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MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF,  PERMIT  APPEALS  DEC  3  1  1937 

WEDNESDAY,   JANUARY  6,1988  SAN  FRANCJ 

5:00  P.M.,   ROOM  282/ CITY  HALL  pvzuz  lssraj 

MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING,  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

ITEM  A  Letter  from  Robert  W.  Passmore,  Zoning  Administrator,  requesting  rehearing 
of  Appeal  No.  87-310.  The  appellant,  John  Bremner,  had  appealed  the  conditions 
imposed  by  the  Zoning  Administrator  on  October  13,  1987,  on  a  Health  Department  permit 
for  a  retail  bakery  at  40  Clement  Street.  On  December  9,  1987,  upon  motion  of 
Commissioner  Fung,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to  delete  the  Zoning  Administrator's 
conditions.  (Vice  President  Engmann  was  absent  from  the  hearing.) 

ITEM  B  Letter  from  Ellen  Mendelson  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-318. 
The  appellant  had  protested  the  issuance  of  a  permit  to  alter  a  building  at 
481  Bella  Vista  Way.  On  December  9,  1987,  upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Fung,  the 
Board  voted  4-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit.  (Vice-President 
Engmann  was  absent,) 

ITEM  C  Letter  from  Robert  M.  Cassel  requesting  a  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-329. 
The  appellant,  Robert  M.  Cassel,  had  protested  the  issuance  of  a  demolition  permit 
for  a  building  at  2747  Vallejo  Street.  On  December  2,  1987,  upon  motion  of  President 
Berg,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit. 

ITEM  D  Letter  from  Robert  M.  Cassel  requesting  a  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-295. 
Ihe  appellant,  Robert  M.  Cassel,  had  protested  the  issuance  of  a  permit  to  erect 
a  structure  at  2747  Vallejo  Street.  On  December  2,  1987,  upon  motion  of  President 
Berg,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit. 

ITEM  E  Letter  from  the  San  Francisco  Building  &  Construction  Trades  Council  requesting 
rehearing  on  Appeals  Nos.  87-296,  87-297,  87-298,  87-299  and  87-300.  The  appellant  : 
had  protested  the  issuance  of  permits  for  construction  at  360  Fillmore  Street,  338 
Fillmore  Street,  352  Fillmore  Street,  346  Fillmore  Street,  and  330  Fillmore  Street. 
On  December  2,  1987,  upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Fung,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold 
the  department  and  grant  the  permits. 

ITEM  F  Letter  from  Lois  Behnke,  President  of  American  Canvas  Products,  on  behalf  of 
appellants  William  &  Trudy  Drypolcher,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-323. 
The  appellants  protested  the  Zoning  Administrator's  order  to  cease  violation  of  the 
Planning  Code  for  property  located  at  4200-1 7th  Street.  On  December  16,  1987,  upon 
motion  of  President  Berg,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to  uphold  the  Zoning  Administrator's 
Order.  (Commissioner  Jackson  was  absent.) 

ITEM  G  Letter  from  Paul  Zentner  requesting  the  Board  to  take  Jurisdiction  over 
building  permit  issued  for  construction  of  building  at  938  Santiago  Street. 

Permit  issued  November  30,  1987 

Appeal  period  ended  December  10,  1987 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received        December  23,  1987 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY.  Public  hearing  closed  (ITEM  H  only). 

ITEM  H  Appeals  Nos.  87-145  and  87-146.  Permits  to  erect  structures  at  250-1 9th  Avenue 
and  251-1 8th  Avenue.  Hearing  held  December  9,  1987.  On  motion  to  uphold  department's 
revocation  by  Vice  President  Engmann,  the  Board  voted  4-1  (Commissioner  Jackson  to 
overrule)  to  uphold  the  department. 

ITEM  I  Letter  from  John  Lane  concerning  findings  for  Appeal  No.  87-171 .  On  November  18, 
1987,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  overrule  the  Planning  Commission  and  grant  alteration  permit 
for  a  rooftop  addition  to  Dave  Rawson  of  2744  Green  Street.  On  December  2,  1987,  the  Board 
adopted  findings  in  this  matter,  5-0. 

