Duboce Park Landmark District
2012-2013
Mayor
Planning Commission
Edwin M. Lee
Rodney Fong, President Cindy Wu, Vice President
Board of Supervisors David Chiu, President John Avalos London Breed David Campos Carmen Chu Malia Cohen Mark Farrell Jane Kim Eric Mar Scott Wiener Norman Yee
Michael Antonini Gwyneth Borden Rich Hillis (started January 2013) Ron Miguel (until July 2012) Kathrin Moore Hisashi Sugaya
Historic Preservation Commission Karl Hasz, President Andrew Wolfram, Vice President Aaron Jon Hyland (started February 2013) Ellen Johnck (started March 2013) Richard Johns Alan Martinez (until March 2013) Diane Matsuda Jonathan Pearlman
San Francisco Planning Department 1650 Mission Street Suite 400 San Francisco, CA 94103-3114 www.sfplanning.org
Great planning for a great city.
Duboce Park cover image from Flickr by davitydave
Table of Contents Message from the Planning Commission President
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Message from the Historic Preservation Commission President
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Message from the Director
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Organizational Overview 06 This Year’s Accomplishments
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Project Highlights 14 Highlights: Completed Projects
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Highlights: Projects Underway
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Communications, Outreach & Engagement
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Publications 40 Awards & Accolades 42 Grants 43 Planning by the Numbers
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2012-2013 Stats 47 Case & Permit Volume Trends
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Performance Measure Improvement Initiative
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Financial Report 54 Staff List 56
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Kwan Henmi Architects (Housing); Hodges & Assoc. with Kerman/Morris Architects & Architectural Resources Group (Theater Rehabilitation) SIZE
Housing - 114 Dwelling Units with Ground Floor Retail (14,750 sq ft); Total 142,000 gsf BUDGET
Housing Project $40 Million; Theater Rehabilitation $14Million OPENING
Spring 2015 (Housing); TBD (Theater Rehabilitation)
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19 DEC 2012 images courtesy of Kwan Henmi Architecture/Planning
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1998 MARKET (LINEA) DESIGN
Arquitectonica SIZE
15 Dwelling Units; 7,300 square feet of commercial space BUDGET
$45.5 million OPENING
Early 2014
JEFFERSON STREET PROJECT LEAD
Neil Hrushowy (Project Lead); Nicholas Perry (Lead Urban Designer) CONSTRUCTION LEAD
John Thomas (DPW) DESIGN CONSULTANT
Boris Dramov, ROMA Design Group SIZE
Two blocks on Jefferson Street, from Jones Street to Hyde Street OPENING
June 20, 2013
images courtesy of ROMA Design Group
ANNUAL REPORT 2012 - 2013
Message from the Planning Commission President San Francisco has seen an increase in development activity over the past few years that significantly impact our neighborhoods and our city’s skyline. In order to accommodate for the growth, the Planning Commission continues to work closely with Planning Department staff for managing the city’s land use, transportation, and neighborhood planning.
Rodney Fong President, San Francisco Planning Commission
San Francisco has always been the city of innovation. The City began implementing neighborhood plans and programs that have addressed the growth and quality of life for its residents. These plans are especially important because it helped create the vibrant city that San Francisco is today. Building on these successes, the Commission reviewed a number of neighborhood plans, legislation, environmental reports and development projects that recommends how we can preserve significant parts of the city, where growth should go, how it can happen, and what it should look like in the future. From plans such as Western SoMa, Central Corridor and California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), to legislation amendments for bike parking and historic preservation designations, all of the projects brought to the Commission from Planning staff are ways that we can plan and improve the future of the City. It is a great honor to serve as President of the Planning Commission. As Commissioners, we play a challenging but essential role managing the growth and development within the City. I would like to recognize my fellow Commissioners for their commitment and passion for their continued service for developing the city for its residents and visitors. I would also like to thank Director John Rahaim and the entire department staff for their dedication and excellent work in making San Francisco a great city.
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Message from the Historic Preservation Commission President On behalf of the Historic Preservation Commission & preservation staff, I am pleased to present the Planning Department’s 2012-2013 annual report. This past year I was joined by Commissioners Johns, Matsuda and Wolfram in welcoming our newest members, Commissioners Hyland, Johnck & Pearlman. The professional backgrounds and the wealth of experience of this group rings in a new era for our Commission. There were a number of great preservation projects that broke ground or were approved this past fiscal year. We were all excited to see the Metro Theater and New Mission Theater brought back to life, as well as seeing Mid-Market move forward -- led by 1355 Market (Twitter’s headquarters), Hibernia Bank and the Renoir Hotel. All of these projects are leading the way to revitalizing neighborhoods while preserving the historic and cultural fabric of The City. In addition, the Commission stepped into new territory by recommending that Sam Jordan’s Bar and Twin Peaks Tavern be designated as landmarks, due to their cultural significance. With the overwhelming support and interest from The City and its residents, the designations of these cultural recognitions were an exciting time for our Commission. I want to recognize and thank our dedicated staff at the Planning Department for their incredible work. Their efforts extend well beyond reviewing projects as they continue to be innovative with their tremendous efforts in public outreach. With new initiatives such as “Ask a Planner” nights held in different neighborhoods throughout The City, to informational booths at Sunday Streets, and holding workshops that educate residents about the benefits of the Mills Act program, the Historic Preservation staff continues to work hard to keep preservation at the forefront of all development conversations so The City can grow without losing the character we all value. The Historic Preservation Commission had a wonderful year, and we look forward to another year of success.
Karl Hasz President, Historic Preservation Commission
ANNUAL REPORT 2012 - 2013
Message from the Director As we end another year of vigorous, perhaps unprecedented growth, it is increasingly clear that the Planning Department is shaping San Francisco in many ways that will impact the city for years to come. The private development and public investment that is now taking place have largely been shaped by the plans created through years of hard work by the Department, the neighborhoods, and the Commissions. And we are implementing these plans in very specific and tangible ways in our daily work. For me, it is fascinating to see the physical results of our work so clearly.
John Rahaim Planning Director
The current development cycle has also meant we’ve had to increase the size of the Department to keep pace with the demand. The new staff are as intelligent, passionate and hard working as those who have been here many years. It is a testament to the work that we are doing -- that so many new planners are so interested in working at our Department to help enhance our city. This has also been an important year for Historic Preservation activities. The Department researched and steered the adoption of the city’s first Article 10 historic districts in 10 years, the Duboce Park district and the Market Street Masonry District. The preservation staff also conducted substantial research and managed the process to landmark two important city neighborhood institutions: Sam Jordan’s Bar, and Twin Peaks Tavern. In addition, the preservation staff added to the department’s survey information through the Sunset District historic survey. All of these actions further the Departments important preservation mission, safeguarding the city’s important resources for the future, while also providing key information to staff to conduct their reviews more efficiently. With five (plus) years behind me with the department, I believe that the Planning Department continues to improve. The increasing professionalism and dedication of the staff, the support of our hard working and focused Commissioners on both the Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions, and the strong support of the Mayor and Board of Supervisors has made my job easier and just plain fun. My sincere thanks to all of you.
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“I enjoy the challenge of learning in a complicated urban environment and then helping the public best understand how it affects them.� - Wade Wietgrefe Planner, Environmental Planning
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Great planning for a great city. OUR MISSION The San Francisco Planning Department, under the direction of the Planning Commission, shapes the future of San Francisco and the region by: generating an extraordinary vision for the General Plan and in neighborhood plans; fostering exemplary design through planning controls; improving our surroundings through environmental analysis; preserving our unique heritage; encouraging a broad range of housing and a diverse job base; and enforcing the Planning Code.
OUR VISION
Making San Francisco the world’s most livable urban place – environmentally, economically, socially and culturally.
OUR VALUES
Collaboration We collaborate with the people of San Francisco.
Education We educate our community about our work and we learn from our communities about their neighborhoods and their vision.
Respect We treat our stakeholders with professional courtesy and respect.
Innovation We are innovative in setting new planning standards, and guiding change that embraces our extraordinary setting, unique heritage, vibrant communities and the aspirations of our diverse population.
Consistency We are consistent in our application of policy.
Efficiency We are efficient and timely.
