 30 vehicles in 15 spaces through the use ofcar lifts. The basement level would
require an average excavation depth of 15 feet and a total volume of4,370 cubic yards of soil. The
ground floor would provide parking for nine vehicles, five ofwhich would be for residential use, two
for commercial use, and two for car sharing. As stated above, off-street parking would be accessed
from Sutter Street.
Project construction is estimated to take 20 months to complete. The project's estimated cost is
$10,000,000.
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