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Executive Summary

Conditional Use Authorization


HEARING DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Date: November9,2017
CaseNo.: 2016002572CUA
ProjectAddress: 2534MISSIONSTREET
Zoning: MissionStNCT(MissionStNeighborhoodCommercialTransit)District
MissionAlcoholRestrictionSpecialUseDistrict
65BHeightandBulkDistrict
Block/Lot: 3616/211
ProjectSponsor: StephaniePraxis
P.OBox#291
MonteRio,CA95462
StaffContact: EsmeraldaJardines(415)5759144
esmeralda.jardines@sfgov.org
Recommendation: Denial

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Project Sponsor seeks to expand an existing restaurant (DBA Foreign Cinema) by merging two
commercialunitswithinanexistingonestorywithmezzaninecommercialbuildingandchangetheuse
from nonretail professional service to fullservice restaurant. The proposal includes interior tenant
improvementsandexteriorfaadealterations.TheProjectwouldmergea12,563squarefootrestaurant
(2534MissionStreet)witha5,633squarefootnonretailpersonalserviceunit(2540MissionStreet).The
commercial merger would createa18,196squarefootrestaurant,inclusiveof:basement,mezzanines,a
courtyardandstorage.

SITE DESCRIPTION AND PRESENT USE


TheProjectsiteislocatedonthewestsideofMissionStreetbetween21stand22ndStreetsonLot211in
Assessors Block 3616. The project site currently contains a onestory with mezzanine commercial
buildingconstructedin1926.Thesubjectlotisrectangularinshapeandmeasuresapproximately73feet
wide by 158 feet deep. 2534 Mission Street is currently a fullservice restaurant with: a bar, courtyard,
mezzanine and storage. 2540 Mission Street is vacant commercial space last used as a nonretail
professionalservice.

SURROUNDING PROPERTIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD


TheProjectsiteiswithintheMissionStNCT(MissionStreetNeighborhoodCommercialTransit)Zoning
District,theMissionAlcoholicBeverageSpecialUseDistrict,anda65BHeightandBulkdistrict.Usesin
the immediate vicinity are primarily mixeduse, multifamily, multistory residential structures with

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ground floor commercial and some office buildings. The project site is within the Mission commercial
corridor. The adjacent buildings to the southaretheNewMissionTheaterandthe85foottall,8story,
114unitapartmentbuildingwiththreecommercialunits.Theabuttingblockfacesarecharacterizedby
residential buildings of mixed architectural style. The surrounding properties are located within the
Mission NCT (Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit), Valencia NCT (Valencia Street
NeighborhoodCommercialTransit),(ZoningDistrictsRTOM(ResidentialTransitOriented,Mission),P
(Public)andNC1(NeighborhoodCommercialCluster).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
TheProjectisexemptfromtheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct(CEQA)asaClass3Categorical
Exemption.

HEARING NOTIFICATION
REQUIRED REQUIRED ACTUAL ACTUAL
TYPE
PERIOD NOTICE DATE NOTICE DATE PERIOD
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PostedNotice 20days October27,2017 October24,2017 23days
MailedNotice 20days October27,2017 October27,2017 20days

TheproposalrequiresaSection312neighborhoodnotification,whichwasconductedinconjunction
withthenotificationfortheConditionalUseAuthorization.

PUBLIC COMMENT/COMMUNITY OUTREACH


To date, the Department has received public comments inquiring about the project as well as
expressing opposition and support of the proposal. The Department has received one email
expressingconcernandoppositionaswellassomeadditionalinquiriesabouttheprojectscope.
A member of the public in opposition has expressed a concern about huge upscale restaurant
conversationsandtheeffectitwillhavetofamilydisplacementonMissionStreet.Heexpressed
that there is widespread concern as it is believed this is in direct opposition to the goal of
preservingMissionStreetcorridorforlowincomefamilies.

Six letters of support have also been submitted. Letters of support have been submitted from:
Human Rights Campaign, Sisters of PerpetualIndulgence,MissionGraduates,LyricCenterfor
LGBTQYouth,MagnumPR,andNoeValleyNurserySchool.

ISSUES AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS


Motion No. 14761. On December 17, 1998, the Planning Commission previously approved a
Conditional Use Authorization to permit a nonresidential use size above 6,000 square feet to
establish a fullservice restaurant, bar and an outdoor activity area, cumulatively measuring
12,456squarefeet.

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UseSize.PlanningCodeSection121.2requiresnonresidentialusestobelimitedto6,000square
feetinsizewithintheMissionNCTZoningDistrict.Theexistingrestaurantcurrentlymeasures
approximately12,563squarefeetandisproposinganadditional5,633squarefeet,cumulatively
measuring18,196squarefeetinclusiveofthebar,courtyard,mezzaninesandstorage.

NeighborhoodServingBusiness.PerPlanningCodeSection102,theproposedexpandedrestaurant
is not a neighborhoodserving business in that the aforementionedusedoesnotprovidegoods
and/or services which are needed by residents and workers in the immediate neighborhood to
satisfybasicpersonalandhouseholdneedsonafrequentandrecurringbasis,andwhichifnot
availablerequiretripsoutsideoftheneighborhood.

CommercialFrontage.Theexistingrestaurantscommercialfrontageisapproximately47feetand
would increase said frontage by 55% when adding an additional 26 feet to the existing
restaurants frontage. A 73 foot commercial frontage is out ofscalewiththeneighborhoodand
theMissionStreetNCTZoningDistrict.

GeneralPlan.TheCommerceandIndustryElementoftheGeneralPlancontainsGuidelinesthat
discouragetheoverconcentrationofeatinganddrinkingestablishmentswithinNCDs.Whilethe
proposeduseisaneatingestablishment,thepercentofcommercialfrontageinthesubjectzoning
districtwithin300oftheprojectsitethatwouldbedevotedtorestaurantandlimitedrestaurant
uses would increase from 14.7% to 15.3%, remaining below the 25% maximum that Planning
CodeSection303(o)statesshouldbemaintained.

MISSION ACTION PLAN 2020
TheprojectsitefallswithintheareaoftheongoingMissionActionPlan2020(MAP2020).MAP2020isa
communityinitiatedcollaborationbetweencommunityorganizationsandtheCityofSanFrancisco.The
goals are to create and preserve affordable housing and retain and attract low to moderate income
residentsandcommunityservingbusinesses,artists,andnonprofitsinordertostrengthenandpreserve
thesocioeconomicandculturaldiversityoftheMissionneighborhood.

Oneofthechiefconcernsofthecommunityisthelossofneighborhoodservingretailestablishmentsto
destinationvenues,andinparticularthoseservingalcohol.Communityadvocateshaveindicatedtheir
desire for regulations and incentives that retain and favor community serving retail and cultural
institutions and prevent the overconcentration of restaurants and other alcohol dispensing
establishments.

These community concerns gave rise to the Mission Interim Zoning Controls, adopted by the Planning
CommissiononJanuary14,2016.TheMissionInterimControlsprovidetheCommissionwithadditional
informationtoconsiderinitsdeliberationrelatedtoaprojectscontributiontothegoalsofneighborhood
stabilizationandwhethertheyareaddressinganypotentialnegativeeffectssuchasdirectdisplacement
ofresidentsorbusinesses.TheMissionInterimControlscanbefoundhere:

http://sfplanninggis.org/docs/PlanningProvisions/MissionIntCont2017MGB_FINAL.pdf

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TheMission2016InterimZoningControlsalsoaffordtheCity,workingwithcommunitystakeholders,
time to craft permanent land use regulations and neighborhood stabilization strategies. Staff, in
conjunctionwiththecommunity,isintheprocessofexploringthefollowing:
Controlsforrestaurantsandotheralcoholdispensingusesrelatedtoconcentrationofestablishments
andotherspace(e.g.size)andoperatingcharacteristics(e.g.hoursofoperation);
Retentionandattractionstrategiesforcommunityservingretailestablishments;
Production,DistributionandRepair(PDR)andArtsActivitiesretentionstrategies;

Whilethesestrategiesareexplored,theMissionInterimControlshelpinformtheCommissionsdecision
making process. More information on the neighborhood trends, the MAP2020 process and the Mission
ActionPlanendorsedbytheCommissiononMarch2017canbefoundat:

http://sfplanning.org/missionactionplan2020

MISSION 2016 INTERIM ZONING CONTROLS


Planning Commission Resolution No. 19865 requires any restaurant to obtain a Conditional Use
AuthorizationfromthePlanningCommissionperPlanningCodeSection303.

Planning Code Section 754 principally permits a Restaurant on the first story within the Mission NCT
(MissionStreetNeighborhoodCommercialTransit)ZoningDistrict.

PertheMission2016InterimZoningControlscurrentlyineffectthroughJanuary2018,ConditionalUse
AuthorizationfromthePlanningCommissionisrequiredforanyprojectwhichproposesachangeofuse
toRestaurantwithintheInterimControlArea.

REQUIRED COMMISSION ACTION


Inorderfortheprojecttoproceed,theCommissionmustgrantConditionalUseAuthorizationtoallow
thechangeofusefromanonretailprofessionalservicetorestaurantandtoallowanonresidentialuse
size larger than 6,000 square feet for the expansion of an existing restaurant (DBA Foreign Cinema),
pursuanttotheMission2016InterimZoningContols(PlanningCommissionResolutionNo.19865)and
PlanningCodeSections121.2,202.2,249.60,303and754.

BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION


The Project was already previously granted a Conditional Use Authorization for exceeding the
use size limits of the zoning district. This proposal would be an intensification of what the
PlanningCommissionpreviouslyapproved.
Theexistingrestaurantscommercialfrontagewouldincreaseby55%.
The existing restaurant is not a neighborhoodserving business as defined in Planning Code
Section102.
TheProjectsdoesnotmeetallapplicablerequirementsofthePlanningCodeandGeneralPlan.

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RECOMMENDATION: Denial

Attachments:
DraftMotion
ParcelMap
SanbornMap
ZoningMap
HeightandBulkDistrictMap
AerialPhotographs
SitePhotographs
EnvironmentalDetermination
ProjectPlans
Eating/DrinkingFrontageConcentrationMap
PublicCorrespondence:Support,Inquiries,andOpposition

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AttachmentChecklist

ExecutiveSummary Projectsponsorsubmittal
DraftMotion Drawings:ExistingConditions
EnvironmentalDetermination Checkforlegibility

ZoningDistrictMap Drawings:ProposedProject
Height&BulkMap Checkforlegibility

ParcelMap 3D Renderings (new construction or


significantaddition)
SanbornMap Checkforlegibility
AerialPhoto WirelessTelecommunicationsMaterials

ContextPhotos HealthDept.reviewofRFlevels
SitePhotos RFReport
CommunityMeetingNotice
HousingDocuments

Inclusionary Affordable Housing


Program:AffidavitforCompliance

ExhibitsabovemarkedwithanXareincludedinthispacket EJ
PlannersInitials

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Subject to: (Select only if applicable)
Affordable Housing (Sec. 415) First Source Hiring (Admin. Code)
Jobs Housing Linkage Program (Sec. 413) Child Care Requirement (Sec. 414A)
Downtown Park Fee (Sec. 412) Other

Planning Commission Motion No. XXXXX


HEARING DATE: NOVEMBER 16, 2017

CaseNo.: 2016002572CUA
ProjectAddress: 2534MISSIONSTREET
Zoning: MissionStNCT(MissionStNeighborhoodCommercialTransit)District
MissionAlcoholRestrictionSpecialUseDistrict
65BHeightandBulkDistrict
Block/Lot: 3616/211
ProjectSponsor: StephaniePraxis
P.O.Box#291
MonteRio,CA95462
StaffContact: EsmeraldaJardines(415)5759144
esmeralda.jardines@sfgov.org

ADOPTING FINDINGS RELATING TO THE DENIAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE


AUTHORIZATION PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 121.2, 202.2, 249.60, 303 AND 754 OF THE
PLANNING CODE AND THE MISSION 2016 INTERIM ZONING CONTROLS (PLANNING
COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 19865), FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING
RESTAURANT (DBA FOREIGN CINEMA) INVOLVING THE CHANGE OF USE FROM A NON
RETAIL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO RESTAURANT AT 2540 MISSION STREET AND A NON
RESIDENTIAL USE SIZE LARGER THAN 6,000 SQUARE FEET WITHIN THE MISSION NCT
(MISSION NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL TRANSIT ZONING DISTRICT, THE MISSION
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SPECIAL USE DISTRICT, THE 65B HEIGHT AND BULK DISTRICT,
ANDADOPTINGFINDINGSUNDERTHECALIFORNIAENVIRONMENTALQUALITYACT..