ITEM  J  Letter  from  C.A.  Taylor  requesting  the  Board  to  take  Jurisdiction  over  projects 
at  700  Persia/503  Vienna.  Building  permits  for  housing  at  501,  503  and  505  Vienna  were 
issued  on  December  4,  1987.  The  permits  were  not  appealed.  The  last  day  to  appeal  them 
was  December  14,  1987. 


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ADDENDUM   ITEMS   (Continued) 


PAGE  TWO 


ITEM  K  Letter  from  John  J.  Murphy  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-321.  The 
appellant  had  protested  the  issuance  of  a  permit  to  erect  a  structure  at  201 
Montcalm  Street.  On  December  16,  1987,  upon  motion  of  President  Berg,  the  Board  voted 
4-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit.  (Commissioner  Jackson  was  absent.) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-327 


LOREN  A.  DRAZNIN,  Appellant 
2)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPT.,  Respondent 


DON  MCCLELLAND,  Appellant 
3)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  87-343 


APPEAL  NO.  87-016 


DON  D.  DURHAM,  Appellant 
4A)  vs. 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  87-071 


DON  D.  DURHAM,  Appellant 
4B)  vs. 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  87-265 


WOON  HING  LEE,  Appellant 
5)  vs. 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  87-281 


WILLIAM  SIMPICH,  Appellant 
6)  vs. 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  87-326 


DANIEL  BACON,  Appellant 
7)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


Denial  on  November  10,  1987, 

of  Driver  Public  Vehicle  permit. 

FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/30) 


Appeal  ing  for  refund 
of  penalty  imposed  on 
November  18,  1987,  for 
work  done  at  80  Pierce  Street, 
APPLICATION  NO.  8713804. 
FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


Order  to  Cease  Violation 
of  the  Planning  Code  dated 
January  16,  1987,  for  property 
located  at  405  24th  Avenue. 
FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


Order  to  Cease  Violation 
of  the  Planning  Code  dated 
March  13,  1987,  for  properties 
located  at  2301  Clement  Street, 
2315  Clement  Street  and 
2309  Clement  Street. 
FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


Order  to  Cease  and  Desist 
on  September  18,  1987,  trom 
the  use  and  the  violations 
at  3164  Sacramento  Street. 
(Dry  Cleaning  Processing 
Operation) . 
FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


Determination  on 
September  28,  1987,  that  the 
Department  of  City  Planning 
would  not  accept  a  variance 
application  for  property  at 
1019  Ashbury  Street. 
FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


Protesting  issuance  on 
November  13,  1987,  to 
Fred  Cohen  and  Carolyn 
Klebanoff,  permit  to 
Erect  a  Structure  at 
767  Rhode  Island  Street. 
APPLICATION  NO.  8705897 
FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/11) 


(3/31) 


(5/2) 


(11/7) 


(11/17) 


(12/30) 


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APPEAL  NO.  87-328 


ALBERT  E.  BENJAMIN,  JR.  & 
CAROL  E.  GAMBLE,     Appellants 
8)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  13,  1987,  to 
[Nelson  C.  Barry  III,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[32  Sussex  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8704574. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  87-333 


NEIL  D.  CHAITIN,  Appellant 
9)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  12,  1987,  to 
[Peter  &  Deborah  Magowan, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2760  Divisadero  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8714061. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  87-335 


LOURDAN  KIMBRELL  & 
CHARLES  DUMENIL,     Appellants 
10)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  16,  1987,  to 
[Franklin  Scarlatia,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[1009  Guerrero  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8711545. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  87-342 


MILTON  MURAYAMA,  Appellant 
11)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  25,  1987,  to 
[G/B  Contractors,  permit  to 
[Erect  a  Structure  at 
[5575  Diamond  Heights  Blvd. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8702560. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


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(1/10) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-334 


CARL  H.  ERNST,  JR., 
12)  vs. 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR, 


Appellant 
Respondent 


[Order  to  Cease  Violation 
[of  the  Planning  Code  dated 
[November  20,  1987,  for 
[property  located  at 
[889-891  Vermont  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/9) 


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MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E.  BERG  PRESIDENT 

DOUGLAS  J.  ENGMANN  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATT IE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  I,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  Representatives  of 
the  Department,  Board,  Commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken 
shall  open  the  discussion.  The  appellant  shall  then  present  his  or  her  case. 
Rebuttal  or  closing  remarks  may  be  made  by  either  party  only  in  exceptional 
circumstances  and  is  entirely  within  the  discretion  of  the  Board. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestants  shall  speak  first. 