Trust We build trust.
Open Dialogue
Fairness We provide a fair, objective and equitable process.
We facilitate ongoing dialogue that is open and responsive.
Passion Inclusive We provide clear communication that is accessible to all members of our diverse population.
Visionary We are visionary in our plans and practical in their implementation.
photo by David McSpadden
We are passionate about our work.
Employee Satisfaction We are a great place to work -cultivating intellectual inspiration, professional satisfaction and creativity.
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Governance Planning Commission The Planning Commission consists of seven appointed who help plan for growth and development in San Francisco. Four members are appointed by the Mayor, while three are appointed by the President of the Board of Supervisors. The Commission reviews a broad range of development projects each year, and advises the Mayor, Board of Supervisors and City departments on San Francisco’s long-range goals, policies and programs on a broad array of issues related to land use, transportation, and neighborhood planning. The Commission additionally has the specific responsibility for the stewardship and maintenance of the San Francisco’s General Plan. The San Francisco Planning Department reports to the Planning Commission through the Planning Director.
2012-2013 PLANNING COMMISSION ROSTER
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Historic Preservation Commission The Historic Preservation Commission is a seven-member body that advises the Mayor, Board of Supervisors and City departments on San Francisco’s historic preservation goals, policies and programs. All members are nominated by the Mayor and subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors. In addition to the full Commission, the Architectural Review Committee reviews projects at an early stage to advise applicants on the design. The department’s Historic Preservation staff reports to the Historic Preservation Commission. The Commission reviews changes to landmark buildings and to recommend buildings and places that are historically or culturally significant to the heritage of San Francisco for designation by the Board of Supervisors.
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Jonathan Pearlman
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Department Organization Management
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Planning Director
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Director of Citywide Planning
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Director, Administration Commissions Secretary (Acting) Director of Current Planning Zoning Administrator Environmental Review Officer
Administration: The Administration division provides support and resources to realize departmental goals. This division includes finance, legislative affairs, communications, information technology, operations, human resources and special projects. Current Planning: The Current Planning section is responsible for reviewing project applications, implementing the historic preservation work program and operating the Public Information Center. Every year, this division reviews and processes over 6000 building permits and several hundred case applications. Citywide Planning: The Citywide Planning division develops policy, maintains and oversees compliance with the City’s General Plan, prepares and implements community plans, and acts as the urban design resource for the city. This division also gathers and analyzes data in support of landuse policy.
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Environmental Planning: The Environmental Planning Division of the Planning Department reviews projects for potential environmental impacts on the City of San Francisco and its residents, a process known as environmental review.
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Zoning and Compliance: This group helps maintain and improve the quality of San Francisco’s neighborhoods by ensuring compliance with the San Francisco Planning Code. The Code Enforcement group under this division responds to complaints of alleged Planning Code violations and initiates fair and unbiased enforcement action to correct violations and maintain neighborhood livability.
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2012-2013 Organization Chart
Planning Commission
Historic Preservation Commission Jonas Ionin Commissions Secretary (Acting)
Planning Director John Rahaim
AnMarie Rodgers
Director, Administration
Legislative Affairs Manager
Thomas DiSanto
Joanna Linsangan Communications Manager
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Director of Current Planning
Zoning Administrator
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Jeff Joslin
Scott Sanchez
Bill Wycko
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“It’s great to plan the city that I live in, see the fruits of my labor and know that my work is place making, and serving the needs of the community.” - Michael Smith Planner, Current Planning
“Community participation is important to historic preservation. Working with the public to honor, celebrate, and promote our shared history is rewarding; their voices help us make better decisions.� - Tim Frye, Preservation Coordinator
THIS YEAR’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Project Highlights from 2012-2013
2012-2013 Project Highlights Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) A 706 Mission Street, The Mexican Museum and Residential Tower Project B 8 Washington Street/Seawall Lot 351 Project C 801 Brannan and One Henry Adams Project D CPMC Final EIR and Revised Project Addendum E The SF Overlook Residential Project
Western SoMa Community Plan, Rezoning of Adjacent Parcels and 350 Eighth Street Project
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Landmark Districts: Duboce Park & Market Street Masonry
TWO LANDMARK DISTRICTS DESIGNATED IN SAN FRANCISCO
In an effort to preserve significant historic and cultural properties in San Francisco, the department successfully proposed two areas for landmark district status for Market Street Masonry and Duboce Park. Cited for its architectural significance, the Market Street Masonry Landmark District includes eight buildings on and near Market Street. All of the buildings in the district are separated along a stretch of Market Street, but are similar in structure and known for their association with San Francisco’s reconstruction after the 1906 earthquake and fire. The Planning Department’s vision under the Market and Octavia Plan is to create a balance of new development while retaining historical features around Market Street. The designation of the Masonry Landmark District aligns with the department’s goal to revitalize and share San Francisco’s unique character.
The Duboce Park landmark district is cited for its architectural character and historical significance. Approved as the first residential landmark district since 2003, Duboce Park includes 87 residential buildings and three distinctive mid-block park entrances.
For more information on the Duboce Park Landmark District visit:
The shared history of the park and the adjacent residential development resulted in the rare siting of houses directly on the park, with no separation by road or sidewalk. Most buildings were constructed from 1899 to 1902 and were designed in the Queen Anne and Edwardianera styles, resulting in a cohesive streetscape of cottages and flats.
For more information on the Market Street Masonry Landmark District visit:
Both districts were unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2013.
http://dubocepark.sfplanning. org
http://marketmasonry. sfplanning.org
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Historic Landmarks: Sam Jordan’s Bar and Twin Peaks Tavern
LOCAL BARS DESIGNATED AS HISTORICAL LANDMARKS
The department celebrated two historical landmark designations, made possible by the historic preservation team. Sam Jordan’s Bar (4004 Third Street) is significant due to its association with the late Sam Jordan, a prominent African American community leader, Golden Gloves champion, pioneering African American business owner along the Third Street corridor in the Bayview District, and the first African American candidate for Mayor of San Francisco (1963). The establishment was known as an organizing space and catalyst for community-based initiative. In 1959, Mr. Jordan opened Sam Jordan’s Bar in a c.1880’s building that was originally constructed adjacent to the corrals, slaughterhouses, and tanneries associated with “Butchertown.” The bar is still in operation and is one of the oldest continuously operating African American businesses along the Third Street corridor.
The Twin Peaks Tavern (401 Castro Street) is the first known gay bar and is a living symbol of the liberties and rights gained by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered (LGBT) community in the second half of the 20th century. First opened in 1935, the bar lease was purchased in 1972 by two lesbians and refurbished as a fern bar for a gay clientele. Housed in a turnof-the-century building with an intact 1923 Mediterranean Revival-style façade in the heart of the Castro, the bar retains its expansive windows and other character-defining features and continues to serve the LGBT community.
“When working on landmarks, I enjoy meeting and learning the history of people like the Jordan family of Sam Jordan’s Bar, who are still deeply rooted in the African American community in the Bayview.” - Mary Brown, Preservation Planner
The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to landmark both iconic establishments for their historical status in January 2013.
For more info on the Landmark Designation Work Program: http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=2907
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Sam Jordan’s Bar Historic Landmark
Twin Peaks Tavern Historic Landmark
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Western SoMa
The department supported the Western SoMa Citizens Planning Task Force in an eight-year public planning process to create the Western SoMa Community Plan. Drafted in September 2008 and updated in October 2011, the plan is a comprehensive vision for shaping growth on the western side of the South of Market area. Key objectives of the Western SoMa Area Plan include reducing land use conflicts between industry, entertainment and other competing uses, such as office and housing; protecting existing residential uses on the alleys; retaining existing jobs in the area; improving the public realm for pedestrians and bicyclists; and encouraging diverse and affordable housing. Achieving these objectives will help create a complete neighborhood with a high diversity of land uses. The new plan supports and builds on the Eastern Neighborhoods Plan’s vision for the traditionally industrial and mixed use areas in the eastern part of the City. It complements the Eastern Neighborhoods Plan’s patterns of land use, urban form, public space, circulation, and historic preservation, while making adjustments to the Plan based on understanding the key
issues through community outreach to the residents and workers in the area. The planning process also included associated legislation to amend the General Plan, Administrative Code, Planning Code, and Zoning Map to implement the Plan over time. An Implementation Document was created to outline the Plan’s Public Benefits Program, which addresses the specific public benefit needs of the area and explains the mechanisms to provide the necessary funding for those benefits. As part of the project, the department completed the environmental impact report that analyzed the potential environmental effects associated with the Western SoMa Community Plan at a program level, and also analyzed impacts of the rezoning of adjacent parcels and the 350 Eighth Street project at a projectspecific level. The environmental impact report was certified and the Plan was adopted by the Planning Commission on December 6, 2012. On March 19, 2013, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Western SoMa Area Plan and its associated legislative amendments.