PREAMBLE
On February 25, 2016, Stephanie Praxis (Project Sponsor) filed an application with the Planning
Department (hereinafter Department) for Conditional Use Authorization under Planning Code
Sections:121.2,202.2,249.60,303,754,and781.80tomergetwocommercialunitsandpermitarestaurant
expansionat2534MissionStreetandtoallowanonresidentialuselargerthan6,000squarefeetwithin
the Mission NCT (Mission Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District, Mission Alcoholic
BeverageSpecialUseDistrict,anda65BHeightandBulkDistrict.

OnNovember16,2017,theSanFranciscoPlanningCommission(hereinafterCommission)conducteda
dulynoticedpublichearingataregularlyscheduledmeetingonConditionalUseApplicationNo.2016
002572CUA.

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TheProjectisexemptfromtheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct(CEQA)asaClass3Categorical
exemption.

The Planning Commission Secretary is the custodian of records, located in the File for Case No. 2016
002572CUAat1650MissionStreet,FourthFloor,SanFrancisco,California.

The Commission has heard and considered the testimony presented to it at the public hearing and has
furtherconsideredwrittenmaterialsandoraltestimonypresentedonbehalfoftheapplicant,Department
staff,andotherinterestedparties.

MOVED, that the Commission hereby denies the Conditional Use Authorization requested in
Application No. 2016002572CUA for the commercial merger of 2534 Mission Street with 2540 Mission
Street,basedonthefollowingfindings:

FINDINGS
Having reviewed the materials identified in the preamble above, and having heard all testimony and
arguments,thisCommissionfinds,concludes,anddeterminesasfollows:

1. TheaboverecitalsareaccurateandconstitutefindingsofthisCommission.

2. Project Description. TheProject Sponsor seeks to expandan existing restaurant (DBA Foreign
Cinema) by merging two commercial units within an existing onestory with mezzanine
commercial building and change the use from nonretail professional service to fullservice
restaurant. The proposal includes interior tenant improvements and exterior faade alterations.
The Project would merge a 12,563square foot restaurant (2534 Mission Street) with a 5,633
squarefootnonretailpersonalserviceunit(2540MissionStreet).Thecommercialmergerwould
create a 18,196square foot restaurant, inclusive of: basement, mezzanines, a courtyard and
storage.

3. SiteDescriptionandPresentUse.TheProjectsiteislocatedonthewestsideofMissionStreet
between 21st and 22nd Streets on Lot 211 in Assessors Block 3616. The project site currently
containsaonestorywithamezzaninecommercialbuildingconstructedin1926.Thesubjectlotis
rectangular in shape and measures approximately 73 feet wide by 158 feet deep. 2534 Mission
Street is currently a fullservice restaurant with: a bar, courtyard, mezzanine and storage. 2540
MissionStreetisvacantcommercialspacelastusedasanonretailprofessionalservice.

4. SurroundingPropertiesandNeighborhood.TheProjectsiteiswithintheMissionStreetNCT
(Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning District, the Mission Alcoholic
BeverageSpecialUseDistrict,anda65BHeightandBulkdistrict.Usesintheimmediatevicinity
are primarily mixeduse, multifamily, multistory residential structures with ground floor
commercialandsomeofficebuildings.TheprojectsiteiswithintheMissioncommercialcorridor.
TheadjacentbuildingstothesoutharetheNewMissionTheaterandthe85foottall,8story,114
unitapartmentbuildingwiththreecommercialunits.Theabuttingblockfacesarecharacterized
by residential buildings of mixed architectural style. The surrounding properties are located
within the Mission NCT (Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit), Valencia NCT

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(Valencia Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit), (Zoning Districts RTOM (Residential


TransitOriented,Mission),P(Public)andNC1(NeighborhoodCommercialCluster).

5. Public Comment. To date, the Department has received public comments inquiring about the
project as well as expressing opposition and support of the proposal. The Department has
receivedoneemailexpressingconcernandoppositionaswellassomeadditionalinquiriesabout
the project scope. A member of the public in opposition has expressed a concern about huge
upscale restaurant conversations and the effect it will have to family displacement on Mission
Street.Heexpressedthatthereiswidespreadconcernasitisbelievedthisisindirectopposition
tothegoalofpreservingMissionStreetcorridorforlowincomefamilies.

Six letters of support have also been submitted. Letters of support have been submitted from:
Human Rights Campaign, Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Mission Graduates, LyricCenter for
LGBTQYouth,MagnumPR,andNoeValleyNurserySchool.

6. Planning Code Compliance: The Commission finds that the Project is consistent with the
relevantprovisionsofthePlanningCodeinthefollowingmanner:

A. RestaurantUse.PlanningCodeSection754principallypermitsarestaurantonthefirststory
withintheMissionNCT(MissionStreetNeighborhoodCommercialTransit)District.Perthe
Mission 2016 Interim Zoning Controls, Conditional Use Authorization is required for any
projectwhichproposesachangeofusetorestaurantwithintheInterimControlArea.

TheProjectSponsorseekstochangetheuseofanonretailprofessionalservicetorestauranttopermit
theexistingrestaurantsexpansionandisseekingConditionalUseAuthorizationfortheproject.

B. NeighborhoodServing Business. Planning Code Section 102 defines a neighborhood


servingbusinessasdefinedbelow:

A neighborhoodserving business cannot be defined by the type of use, but rather by the
characteristicsofitscustomers,typesofmerchandiseorservice,itssize,tradearea,andthe
number of similar establishments in other neighborhoods. The primary clientele of a
neighborhoodserving business, by definition, is comprised of customers who live and/or
worknearby.

While a neighborhoodserving business may derive revenue from customers outside the
immediately surrounding neighborhood, it is not dependent on outofneighborhood
clientele.

Aneighborhoodservinguseprovidesgoodsand/orserviceswhichareneededbyresidents
andworkersintheimmediateneighborhoodtosatisfybasicpersonalandhouseholdneeds
on a frequent and recurring basis, and which if not available require trips outside of the
neighborhood.

Ausemaybemoreorlessneighborhoodservingdependinguponitstradearea.Usesthat,
due to the nature of their products and service, tend to be more neighborhoodserving are
those which sell convenience items such as groceries, personal toiletries, magazines, and
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personalservicessuchascleaners,laundromats,andfilmprocessing.Usesthattendtobeless
neighborhoodoriented are those which sell more specialized, more expensive, less
frequentlypurchasedcomparisongoodssuchasautomobilesandfurniture.

For many uses (such as stores selling apparel, household goods, and variety merchandise),
whether a business is neighborhoodserving depends on the size of the establishment: the
largertheuse,thelargerthetradearea,hencethelessneighborhoodoriented.

Whetherabusinessisneighborhoodservingornotalsodependsinpartonthenumberand
availabilityofothersimilarestablishmentsinotherneighborhoods:themorewidespreadthe
use,themorelikelythatitisneighborhoodoriented.

As defined above, the proposed restaurant expansion is not a neighborhoodserving business as the
existingrestaurantisadestinationeatinganddrinkingestablishmentwithpredominantlyanoutof
neighborhoodclientele.

C. Use Size. Planning Code Section 121.2 requires nonresidential uses to be limited to a
maximumof6,000squarefeetinsizewithintheMissionNCTZoningDistrict.Modifications
tothisrequirementmaybegrantedthroughtheConditionalUseAuthorizationprocess.

PerPlanningCommissionMotionNo.14761,theCommissionapproved12,456grosssquare
feet to establish a fullservice restaurant, bar and outdoor activity area (DBA Foreign
Cinema), per the plans appended as Exhibit B in application number 1998.751C on
December17,1998.

Theprojectproposesto expand an existing restaurant, afterthe commercial mergerwouldprovide a
18,196 squarefoot restaurant, inclusive of basement, mezzanines, courtyard and storage. Thus, the
projectexceedstheusesizerequirementfortheMissionNCTZoningDistrict.Therefore,theProjectis
seekingasecondConditionalUseAuthorizationforexceedingtheusesizelimit.

D. Hours of Operation. Planning Code Section 754 states that there is no limit to hours of
operation.

PerPlanningCommissionMotionNo.14761,theCommissionapprovedhoursofoperation
from 7:00 AM to no later than 2:00 AM (DBA Foreign Cinema), per the noise attenuation
agreementappendedasExhibitCinapplicationnumber1998.751ConDecember17,1998.

The proposed hours of operation for the expanded restaurant are Monday through Wednesday 5:30
PMto10:00PM,ThursdaythroughSunday5:30to11:00PM,aswellasSaturdayandSundayfrom
11:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The proposed restaurant expansion will operate within the principally
permittedhoursofoperation.

E. StreetFrontageinNeighborhoodCommercialDistricts.Section145.1ofthePlanningCode
requires that within NC Districts space for active uses shall be provided within the first 25
feetofbuildingdepthonthegroundfloorand15feetonfloorsabovefromanyfacadefacing
a street at least 30 feet in width. In addition, the floors of streetfronting interior spaces

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housingnonresidentialactiveusesandlobbiesshallbeascloseaspossibletothelevelofthe
adjacent sidewalk at the principal entrance to these spaces. Frontages with active uses that
mustbefenestratedwithtransparentwindowsanddoorwaysfornolessthan60percentof
thestreetfrontageatthegroundlevelandallowvisibilitytotheinsideofthebuilding.The
use of dark or mirrored glass shall not count towards the required transparent area. Any
decorativerailingsorgrillwork,otherthanwiremesh,whichisplacedinfrontoforbehind
ground floor windows, shall be at least 75 percent open to perpendicular view. Rolling or
sliding security gates shall consist of open grillwork rather than solid material, so as to
providevisualinteresttopedestrianswhenthegatesareclosed,andtopermitlighttopass
throughmostlyunobstructed.Gates,whenbothopenandfoldedorrolledaswellasthegate
mechanism,shallberecessedwithin,orlaidflushwith,thebuildingfacade.

Thesubjectcommercialspaceshaveapproximatelycumulatively73feetoffrontageonMissionStreet
and all said commercial frontage is devoted to the bar, restaurant and the nonretail professional
service use. Thus, the project demonstrates compliance as the entirety of said frontage provides
transparencyandisdevotedtoactiveuses.

F. MissionAlcoholicBeverageSpecialUseDistrict(SUD).ThisSUD,whichhasbeenineffect
since 1987, was established to prohibit new establishments or expansion of existing
establishments, sellingalcoholic beverages within the area(generally boundedby Guerrero
Street,SanJoseAvenue,RandallStreet,MissionStreet,CesarChavezStreet,PotreroAvenue
and Fourteenth Street) and to prohibit the transfer of liquor licenses. However, certain
alcoholrelated uses are allowed within the SUD, including a Restaurant Use. Per Sections
781.80 and 249.60 of the Planning Code, a Restaurant Use, as defined in Section 102,
operatingasaBonaFideEatingPlace,asdefinedinSection102,shallbepermittedtoserve
alcoholicbeveragesinthisSUD.

The restaurant use is proposed to operate as a bona fide eating place as defined by Planning Code
Section102.Thus,theprojectispermittedbytheSUDtoservealcoholinconjunctionwithabonafide
eatingplace.

G. EatingandDrinkingUses.PlanningCodeSection202.2outlinesthelocationandoperating
conditions for eating and drinking uses. Eating and drinking establishments include bars,
sitdown restaurants, fast food restaurants, selfservice restaurants, and takeout food.
Associated uses, which can serve similar functions and create similar land use impacts,
include ice cream stores, bakeries and cookie stores. Guidelines for eating and drinking
establishmentsareneededtoachievethefollowingpurposes:
Regulate the distribution and proliferation of eating and drinking establishments,
especiallyindistrictsexperiencingincreasedcommercialactivity;
Controlnuisancesassociatedwiththeirproliferation;
Preservestorefrontsforothertypesoflocalservingbusinesses;and
Maintainabalancedmixofcommercialgoodsandservices.
Theregulationofeatinganddrinkingestablishmentsshouldconsiderthefollowing:

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Balanceofretailsalesandservices;
Currentinventoryandcompositionofeatinganddrinkingestablishments;
Totaloccupiedcommerciallinearfrontage,relativetothetotaldistrictfrontage;
Usesonsurroundingproperties;
Availableparkingfacilities,bothexistingandproposed;
Existingtrafficandparkingcongestion;and
Potentialimpactsonthesurroundingcommunity.

The proposed restaurant expansion would be required to comply with the conditions outlined in
Section202.2,asitrelatestokeepingthemainentranceandsurroundingstreetsandsidewalksclearof
trashanddebris;ensuringthatthespaceisproperlyinsulatedtopreventnoiseinexcessofthenoise
levels specified in the San Francisco Noise Control Ordinance; installation of proper odor control
equipment to prevent any noxious of offensive odors from escaping the premises; and the proper
storageanddisposalofgarbage,recyclingandcomposting.