It  shall  be  the  procedure  that  the  time  allowed  for  each  side  shall  not  exceed 
fifteen  minutes,  or  ten  minutes  per  person,  whichever  is  less.  If  more  time  is 
deemed  necessary,  such  arguments  must  be  made  in  writing,  and  received  by  the 
Board  not  later  than  two  days  before  the  appointed  hearing. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must  be 
received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before  them 
unless  a  Commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a  majority 
of  the  members  present.  (Amended  February  5,  1986)  (Emphasis  added) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must  be 
received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later  than 
two  days  before  the  hearing.  The  Board  will  not  consider  written  material  submitted 
less  than  two  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hearing 
room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office  at 
554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 
Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a  decision 
and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  Except  in  extraordinary  cases,  and 
to  prevent  manifest  injustice,  motions  for  rehearing  shall  not  be  made  by  the  Board 
except  upon  the  following  conditions:  (a)  The  applicant  for  the  rehearing  shall  submit  a 
written  request  stating  succinctly  the  grounds  upon  which  such  rehearing  is  requested, 
(b)  If  new  evidence  be  relied  upon  as  a  ground  for  rehearing,  the  application  shall  show: 
1.  The  nature  and  character  of  the  new  evidence;  2.  The  names  of  the  witnesses  and/or  a 
description  of  the  documents  to  be  produced;  and  3.  Why  the  evidence  was  not  produced  at 
the  original  hearing.  Failure  to  exercise  due  diligence  to  produce  the  evidence  at  the 
previous  hearing  shall  be  deemed  grounds  for  denial  of  the  petition.  All  presentations  fo 
requests  for  rehearing  shall  be  in  writing,  and  it  shall  be  the  general  practice  of  the 
Board  that  no  verbal  testimony  shall  be  recieved  when  such  request  for  rehearing  is 
considered  by  the  Board. 


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1)  MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING,  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING 

ITEM  A  Letter  from  Robert  W.  Passmore,  Zoning  Administrator,  requesting  rehearing  of 
Appeal  No.  86-194.  The  appellant,  Frederick  Schwartz,  had  appealed  the  denial  of 
permit  to  alter  a  building  at  60,  62,  62|  Carmelita  Street.  On  December  9,  1987, 
upon  motion  of  Vice-President  Engmann,  the  Board  voted  4-1  (Jackson)  to  uphold  the 
department  and  deny  the  permit  subject  to  conditions  allowing  the  present  tenant  to 
remain  for  ten  years. 

REQUESTS  FOR  THE  BOARD  TO  TAKE  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  10-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD 

ITEMS  B,  C,  AND  D  Letters  from  Jack  L.  Blinzler,  Marilyn  Mir,  Michael  and  Linda  Clark 
requesting  the  Board  to  take  Jurisdiction  over  building  permit  issued  for  construction 
at  35  Hillcrest  Court. 


Permit  issued 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received 


December  2,  1987 

December  14,  1987 

January  6,  1988  (Blinzler  &  Clark) 

January  7,  1988  (Mir) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-227 


JIM  ILNICKI,  Appellant 
2)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  7,  1987,  to 
[Jose  Murrillo,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  220  Peralta  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8504983, 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(9/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-364 


SHELDON  H.  SUSKAUER,  & 
BARBARA  J.  DWYER,  Appellants 
3)  vs. 