For more info on the Western SoMa Area Plan: http://westernsoma.sfplanning.org
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350 8th Street Kava Massih Architects
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Japantown Cultural Heritage and Economic Sustainability Strategy
JCHESS
After several years of collaboration with San Francisco’s Japantown community, the Department published a draft of the Japantown Cultural Heritage and Economic Sustainability Strategy (JCHESS), a strategy document that focuses how the City can preserve and celebrate a neighborhood’s cultural heritage. The goals of the Japantown Cultural Heritage and Economic Sustainability Strategy are: securing Japantown’s future as a historical and cultural heart of the Japanese and Japanese American Community, securing the neighborhood’s future as a thriving commercial and retail district, securing Japantown’s future as a home to residents and community-based institutions, and
In partnership with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the Japantown Organizing Committee, JCHESS includes a mix of actions from the City and the Japantown community that will support the overall vision of keeping Japantown a culturally rich, authentic, and economically vibrant neighborhood. Some of the proposed strategies include creating a Community Development Corporation, a Community Benefits District, a Neighborhood Commercial District, implementing the Invest in Neighborhoods program, and making improvements to Peace Plaza and the Buchanan Mall. The draft JCHESS was published in July 2013. JCHESS was unanimously endorsed by the Historic Preservation and Planning Commissions in September 2013.
securing the neighborhood’s future as a physically attractive and vibrant environment.
To download a draft of the JCHESS: http://japantown.sfplanning.org
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California Pacific Medical Center
CPMC
During the last fiscal year, the City re-negotiated a Development Agreement with California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), as part of CPMC’s long range development plans to construct a new seismically-safe hospital and medical office building at Van Ness & Geary, a new seismically-safe hospital and medical office building at St. Luke’s Campus, and a new Neuroscience Institute building at the Davies Campus. Last June, when CPMC was nearing the end of their approval process, a key provision of the proposed Development Agreement was brought into question. Based on some new information, the City could no longer support the Development Agreement, as negotiated. As a result, the City established a coalition consisting of three members of the Board of Supervisors (President Chiu, Supervisor Campos, and Supervisor Farrell), a mediator (Lou Giraudo), Mayor’s Office staff, and CPMC to renegotiate several key terms of this Agreement. Over the last fiscal year, this coalition worked together to negotiate the new terms, and the Development
Agreement, along with all related pieces of legislation, were ultimately approved – unanimously – by the Planning Commission in May 2013 and the Board of Supervisors in July 2013. Some key components of the renegotiated Development Agreement include: A secure future for St. Luke’s – 120 bed acute care hospital (40 more beds than the previous Agreement) with Centers of Excellence in Community and Senior Health, as well as comprehensive emergency services A smaller Cathedral Hill Hospital, with a maximum of 304 beds (a 251 bed reduction from the previous Agreement) A continued level of Baseline Charity Care for San Francisco’s most vulnerable populations for a period of 10 years. Over and above the Baseline Commitment, CPMC will be responsible for the healthcare services of 5,400 new Medi-Cal managed care beneficiaries for a period of 10 years
For more info on the CPMC project: http://cpmc.sfplanning.org
Funding for a new Innovation Fund to support and improve the capacity of community clinics to increase their participation in managed Medi-Cal programs Protection of the City’s Health Service System (“HSS) from premium increases by capping rates for 10 years Funding for affordable housing Funding for MTA transit facilities and service Funding for pedestrian safety and streetscape improvements Workforce requirements related to local hire for construction, job training programs, and the creation of career paths for San Franciscans Because of this renegotiated Agreement, the City is on track to see the rebuild of two of the City’s most important hospitals, ensuring quality healthcare for patients and guaranteeing seismic safety for generations of San Franciscans.
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CPMC Davies Campus
CPMC Van Ness & Geary Campus
CPMC St. Luke’s Campus
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CEQA Legislation CREATION OF CEQA APPEAL PROCEDURES AND NOTICING REQUIREMENTS
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) ensures that decision makers are aware of potential environmental impacts prior to authorizing any project. While the goal is simple, the process is sometimes confusing. To compound the complexity, since administrative appeals of CEQA determinations were first allowed 2002, San Francisco has had no legislative process or clear deadlines for appeals of the most commonly-issued determinations. Department staff found this lack of clarity resulted in 25% of attempted appeals of exemptions being disqualified from a hearing at the Board of Supervisors. Three different Board members attempted to solve this issue in past years.
Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission recommended passage this fiscal year.
This year, the Department successfully partnered with Supervisor Scott Wiener to develop legislation that paired concrete deadlines and new processes with improved public notice requirements. Supervisor Wiener introduced this legislation in the Fall of 2012. Since then, the legislation has had over a dozen public hearings and has been the subject of numerous meetings with both supporters and opponents of the legislation for feedback. Both the
enhanced the public notice procedures, including web posting and subscription based noticing;
Now, after ten years, the City has codified rules around the CEQA appeal process. This big step forward will improve unnecessary delays and reduce confusion for both project sponsors and opponents. This success is the result of much thought and dialogue between the public, elected officials, the commissions, and staff. The final bill benefited from a consensus developed through additional leadership from Board President David Chiu and Supervisor Jane Kim. The final adopted law includes: established procedures and deadlines for appeals;
prioritized CEQA review for affordable housing and bike/pedestrian infrastructure projects; and mandated new review of modified projects and the opportunity for a reconsideration of whether a project was modified.
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Bike Legislation
Bike ridership in San Francisco has significantly increased over the past decade, according to both national American Community Survey commute ridership counts and local SFMTA bicycle counts. This year, the Department proactively brought a comprehensive overhaul of bicycle parking requirements in the Planning Code to the Planning Commission in response to this surge in ridership and the resulting need for bicycle infrastructure.
This forwarding-thinking bicycle parking law sets out to make San Francisco a national model for communities in support of bike use. The requirements also include other features such as:
The new law regulates long-term and short-term bicycle parking based upon the anticipated need for different uses. A residential or office building would require more long-term bicycle parking spaces for residents and employees, respectively, while a retail store would require more short-term bicycle parking to accommodate shoppers.
Establishing design, layout, and clearance guidelines through user-friendly graphics in a Zoning Administrator Bulletin;
The new law also upgrades the number of bicycle parking spaces required for each type of building, based on best practices from similar cities with high bike ridership such as Vancouver, Portland, and New York – as well as national standards from the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals.
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Prioritizing easy access to bicycle parking facilities through location and placement requirements; Allowing conversion of car parking to bicycle parking;
Requiring City-owned buildings and garages to upgrade their existing bicycle parking facilities based on the new requirements; and Creating a new bicycle parking fund administered by the SFMTA to provide more bicycle racks on sidewalks (using revenue from optional fee payments in lien of providing required visitor bicycle parking).
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Green Connections Project
Green Connections is an effort to increase access to parks, open spaces, and the waterfront by envisioning a network of ‘green connectors’ – city streets that will be upgraded incrementally over the next 20 years to make it safer and more pleasant to travel to parks by walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation. The project aims to make the City more healthy, sustainable, and livable through features such as pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, street trees and other landscaping, stormwater management techniques, and opportunities for beautification and public art. A collaborative effort between the San Francisco Planning Department, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, San Francisco Department of Public Health and the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the City partnered with three community-based organizations to assist with public outreach: San Francisco Parks Alliance, Walk San Francisco and Nature in the City. The Green Connections program held a number of public events and collected hundreds of public comments to help refine the Green Connections network and concept designs.