A. Signage.Article6ofthePlanningCodeoutlinestherequirementsforexteriorsignage.

Currently,thereisnotaproposedsignprogramonfilewiththePlanningDepartment.Anyproposed
signagewillbesubjecttothereviewandapprovalofthePlanningDepartment.

7. ConditionalUseAuthorization.PlanningCodeSection303establishescriteriaforthePlanning
CommissiontoconsiderwhenreviewingapplicationsforConditionalUseapproval.Onbalance,
theprojectdoesnotcomplywithsaidcriteriainthat:

A. The proposed new uses and building, at the size and intensity contemplated and at the
proposedlocation,willprovideadevelopmentthatisnecessaryordesirable,andcompatible
with,theneighborhoodorthecommunity.

The proposed restaurant expansion use is approximately 18,196 square feet in size; thus, the
restaurantisnotappropriatelysizedfortheblockface,whichiscurrentlypredominantlyoccupiedby
the remaining smaller scale commercial frontages. Though the restaurant use will provide services
which are compatible with the neighborhood; the proposed use size is not compatible. Therefore, the
proposed restaurant expansion is not considered to be necessary or desirable for the surrounding
neighborhood.

B. The proposed project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, convenience or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity. There are no features of the project
that could be detrimental to the health, safety or convenience of those residing or working
thearea,inthat:

i. Natureofproposedsite,includingitssizeandshape,andtheproposedsize,shapeand
arrangementofstructures;

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Theproposedrestaurantexpansionwilloperatewithintheexistingbuilding.Theprojectdoesnot
proposeexteriorexpansionofthebuildingenvelope.Thenewrestaurantusewilloccupyaformer
nonretailprofessionalservice.However,theexistingrestaurantandbarscommercialfrontageis
47feetalongMissionStreet.Withtheproposedexpansion,thecommercialfrontagewouldmerge
withanadditional26feetoffrontagealongMissionStreet;thus,increasingthefrontageby55%
foratotalof73feetalongacommercialcorridorwithaprevailingpatternofsmallercommercial
frontages.Thesizeofthestorefrontisoutofscalewiththesurroundingneighborhooduses,andis
notconsideredtobecompatiblewiththeneighborhood.

ii. The accessibility and traffic patterns for persons and vehicles, the type and volume of
suchtraffic,andtheadequacyofproposedoffstreetparkingandloading;

ThePlanningCodedoesnotrequireoffstreetparkingintheMissionNCTDistrict;limitsareset
forthinPlanningCodeSection151.1.Further,perPlanningCodeSection150,offstreetparking
and loading spaces are required for a major addition. The aforementioned is defined as any
enlargement,alteration,changeofoccupancyorincreaseinintensityofusewhichwouldincrease
thenumberofoffstreetparkingspacesrequiredforusesotherthandwellingunitsbyatleast15%
orbyatleastfivespaces,whicheverisgreater;orwhichwouldincreasetherequirementforoff
streetfreightloadingspacesbyatleast15%.

Loading requirements apply to retail sales and service uses that are 10,000 gross square feet or
more.Thenewexpandedrestaurantwillmeasureapproximately18,196squarefeet;however,the
aforementioned is not considered a major addition and therefore, no offstreet parking and
loadingisrequired.

iii. Thesafeguardsaffordedtopreventnoxiousoroffensiveemissionssuchasnoise,glare,
dustandodor;

Theproposedrestaurantexpansionwouldbesubjecttothestandardconditionsofapprovalfora
restaurantuse.TheaforementionedconditionsspecificallyobligatetheProjectSponsortomitigate
odorandnoisegeneratedbytheproposeduse.However,theproposedprojectisnotrecommended
forapproval.

iv. Treatmentgiven,asappropriate,tosuchaspectsaslandscaping,screening,openspaces,
parkingandloadingareas,serviceareas,lightingandsigns;

ThePlanningCodedoesnotrequireanyoffstreetparkingorloadingfortheproposedproject.The
Projectdoesnotrequireanyadditionallandscaping,orscreening.

C. That the use as proposed will comply with the applicable provisions of the Planning Code
andwillnotadverselyaffecttheGeneralPlan.

TheProjectdoesnotcomplywithallrelevantrequirementsandstandardsofthePlanningCodeandis
notconsistentwithobjectivesandpoliciesoftheGeneralPlanasdetailedbelow.

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D. Thattheuseasproposedwouldprovidedevelopmentthatisinconformitywiththepurpose
oftheapplicableUseDistrict.

AsstatedinPlanningCodeSection754,theMissionNCTZoningDistrictisdescribedas:

TheMissionStreetCommercialTransitDistrictscommercialareaprovidesaselection
ofgoodsservingthedaytodayneedsoftheresidentsoftheMissionDistrict.Eating
anddrinkingestablishmentscontributetothestreetsmixedusecharacterandactivity
in the evening hours. The District is extremely wellserved by transit, including
regionalservingBARTstationsat16thStreetand24thStreet,majorbusesrunning
along Mission Street, and both crosstown and localserving buses intersecting
Missionalongthelengthofthisdistrict.

New neighborhoodserving commercial development is encouraged mainly at the
ground story. Continuous retail frontage is promoted by requiring ground floor
commercialusesinnewdevelopmentsandprohibitingcurbcuts.

Theproposedrestaurantuse,thoughconsistentwiththestatedpurposeoftheMissionNCTZoning
Districtinthattheintendeduseislocatedatthegroundfloorandwillprovideacompatibleeatingand
drinkingestablishmentfortheimmediatelysurroundingneighborhoods,andisincharacterwiththe
unique mix of specialty commercial uses found within the Zoning District, is not proposed at an
appropriatesize.

8. Additional Conditional Use Criteria for Eating and Drinking Uses. Planning Code Section
303(o) establishes criteria with regard to a Conditional Use Authorization application for a
Restaurant use in a Neighborhood Commercial District. Section 303(o) requires the Planning
Commissiontoconsider,inadditiontothecriteriasetforthinCodeSection303(c),theexisting
concentrationofeatinganddrinkingusesinthearea.Suchconcentrationshouldnotexceed25%
of the total commercial frontage as measured in linear feet within the immediate area of the
subjectsite.ForthepurposesofCodeSection303(o),theimmediateareashallbedefinedasall
propertieslocatedwithin300feetofthesubjectpropertyandalsolocatedwithinthesamezoning
district.

Based on a land use survey completed by the project sponsor, the total commercial frontage dedicated to
eatinganddrinkingestablishmentslocatedwithin300feetoftheProjectSiteisapproximately14.7%ofthe
total commercial frontage as measured in linear feet. With the subject change of use from a nonretail
professionalserviceusetoarestaurantexpansion,thetotalaforementionedcommercialfrontagededicated
to eating and drinking establishments will increase by .6%, for a total of 15.3%. Therefore, the proposal
wouldbeincompliancewiththerequirementsofCodeSection303(o).

8. Planning Code Section 121.2 establishes additional criteria for the Planning Commission to
consider when reviewing applications for nonresidential use size larger than 6,000 square feet
within the Mission NCT Zoning District. On balance, the project does not comply with said
criteriainthat:

(1) Theintensityofactivityinthedistrictisnotsuchthatallowingthelargerusewillbelikelyto
foreclosethelocationofotherneededneighborhoodservingusesinthearea.
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TheProjectwillforeclosethelocationofotheruses,sincetheproposedcommercialfrontagemerger
wouldprohibitaneighborhoodservingusefrompotentiallyoccupyingtheunitinthearea.This
furtherprohibitsamixofuseswhichisastatedgoaloftheMissionNCTZoningDistrict.

(2) Theproposedusewillservetheneighborhood,inwholeorinsignificantpart,andthenature
oftheuserequiresalargersizeinordertofunction.

PertheMissionNCTZoningcontrols,eatinganddrinkingusesareconfinedtothegroundstory.
ThoughtheProjectwillprovideanexpandedeatinganddrinkingoptioninanareathathasbeen
determinedtonotbeoverlyconcentratedwiththeaforementioned,theproposedusewillservenot
servetheimmediateneighborhood.Theexistingrestaurantcurrentlyexceedstheprincipallypermitted
usesize,currentlymeasuring12,563squarefeetandwouldfurtherintensifythisnonconformityby
addinganadditional5,633squarefeet.Currently,thiszoningdistricthasanonresidentialusesize
limitof6,000squarefeet.

(3) Thebuildinginwhichtheuseistobelocatedisdesignedindiscreteelementswhichrespect
thescaleofdevelopmentinthedistrict.

The Project is proposed along the Mission Street corridor; both existing commercial frontages front
Mission Street. Though both frontages read as distinct from one another, the proposed interior
improvementswouldmergetwocommercialfrontages.Thus,theproposedsizeoftherestaurantisout
ofscalewiththedevelopmentinthedistrict.

9. General Plan Compliance. The Project is, on balance, consistent with some of the following
ObjectivesandPoliciesoftheGeneralPlan:

NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCE
ObjectivesandPolicies

OBJECTIVE1:
MANAGE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND CHANGE TO ENSURE ENHANCEMENT OF THE
TOTALCITYLIVINGANDWORKINIGENVIRONMENT.

Policy1.1:
Encourage development which provides substantial net benefits and minimizes undesirable
consequences. Discourage development that has substantial undesirable consequences that
cannotbemitigated.

Policy1.2:
Assure that all commercial and industrial uses meet minimum, reasonable performance
standards.

Policy1.3:
Locatecommercialandindustrialactivitiesaccordingtoageneralizedcommercialandindustrial
landuseplan.

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Theproposeddevelopmentwillnotprovidedesirablegoodsandservicestotheneighborhood.Asexplained
above,theproposedrestaurantexpansionisnotaneighborhoodservingbusiness.

OBJECTIVE2:
MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE A SOUND AND DIVERSE ECONOMIC BASE AND FISCAL
STRUCTUREFORTHECITY.

Policy2.1:
Seektoretainexistingcommercialandindustrialactivityandtoattractnewsuchactivitytothe
City.

TheproposedProjectwouldpermitarestaurantexpansionthatwouldprohibitanewpotentialcommercial
activity.

OBJECTIVE6:
MAINTAINANDSTRENGTHENVIABLENEIGHBORHOODCOMMERCIALAREASEASILY
ACCESSIBLETOCITYRESIDENTS.

Policy6.1:
Ensureandencouragetheretentionandprovisionofneighborhoodservinggoodsandservices
in the citys neighborhood commercial districts, while recognizing and encouraging diversity
amongthedistricts.

No commercial tenant would be displaced as the subject unit in question has been vacant; however, the
project would prevent the district from achieving optimal diversity in the types of goods and services
availableintheneighborhood.

The following guidelines, in addition to others in this objective for neighborhood commercial
districts,shouldbeemployedinthedevelopmentofoveralldistrictzoningcontrolsaswellasin
the review of individual permit applications, which require casebycase review and City
PlanningCommissionapproval.Pertinentguidelinesmaybeappliedasconditionsofapprovalof
individualpermitapplications.Ingeneral,usesshouldbeencouragedwhichmeettheguidelines;
conversely,usesshouldbediscouragedwhichdonot.

EatingandDrinkingEstablishments
Eatinganddrinkingestablishmentsincludebars,sitdownrestaurants,fastfoodrestaurants,self
service restaurants, and takeout food. Associated uses, which can serve similar functions and
createsimilarlanduseimpacts,includeicecreamstores,bakeriesandcookiestores.Guidelines
foreatinganddrinkingestablishmentsareneededtoachievethefollowingpurposes:
Regulatethedistributionandproliferationofeatinganddrinkingestablishments,especially
indistrictsexperiencingincreasedcommercialactivity;
Controlnuisancesassociatedwiththeirproliferation;
Preservestorefrontsforothertypesoflocalservingbusinesses;and
Maintainabalancedmixofcommercialgoodsandservices.
Theregulationofeatinganddrinkingestablishmentsshouldconsiderthefollowing:

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Balanceofretailsalesandservices;
Currentinventoryandcompositionofeatinganddrinkingestablishments;
Totaloccupiedcommerciallinearfrontage,relativetothetotaldistrictfrontage;
Usesonsurroundingproperties;
Availableparkingfacilities,bothexistingandproposed;
Existingtrafficandparkingcongestion;and
Potentialimpactsonthesurroundingcommunity.