DEPT  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  refund 
[of  penalty  imposed  on 
[December  15,  1987,  for 
[work  at  170  Bonview  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8717558 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-336 


SAN  FRANCISCO  BUILDING  & 
CONSTRUCTION  TRADES  COUNCIL, 
4A)  vs.     Appellants 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  19,  1987,  to 
[Sam  Raiter,  permit  to 
[Demolish  a  Building  at 
[175  Wood  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8712505 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/9) 


SAN  FRANCISCO  BUILDING  & 
CONSTRUCTION  TRADES  COUNCIL, 
4B)  vs.     Appellant 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  87-337 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  19,  1987,  to 
[Sam  Raiter,  permit  to 
[Erect  a  Structure  at 
[175  Wood  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8712506 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/9) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  JANUARY  13,  1988   PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  87-339 


SAN  FRANCISCO  BUILDING  & 
CONSTRUCTION  TRADES  COUNCIL, 
(5)  vs.     Appellant 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  18,  1987,  to 
[Luis  So,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[3127  Anza  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8705131 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/9) 


(6) 


SAN  FRANCISCO  BUILDING  & 
CONSTRUCTION  TRADES  COUNCIL, 

vs.  Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  87-341 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  19,  1987,  to 
[Yori  Gerzoy,  permit  to 
[Demolish  a  Building  at 
[218-18th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8708859 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/9) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-349 


SAN  FRANCISCO  BUILDING  & 
CONSTRUCTION  TRADES  COUNCIL, 
(7)  vs.    Appellants 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  25,  1987,  to 
LMel  Murphy,  permit  to 
[Erect  a  Structure  at 
[1259  Oak  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707230 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/16; 


APPEAL  NO.  87-345 


(8) 


CHARLES  M.  VADALABENE, 

vs.     Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  30,  1987,  to 
[Nadine  &  Harry  Wright, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  938  Santiago  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8711191. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(l/i: 


APPEAL  NO.  87-347 


(9) 


TIMOTHY  ARNSTEIN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  1,  1987,  to 
[Gene  Chen,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[1246-1248  Lombard  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707809. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/16 


APPEAL  NO.  87-348 


HOWARD  &  MAUREEN  SCHAADT, 
&  JEANNE  GOLDMAN,    Appellants 
(10)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  25,  1987,  to 
[Diane  Mei-Ling  So,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[1836  Pacheco  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8710849. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/16 


11)  PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  two  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E.  BERG  PRESIDENT 

DOUGLAS  J.  ENGMANN  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATT IE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  COM  SSI  ONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  I,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  Representatives  of 
the  Department,  Board,  Commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken 
shall  open  the  discussion.  The  appellant  shall  then  present  his  or  her  case. 
Rebuttal  or  closing  remarks  may  be  made  by  either  party  only  in  exceptional 
circumstances  and  is  entirely  within  the  discretion  of  the  Board. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestants  shall  speak  first. 

It  shall  be  the  procedure  that  the  time  allowed  for  each  side  shall  not  exceed 
fifteen  minutes,  or  ten  minutes  per  person,  whichever  is  less.   If  more  time  is 
deemed  necessary,  such  arguments  must  be  made  in  writing,  and  received  by  the 
Board  not  later  than  two  days  before  the  appointed  hearing. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must  be 
received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before  them 
unless  a  Commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a  majority 
of  the  members  present.  (Amended  February  5,  1986)  (Emphasis  added) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must  be 
received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later  than 
two  days  before  the  hearing.  The  Board  will  not  consider  written  material  submitted 
less  than  two  days  before  the  hearing. 

Kailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hearing 
room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office  at 
554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 
Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  witbir.  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a  decision 
and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  Except  in  extraordinary  cases,  and 
to  prevent  manifest  injustice,  motions  for  rehearing  shall  not  be  made  by  the  Board 
except  upon  the  following  conditions:  (a)  The  applicant  for  the  rehearing  shall  submit  a 
written  request  stating  succinctly  the  grounds  upon  which  such  rehearing  is  requested, 
(b)  If  new  evidence  be  relied  upon  as  a  ground  for  rehearing,  the  application  shall  show: 
1.  The  nature  and  character  of  the  new  evidence;  2.  The  names  of  the  witnesses  and/or  a 
description  of  the  documents  to  be  produced;  and  3.  Why  the  evidence  was  not  produced  at 
the  original  hearing.  Failure  to  exercise  due  diligence  to  produce  the  evidence  at  the 
previous  hearing  shall  be  deemed  grounds  for  denial  of  the  petition.  All  presentations  for 
requests  for  rehearing  shall  be  in  writing,  and  it  shall  be  the  general  practice  of  the 
Board  that  no  verbal  testimony  shall  be  recieved  when  such  request  for  rehearing  is 
considered  by  the  Board. 