The project was funded through a grant awarded by the Strategic Growth Council, and includes the following deliverables: Green Connections Network: a map of 25 routes, totaling 115 miles of streets across the City that could be improved to better connect people to parks and open spaces. Design Toolkit: a set of 16 design typologies for street intersections and blocks that could be applied to routes, depending on local conditions and priorities. Planting Palette: a list of recommended plants that are well-suited to local conditions and that provide habitat for native wildlife. Focus Neighborhood Conceptual Designs: preliminary designs for routes in six Focus Neighborhoods: Bayview-Hunters Point, Chinatown, Potrero Hill, Tenderloin, Visitacion Valley, and Western Addition. Implementation Document: Funding sources and strategies available to the City, private sector and community members to get involved in completing the Green Connections network. The draft Green Connections network was unveiled at an open house in October 2012 and is currently under environmental review. The Draft Green Connections report is expected to be complete in late 2013.
For more info on the Green Connections project: http://greenconnections.sfplanning.org
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14TH 15TH
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23RD
26TH
28TH
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03RD
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20TH 19TH
22ND
24TH
20TH
27TH
25TH
29TH 30TH
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04TH 06TH
05TH
07TH
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08TH
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17TH
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23RD
26TH
27TH
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15TH 18TH
16TH
14TH
21ST
11TH
25TH
28TH 33RD
31ST
29TH
32ND
10TH
38TH
37TH
34TH 35TH
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36TH MORNINGSIDE
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Folsom, Mission Creek to McLaren: Pollinators
21
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40TH 39TH
42ND
20
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Downtown to Mission Bay: Western Gull
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Tenderloin to Potrero: Western Tiger Swallowtail
19
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Marina Green to Dolores Park: West Coast Painted Lady
17
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West of Twin Peaks: Green Hairstreak
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24
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CUMBERLAND
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DIVISION
18TH
27TH
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11
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22
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12
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9
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WOO DSID
SANTIAGO
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12TH
CRAGMONT
M
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V
CORONA HEIGHTS
CASELLI
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MA
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22
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ALTON
RIVERA RIVERA
13
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BELVE DERE
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15
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ORTEGA
7
6
MT SUTRO
LOC KSLE
15 TH
NORIEGA
ORTEGA
24
LAWTON
MORAGA
MORAGA
7
5
SHRAD
KIRKHAM
LAND
5
LAWTON
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CARL
WOOD
JUDAH
PA RN
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HUGO
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44TH
46TH
5
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LINCOLN
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VETERA
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B U E N A V I S TA PA R K
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19
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HAIGH T WALL ER
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DAVIS
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A
B
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12
BUCHA
4 G O L D E N G AT E PA R K
Yosemite Creek: Red-winged Blackbird
11
DRUM M
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4T
N
IE
TE
TH
AN
HAIGH T WALL ER
Vicente, 20th to Beach: Coastal Dune Scrub
10
O
KEARN
0
0
SS
11
ON
4
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A
M
N
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0
AL
BAKER
CENTR
RY
CLAYT
ASHBU
COLE
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SHRA DER
JE
HICKO RY
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18
LINDE N
OAK
M
POLK
N
HAYES
GATE
N
FULTO
9
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MONT GOME
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TURK GOLD EN
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VAN NESS
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LIN
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FRANK
ELM
BUCHA
PIERC E
LYON
BROD ERICK
MASO NIC
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PARKE
BEAUM
FULTO
ALAMO SQUARE
GROV E
PAGE
13
FRON T
ME
Y
A
JE
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16
2
AD
SANSO
TON
POWE LL
STOCK
GRAN T
TH
ELL
OFARR
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POLK
LAGUN
HOLLI S
WOOD
E
COOK
SPRUC
OFAR RELL
3
Ortega, 14th St to Beach: Coastal Prairie Noe Valley to Central Waterfront: American Bushtit
POST
NWOR
NAN
GEARY
ANZA VISTA
Mission to Peaks: Anise Swallowtail
8
RC
RY
POWE LL
GRAN T
JONE S
LEAVE
OCTA VIA
BUCHA
SCOTT
COMMONWEALTH
LYON
BROD ERICK
PIERC E
STEI NER
LARKI N
WEBS TER
L
BUSH
JO
TON
MASO N
MENTO
SUTTE R
POST
03RD
05TH
30TH
33RD
40TH
15
14
13
04TH
07TH
31ST
38TH
42ND
48TH
LA PLAYA
45TH
3
CABRILLO
02ND
06TH
10TH
15TH
12TH
19TH
17TH
21ST
37TH
34TH
39TH
43RD
41ST
47TH
PARK PRESIDIO
24TH
23RD
28TH
26TH
35TH
48TH
BALBOA
TROY
ORNI A
PINE
VALLE
COMM ERCIA
TAYL OR
SACRA
CALIF
18
HYDE
DERO
BAKER
TON WAS HING CLAY L A FAY E T T E PA R K
2
LID
GEARY
ANZA
ANZA
GOUG H
FILLM ORE
DIVISA
PRESI DIO
WALN UT
LAURE
T
JORDAN
ARGUELLO
PALM
11TH
14TH
18TH
16TH
22ND
20TH
36TH
32ND
08TH
CLEMENT
EUC
ON
Kirkham, Sutro to Beach: Coyote Bush
6
GA
U
WAS HING JACKS
Bay to Beach: Cedar Waxwing
5
7 BA
B
JO
BROA DWAY
PACIF IC
GEARY
ANZA
3
09TH
FUNSTON
25TH
27TH
29TH
13
CLEMENT
POINT LOBOS
CORNWALL
BROA DWAY
A LTA PLAZA
N
WASH INGTO
15
23
LAKE
14
CALIFORNIA
SEAL ROCK
JO
CLAY
2
Y
2
LAKE
24
MAPLE
CHERR
SCENIC
MCLARE N
IFIC
T PAC
LOCUS
WES
22
WEBS TER
PIERC E
LYON
GREEN
VALLE
VALLE
1
FILB ERT
IN
M
UNION
T
GREE N
MILEY
4
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LU
EM
O
GREEN
1
PRESIDIO
Market to Beach: Anna's Hummingbird
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C
TH
WICH
MONT GOME
GREEN
HA
LOMB ARD
GR
O
NUT
FILBER
KEARN
TON
H
MASO N
OCTA VIA
GREE NWIC
FRAN CISC
1
CHEST
24
R
BAY
MALL ORCA
BROD ERICK
SCOT T
BAY
POINT
NORTH
TAYLO
BEACH
POINT
NORTH
JEFFE RSON
24
China Beach to Bay: Pygmy Nuthatch
3 N
BEACH
FORT MASON
SA
LARKI N
MAS ON
CA
STOCK
JEFF ERSO A GREEN
MARIN
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Live User Maps: Three important new maps were developed in this fiscal year utilizing live data, displaying information on interactive maps for ease of use. The PrivatelyOwned Public Open Space (POPOS) and Public Art map features dozens of spaces and artwork available to the general public. The Landmarks map shows the exact location of each historic landmark, along with property information and images. The CEQA Exemptions map shows existing projects exempt from environmental review. And finally, the SFFind website was developed using the popular Property Information Map template. This tool allows residents to get information about city resources in their neighborhood – libraries, schools, elected officials, street sweeping schedules, and crime statistics. NEW
http://popos.sfplanning.org
Internal Network Administration: MS Office version upgraded from 2003 to 2010, migrated department emails from Lotus Notes to Microsoft Outlook/Office365; Windows 7 upgrade is still in progress. NEW
Adoption of the Transit Center District Plan and Rezoning (August 2012): After approval by the Planning Commission in FY11-12, the Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the Transit Center District Plan. The plan is a comprehensive vision for shaping growth on the southern side of Downtown to respond to and support the construction of the new Transbay Transit Center project, including the Downtown Rail Extension. 1
Opening of the redesigned Jefferson Street in Fisherman’s Wharf: Since 2006, the department has been working with the Fisherman’s Wharf Community Benefit District and the community to revitalize an important regional destination along the waterfront and make significant pedestrian and bicycle improvements. A ribboncutting ceremony for the completion of the first phase of the Jefferson Streetscape Improvement Project took place in June 2013. 2
http://transitcenter.sfplanning.org
www.newjeffersonstreet.com
Adoption and implementation of Proposition C: created a 30-year Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and added supportive amendments to the City’s Planning Code.