There is a concern with the potential overconcentration of foodservice establishments within certain
neighborhoods.TheCommerceandIndustryElementoftheGeneralPlancontainsGuidelinesforSpecific
Uses.Foreatinganddrinkingestablishments,theGuidelinesstate,thebalanceofcommercialusesmay
be threatened when eating and drinking establishments occupy an overconcentration of commercial
frontage. Proposals for eating and drinking establishments which would increase the proportion of total
occupiedcommercialfrontageabovewhatisprescribedinthePlanningCodeshouldbereviewedtoensure
thattheywouldnotreducethevarietyofneighborhoodservinguses;norcreatesubstantialnoise,traffic,
parkingproblems,orothernuisancesinthedistrictorsurroundingneighborhood.TheProjectSponsor
hasperformedasitesurveyoftheMissionNCTDistrict,wheretheproposedprojectislocated.Currently,
approximately14.7%ofthecommercialfrontageoftheMissionNCTDistrictwithin300feetoftheproject
site is attributed to eating and drinking establishments and will increase .6% with the addition of the
Project, to a total of 15.3%. As per Planning Code Section 303(o), the concentration should not exceed
25%asmeasuredinlinearfeetwithintheimmediateareaofthesubjectsite;therefore,theproposedchange
ofusefromnonretailprofessionalservicetopermittherestaurantexpansionwillbewithintheprescribed
25%linearfeetasperthePlanningCode.

Policy6.2:
Promote economically vital neighborhood commercial districts which foster small business
enterprises and entrepreneurship and which are responsive to the economic and technological
innovationinthemarketplaceandsociety.

Anindependententrepreneurissponsoringtheproposal.ThisisnotaFormulaRetailuse.However,the
restaurant expansion does not foster small business enterprises from occupying the vacant nonretail
professionalserviceunit.

MISSION AREA PLAN
Objectives and Policies
OBJECTIVE1.8:
MAINTAINANDSTRENGTHENTHEMISSIONSCOMMERCIALAREAS.

Policy1.8:
Ensure that the Missions neighborhood commercial districts continue to serve the needs of
residents,includingimmigrantandlowincomehouseholds.

The proposed project would not serve the needs of the residents of the Mission nor immigrant or low
incomehouseholds.

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10. PlanningCodeSection101.1(b)establisheseightpriorityplanningpoliciesandrequiresreview
of permits for consistency with said policies. On balance, the project does comply with said
policiesinthat:

A. That existing neighborhoodserving retail uses be preserved and enhanced and future
opportunitiesforresidentemploymentinandownershipofsuchbusinessesbeenhanced.

Theprojectsitedoesnotpossessanyexistingneighborhoodservingretailuses.Asexplainedabove,the
existing restaurant is not a neighborhoodserving business. Thus, the proposed expansion would
intensifyanonneighborhoodservingbusinesssize.

B. That existing housing and neighborhood character be conserved and protected in order to
preservetheculturalandeconomicdiversityofourneighborhoods.

The existing units in the surrounding neighborhood may be adversely affected; permitting the
restaurantexpansionwouldprohibitanotherpotentialestablishmentfromaddingeconomicdiversity
totheneighborhood.

C. ThattheCityssupplyofaffordablehousingbepreservedandenhanced,

Theexistingbuildingdoesnotcontainanyresidentialunits.

D. That commuter traffic not impede MUNI transit service or overburden our streets or
neighborhoodparking.

The Project is located along the Mission commercial corridor and is wellserved by transit. MUNI
Lines: 12, 14, 14R and 49 are within a 1/4 mile from 2534 Mission Street. Additionally, the 16th
StreetBARTStationis.6milesaway;the24thStreetBARTstationislocatedapproximately.3miles
fromthesite.

E. Thatadiverseeconomicbasebemaintainedbyprotectingourindustrialandservicesectors
fromdisplacementduetocommercialofficedevelopment,andthatfutureopportunitiesfor
residentemploymentandownershipinthesesectorsbeenhanced.

TheProjectwillnotdisplaceanyserviceorindustryestablishmentforcommercialofficedevelopment.
TheProjectdoesnotinvolvenewcommercialofficedevelopment.

F. ThattheCityachievethegreatestpossiblepreparednesstoprotectagainstinjuryandlossof
lifeinanearthquake.

TheproposedProjectwillnotchangetheseismicandfiresafetystandardsoftheBuilding.

G. Thatlandmarksandhistoricbuildingsbepreserved.

AlandmarkbuildingdoesnotoccupytheProjectsite.2534MissionStreetisnotahistoricresource.

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H. That our parks and open space and their access to sunlight and vistas be protected from
development.

Theprojectwillhavenonegativeimpactonexistingparksandopenspaces.TheProjectdoesnothave
animpactonanyopenspace.

11. The Project is, on balance, not consistent with and would not promote the general and specific
purposesoftheCodeprovidedunderSection101.1(b)inthat,asdesigned,theProjectwouldnot
contribute to the character and stability of the neighborhood and would not constitute a
beneficialdevelopment.

12. TheCommissionherebyfindsthatdenialoftheConditionalUseAuthorizationwouldpromote
thehealth,safetyandwelfareoftheCity.

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DECISION
That based upon the Record, the submissions by the Applicant, the staff of the Department and other
interestedparties,theoraltestimonypresentedtothisCommissionatthepublichearings,andallother
written materials submitted by all parties, the Commission hereby DENIES Conditional Use
ApplicationNo.2016002572CUApursuanttoPlanningCodesSections121.2,202.2,249.60,303and754
for the expansion of an existing restaurant and the establishment of a nonresidential use larger than
6,000 square feet within the Mission St NCT (Mission St Neighborhood Commercial Transit) Zoning
District,MissionAlcoholicBeverageSpecialUseDistrict,anda65BHeightandBulkDistrict.

APPEALANDEFFECTIVEDATEOFMOTION:AnyaggrievedpersonmayappealthisConditional
UseAuthorizationtotheBoardofSupervisorswithinthirty(30)daysafterthedateofthisMotionNo.
XXXXX.TheeffectivedateofthisMotionshallbethedateofthisMotionifnotappealed(Afterthe30
day period has expired) OR the date of the decision of the Board of Supervisors if appealed to the
Board of Supervisors. For further information, please contact the Board of Supervisors at (415) 554
5184,CityHall,Room244,1Dr.CarltonB.GoodlettPlace,SanFrancisco,CA94012.

Protest of Fee or Exaction: You may protest any fee or exaction subject to Government Code Section
66000 that is imposed as a condition of approval by following the procedures set forth in Government
CodeSection66020.TheprotestmustsatisfytherequirementsofGovernmentCodeSection66020(a)and
mustbefiledwithin90daysofthedateofthefirstapprovalorconditionalapprovalofthedevelopment
referencingthechallengedfeeorexaction.ForpurposesofGovernmentCodeSection66020,thedateof
imposition of the fee shall be the date of the earliest discretionary approval by the City of the subject
development.

If the City has not previously given Notice of an earlier discretionary approval of the project, the
PlanningCommissionsadoptionofthisMotion,Resolution,DiscretionaryReviewActionortheZoning
Administrators Variance Decision Letter constitutes the approval or conditional approval of the
developmentandtheCityherebygivesNOTICEthatthe90dayprotestperiodunderGovernmentCode
Section66020hasbegun.IftheCityhasalreadygivenNoticethatthe90dayapprovalperiodhasbegun
forthesubjectdevelopment,thenthisdocumentdoesnotrecommencethe90dayapprovalperiod.

IherebycertifythatthePlanningCommissionADOPTEDtheforegoingMotiononNovember16,2017.

JonasP.Ionin
CommissionSecretary

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT:

ADOPTED: November16,2017

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Environmental Determination

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CEQA Categorical Exemption Determination


PROPERTY INFORMATION/PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ProjectAddress Block/Lot(s)


2534 Mission Street 3616/211
CaseNo. PermitNo. PlansDated
2016-002572CUA 201710242101 August 7, 2017
Addition/ Demolition New ProjectModification
Alteration (requiresHRERifover45yearsold) Construction (GOTOSTEP7)
ProjectdescriptionforPlanningDepartmentapproval.

Interior tenant improvement and change of use from a non-retail professional service to permit a

restaurant expansion at 2534 Mission Street.


STEP 1: EXEMPTION CLASS
TOBECOMPLETEDBYPROJECTPLANNER
*Note:Ifneitherclassapplies,anEnvironmentalEvaluationApplication isrequired.*
Class1ExistingFacilities.Interiorandexterioralterations;additions under10,000sq.ft.

Class3NewConstruction/ConversionofSmallStructures. Uptothree(3)newsinglefamily
residencesorsix(6)dwellingunitsinonebuilding;commercial/officestructures;utilityextensions.;.;
changeofuseunder10,000sq.ft.ifprincipallypermittedorwithaCU.Changeofuseunder10,000
sq.ft.ifprincipallypermittedorwithaCU.
Class___

STEP 2: CEQA IMPACTS


TOBECOMPLETEDBYPROJECTPLANNER
Ifanyboxischeckedbelow,anEnvironmentalEvaluationApplicationisrequired.
AirQuality:Wouldtheprojectaddnewsensitivereceptors(specifically,schools,daycarefacilities,
hospitals,residentialdwellings,andseniorcarefacilities)withinanAirPollutionExposureZone?
Doestheprojecthavethepotentialtoemitsubstantialpollutantconcentrations(e.g.,backupdiesel
generators,heavyindustry,dieseltrucks)?Exceptions:donotcheckboxiftheapplicantpresents
documentationofenrollmentintheSanFranciscoDepartmentofPublicHealth(DPH)Article38programand
theprojectwouldnothavethepotentialtoemitsubstantialpollutantconcentrations.(refertoEP_ArcMap>
CEQACatexDeterminationLayers>AirPollutantExposureZone)
HazardousMaterials:IftheprojectsiteislocatedontheMahermaporissuspectedofcontaining
hazardousmaterials(basedonaprevioususesuchasgasstation,autorepair,drycleaners,orheavy
manufacturing,orasitewithundergroundstoragetanks):Wouldtheprojectinvolve50cubicyards
ormoreofsoildisturbanceorachangeofusefromindustrialtoresidential?Ifyes,thisboxmustbe
checkedandtheprojectapplicantmustsubmitanEnvironmentalApplicationwithaPhaseI
EnvironmentalSiteAssessment.Exceptions:donotcheckboxiftheapplicantpresentsdocumentationof
enrollmentintheSanFranciscoDepartmentofPublicHealth(DPH)Maherprogram,aDPHwaiverfromthe

: 415.575.9010
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Maherprogram,orotherdocumentationfromEnvironmentalPlanningstaffthathazardousmaterialeffects
wouldbelessthansignificant(refertoEP_ArcMap>Maherlayer).
Transportation:Doestheprojectcreatesix(6)ormorenetnewparkingspacesorresidentialunits?
Doestheprojecthavethepotentialtoadverselyaffecttransit,pedestrianand/orbicyclesafety
(hazards)ortheadequacyofnearbytransit,pedestrianand/orbicyclefacilities?
ArcheologicalResources:Wouldtheprojectresultinsoildisturbance/modificationgreaterthantwo
 (2)feetbelowgradeinanarcheologicalsensitiveareaoreight(8)feetinanonarcheologicalsensitive
area?(refertoEP_ArcMap>CEQACatexDeterminationLayers>ArcheologicalSensitiveArea)
Subdivision/LotLineAdjustment:Doestheprojectsiteinvolveasubdivisionorlotlineadjustment
onalotwithaslopeaverageof20%ormore?(refertoEP_ArcMap>CEQACatexDeterminationLayers>
Topography)
Slope=or>20%:Doestheprojectinvolveanyofthefollowing:(1)squarefootageexpansiongreater
than1,000sq.ft.outsideoftheexistingbuildingfootprint,(2)excavationof50cubicyardsormoreof

soil,(3)newconstruction?(refertoEP_ArcMap>CEQACatexDeterminationLayers>Topography)Ifboxis
checked,ageotechnicalreportisrequired.
Seismic:LandslideZone:Doestheprojectinvolveanyofthefollowing:(1)squarefootageexpansion
greaterthan1,000sq.ft.outsideoftheexistingbuildingfootprint,(2)excavationof50cubicyardsor

moreofsoil,(3)newconstruction?(refertoEP_ArcMap>CEQACatexDeterminationLayers>SeismicHazard
Zones)Ifboxischecked,ageotechnicalreportisrequired.
Seismic:LiquefactionZone:Doestheprojectinvolveanyofthefollowing:(1)squarefootage
expansiongreaterthan1,000sq.ft.outsideoftheexistingbuildingfootprint,(2)excavationof50

cubicyardsormoreofsoil,(3)newconstruction?(refertoEP_ArcMap>CEQACatexDeterminationLayers>
SeismicHazardZones)Ifboxischecked,ageotechnicalreportwilllikelyberequired.
Ifnoboxesarecheckedabove,GOTOSTEP3.Ifoneormoreboxesarecheckedabove,anEnvironmental
EvaluationApplicationisrequired,unlessreviewedbyanEnvironmentalPlanner.
Projectcanproceedwithcategoricalexemptionreview.Theprojectdoesnottriggeranyofthe

CEQAimpactslistedabove.
CommentsandPlannerSignature(optional):

Though
2534 Mission Street is within a Maher area, there is no proposed excavation, soil
disturbance,
nor a change of use from industrial to residential. Thus, no ESA Phase 1 is
required.