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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY.  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  A  Appeals  Nos.  87-198,  87-199,  and  87-200.  Revocation  of  permits  to  operate  three 
motorized  Rickshaws.  Hearing  held  on  December  9,  1987.  Upon  motion  to  overrule  the 
department's  revocation  by  Commissioner  Jackson,  the  Board  voted  3-2  (Berg  and  Engmann) 
to  overrule  the  department  and  reinstate  the  permits.  Four  votes  are  needed  to  overrule. 
The  department  was  upheld  and  the  permits  revoked. 


REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING. 

ITEM  B  Letter  from  Loren  Draznin  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-327.  The  appellant 
had  protested  denial  of  permit  to  drive  a  public  vehicle.  Hearing  held  January  6,  1988. 
Upon  motion  to  uphold  the  department's  denial  by  Commissioner  Fung,  the  Board  voted  3-1 
(Engmann)  to  uphold  the  department  and  deny  the  permit.  (Commissioner  Jackson  was  absent.) 

REQUEST  FOR  THE  BOARD  TO  TAKE  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  10-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD. 

ITEM  C  Letter  from  Phyllis  Schrobsddorff  requesting  the  Board  to  take  Jurisdiction  over 
the  Zoning  Administrator's  denial  of  a  variance  for  property  at  182  Arguello  Boulevard. 

Denial  letter  dated  December  1,  1987 

Appeal  period  ended  December  11,  1987 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received  January  12,  1988 

ITEM  D  Letter  from  John  and  Lillian  Kramer  requesting  the  Board  to  take  Jurisdiction 
over  building  permits  issued  for  construction  at  35  Hillcrest  Court  and  9  Hillcrest 
Court. 

Permits  issued         (35  Hillcrest  Court)       December  2,  1987 

(  9  Hillcrest  Court)       December  23,  1987 

Appeal  period  ended      (35  Hillcrest  Court)       December  14,  1987 

(  9  Hillcrest  Court)       January  4,  1988 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received  January  13,  1988 

APPEAL  NO.  87-342 

MILTON  MURAYAMA,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

(2)  vs.  [November  25,  1987,  to 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [G/B  Contractors,  permit  to 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[5575  Diamond  Heights  Boulevard. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8702560. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (1/10) 

APPEAL  W0.  87-348 

HOWARD  &  MAUREEN  SCHAADT,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

&  JEANNE  GOLDMAN,    Appellants  [November  25,  1987,  to 

(3)  vs.  [Diane  Mei-Ling  So,  permit 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [1836  Pacheco  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8710849. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (1/16) 

APPEAL  NO.  V87-271 

KENNETH  M.  HOWARD,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

(4)  vs.  [September  22,  1987,  to 
ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent                [Aquatic  Park  Investors, 

[Rear  Yard  and  Usable  Open 

[Space  Variances  sought 

[for  property  located  at 

[834-848  North  Point  Street. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  87.265V. 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (11/11) 


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APPEAL  NO.  87-358 

CINDY  J.  WASELESKI,  Appellant  [Suspension  on 

(5)  vs.  [December  9,  1987,  of 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [Driver  Public  Vehicle 

i  [permit. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/20) 

APPEAL  NO.  87-324 
WILLIAM  CHU,  Appellant  [Denial  on  November  9,  1987, 

(6)  vs.  [of  permit  to  operate  a 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  HEALTH,  Respondent  [Rice  Storage  Warehouse 
FIRE  DEPT.  APPROVAL  [at  531  Jessie  Street. 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/28) 