Better Market Street: Led by the Department of Public Works, completed the concept design phase in July 2013 and will begin environmental review this fall. Environmental review will be completed by 2015. 3
Transportation and Streets Infrastructure Package (TSIP): Approval of $5 million in new capital funding for area plan public improvements as part of City FY13/14 capital budget (July 2013). Approval of 2001 Market In-Kind Agreement (March 2013): Agreement with 2001 Market developer to build new public plaza and pedestrian safety enhancements at Dolores and Market Streets. Construction by the project sponsor is expected to be complete in late 2013/early 2014.
www.bettermarketstreetsf.com
Castro Street Design Project: Completion of the conceptual design phase for Castro Street between Market Street and 19th Street, including sidewalk widening, intersection enhancements, improvements to Jane Warner Plaza, and new street furnishings, trees and lighting. The project was approved by the SFMTA Board in August 2013 with construction expected in January 2014. 4 http://castro.sfplanning.org
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Chinatown Broadway Street Design: Completion of the design and project’s planning phase and publication of report (February 2013). The project developed a conceptual design for Broadway between Columbus Avenue and the Broadway Tunnel to enhance pedestrian safety, comfort and enjoyment of the street. The project has received full funding for detailed design and construction through Proposition AA and a One Bay Area Grant allocation, and is now entering the final design phase. 5
Landmark Designation Status for Doelger Building: In March 2013, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved to landmark the Doelger Building (320 Judah Street) for its historical significance serving as a headquarters building for the prolific San Francisco homebuilder, Henry Doelger. It was a prominent landmark in the Sunset District during 1930s - 1950s and served as an advertisement for Doelger’s successful house-building empire. 6
http://broadway.sfplanning.org
Bartlett Mercado Plaza: In partnership with DPW, SFMTA, Rebar Design Group and the Mission Community Market, the Bartlett Mercado Plaza will create a pedestrian plaza to house weekly Mission Community Market and other community events. The final conceptual design phase for Bartlett Mercado Plaza was completed with construction anticipated to begin in April 2014. The expected completion date is January 2015. 7
17th and Folsom Park: After a series of community meetings, a concept design for a new park at 17th and Folsom was developed and has been approved by the Recreation and Parks Commission. San Francisco Recreation and Parks is planning to construct the new park, funded in part by a grant from the California Statewide Park Program of the California Department of Parks and Recreation. http://bartlettplaza.sfplanning.org
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http://bartlettplaza.sfplanning.org
Sunset District Historic Resource Survey: In the past year staff completed the Sunset survey, including a Historic Context Statement that focuses on the Sunset District’s prolific builder developers and residential tracts constructed from the mid-1920s into the post-War era. The survey covers 2,762 singlefamily houses in the Sunset District constructed from 1925 to 1950. It documents clusters of eligible historic districts and individual historic buildings, as well as buildings that do not qualify as eligible historic resources. The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) adopted the Sunset survey findings on September 18, 2013. http://sunsetsurvey.sfplanning.org
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Pedestrian-Scale Lighting
Maintain and demarcate gas station driveway
Roadway Lighting/Muni Pole Exact placement of site furnishings including street trees, leaning posts and bike racks will be finalized during the detailed design phase of the project.
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Highlights: Projects Underway
Pavement to Parks Parklet RFP: In January 2013, the City expanded the parklet program by opening a call for new parklet proposals around the city. In addition, the city developed the San Francisco Parklet Manual, a comprehensive overview of the goals, policies, procedures and guidelines for creating a parklet in San Francisco. After the closing date for parklet proposals, the department received 55 proposals, with notification for parklet approval to begin in August 2013. 1 http://pavementtoparks.sfplanning.org
Cesar Chavez Streetscape Project: Construction has begun on the Cesar Chavez streetscape project, (conceptual planning led by Planning Department in 2011) including a new tree-lined median, stormwater planters and bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements. 2
Eco-District Program: Through the department’s sustainable development program, the department created an Eco-District Program Framework for the Central Corridor. The goal of the program is to implement an infrastructure systems-based approach to meeting water and energy goals for the plan area, under the guidance of a Central Corridor Eco-District Task Force. 4
Fisherman’s Wharf Public Realm Plan: A comprehensive vision for the streets, open spaces and new development in the neighborhood, expected to be adopted in the fall of 2013. Funding for the remaining three blocks of the plan’s signature project, the redesign of Jefferson Street, will be sought in 2013-14.
http://sustainabledevelopment.sfplanning.org
Walk First Investment Strategy: Building on recommendations of WalkFirst, the Investment Strategy will develop a prioritized citywide capital project list of pedestrian safety and walkability improvements. Project is a partnership between the Controller’s Office, SFMTA, and the Planning Department. Expected completion: Winter/Spring 2014.
Haight Ashbury Public Realm Plan: Continued work on the Haight Ashbury Public Realm Plan. A draft plan expected early 2014. 5 NEW
http://haightashbury.sfplanning.org
Urban Forest Plan: Policies and Recommendations for long-term health and maintenance of the City’s street trees. Publication of the Draft Urban Forest Plan expected Fall 2013. 6 http://urbanforest.sfplanning.org
Cesar Chavez East: Design plans have been completed for Cesar Chavez East to improve the pedestrian and bicycle environment on this underserved corridor using grant funds from CalTrans Environmental Justice Program. 3 http://chavezeast.sfplanning.org
Visitacion Valley/Schlage Lock Plan: Development of a revised master plan and economic strategy to stimulate change on this 20-acre opportunity site, in the wake of the demise of Redevelopment Agency and the related loss of public funding. http://visvalley.sfplanning.org
http://fishermanswharf.sfplanning.org
http://walkfirst.sfplanning.org
Health Care Services Master Plan: Conclusion of the Health Care Services Master Plan (HCSMP) Task Force and publication of the Health Care Services Master Plan (July 2013), which identifies needs for health care services in San Francisco and recommends how to achieve an appropriate distribution of health care services. Adoption expected Fall 2013.
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General Advertising Signs: In told, 84 signs were removed last year. This includes 18 removed through enforcement action and 66 that were removed voluntarily or due to adjoining development. This brings the total inventory of legal signs down to 818. There are only 54 illegal signs that are pending removal. Most of these signs are the subject of ongoing litigation. http://gasp.sfplanning.org
Case Coordinator Framework: The Planning Department is designing a project management process for all major, active cases whereby one person will be responsible for: (1) keeping all of the elements of a project together; (2) tracking project status using advanced scheduling software; and (3) serving as the main point-of contact for all internal and external stakeholders. Staff designated as Case Coordinators will receive proper project management and scheduling software training. NEW
Permit & Project Tracking System: The Permit & Project Tracking System (PPTS) is intended to integrate the permit tracking systems of the Department of Building Inspection, Planning Department, and other City agencies by consolidating multiple systems into one citywide permitting system. To date, the analysis and configuration phases of the project have been completed. Phase 1 of the User Acceptance Testing of the configured system began in early May, and the remaining 2 rounds of testing will occur in 2013. Due to additional requirements of the system by both Planning and DBI, the scope of the project has expanded, resulting in a new launch date in Q3 of FY13-14. http://ppts.sfplanning.org
File Digitization: Operations staff successfully began digitizing and archiving hardcopy Commission motions and resolutions. NEW
Server Consolidation: The department continued work on the consolidation of an enterprise server room with the Human Services Agency and Department of Building Inspection at 1660 Mission Street in order to reduce technology and infrastructure costs. Storage Area Network: The department added an extensive amount of capacity on its storage area network, or SAN, to accommodate more data storage, as well as prepare for the digitization of many historical case files that will allow for easy searching and accessibility by staff and the public. NEW
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URBAN TREE CANOPY COMPARISON
A city’s tree canopy is measured by how much of a city is covered by trees when viewed from above. The benefits and services provided by trees are directly related to the extent of a city’s canopy cover. Larger canopies indicated greater capacity to clean air, absorb stormwater and beautify neighborhoods. San Francisco’s tree canopy is one of the smallest (13.7%) of any large US city - less than Chicago (17%), Los Angeles (21%) and New York City (24%).