STEP 3: PROPERTY STATUS HISTORIC RESOURCE


TO BE COMPLETED BY PROJECT PLANNER
PROPERTYISONEOFTHEFOLLOWING:(refertoParcelInformationMap)
CategoryA:KnownHistoricalResource.GOTOSTEP5.
CategoryB:PotentialHistoricalResource(over45yearsofage).GOTOSTEP4.
CategoryC:NotaHistoricalResourceorNotAgeEligible(under45yearsofage).GOTOSTEP6.

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STEP 4: PROPOSED WORK CHECKLIST
TOBECOMPLETEDBYPROJECTPLANNER

Checkallthatapplytotheproject.
 1.Changeofuseandnewconstruction.Tenantimprovementsnotincluded.
2.Regularmaintenanceorrepairtocorrectorrepairdeterioration,decay,ordamagetobuilding.
3.WindowreplacementthatmeetstheDepartmentsWindowReplacementStandards.Doesnotinclude

storefrontwindowalterations.
4.Garagework.AnewopeningthatmeetstheGuidelinesforAddingGaragesandCurbCuts,and/or

replacementofagaragedoorinanexistingopeningthatmeetstheResidentialDesignGuidelines.
5.Deck,terraceconstruction,orfencesnotvisiblefromanyimmediatelyadjacentpublicrightofway.
6.Mechanicalequipmentinstallationthatisnotvisiblefromanyimmediatelyadjacentpublicrightof

way.
7.DormerinstallationthatmeetstherequirementsforexemptionfrompublicnotificationunderZoning

AdministratorBulletinNo.3:DormerWindows.
8.Addition(s)thatarenotvisiblefromanyimmediatelyadjacentpublicrightofwayfor150feetineach
direction;doesnotextendverticallybeyondthefloorlevelofthetopstoryofthestructureorisonlya

singlestoryinheight;doesnothaveafootprintthatismorethan50%largerthanthatoftheoriginal
building;anddoesnotcausetheremovalofarchitecturalsignificantroofingfeatures.
Note:ProjectPlannermustcheckboxbelowbeforeproceeding.
Projectisnotlisted.GO TO STEP 5.
 Projectdoesnotconformtothescopesofwork.GO TO STEP 5.
 Projectinvolvesfourormoreworkdescriptions.GO TO STEP 5.
 Projectinvolveslessthanfourworkdescriptions.GO TO STEP 6.

STEP 5: CEQA IMPACTS ADVANCED HISTORICAL REVIEW


TOBECOMPLETEDBYPRESERVATIONPLANNER

Checkallthatapplytotheproject.
1.Projectinvolvesaknownhistoricalresource(CEQACategoryA)asdeterminedbyStep3and

conformsentirelytoproposedworkchecklistinStep4.
2.Interioralterationstopubliclyaccessiblespaces.
3.Windowreplacementoforiginal/historicwindowsthatarenotinkindbutareconsistentwith

existinghistoriccharacter.
4.Faade/storefrontalterationsthatdonotremove,alter,orobscurecharacterdefiningfeatures.
5.Raisingthebuildinginamannerthatdoesnotremove,alter,orobscurecharacterdefining

features.
6.Restorationbasedupondocumentedevidenceofabuildingshistoriccondition,suchashistoric

photographs,plans,physicalevidence,orsimilarbuildings.
7.Addition(s),includingmechanicalequipmentthatareminimallyvisiblefromapublicrightofway

andmeettheSecretaryoftheInteriorsStandardsforRehabilitation.
8.OtherworkconsistentwiththeSecretaryoftheInteriorStandardsfortheTreatmentofHistoricProperties
(specifyoraddcomments):


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9.Otherworkthatwouldnotmateriallyimpairahistoricdistrict(specifyoraddcomments):



(RequiresapprovalbySeniorPreservationPlanner/PreservationCoordinator)________________________
10.Reclassificationofpropertystatus.(RequiresapprovalbySeniorPreservationPlanner/Preservation
 Coordinator)
ReclassifytoCategoryA ReclassifytoCategoryC
a.PerHRERdated: (attachHRER)
 b.Other(specify):

Note:IfANYboxinSTEP5aboveischecked,aPreservationPlannerMUSTcheckoneboxbelow.
Furtherenvironmentalreviewrequired.Basedontheinformationprovided,theprojectrequiresan

EnvironmentalEvaluationApplicationtobesubmitted.GOTOSTEP6.
Projectcanproceedwithcategoricalexemptionreview.Theprojecthasbeenreviewedbythe

PreservationPlannerandcanproceedwithcategoricalexemptionreview.GOTOSTEP6.
Comments(optional):

PreservationPlannerSignature:

STEP 6: CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION DETERMINATION


TOBECOMPLETEDBYPROJECTPLANNER
Furtherenvironmentalreviewrequired.Proposedprojectdoesnotmeetscopesofworkineither(check

allthatapply):
 Step2CEQAImpacts
 Step5AdvancedHistoricalReview

STOP!MustfileanEnvironmentalEvaluationApplication.

 Nofurtherenvironmentalreviewisrequired.TheprojectiscategoricallyexemptunderCEQA.
 PlannerName: Signature:
Digitally signed by Esmeralda
ProjectApprovalAction:

Esmeral Jardines
DN: dc=org, dc=sfgov,
dc=cityplanning,
ou=CityPlanning, ou=Current



Building Permit
da Planning, cn=Esmeralda
Jardines,
email=Esmeralda.Jardines@sfg
IfDiscretionaryReviewbeforethePlanningCommissionisrequested,
theDiscretionaryReviewhearingistheApprovalActionforthe
project.
Jardines ov.org
Date: 2017.11.06 19:51:19
-08'00'

 Oncesignedorstampedanddated,thisdocumentconstitutesacategoricalexemptionpursuanttoCEQAGuidelinesandChapter31
oftheAdministrativeCode.
InaccordancewithChapter31oftheSanFranciscoAdministrativeCode,anappealofanexemptiondeterminationcanonlybefiled
 within30daysoftheprojectreceivingthefirstapprovalaction.

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STEP 7: MODIFICATION OF A CEQA EXEMPT PROJECT
TOBECOMPLETEDBYPROJECTPLANNER
In accordance with Chapter 31 of the San Francisco Administrative Code, when a California Environmental
QualityAct(CEQA)exemptprojectchangesaftertheApprovalActionandrequiresasubsequentapproval,the
EnvironmentalReviewOfficer(orhisorherdesignee)mustdeterminewhethertheproposedchangeconstitutes
a substantial modification of that project. This checklist shall be used to determine whether the proposed
changes to the approved project would constitute a substantial modification and, therefore, be subject to
additionalenvironmentalreviewpursuanttoCEQA.
PROPERTY INFORMATION/PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ProjectAddress(Ifdifferentthanfrontpage) Block/Lot(s)(Ifdifferentthan
frontpage)

CaseNo. PreviousBuildingPermitNo. NewBuildingPermitNo.



PlansDated PreviousApprovalAction NewApprovalAction

ModifiedProjectDescription:


DETERMINATION IF PROJECT CONSTITUTES SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION


Comparedtotheapprovedproject,wouldthemodifiedproject:
 Resultinexpansionofthebuildingenvelope,asdefinedinthePlanningCode;
ResultinthechangeofusethatwouldrequirepublicnoticeunderPlanningCode

Sections311or312;
 ResultindemolitionasdefinedunderPlanningCodeSection317or19005(f)?
Isanyinformationbeingpresentedthatwasnotknownandcouldnothavebeenknown
 atthetimeoftheoriginaldetermination,thatshowstheoriginallyapprovedprojectmay
nolongerqualifyfortheexemption?
Ifatleastoneoftheaboveboxesischecked,furtherenvironmentalreviewisrequired.
CATEX FORM

DETERMINATION OF NO SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION


 Theproposedmodificationwouldnotresultinanyoftheabovechanges.
Ifthisboxischecked,theproposedmodificationsarecategoricallyexemptunderCEQA,inaccordancewithpriorproject
approvalandnoadditionalenvironmentalreviewisrequired.ThisdeterminationshallbepostedonthePlanning
Departmentwebsiteandofficeandmailedtotheapplicant,Cityapprovingentities,andanyonerequestingwrittennotice.
PlannerName: SignatureorStamp:


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Project Plans

ConditionalUseAuthorizationHearing
CaseNumber2016002572CUA
2534MissionStreet
pra is architects
Post Office Box #291; Monte Rio, CA 95462
707-869-9595
Restaurant Expansion
Interior Renovation Project
2534 Mission Street REVISIONS:

1 Revision #1
May 12, 2016

San Francisco, CA 94110


2 Revision #2
May 8, 2017

3 Revision #3
Aug. 4, 2017

2
project

Restaurant Expansion
Interior Renovation
2534 Mission Street
2534 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA - Google Maps 12/7/10 10:35 AM San Francisco, CA
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Address 2534 Mission St Notes
San Francisco, CA 94110

DWG# SHEET DESCRIPTION Project Address: 2534 Mission Street; San Francisco, CA 94110
1. These drawings are to be used for construction only when officially issued for construction by
A0.1 COVER SHEET, PROJECT INFO Block Number: 3616 Lot Number: 211
PRAXIS Architects as clearly noted and dated within the title block. PRAXIS Architects will not be held
responsible for construction errors arising from inaccurate information shown on drawings that have A0.2 EXISTING SITE PLAN
2 Applicable Codes include 2016 California Building Code (CBC), 2016
NOT been issued for construction by this office. California Residential Code (CRC), 2016 California
2. Architectural documents govern all engineering documents unless noted otherwise. General A0.3 EXISTING FIRST FLOOR PLAN
Electrical Code (CEC), 2016 California Mechanical Code
Contractor will verify all construction items with the architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical A0.4 EXISTING SECOND FLOOR PLAN (CMC), 2016 California Plumbing Code (CPC),
drawings before ordering or beginning installation of any item. All discrepancies are to be brought to
the attention of the Architect. A0.5 EXISTING PHOTOGRAPHS 2016 California Energy Efficiency Standards Code (CEES),
3. Any error, omission or conflict found in the various parts of construction documents will be brought to A1.0 EXISTING FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 2016 California Fire Code (CFC), 2016 California Green
the Architects attention prior to proceeding with the work. Building Standards Code (CGBS or CALGreen) and
4. All construction work will conform to the applicable federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations. A1.1 EXISTING SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN
2016 California Historical Building Code (CHBC)
5. All work including new insulation, fixtures, appliances, windows and skylights as indicated on the A2.0 PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN
Project Description: Proposed work includes expansion of an existing restaurant
drawings will conform to current Title 24 Energy Efficiency Requirements. All work will comply with
A2.1 PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR PLAN
2 with a change in use of an existing retail space and
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current Title 24 Americans with Disabilities Act and life safety requirements.
6. General Contractor is responsible for payment and obtaining all sub-contractor permits required to A2.2 PROPOSED BASEMENT FLOOR PLAN interior renovation.
complete the work. Zoning: NCT
7. General Contractor will verify all dimensions and conditions at the job site. A2.3 PROPOSED ROOF PLAN
8. General Contractor to verify that no conflicts exist in location of any and all structural, A3.0 EXISTING & PROPOSED ELEVATION - MISSION ST
Construction Type: Type III-B (fully sprinkled) 3
mechanical, electrical, lighting, plumbing, telephone, data cabling and related equipment (to include all Occupancy Class: A-2 print date:
piping, ductwork and conduit) andthat all required clearance for installation and maintenance of A3.1 EXISTING ELEVATIONS - COURTYARD NORTH, SOUTH & WEST Client: Variety Lights dba Foreign Cinema
equipment and systems listed above are provided.
Project CUA Intake 25 Feb 2016
A3.2 EXISTING ELEVATION - COURTYARD WEST Architect: PRAXIS Architects
9. All conduit will be concealed above the ceiling, below the floor or within the walls whenever possible. North CUA Revision 12 May 2016
A3.3 PROPOSED EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS @ PROPERTY LINES Post Office Box 291; Monte Rio, CA 95462
10. General Contractor to verify dimensions and coordinate work with installation of "not in contract" CUA Revision 8 May 2017
(N.I.C.) items and equipment. tel: 707-869-9595
A3.2 PROPOSED EAST ELEVATION & BUILDING SECTIONS CUA Revision 4 Aug 2017
11. General Contractor to review with PRAXIS Architects the layout and exact location of all new
electrical stub-ups, lights and switches as marked in the field prior to construction and notify PRAXIS A3.3 DETAILED SECTIONS @ PROPOSED STOREFRONT