APPEAL  NO.  87-350 

ERICA  COWAN  &  JOAN  FLORENCE,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

(7)  vs.     Appellants  [November  30,  1987,  to 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Neil  Cotter,  permit  to 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[1254  18th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8708695. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/17) 

APPEAL  NO.  87-351 

THE  TENANTS,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

c/o  PENNY  BROGDEN,    Appellants  [November  30,  1987,  to 

(8)  vs.  [Grant  Green  Partnership 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [at  1416  Grant  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8713104. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/17) 

APPEAL  NO.  87-352 

LOUIS  J.  ARTAL,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

(9)  vs.  [November  30,  1987,  to 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [to  Paul  Walti,  permit 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[275  Burnett  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8715536. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/17) 

APPEAL  NO.  87-355 


TIM  MOLINARE,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

(10)  vs.  [December  2,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Pedro  Rivera,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[144  Cortland  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8610446. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/19) 

APPEAL  NO.  87-357 

JOHN  J.  MURPHY,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

ill)  vs.  [December  4,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Cooke  &  McCann,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Erect  a  Structure 

[at  207  Montcalm  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8707500. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/20) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-001 

WILLIAM  C.  JOHNS,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

12)  vs.  [December  22,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Northpoint  Investors, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  2351  Powell  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8716586. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (2/13) 

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[14)  Annual  election  of  Officers. 


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JERRY  E.  BERG  PRESIDENT 

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MATT IE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

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JOSE  E.  MEDINA  COMMISSIONER 

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THE   PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY   FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE   I,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall   be  as  follows:     Representatives  of 
the  Department,  Board,  Commission  or  person  froir,  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken 
shall   open  the  discussion.     The  appellant  shall  then  present  his  or  her  case. 
Rebuttal  or  closing  remarks  »ay  be  made  by  either  party  only  in  exceptional 
circumstances  and  is  entirely  within  the  discretion  of  the  Board. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestants  shall   speak  first. 

It  shall    be  the  procedure  that  the  time  allowed  for  each  side  shall  not  exceed 
fifteen  minutes,  or  ten  minutes  per  person,  whichever  is  less.      If  more  time  is 
deemed  necessary,  such  arguments  must  be  made  in  writing,  and  received  by  the 
board  not  later  than  two  days  before  the  appointed  hearing. 

The  Board  shall   consider  the  departmental   letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must  be 
received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before  then 
unless  a  Commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a  majority 
of  the  members  present.   (Amended  February  5,  1986)   (Emphasis  added) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments   in  writing  must  be 
received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later  than 
two  days  before  the  hearing.     The  Board  will  not  consider  written  material  submitted 
less  than  two  days  before  the  hearing. 

Kailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all   parties  at  least  five 
days   prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.     In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  e 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hearing 
room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will   be  sent.     Please  call   the  Board  office  at 
554-6720   for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 
Written  requests   for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days   from  the  date  of  a  decision 
and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.     Except  in  extraordinary  cases,  and 
to  prevent  manifest  injustice,  motions  for  rehearing  shall  not  be  made  by  the  Board 
except  upon  the  following  conditions:  (a)  The  applicant  for  the  rehearing  shall  submit  a 
written  request  stating  succinctly  the  grounds  upon  which  such  rehearing  is  requested, 
(b)    If  new  evidence  be  relied  upon  as  a  ground  for  rehearing,  the  application  shall  show: 
1.   The  nature  and  character  of  the  new  evidence;  2.  The  names  of  the  witnesses  and/or  a 
description  of  the  documents  to  be  produced;  and  3.  Why  the  evidence  was  not  produced  at 
the  original   hearing.     Failure  to  exercise  due  diligence  to  produce  the  evidence  at  the 
previous  hearing  shall   be  deemed  grounds  for  denial  of  the  petition.  All  presentations  for 
requests   for  rehearing  shall  be  in  writing,  and  it  shall  be  the  general  practice  of  the 
Board  that  no  verbal  testimony  shall  be  recieved  when  such  request  for  rehearing  is 
considered  by  the  Board. 