San Francisco prides itself on being “green,” but is it really? The City tops lists of the world’s greenest cities for its renewable energy and zero-waste policies, but it suffers from a literal lack of green. San Francisco has one of the smallest tree canopies of any major US city. This translates to very few trees. The San Francisco Urban Forest Plan provides a strategy to create a more sustainable SWA urban forest and a truly green city.
Eco-District Program
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San Francisco’s urban forest includes the collection of trees, vegetation and understory plantings found along the city’s streets, within parks and in the built environment. The urban forest is distinguished by its urban setting full of paved surfaces, streets, buildings, vehicle traffic and large population. Our urban forest is primarily human created - the result of tree planting and greening activities carried out by people rather than native forest systems. Given its location, it requires constant maintenance to keep roads, sidewalks and parks clear and safe. The concept of an “urban forest” allows us to think holistically about the trees and vegetation within a city, quantify their benefits, and manage this resource for the enjoyment of present and future generations.
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Trees and plantings on private property including the fronts and backyards of homes and apartment buildings make up a significant portion of the urban forest.
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Trees and plantings in the urban environment require consistent maintenance and care to ensure health and public safety.
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Aside from the benefits that trees provide for people, trees provide a host of benefits for birds, insects and other animals. These include food, nectar, cover and nesting spaces.
In addition to trees, landscaping and plantings located along sidewalks and medians provides the opportunity to increase plantable space and vegetation in the urban environment.
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Communications, Outreach & Engagement
With the introduction of the new Communications function within the department, and the release of the City’s first Public Outreach and Engagement Effectiveness Report, the department’s level of public outreach and internal engagement has significantly expanded and improved in the past fiscal year. Based on the report’s findings and resulting recommendations, the department launched a number of new communications initiatives to help further the department’s goal of increasing awareness and improving engagement. Public Outreach and Engagement Team: An internal advisory group charged with the role of providing advice and support to staff on public outreach-related issues, identifying staff training needs, and developing resources to assist staff in their engagement efforts.
Public Participation Training: Over 30 staff attended a five-day training program with the International Association of Public Participation to learn public participation planning, communications skills, and techniques to engage the public. The department also hosted a one-day training session with the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership to over 60 department staff and staff from other city agencies. Ambassador Program: A team of 19 planners selected to be ambassadors for the department, responsible for engaging the general public through attendance at community events. The ambassadors are scheduled to attend 10 community events in 2013, with plans to develop seminars on topics such as permits, legislation, and historic preservation. Employee Newsletter: A bi-monthly electronic newsletter intended to inform, engage and celebrate staff. Regular features include A Message from the Director, Staff Spotlight and contests.
Connect with the San Francisco Planning Department:
@sfplanning
Social Media: A concerted effort in expanding the department’s presence on social media began in this fiscal year, increasing Twitter followers by 28% (1648), Facebook followers by 25% (378). Work is underway to develop videos on common Planning topics. Electronic Notices: Work is underway to offer more notices in electronic format and allow the public to be notified when changes are made to a project webpage. Subscribers will also be able to choose to receive notices via email or text message. Improved Access to Information: Developed internal standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with the City’s Language Access Ordinance and the federally mandated Americans with Disability Act. An internal Language Access committee was developed to explore ways to improve internal processes and provide information to the general public about free language services.
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Publications
Completed Reports 4th & King Railyards Study: a study of the air rights development over the 4th and King Railyards. 1 Japantown Cultural Heritage and Economic Sustainability Strategy (JCHESS) (Initial Draft February 2013, Full Draft July 2013). 2 Pedestrian Strategy: an outline of specific departmental commitments to improve pedestrian safety and walkability in San Francisco. Street Tree Census: information on location, age, species type and condition of the City’s street trees Street Tree Financing Study: study to identify a range of potential funding strategies to address the costs of street trees. Invest in Neighborhoods Neighborhood Commercial District Assessments: Neighborhood profiles featuring information on demographic and socio-economic analysis, existing physical conditions, and a listing of opportunities and challenges. 3
Completed Plans Roadmap for City Food Sector Innovation and Investment: a report guiding cities to develop local food investment strategies, create new jobs and strengthen local businesses while increasing a community’s access to healthy, local and sustainably grown foods. Downtown Plan Annual Monitoring Report 2011 4 Commerce & Industry Inventory 2011 5 San Francisco Parklet Manual (February 2013) 6 Public Outreach and Engagement Report: A report outlining the of the department’s effectiveness in engaging the general public on Planning activities and projects. 7 Interagency Plan Implementation Committee (IPIC) Annual Report: A report on impact fees budgeted as part of the City’s 10-year capital plan.
Many of these publications can be downloaded from: www.sfplanning.org
Health Care Services Master Plan Central Corridor Plan Draft for Public Review: an integrated community vision for the southern portion of the Central Subway rail corridor is South of Market. 8
Completed Public Realm/ Streetscape Plans Castro Street – concept design (May 2013) Chinatown Broadway Community Design Plan (February 2013) Better Market Street – concept design alternatives (July 2013) Bartlett Mercado Plaza concept design (June 2013)
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Published Environmental Impact Reports
City of San Francisco
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200-214 Sixth Street (Draft) 706 Mission FEIR and EIR Appeal (Final) 706 Mission Street, The Mexican Museum and Residential Tower Project (Final) 8 Washington/Seawall Lot 351 Project (Final) 801 Brannan and One Henry Adams Project (Final)
DRAFT FOR PUBLIC REVIEW APRIL 2013
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San Antonio Backup Pipeline Project EIR (Final) The Peninsula Pipelines Seismic Upgrade Project (Draft) The SF Overlook Residential Project EIR (Final) Western SoMa Community Plan, Rezoning of Adjacent Parcels and 350 Eighth Street Project (Final)
CPMC Final EIR and Revised Project Addendum (Final)
Download these EIRs and more: http://www.sf-planning.org/index.aspx?page=1828
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Awards & Accolades
Fisherman’s Wharf Public Realm Plan, Jefferson Streetscape
2013 Connecting People to Beautiful Spaces Award, SF Beautiful
General Advertising Sign Program
2013 San Francisco Beautiful Award, Scenic America and SF Beautiful 34th America’s Cup Environmental Impact Report/ Environmental Assessment and Permitting
2013 President’s Award, National Association of Environmental Professionals 2013 Outstanding Award, Association of Environmental Professionals
Property Information Map
2012 Government-to-Citizen Local Government Award, Digital Government Achievement Award 2012 Bright Ideas in Government Award, Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation
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Grants Total
Grants Awarded in 2012-2013
$986,028
$300,000*
$250,000
$250,000
Awarded by Re.Invest Initiative and Rockefeller Foundation for an analysis on San Francisco’s eco-district water systems.
Awarded by Caltrans Environmental Justice to create designs that will enhance neighborhood identity and improve pedestrian access on Mission Street.
Awarded by Caltrans Community Based Transportation Planning to improve pedestrian circulation within the Market-Octavia Plan area.
$81,478
$55,550
$49,000
Awarded by the Historic Preservation Fund Committee to research and author a historic context statement on the African-American/ Black experience in San Francisco.
Awarded by Friends of City Planning for special projects and professional development.
Awarded by the Columbia Foundation to assess the demand for manufacturing space, opportunities for job creation and connections with local farmers, and other required inputs necessary to stimulate the food industry cluster.
* Estimated Value In Technical Assistance/Consulting
Grants Completed in 2012-2013
Total
$563,528
$250,000
$88,528
$22,500
Caltrans Community Based Transportation Planning: improve pedestrian circulation within the Market-Octavia Plan area.
National Park Service Preserve America: designate and promote historical resources in the Market and Octavia Plan area.
Office of Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Program: develop a historic context statement for builder tract housing development from 1925-1950 in the Sunset District.