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Architects of any discrepancies.
12. Written dimensions take precedence over scaled dimensions. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS. PROJECT DESCRIPTION VICINITY MAP Not to scale
13. All dimensions indicated in plan are to face of finish unless noted otherwise.
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remove hazardous materials (including asbestos, lead based paint, etc.) via appropriate OSHA C.G. CORNER GUARD FL FLOOR STRUC. STRUCTURAL
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6 PROJECT NOTES 5 ABBREVIATIONS 4 PLOT MAP 1/32"=1'-0" 2 BLOCK + LOT Not to scale
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Post Office Box 291, Monte Rio, CA 95462
architects
510-420-7050
Adjacent Property

Property Line

REVISIONS:

(E)Exhaust flue from 1 Revision #1


hood below May 12, 2016

Existing skylights to 2 Revision #2


remain throughout May 8, 2017

Roof below
Property Line

Property Line
(E)Courtyard Below 2
NO WORK
project

2 Restaurant Expansion
2 Interior Renovation
Note:
Scope of work this permit 2534 Mission Street
See Sheet A2.1 - Detail #1 for additional San Francisco, CA
information 9 4 1 1 0

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Site Plan

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Post Office Box 291, Monte Rio, CA 95462
architects
ADJACENT PROPERTY

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(E)Fire Corridor
(E)Wait
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(E)Bar
Area (E)Main Dining Room (E)Kitchen
(E)Bar
Mens'
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DN REVISIONS:
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(E)Walk-in (E)Stor.
(E)Lobby (E)Womens'
Bar Restroom (E)Back of house
(E)Stair Hall

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Note:
DN Scope of work this permit
See Sheet A2.0 - Detail #1 for additional project
(E)Prep (E)Model
Line of (E)Mezzanine information

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DN Kitchen Kitchen (E)Model Restaurant Expansion
above
Living Room
(E) Interior Renovation
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(E) (E)Real Estate 2534 Mission Street
(E)Dining
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(E)Bar
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NORTH
First Floor Plan

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Post Office Box 291, Monte Rio, CA 95462
architects
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(E)Utility (E)Mezzanine
(E)Private
Dining (E)Back
of house
REVISIONS:
1
(E)Wine Room
Open to below
Wet bar Open to below

(E)Office
Property Line

Property Line
(E)Projection
Room
Roof below DN
project
(E)Storage (E)Storage
Restaurant Expansion
Interior Renovation
DN Note:
Scope of work this permit 2534 Mission Street
DN See Sheet A2.1 - Detail #1 for additional San Francisco, CA
information 9 4 1 1 0

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Second Floor Plan

1 EXISTING SECOND FLOOR PLAN - FOR REFERENCE 1/8"=1'-0" A0.4


sheet number
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Post Office Box 291, Monte Rio, CA 95462
architects
REVISIONS:
1

project

Restaurant Expansion
Interior Renovation
4 VIEW OF MAIN DINING ROOM 3 VIEW OF EXTERIOR COURTYARD 2 VIEW OF NORTH WALL OF EXTERIOR COURTYARD 1 VIEW OF EXTERIOR COURTYARD LOOKING EAST 2534 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA
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VIEW TOWARD PROPERTY FROM SOUTH ON MISSION VIEW TOWARD PROPERTY FROM ACROSS MISSION VIEW TOWARD PROPERTY FROM NORTH ON MISSION

Existing
Photographs

5 VIEWS OF SUBJECT PROPERTY FROM MISSION STREET A0.5


sheet number
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ADJACENT PROPERTY

Property Line

(E)Fire Corridor
(E)Wait
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(E)Bar
Area (E)Main Dining Room (E)Kitchen
(E)Bar
Mens'
Restroom
UP

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1

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Property Line

UP

Property Line
(E)Courtyard
(E)Stair Hall (E)Stor.
(E)Lobby (E)Womens'
Bar Restroom (E)Back of house
Remove (E)
stairs
UP

(E)Fire Corridor
DN

(E)Hood
project
to be Remove(E) Line of (E)Mezzanine

MISSION STREET
DN relocated counter typ.
above to remain Restaurant Expansion
Interior Renovation
Remove(E)
stair typ. Replace (E) 2534 Mission Street
(E)Courtyard (E)Gallery (E)Bar
to be
storefront San Francisco, CA
relocated (E)Equipmt.
to be
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model fixtures Remove(E)
(E)Fixtures counter typ.
to be relocated Expose(E)
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Remove (E) non-rated wall assembly



Existing non-rated wall to remain

Remove (E)door, window, fixture, etc.

Object above Existing
NORTH
First Floor
Demolition Plan

1 EXISTING FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 1/8"=1'-0"


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sheet number
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Post Office Box 291, Monte Rio, CA 95462
architects
510-420-7050
Adjacent Property

Property Line

(E)Utility (E)Mezzanine
(E)Private
Dining (E)Back
of house

(E)Wine Room
Open to below
Wet bar Open to below
REVISIONS:
1
(E)Office
Property Line

Property Line
(E)Projection
Room
Roof below DN

(E)Storage (E)Storage

DN

project

MISSION STREET
Restaurant Expansion
Interior Renovation
(E)Mezzanine
2534 Mission Street
Open to below
to remain Open to below San Francisco, CA
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10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 WALL LEGEND

Remove (E) non-rated wall assembly



Existing non-rated wall to remain

Remove (E)door, window, fixture, etc.

Object above NORTH Existing
Second Floor
Demolition Plan

1 EXISTING SECOND FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 1/8"=1'-0" A1.1


sheet number
pra is 707-869-9595
Post Office Box 291, Monte Rio, CA 95462
architects
6 5 4 3 2 1

ADJACENT PROPERTY

Property Line

(E)Fire Corridor

(E)Wait
(E)Bar station
(E)Kitchen (N)Dish
Area (E)Main Dining Room 17'-3x44'-9" Area (E)Bar
REVISIONS:

UP 1 Revision #1
May 12, 2016
(E)Walk-in (N)Walk-in
DN 2 Revision #2
May 8, 2017

3 3 Revision
Aug 4, 2017
#3
(E)Common Corridor

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MISSION STREET
Property Line
(E)Courtyard
(N)Ice
(N)All-sex restroom mach
(N)Garbage Room 2
(E)Stair Hall 13'-0"x27'-0" 9'-0"x24'-0"
dn
project

(E)Fire Corridor DN UP UP Restaurant Expansion


Interior Renovation
dn
(N)Hallway 2534 Mission Street
Prep Area Pick-up (E)Storefront San Francisco, CA
Line of mezzanine above to be replaced 9 4 1 1 0
UP Hot (N)elev. DN (N)Glass floor
line
(E) (E)Dining typical this area
Courtyard
(E)Bar (N) 1,926 square
UP
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CUA Revision 12 May 2016
CUA Revision 8 May 2017
CUA Revision 4 Aug 2017

EXISTING & PROPOSED SQUARE FOOTAGE COMPARISON


Use Floor Square feet Total SF / Percentage
Existing Restaurant First Floor 7,011 (includes fire corridors)
Second Floor 2,862 9,873
Courtyard 1,926 (11,799 if included)
Existing Storage Second Floor 764 6.5% - 7.75% of total
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New Dining Areas First Floor 1,926
Second Floor 1,113
Basement 1,356 4,395
New Storage All 3 floors 1,238 28% of total Proposed
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Expanded Restaurant All 3 floors 16,194 (if courtyard included) First Floor Plan

Expanded Storage All 3 floors 2,002 12% -14% of total

1 PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR PLAN 1/8"=1'-0" A2.0


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architects
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Adjacent Property

Property Line

(E)Utility (E)Mezzanine
(E)Mezzanine
(E)Back
of house
(N)Rest REVISIONS:
room
1 Revision #1
May 12, 2016
Open to below
Wet bar
(N)Rest
Open to below
2 Revision #2
room
3 May 8, 2017

3 Revision #3
Aug 4, 2017
(E) (E) (E)

MISSION STREET
Reception Office Office
Property Line

Property Line
(E)Projection

Roof below
Room
DN
2
project
(E)Storage (E)Storage
Restaurant Expansion
Interior Renovation
DN
2534 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA

4'-6"
(N)Hallway
9 4 1 1 0
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DN (N)Dining
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CUA Revision 8 May 2017
Adjacent Property
CUA Revision 4 Aug 2017

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NORTH Proposed
Second Floor Plan

1 PROPOSED SECOND FLOOR PLAN 1/8"=1'-0" A2.1


sheet number
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Post Office Box 291, Monte Rio, CA 95462
architects
ADJACENT PROPERTY

Property Line

REVISIONS:

1 Revision #1
May 12, 2016

2 Revision #2
May 8, 2017

3 Revision #2
Aug 4, 2017
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SUBJECT PROPERTY

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3
Restaurant Expansion
Interior Renovation
(N)Hallway 2534 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA
(N)Dining 9 4 1 1 0
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CUA Revision 8 May 2017
CUA Revision 4 Aug 2017

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Proposed
NORTH
Basement Plan

1 PROPOSED BASEMENT PLAN 1/8"=1'-0" A2.2


sheet number
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Post Office Box 291, Monte Rio, CA 95462
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Adjacent Adjacent
Property Subject Property Property

(E)Parapet
Fin Elev. 26'-4"

NEW MISSION REVISIONS:

1 Revision #1
May 12, 2016

FOREIGN CINEMA Medjool 2 Revision #2


(E)Second Floor 2548 2548 May 8, 2017
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10'-6" FILMS MENUS

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Note: 2
Scope of work this permit
See Sheet A3.2 - Detail #3 for additional
2 project
information
Restaurant Expansion
Interior Renovation
2534 Mission Street
1 PROPOSED EAST (MISSION STREET) ELEVATION 1/8"=1'-0" San Francisco, CA
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CUA Revision 8 May 2017

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0'-0"

Existing and
Proposed
Street Elevations

2 EXISTING EAST ELEVATION - FOR REFERENCE ONLY 1/8"=1'-0" A3.0


sheet number
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Post Office Box 291 Monte Rio CA 95462
707-869-9595
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(E)Roof truss top

Top of (E)Roof 30'-0"+/-


EL: 21'-0"

Top of (E)Parapet 23'-6"+/-


(E)Second Floor
Existing
EL: 10'-6"
Dining Room

(E)First Floor
EL: 0'-0"

1 EXISTING COURTYARD ELEVATION (WEST) (NO WORK FOR REFERENCE ONLY) 1/8"=1'-0"

REVISIONS:

1 Revision #1
2 May 12, 2016

2 Revision #2
May 8, 2017
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Restaurant Expansion
Interior Renovation
Existing Hall Existing Office Existing Storage 2534 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA
(E)Second Floor 9 4 1 1 0
Existing Courtyard 10'-6"

Existing Lobby Existing Lobby

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print date:
CUA Revision 12 May 2016
CUA Revision 8 May 2017
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Property Line
2
Existing top of roof line 30'-0" +/-

Existing Attic

(N)Third Floor
21'-0"

(E)
Existing Storage Existing Office Stair hall

(E)Second Floor Existing Courtyard


10'-6"

(E) (E) (E) (E) (E)


(E) Storage
Walk-In Walk-In Womens Restroom Stair hall Lobby
(E)First Floor
Existing Courtyard
0'-0" Elevations
North, South
& West

2 EXISTING COURTYARD ELEVATION (SOUTH) AND SECTION THROUGH EXISTING STAIR HALL (NO WORK FOR REFERENCE ONLY) 1/8"=1'-0" A3.1
sheet number
pra is 707-869-9595
Post Office Box 291, Monte Rio, CA 95462
architects
Existing parapet height and roof
Existing parapet height and roof assembly to remain
assembly to remain
New precast concrete fascia tiles
as procesnium at area of work

5'-6"
New precast concrete fascia tiles
as procesnium at area of work
New plaster wall finish to match

10'-6"
existing exposed board formed

2'-6"
concrete interior walls
(E)Steel frame roof truss to
remain
(E)Steel frame roof truss to