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REQUEST   FOR  CONSIDERATION,   REQUEST   FOR  REHEARING,  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 
REQUESTS   FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A     Letter  frorr.  Carl   H.   Ernst,   Jr.    requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal   No.  87-334.     The 
appellant   had  appealed  the  order  of  the  Zoning  Administrator  to  Cease  Violation  of  the 
Planning  Code  for  property  located  at  889-891   Vermont  Street.     On  January  6,  19BE,  upon 
motion  of   President   berg,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to  uphold  the   Zoning  Administrator's  order. 
Commissioner  Jackson  was  absent. 

jTEK  E     Letter   from  Paul   K.   Karigonda,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Lourdan  Kimbrell   and  Charles 
Uumern  1  ,   reauesting  rehearing  of  Appeal   No.  87-335.     The  appellants   had  appealed  the 
issuance  to  Dr.    Franklin  Scarlata  of  a   permit  to  alter  a  building  at  1009  Guerrero  Street 
On   January  C,  1981,   the  Board  voted  4-0  to  uphold  the  department  and   grant  the  permit. 
Commissioner  JacKson  was  absent. 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF   FINDINGS  ONLY.     Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  C     Appeals  Nos.   87-198,  87-199,  and  87-200.     Revocation  of  permits  to  operate  three 
motorized   Rickshaws,     hearing  held  on  December  9,  1987.   Upon  motion  to  overrule  the 
department's   revocation  by  Commissioner  Jackson,  the  board  voted  3-2   (berg  and  Engmann) 
to  overrule   thE  department  and  reinstate  the  permits.      Four  votes   are  needed  to  overrule. 
The  department  was  upheld  and  the  permits  revoked. 


APPEAL  NO.  87-227 

JIM  ILNICKI,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [August  7,  1987,  to 

DEPT  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Jose  Murrillo,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Erect  a  Structure 

[at  220  Peralta  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8504983. 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (9/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-322 

MINNIE  SWARTZ  &  L1BBY  GROSS,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.     Appellants  [November  6,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Shigeo  Katsuyama,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[2506-16th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8700394. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (12/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-285 

GERDA  KAINZ,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [September  29,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [William  Spiers,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Erect  a  Structure  at 

[216  Roosevelt  Way. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8615272. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-286 

GERDA  KAINZ,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [September  29,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [John  Lau,  permit  to 

[Alter  a  Building  at 

[218  Roosevelt  Way. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8712603. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/18) 


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APPEAL  NO.  87-333 


NEIL  D.  CHAITIN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  12,  1987,  to 
[Peter  &  Deborah  Magowan, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2760  Divisadero  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8714061. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/2) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-359 


PATRICIA  ARMSTRONG,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  December  1,  1987, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  161  Prentiss  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8713534. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-360 


INNER  SUNSET  ACTION  COMMITTEE, 

vs.  Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  1,  1987,  to 
[Frank  Cafferkey,  permit 
[Demolish  a  Building 
[at  1254  17th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8713056 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


to 


(1/20) 


ELIZABETH  BURTON,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  87-361 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  4,  1987,  to 
[Michael  Joyce,  permit  to 
[Erect  a  Structure  at 
[709  Foerster  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8713357, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-362 


HENRY  &  LAURA  FRANKEL, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  7,  1987  to 
[Peter  Johnson,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[227  El  Camino  Del  Mar. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8713503, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-363 


) 


GEORGE  D.  KARALIS,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  7,  1987,  to 
[Peter  Johnson,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[227  El  Camino  Del  Mar. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8713503. 
[FOR  HEARING  JANUARY  27,  1987 


(1/27) 


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/  ^EAL  NO.  87-365 

MYRTLE  S.  ELLIOTT,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

))  vs.  •  [December  11,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Malcolm  Cravens,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Erect  a  Structure  at 

[2545  Vallejo  Street. 