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“I love my job because I get to work with so many different people every day.” - Lulu Hwang, Operations Manager
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DATA APPENDIX
Planning by the Numbers
ANNUAL REPORT 2012 - 2013
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2012-2013 Stats FY 2012/13
5-Year Trend
172
2012/13
2008/09 0
5-Year Trend
Completed Environmental Reviews
Approved Building Permits New Construction
FY 2012/13
200
107
2012/13
2008/09 0
120
Existing Alterations
2008/09 0
7,000
595
Changes to the Planning Code Text Changes
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2008/09 0
50
2008/09
0
600
2012/13
2008/09 0
0
Designated Landmarks & Districts Landmarks
2012/13
2008/09 0
50
15
60
Landmark Districts
3
2
Zoning Administrator Letters of Determination
Variances
190
2008/09
Filed Discretionary Reviews
108
2012/13
General Plan Referrals
60
2012/13
2012/13
Zoning Changes
13
Projects Categorically Exempt from Environmental Review
2012/13
2008/09 0
200
287
2012/13 2011/12
321
20 12/ 2013 S TATS
6,841
2012/13
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Project Activity Project Review Meetings Conducted for Potential Projects
Internal Help Desk Support Preliminary Project Assessment Applications
79
329
Enforcement
775 760 $109,895
HelpDesk tickets created
931
777
Resolved within 24 hours
83%
FY 2011/12 Comparison
Web Statistics
Cases closed
452
495,393 272,050 1,085,206
New cases
457
$81,997
Amount collected in penalties, code violation, and other fees
Total number of visits to website
Total unique visitors to website
Total number of page views
Board of Appeals
36
Property Information Map
Appeals (including the first appeal of a decision by the Historic Preservation Commission)
Upheld Overruled * Withdrawn Awaiting Final Action
12 18 2 4
* ultimately approved by the Board with additional conditions
Planning Information Center 2012 /2 013 STATS
Average number of customers a day
83
Average number of customers a week
417
1,850 75,000 2,800
Average unique visitors per weekday
Average hits per weekday
Average searches per weekday
The department’s award-winning online tool, the Property Information Map ( www.propertymap. sfplanning.org ), gives public access to a wealth of property information simply by entering an address. Since its launch date, the site has more than 48 million hits with nearly 1 million unique visitors.
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Case Activity Active Cases Filed in Current (2012-2013) Fiscal Year Entitled Cases in Current (2012-2013) Fiscal Year
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19TH AVE
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NORIEGA ST
MISSION ST
7TH AVE
CASTRO ST
16TH ST
17TH ST
DOLORES ST
BLVD OLN LINC
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M
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STANYA
Golden Gate Park LINCOLN WAY
WAY
VD GEARY BL MASON
25TH AVE FULTON ST
RNIA ST
DIVISAD
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BROAD
KEARNY
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Case & Permit Volume Trends The department assumed that planning case and building permit volumes would increase by 3% in FY12-13 from the prior fiscal year in the budget. Very early in the fiscal year, the department saw an influx of many applications, many of which were for much largerscale projects. Overall, total volume of planning cases and building permits were up by 7.6% in FY12-13 compared to FY11-12. The largest volume increases were realized with building permits for new construction, environmental evaluations including categorical exemptions, Mills Act, and variances. FY12-13 volumes were the largest since FY0708.
Case Volume Trend 2000
1500
1000
500
0 2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
Total 2012-13 Case Volume
Permit Volume Trend
2011-12
2012-13
1,977
8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
2012 /2 013 STATS
Source: Case Edit Intake Database & DBI Permit Database Downloads
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
Note: DBI Permit Tracking System data by fiscal year may vary slightly due to permit issuance timing.
New Construction Existing Alterations
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
Total 2012-13 Permit Volume
2011-12
2012-13
7,013
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Case & Permit Volume 2003-2013 FEE CATEGORY
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Transportation Study Analysis
14
23
12
29
24
13
10
11
9
16
Certificate of Appropriateness
39
45
43
35
58
43
45
38
77
82
0
1
4
7
7
4
5
6
13
12
Conditional Use + CU Appeal
162
154
155
126
190
144
184
207
226
183
Discretionary Review
305
312
254
202
190
152
130
137
130
108
Environmental Evaluation + Appeals
187
211
117
98
108
91
91
85
79
107
8
66
184
286
455
303
294
314
421
595
49
30
20
16
9
5
5
10
136
5
Designate/Redesignate Bldg Rating
1
0
0
3
2
1
0
0
0
1
Permit to Alter
1
3
1
0
1
2
2
66
79
98
Institutional Master Plan
6
2
2
6
1
5
3
8
4
2
Statement of Eligibility Application
0
0
16
18
9
2
1
4
0
0
51
53
47
51
42
43
30
13
19
34
Landmark Preservation / Historic District
9
4
12
10
2
0
2
13
8
0
General Plan Amendment
5
3
6
4
4
5
7
5
8
4
Application for Certificate of Transfer of TDR
7
15
35
33
35
3
3
4
26
27
Coastal Zone Permit
1
2
3
2
2
2
4
1
1
1
278
301
368
394
367
287
189
237
243
203
General Plan Referral
63
47
52
46
51
50
42
47
46
60
Subdivision of Land
84
80
71
71
58
60
39
39
38
39
Zoning Text Amendment
23
31
26
32
44
39
30
42
25
40
4
7
7
6
14
38
43
40
79
102
226
268
282
240
255
170
156
168
133
190
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
2
1
0
12
16
20
13
18
15
9
9
16
28
Application for Notice of Use of TDR
0
0
3
2
4
2
0
1
0
27
Zoning Reclassification / Map Change
9
18
20
9
16
15
12
13
15
13
237
225
222
215
131
82
54
123
86
172
8,334
8,113
7,682
7,144
7,365
6,073
6,247
6,207
6,437
6,841
10,115 10,030
9,664
9,099
9,462
7,650
7,637
7,850 11,248 11,737
Annual Limit Comp.
Categorical Exemptions Federal E Review for MOCD
Shadow Study Analysis
Condomium Conversion
Mills Act or Other Usual Cases Variance Development Agreement Downtown Control Exception
Building Permits (New Construction) Building Permits (Existing Alterations) TOTAL
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Applications filed for each category.
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Performance Measure Improvement Initiative
During the FY2012-14 budget process, the department revised its set of performance measures to focus more on outcomes, efficiency and customer service. The intent is to more accurately track the work of the department, and inform and encourage more performance-based decision making by staff and management. This year’s performance to complete the required review of planning cases and building permits to approval or disapproval within a targeted number of days was mixed and still below the set targets. Objectives were adversely affected by the increase in workload of many largerscale projects that required additional, more complex and comprehensive review. Staffing levels have stayed relatively flat with few new hires and a number of staff lost due to attrition. (See Staff List on page 56) The department saw an improvement in the processing of conditional use, discretionary review and various environmental review applications, but review times for building permits and general plan referrals were longer. The department also began reporting on how public event participants rate our various community events, such as workshops.
2012 /2 013 STATS
ANNUAL REPORT 2012 - 2013
PERFORMANCE MEASURE
GOAL
TYPE
FY 2012/13 ACTUAL VS. TARGET
1
Percentage of all building permits involving new construction and alterations review, approved or disapproved within 90 days
Perform timely and comprehensive review of applications
Efficiency
63% 75%
2
Percentage of conditional use applications requiring Commission action approved or disapproved within 180 days
Perform timely and comprehensive review of applications
Efficiency
57% 70%
3
Percentage of public initiated Discretionary Review applications approved or disapproved within 120 days
Perform timely and comprehensive review of applications
Efficiency
62% 80%
4
Percent of event participants who rated community events as good or very good
Engage with the community regarding Planning-related projects
Customer Service
89% 80%
5
Percent of general plan referrals completed within 45 days
Perform timely and comprehensive review of projects
Efficiency
80% 90%
6
Transit Center District Plan submittal for final approval at the Board of Supervisors by December of 2012
Successfully implement Planning priority projects
Outcome
Yes
7
Percent of projected development impact fee revenue for the following 2 fiscal years programmed by fiscal year end.
Successfully program development impact fee revenue
Outcome
87% 90%
8
Percent of all environmental impact reports (EIRs) completed within 24 months
Perform timely and comprehensive review of applications
Efficiency
50% 75%
9
Percent of Negative Declarations (Neg Decs), Class 32s, Community Plan Exemptions (CPEs), and Addenda completed within 9 months.