27'-0" +/-
remain
27'-0" +/-

2'-6"
Existing board formed cast in

9'-0"
place concrete wall assembly to New inset fixed wood windows
remain no work wrap plaster finish into head
jamb and sill of opening

5'-0"
New wood door and window

12"
New wood door and window storefront assemblies with wood
storefront assemblies with wood REVISIONS:
trim to match sashes set
trim to match sashes set between columns and beam of
1 Revision #1
between columns and beam of steel frame
steel frame May 12, 2016

6'-6"
9'-0"

New recessed fie exit vestibule 2 Revision #2


New fixed booth seating at new and door May 8, 2017
storefront area
(N) Exterior wall and exit door

2'-6"
beyond

New cast in place low concrete


stem wall at new storefront

Existing Sidewalk Dining Area 2 Exterior Entry Area


2
2 Entry Vestibule project

Restaurant Expansion
Interior Renovation
2534 Mission Street
2 PARTIAL BUILDING SECTION AT NEW STOREFRONT 1/4"=1'-0" 1 PARTIAL BUILDING SECTION AT NEW ENTRY VESTIBULE 1/4"=1'-0"
San Francisco, CA
9 4 1 1 0
Adjacent Property Subject Property Adjacent Property
73'-0"

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concrete interior walls
print date:
CUA Intake 25 Feb 2016
CUA Revision 12 May 2016
New steel frame of "I" beams and CUA Revision 8 May 2017
columns to wrap new glazed

Existing Building Height to remain


storefront area

New inset fixed wood windows

27'-0" +/-
wrap plaster finish into head
jamb and sill of opening

New wood door and window


storefront assemblies with wood
trim to match sashes set
between columns and beam of FOREIGN CINEMA
steel frame 2548
2524
FILMS MENUS
LASZLO

New recessed entry vestibule

New cast in place low concrete


stem wall at new storefront
Proposed East
Elevation &
Building Sections
1 2
A3.2 & 3.3 A3.2& 3.3
at Storefront

3 PROPOSED EAST (MISSION STREET) ELEVATION 1/4"=1'-0" A3.2


sheet number
pra is 707-869-9595
Post Office Box 291, Monte Rio, CA 95462
architects
(N) Bent galvanized steel flashing
(N) Bent galvanized steel flashing cap over top of parapet wall
cap over top of parapet wall
(N) Precast concrete fascia bolt to
(N) Precast concrete fascia bolt to face of parapet with imbeds cast
face of parapet with imbeds cast into tile
into tile

1'-10"
(N) Plaster wall finish to emulate
board formed concrete

Line of entry enclosure below


Line of exit enclosure below

1'-7"
(E) Partition wall assembly with
5/8" painted gyp. bd. each side
(E) Roof and rafter assembly to
of wall
remain

(E)Cast in place board formed (N) Steel beam


conrete wall assembly to remain Interior Remove existing interior ceiling
(N) Steel wide flange column as
no work and expose roof assembly to
part of steel frame
dining area below
(N) Wood framed storefront
(N) Wood window sash set in new (N) Wood window sash set in new assembly
opening wrap plaster finish into opening wrap plaster finish into (N) Plaster wall finish to emulate REVISIONS:
board formed concrete
exterior head, sill and jamb exterior head, sill and jamb
1 Revision #1
(N) Wood sill assembly May 12, 2016
(N) painted gypsum wall board
2 Revision #2
May 8, 2017

(N) Wood window sash, jamb and (N) Wood window sash set in new
sills typical opening wrap plaster finish into
(N) Plaster wall finish to emulate exterior head, sill and jamb
board formed concrete wall (N) Plaster wall finish to emulate
board formed concrete wall

Exterior
2
(N) Precast concrete fascia bolt
to face of parapet with imbeds (N) Precast concrete fascia bolt
cast into tile to face of parapet with imbeds
project
cast into tile
Restaurant Expansion

Exterior
Interior Renovation
Interior
2534 Mission Street

23'-2"
3 DETAILED PLAN AT UPPER LEVEL OF STOREFRONT/FACADE 3/4"=1'-0" San Francisco, CA
(N) painted gypsum wall board
9 4 1 1 0

(N) Plaster wall finish to emulate


board formed concrete
ARCH
SED IT
EN hanie Fe E
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LIC

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No. C 24211

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window sashes typical soffit at TE
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entry
vestibule
area

(E) 26'-7" +/-


(N) Preprimed and painted steel
wide flange beam exposed at face (N) Wood
window print date:
of facade
sash, jamb CUA Intake 25 Feb 2016
and sills CUA Revision 12 May 2016

Align with top of (E) adjacent steel beam


typical CUA Revision 8 May 2017

(N) Wood
(N) Wood window sash, jamb and trim to

9'-0"+/-
sills typical match

10'-0"+/-
Entry Vestibule sashes at all
new doors
and windows

(N) Cast in place concrete stem (N) Wood


wall at entire width of new facade entry door
area assembly

(E) Sidewalk and interior floor


(N) Cast in
levels to remain
place concrete
stem wall at

2'-2"
entire width of
new facade
area

Details at
Storefront & Entry
Areas

4 2 SECTION AT STOREFRONT 3/4"=1'-0" 1 DETAILED SECTION AT ENTRY VESTIBULE 3/4"=1'-0" A3.3


sheet number
Eating & Drinking Concentration Survey

ConditionalUseAuthorizationHearing
CaseNumber2016002572CUA
2534MissionStreet
pra is
Post Office Box #291; Monte Rio, CA 95462
architects
707-869-9595
D E F G
BLOCK 3609 BLOCK 3609 BLOCK 3609 BLOCK 3610

SAN CARLOS
LEXINGTON
R R R R

21ST STREET

300
BLOCK 3616

R R R R R R

REVISIONS:

300
300

BARTLETT STREET
VALENCIA STREET

MISSION STREET
project

CAPP STREET
BLOCK 3615
BLOCK 3616
Restaurant Expansion
Interior Renovation
2534 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA
9 4 1 1 0

300
C B A

print date:

Planning Submit * Aug 2017


22ND STREET

TONE & SYMBOL LEGEND COMMERCIAL FRONTAGE CALCULATIONS


symbol description existing commercial eating & drinking
block block
frontages frontages
Indicates lot in different zoning district
A 965 lineal feet A 192.5 lineal feet
Indicates NCT zoning district
B 1,314.5 lineal feet B 250.5 lineal feet
Indicates Subject Property
C 1,540 lineal feet C 251.5 lineal feet
R Indicates residential lot (not included in calcs)
D 350 lineal feet D 0 lineal feet
Indicates Eating and Drinking street frontage
E 286 lineal feet E 25 lineal feet
A Indicates Block reference in calculations
F 183 lineal feet F 0 lineal feet

G 233 lineal feet G 25 lineal feet

Total 4,871.5 lineal feet Total 744.5 lineal feet

Under Planning Code Section 303(o), the eating and drinking


use concentration within 300 from the proposed restaurant Existing
expansion should not exceed 25% of the total commercial
frontage.
Project Concentration of
North
The resulting concentration of use survey indicates that the Eating & Drinking
percentage with the proposed restaurant expansion is 15.3%.
Uses

2 DETAIL 1 EXISTING CONCENTRATION OF EATING AND DRINKING USES 1=50 A0.6


sheet number
Foreign Cinema Support

ConditionalUseAuthorizationHearing
CaseNumber2016002572CUA
2534MissionStreet
pra is architects
San Francisco Planning Commission
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Room 400 City Hall
San Francisco, CA 941024689
Attn: Planning Commission Board Members November 3, 2017

Subject:Conditional Use Application 2016002572 CUA
Project: Proposed Restaurant Expansion Interior Renovation
located at 2534 Mission Street; San Francisco, CA 94110

Dear Members of the Planning Commission,
Our clients, the Foreign Cinema dba Variety Lights and Feed Bag Inc. the property owner have requested
that we provide you with additional information to help support the Proposed Project as submitted.

The following is a list of local companies, non-profit organizations and advocacy groups that the Foreign
Cinema has demonstrated community support:

Bethany Senior Center
Dine out for Life
Casa del Las Madras
Kids Smart
Little Kids Rock
San Francisco Rock Project
Huckleberry Youth Project
World Central Kitchen
Dinner a la Heart San Francisco Institute on Aging
Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy
Farmer's Market Collective
LGBT Center
Mission Local
Meals on Wheels

Please see Letters of support that include:

Human Rights Campaign
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Mission Graduates
Lyric Center for LGBTQQ Youth
Magnum PR
Noe Valley Nursery School

Please see the list of Community Donations from 2014 1st half of 2015 in the form of gift certificates.

Please see the list of honors that include:

San Francisco City Proclamation by Mayor Ed Lee proclaiming September 18th, 2014 to be "Foreign Cinema
Day" based on celebrating its 15 year anniversary of being in business.

Post Office Box 291; Monte Rio, California 95462 Telephone 7078699595 praxisarchitects.com
pra is architects

Conditional Use Application 2016002572 CUA


Planning Commission Hearing November 16, 2017
Page Two of Two November 3, 2017

List of honors continued:

Certificate of Recognition from the California State Senate from Senator Mark Leno congratulating the
Foreign Cinema on its 15th anniversary.

Certificate of Recognition from the California State Assembly from Representative David Chiu congratulating
the Foreign Cinema on its 18th anniversary.

Please approve the Conditional Use Application as submitted and we thank you for taking this additional
information under consideration.

Sincerely,




Stephanie Felch, Project Architect
PRAXIS Architects

FC-support.3nov2017



October 30, 2017

To Whom It May Concern,

The San Francisco Bay Area Human Rights Campaign Steering Committee would like
to pledge our support and appreciation for Foreign Cinema Restaurant. As our neighbor
in the Mission District of San Francisco, Foreign Cinema has shown themselves as a
standout member and huge supporter of the community. Their philosophy of improving
where we live and work, by giving back is not a common practice with many businesses,
but Foreign Cinema makes it a priority. We wish more organizations were as aware and
generous in their endeavors.

Foreign Cinema recently held their 18 year anniversary fundraising event, of which our
organization was the beneficiary. Their generosity and support of usas well as other
groups and non-profits in the areamake it possible to do the important work we do
and we cant thank them enough.

In addition, Foreign Cinema employs over 130 members of the community, nurturing and
inspiring those in the culinary arts. Some may strive to one day have their own businesses
which may also support the community.

As volunteer leaders of the local SF Bay Area Steering Committee of the Human Rights
Campaign, we fully endorse and support Foreign Cinema in all of their future endeavors
and wish them continued growth and successbecause when they succeed, so does
our community.

Sincerely,
Todd Hedgpeth & Matt Hendry
Co-Chairs

SF Bay Area Steering Committee


Human Rights Campaign
Noe Valley Nursery School
PO Box 31128, San Francisco, California 94131
(415) 6472278
Tax ID #941681649



November2,2017

DearSFPlanningDepartment,

NoeV alleyNurserySchooliswritinginsupportofForeignCinema.Theyareanoutstandingneighbor
andcommunityleader.Weareanonprofitcooperativepreschoolintheneighborhoodandeveryyear
ForeignCinemasupportsourfundraisingeffortssothatwecanoffers cholarshipsandplaybased
curriculumfullofopportunitiestoexplorenature,Spanish,art,friendship,andimaginationtochildren
ofallfinancialbackgroundsinourcommunity.Wetreasurethediversityofourcommunityand
ForeignCinemassupportthathelpsourcommunitythrive.

Sincerely,

MayaKuttan
NoeV
alleyNurserySchoolBoardMember



Date: November 2, 2017

Planning Department
City and County of San Francisco
1650 Mission Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94103

RE: 2534 Mission Street
SF, CA 94110
Foreign Cinema
Permitting

To Whom It May Concern:

th
I reside in close proximity to Foreign Cinema and Laszlo at 3826 17 Street Foreign Cinema has been an invaluable supporter to
the Mission neighborhood over its 18 years in business. They are a beacon for the community in the area and have brought
about positive change through their fundraising and care for the Mission. I have always enjoyed visiting Foreign Cinema for
dinner with my family and friends as the food is authentically San Francisco and is representative of the hard work, creativity,
and stewardship of co-owners/co-chefs Gayle Pirie and John Clark.

I understand that owner Gayle Pirie and John Clark are seeking to build a wine bar in the building next to Foreign Cinema.