Perform timely and comprehensive review of applications
Efficiency
68% 75%
10 Percentage of categorical exemptions reviewed within 45 days
Perform timely and comprehensive review of applications
Efficiency
84% 75%
11 Percent of complaints where enforcement proceedings have been initiated within 30 business days of complaint filing.
Effectively compel compliance for cases in violation
Outcome
99% 95%
12 Percentage of Ordinances initiated by an elected office that are reviewed by the Commission within 90 days or continued at the request of the elected official.
Perform timely review of legislation.
Efficiency
100% 85%
13 Percent completion of the Permit and Project Tracking System (PPTS) to be fully implemented for staff use by November of 2013
Implement the new PPTS system in a timely manner
Outcome
71% 100%
14 Planning core network uptime percent
Ensure high availability of the Department's machines and systems
Outcome
99.9% 99.9%
15 Percent of helpdesk requests resolved within 24 hours
Respond to information requests in a timely and professional manner
Customer Service
83% 75%
Yes
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Financial Report Total Revenues
Fee Revenue
Expenditures
Total Revenues
Total Fee Revenue
Total Expenditures
$28,185,710
$21,109,469
$28,185,710
REVENUE
FEE
EXPENDITURE
FY12-13 ADOPTED BUDGET
Charges for Services (Fees)
$21,109,469
Grants
$1,075,319
Expenditure Recovery
$1,216,771
General Fund Support
$4,784,151
FY12-13 ADOPTED BUDGET
FY12-13 FINAL BUDGET
Building Permit Alterations
$9,322,807
Building Permit New Construction
$1,599,386 $5,051,119
Non-Personnel Services, Materials & Supplies, Capital & Projects
$2,863,472
Environmental Review Fees Other Short Range Planning Fees
$1,826,367
Services of Other Departments
$3,871,638
Conditional Use Fees
$2,361,968
2012 /2 013 STATS
Variance Fees
$351,610
Sign Program & Code Enforcement
$360,107
Certificate of Appropriateness Fees
$236,105
Salaries & Fringe Overhead
$20,886,572 $564,028
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General Fund Support for the Planning Department 2003-2013 REVENUE ($ MILLIONS)
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Fees & Other Revenues
$13.2
$16.1
$16.0
$19.1
$21.7
$22.5
$20.5
$22.4
$22.7
$23.4
General Fund Support
$0.0
$0.4
$1.5
$2.0
$3.3
$3.2
$3.4
$1.4
$1.9
$4.8
$13.2
$16.5
$17.5
$21.1
$25.0
$25.7
$23.9
$23.8
$24.6
$28.2
0%
3%
8%
10%
13%
12%
14%
6%
8%
17%
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Total Revenues General Fund Support % $30M
2012-2013 General Fund Support
$25M
$4.8M
$20M
% of Total Revenue
$10M
$5M
$0 2003-04
2004-05
FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
NOTES: In FY03-04 through FY05-06, appropriations from the Building Inspection Fund were used in leiu of General Fund Support ($2.3 Million, $5.3 Million and $1.7 Million, respectively) Increase in FY11-12 Proposed Budget due to the Health Care Services Master Plan.
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REVENUE ($ MILLIONS)
17%
$15M
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2012-2013 Staff List Planning Department Staff Aaron Hollister Aaron Starr Adam Varat Adrian Putra Adrienne Aquino Agnes Lau Aksel Olsen Alexis Smith Alicia John-Baptiste Allison Vanderslice Alton Chinn Amnon Ben-Pazi Andrea Contreras Andrea Green Andrea Modena Angela Huisman AnMarie Rodgers Audrey Desmuke Belle La Ben Fu Bill Wycko Brett Bollinger Brian Smith Brittany Bendix Candace SooHoo Casey Noel Cathy Thai Chelsea Fordham Chris Kern Christine Haw Christine Lamorena Christopher Espiritu Claudia Flores Corey Teague Craig Jung Daniel Sider Danielle Harris Dario Jones David Alumbaugh
David Lindsay David Winslow Debra Dwyer Delvin Washington Devyani Jain Diana Sokolove Diego Sรกnchez Don Lewis Donnie Wong Doug Vu Edgar Oropeza Elizabeth Purl Elizabeth Skrondal Elizabeth Watty Erika Jackson Evamarie Atijera-Taylor Gary Chen Genta Yoshikawa Georgia Powell Gladys Fausto-Chan Glenn Cabreros Greg Riessen Gretchen Hilyard Heidi Kline Hien Nguyen Ilaria Salvadori Irene Cheng Tam Irene Nishimura Isabelle Vulis Isoken Omokaro Janice Shambray Jeanie Poling Jeff Joslin Jeffrey Speirs Jeremy Shaw Jessica Look Jessica Range Joanna Linsangan John Rahaim
New Arrivals 2012-13
Johnny Jaramillo Jonas Ionin Jonathan Lammers Jonathan Purvis Jonathan Swae Jose Campos Joshua Switzky Josie Lee Joy Navarrete Julian Banales Kanishka Burns Karen Zhu Kate Conner Kate McGee Kay Cheng Kearstin Dischinger Kei Zushi Keith DeMartini Kelley Amdur Kelly Wong Kevin Brusatori Kevin Guy Kimberly Durandet Kimia Haddadan Laura Lynch Lily Langlois Lily Yegazu Linda Avery-Herbert Lisa Chau Lisa Chen Lisa Gibson Lulu Hwang Margaret Yuen Maria Oropeza-Mander Mark Luellen Marlo Isaac Martin Thibodeau Mary Brown Mary Woods
Departures 2012-13
SFPUC STaff
Mat Snyder Menaka Mohan Michael Eng Michael Jacinto Michael Smith Michael Webster Michael Wynne Micheal Sanders Michelle Stahlhut Milton Martin Monica Huggins Monica Pereira Moises Aceves Moses Corrette Nannie Turrell Neil Hrushowy Nicholas Perry Nora Priego-Ramos Omar Masry Ozzie Taeb Paolo Ikezoe Patricia Gerber Patrick Race Paul Chasan Paul Maltzer Pilar LaValley Rachel Schuett Rachna Randall Dean Richard Sucre Rick Cooper Rick Crawford Robin Abad Ocubillo Sandra Soto-Grondona Sara Vellve Sarah Dennis Phillips Sarah Jones Scott Edmondson Scott Sanchez
ANNUAL REPORT 2012 - 2013
Planning Interns Sharon Lai Sharon Young Sheila Nickolopoulos Shelley Caltagirone Sophie Hayward Steve Wertheim Steven Smith Susan Chu Susan Exline Susan Mickelsen Susan Parks Susan Wong Tara Sullivan
Tatyana Sheyner Teresa Ojeda Theresa Monchez Tom Wang Timothy Frye Timothy Johnston Tina Tam Tom DiSanto Viktoriya Wise VirnaLiza Byrd Vladimir Vallejo Wade Wietgrefe Yvonne Ko
Alexandra Kirby Andrea Kramar Andrew Perry Angela Locke Arthur Alagao Avi Asherov Benjamin Caldwell Brian Wang Carianne Mei Casey Hagerman Corwin Bell David Mitchell Eroch Mak
Forrest Chamberlain Hannah Clark Jenny Wun Joshua Ollinger Julie Luu Karita Cheung Lawrence Ng Lawrence Ma
Employee Milestones Achieved Last Fiscal Year Years of Service to the Department
5
Amnon Ben-Pazi Andrea Contreras Christine Lamorena Diego R Sรกnchez Don Lewis Jessica Range Jon Swae Lily Langlois Devyani Jain Genta Yoshikawa Kevin Guy Pilar LaValley
Nicholas Perry Sharon Lai John Rahaim Chelsea Fordham Jean Poling Ilaria Salvadori Mary Brown Mike Wynne Monica Pereira
10
Adam Varat Rachna
30 Lulu Hwang
15
Andrea Green David Alumbaugh Joy Navarrete Mary Woods Ozzie Taeb
35 Irene Cheng Tam
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Annual Report prepared by: Joanna Linsangan, Communications Manager Gary Chen, Graphic Designer Candace SooHoo, Communications Coordinator