I strongly support Foreign Cinema because of their unyielding commitment to the neighborhood and their personal principals.
Gayle and John are native to the Bay Area and have contributed to the diverse dining scene in San Francisco for decades.
Foreign Cinema has been a cornerstone of the Mission District for almost two decades. Gayle and John and their staff have
donated countless hours and dollars to the community of the Mission and are forever grateful to be located within such a
vibrant community. In a place where things are ever-changing, Foreign Cinema remains a true San Francisco place and the
addition of a wine bar will allow more people to enjoy in and learn about wine and the processes by which its made. The wine
bar will have the same standards of sourcing and quality care of staff as Foreign Cinema has for more than 18 years.

I would like to express my support for the project and I urge the Planning Commission to approve the project as proposed.

Sincerely,
Emily Rudisill

th
3826 17 Street
SF, CA 94114


Foreign Cinema Submittal

ConditionalUseAuthorizationHearing
CaseNumber2016002572CUA
2534MissionStreet
pra is architects
San Francisco Planning Commission
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Room 400 City Hall
San Francisco, CA 941024689
Attn: Planning Commission Board Members November 3, 2017

Subject:Conditional Use Application 2016002572 CUA
Project: Proposed Restaurant Expansion Interior Renovation
located at 2534 Mission Street; San Francisco, CA 94110

Dear Members of the Planning Commission,
Our clients, the Foreign Cinema dba Variety Lights and Feed Bag Inc. the property owner have requested
that we provide you with additional information to help support the Proposed Project as submitted.

The following comments have been submitted from the San Francisco Planning Department to PRAXIS
Architects on October 24, 2017 as justification for denial of the Conditional Use Application
2016002572CUA in italics:

"The Department recognizes the importance of activating a vacant storefront and thus, it would be open to
supporting a new restaurant at 2540 Mission Street; however, an expansion of the proposed size cannot be
supported by the Department."

As defined by the Mission Street Neighborhood Commercial Transit District zoning:
"This District has a mixed pattern of larger and smaller lots and businesses..."

The Foreign Cinema is located on a lot facing Mission Street which is 11,762 square feet in a building that
was built in 1926. On the same block facing Mission Street there are lots and buildings from 1907 of 20,318
square feet and 21,500 square feet as well as from 2014 of 23,096 square feet.

Mission Street was originally an entertainment-based commercial corridor and was well known as one of the
San Francisco "Theater Districts". There are lots that face Mission Street between 20th Street and 23rd
Street that range between 17,566 44,100 square feet.

The Foreign Cinema's original Conditional Use approval from 1998 approved a use size exceeding 10,000
square feet and did not limit future expansion on the same property.

"The determination has been made because a fine grain pattern of comparable commercial store frontages is
encouraged in the Mission NCT. With this proposed expansion, the subject commercial store frontage would
increase by 55%, which as a policy discussion has been determined to be excessive."

The proposed Mission Street elevation has been designed to reduce the visual scale of the existing lot from
the street. The detail components are appropriate to the pedestrian scale of the street and serve to
distinguish the proposed new storefront from the existing building thus creating a difference in scale. The
proposed elevation has its own architectural character and is approximately 25'-0" wide which mimics the
typical residential lot in San Francisco.

The current Conditional Use Application was submitted to the Planning Department on February 25, 2016.

Post Office Box 291; Monte Rio, California 95462 Telephone 7078699595 praxisarchitects.com
pra is architects

Conditional Use Application 2016002572 CUA


Planning Commission Hearing November 16, 2017
Page Two of Three November 3, 2017

As part of the planning process, the Foreign Cinema Team has provided documentation of the existing
concentration of eating and drinking establishments within 300' of the proposed project.

Under Planning Code Section 303(o), the eating and drinking use concentration within 300' from the
proposed restaurant expansion should not exceed 25% of the total commercial frontage. The resulting
concentration of use survey indicates that the percentage with the proposed restaurant expansion is 15.3%.

This information has been provided to the Planning Department.

As part of the planning process and in order to facilitate community dialog, the Foreign Cinema Team met on
September 29th with representatives of La Raza Centro Legal, San Francisco Tenants Union, United to Save
the Mission, Mission Economic Development Agency and Cultural Action Network to hear their concerns and
to propose possible solutions.

Responding to requests by Planning Staff, the Team also held a properly noticed and documented
Pre-Application meeting on October 17th that was lightly attended by two adjacent neighbors representing
the San Francisco Buddhist Center. The proposed project was not required by any of projects specified as
requiring a Pre-Application Meeting and was done as a good faith gesture. The Pre-Application Notice was
sent to 64 groups or individuals on October 3rd.

The Foreign Cinema Team has reviewed the Mission Action Plan (MAP) 2020 which was endorsed by the
San Francisco Planning Commission on March 2, 2017. Under the initial seven categories that MAP intends
to address is the stabilization of low to moderate income households. Item 5 under Potential Solutions states:

"Economic development solutions focus on keeping jobs, businesses, artists and non-profits in the
neighborhood".

Furthermore, Potential Solutions include:

"Increase economic security by strengthening educational and economic pathways and job opportunities for
low to moderate income individuals and families especially those without a college education".

The Foreign Cinema currently employs 130 staff members and over half of the employees live in the Mission.
The proposed project will result in 3040 additional positions and it is a Foreign Cinema hiring policy to hire
locally. By typical restaurant standards the Foreign Cinema employees are well paid and receive full
coverage health insurance. The Foreign Cinema has been in business since 1999 and has agreed to lease
the space for the existing restaurant and proposed project until 2032.

The MAP 2020 also intends to support small business in the Mission District. The Foreign Cinema is not a
franchise and has only one unique location. As stated in the final determinations in the MAP:
"The San Francisco City Office of Economic and Workforce Development has developed various programs to
strengthen existing businesses and contribute to their sustainability. These programs provide technical
assistance for existing businesses so they are sustainable, profitable and thrive".

This is the Foreign Cinema's intention by proceeding with the proposed project.


pra is architects

Conditional Use Application 2016002572 CUA


Planning Commission Hearing November 16, 2017
Page Three of Three November 3, 2017

Please approve the Conditional Use Application as submitted and we thank you for taking this additional
information under consideration.

Sincerely,




Stephanie Felch, Project Architect
PRAXIS Architects

FC-hearing.3nov2017



Public Correspondence: Inquiries, Concerns,
Opposition

ConditionalUseAuthorizationHearing
CaseNumber2016002572CUA
2534MissionStreet
Jardines, Esmeralda (CPC)

From: spike <spikekahn@gmail.com>


Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 11:33 AM
To: Jardines, Esmeralda (CPC); Sucre, Richard (CPC)
Cc: usm-strategy@googlegroups.com
Subject: foreign cinema community mtg oct 17

Hi Esmeralda,

I just left you a message on your vm, stating that we discovered that there is a conflict for the Oct 17th Foreign
Cinema/Planning meeting on the scheduled date and time. The Mission Community had a previously scheduled
community meeting at 6 pm on Oct 17th, so no one from our community will be able to attend this Planning
Dept meeting re: Foreign Cinema/2534 Mission St.

Can this meeting be rescheduled, please, so that you can hear input from the affected Mission community?

Maybe in the future, before it is announced, can you check with USM to see if we already have our own events
scheduled for the proposed dates? By checking with USM, a coalition of over 20 Mission community
organizations, you'd hit a large percentage of the Mission events scheduled. Sorry there is no one community
calendar to check.

thanks

peace

Spike Kahn, Director and Founder


Pacific Felt Factory Arts Space
www.pacificfeltfactory.com
415-935-3641 (voice/text)
spikekahn@gmail.com

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Jardines, Esmeralda (CPC)

From: Peter Papadopoulos <papadooloo@gmail.com>


Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 3:31 PM
To: Jardines, Esmeralda (CPC)
Cc: Sucre, Richard (CPC)
Subject: 2534 Mission St

Hi Esmeralda,

I thought I saw an update come through on this project recently, but now I can't seem to find it and there is
nothing new online. Can you please update me as to whether this project has any new updates?

I don't believe we've ever had a chance to discuss this project. There is widespread concern about this
establishment - extremely controversial from the time it opened - expanding its very elite locale, as we believe
this is in direct opposition to the goal of preserving Mission St as a corridor for our low-income families.

Thank you,
Peter

1
Jardines, Esmeralda (CPC)

From: Peter Papadopoulos <papadooloo@gmail.com>


Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 3:53 PM
To: Jardines, Esmeralda (CPC)
Cc: Sucre, Richard (CPC)
Subject: Re: 2534 Mission St

Thank you so much for the thorough breakdown. It's clear to me now how this played out in accordance to the
code and controls.

Peter

On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 11:48 AM, Jardines, Esmeralda (CPC) <esmeralda.jardines@sfgov.org> wrote:

HelloPeter,

Youarecorrect,thecumulativesquarefootageismorethantheprincipallypermittedusesize,whichiswhattriggers
theconditionaluseauthorization.Theprojectsponsorwaspreviouslyconsideringestablishinganewrestaurant
altogetherwhichwouldhavealsorequiredaCUAbutforthe2016MissionInterimControlsrequiringCUAsfornew
restaurants,notforexceededtheprincipallypermittedusesize.However,theprojectteamultimatelyoptedforan
expansionoftheexistingrestaurantestablishment.

PertheplansIpreviouslyforwardedtheSFsareasfollows:

(E)restaurantis11,799SF

(N)restaurantis16,194SF

The16,194SFisinclusiveofthebasement,courtyardsandstorage.

Pleaseletmeknowifyouhaveanyfurtherquestions.

Thankyou,

EsmeraldaJardines

Planner,CurrentPlanning,SEQuadrant

SANFRANCISCO

PLANNINGDEPARTMENT

1650MissionStreet,#400|SF,CA94103

esmeralda.jardines@sfgov.org|415.575.9144

From: Peter Papadopoulos [mailto:papadooloo@gmail.com]


Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 11:29 AM

To: Jardines, Esmeralda (CPC)


Cc: Sucre, Richard (CPC)
Subject: Re: 2534 Mission St

Thank you. I will get in touch with her.

We are concerned about these huge upscale restaurant conversions and the effect they will have to family
displacement on Mission St.

Does this project fall under the 6,000 single-use sf limit for Mission St? I can't find a total number but it appears
larger than this from the plans.

Thank you,

Peter

On Tue, Aug 29, 2017 at 10:55 AM, Jardines, Esmeralda (CPC) <esmeralda.jardines@sfgov.org> wrote:

2
Soundsgreat,Peter!TheprojectsponsorisStephaniefromPraxisArchitectsandheremailis:
stephanie@praxisarchitects.com.Pleaseletusknowifwecanbeoffurtherassistance.

Thankyou,

EsmeraldaJardines

Planner,CurrentPlanning,SEQuadrant

SANFRANCISCO

PLANNINGDEPARTMENT

1650MissionStreet,#400|SF,CA94103

esmeralda.jardines@sfgov.org|415.575.9144

From: Peter Papadopoulos [mailto:papadooloo@gmail.com]


Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 10:39 AM
To: Jardines, Esmeralda (CPC)
Cc: Sucre, Richard (CPC)
Subject: Re: 2534 Mission St

Thank you for the update, this is helpful. Someone from MEDA will be reaching out to them to discuss their
project.

Thank you,

Peter

On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 3:39 PM, Jardines, Esmeralda (CPC) <esmeralda.jardines@sfgov.org> wrote:

HelloPeter,

3
Yes,revisionshaverecentlycomeinfor2534MissionStreet,whichIhaveattachedtothisemail.

Theprojectwasonholdindefinitelyastheprojectsponsorwastryingtodeterminethefinalprojectscopeitwouldbe
movingforwardwith.Ultimately,theyoptedforarestaurantexpansionoftheexistingrestaurant.Attachedpleasefind
theeatinganddrinkinguseconcentrationsurveyaswellasthemostrecentplans.Pleaseletmeknowifyouwouldlike
tobeputintouchwiththeprojectsponsororifyouhaveanyadditionalquestions,commentsorconcerns.

Thankyou,

EsmeraldaJardines

Planner,CurrentPlanning,SEQuadrant

SANFRANCISCO

PLANNINGDEPARTMENT

1650MissionStreet,#400|SF,CA94103

esmeralda.jardines@sfgov.org|415.575.9144

From: Peter Papadopoulos [mailto:papadooloo@gmail.com]


Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 3:31 PM
To: Jardines, Esmeralda (CPC)
Cc: Sucre, Richard (CPC)
Subject: 2534 Mission St

Hi Esmeralda,

I thought I saw an update come through on this project recently, but now I can't seem to find it and there is
nothing new online. Can you please update me as to whether this project has any new updates?

I don't believe we've ever had a chance to discuss this project. There is widespread concern about this
establishment - extremely controversial from the time it opened - expanding its very elite locale, as we believe
this is in direct opposition to the goal of preserving Mission St as a corridor for our low-income families.

4
Thank you,

Peter

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