[CPC  86.623D. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8604099. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-390 

MICHAEL  ACKERMAN,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [December  21,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Roshani  Engineer-Nash, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  153  Prospect  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8713045. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (2/6) 


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The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal   shall   be  as  follows:     Representatives  of 
the   Department,  Board,  Commission  or  person  froir  whose  order  the  appeal   is  taker 
shall   open  the  discussion.     The  appellant  shall  then  present  his  or  her  case. 
Rebuttal   or  closing  remarks  »ay  be  made  by  either  party  only  in  exceptional 
circumstances  and   is  entirely  within  the  discretion  of  the  Board. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestants  shall   speaL  first. 

It   shall    be  the  procedure  that  the  time  allowed  for  each  side  shall  not  exceed 
fifteen  minutes,  oy  ten  minutes  per  persor. ,  whichever  is   less.      If  more  time  is 
oeemec  necessary  ,  suet  arguments  must  Pe  maoe  in  writing,  ane  received  by  the 
board  not   later  than  two  Pays  oefore  the  appointee  hearing. . 

The   faoarc  shall   consider  the  departmental   letter  oeemed  as  reac,   anc  such  must  be 
received  by  the  board  nc   later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before  then 
unless  a   Commissioner  is  excused  frorr,  voting  by  a  motion  adopted   by  a  majority 
of  the  memoers   present.    (Amended  February  5,  19B6)   (Emphasis  added) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments   in  writing  must  be 
received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  board  not  later  than 
two  days   before  the  hearing.     The  board  will  not  consider  written  material  submitted 
less   than  two  days  before  the  hearing. 

ttailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all   parties  at  least  five 
cays   prior  to  the  oate  of  hearing.      In  the  event  that  a  matter   is   continued  to  e 
specific   date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties   in  the  hearing 
roor.,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will   be  sent.     Please  call   the  board  office  at 
554-6720   for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 
Written  requests   for  rehearing  must  oe  filed  within  ten  days   from  the  date  of  a  decision 
and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.     Except  in  extraordinary  cases,  and 
to  prevent  manifest  injustice,  motions  for  rehearing  shall  not  be  made  by  the  board 
except  upon  the   following  conditions:   (a)  The  applicant  for   the   rehearing  shall  submit  a 
written  reauest   stating  succinctly  the  grounds  upon  which  such  rehearing  is  requested. 
(b)    If  ne*  evidence  be  relied  upon  as  a  ground  for  rehearing,  the  application  shall  show: 
1.   The  nature  and  character  of  the  new  evidence;  2.  The  names  of  the  witnesses  and/or  a 
description  of  the  documents  to  be  produced;  and  3.  Why  the  evidence  was  not  produced  at 
the  original   hearing.     Failure  to  exercise  due  diligence  to  produce  the  evidence  at  the 
previous  hearing  shall   be  deemed  grounds  for  denial  of  the  petition.  All  presentations  foi 
requests  for  rehearing  shall  be  in  writing,  and  it  shall  be  the  general  practice  of  the 
board  that  no  verbal   testimony  shall  be  recieved  when  such  request  for  rehearing  is 
considered  by  the  Board. 


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REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A  Letter  from  Robert  W.  Passmore,  Zoning  Administrator,  requesting  a  rehearing 
of  Appeal  No.  87-355.  The  appellant,  Tim  Molinare,  had  appealed  the  issuance  on 
December  2,  1987,  to  Pedro  Rivera,  permit  to  erect  a  structure  at  144  Cortland 
Avenue.  On  January  20,  1988,  upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Engmann,  the  Board  voted 
3-2  to  overrule  the  dept  and  deny  the  permit.  Four  votes  needed  to  overrule,  the  permit 
was  granted.  (Jackson  and  Medina  dissented.) 

ITEM  B  Letter  from  Robert  A.  Jones,  Esq.  on  behalf  of  the  appellant,  San  Francisco 
Building  and  Construction  Trades  Council,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No. 87-336 
protesting  issuance  of  permit  for  demolition  of  a  building  at  175  Wood  Street;  Appeal 
No.  87-337  protesting  issuance  of  permit  to  erect  a  structure  at  175  Wood  Street;  Appeal 
No.  87-339  protesting  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  3127  Anza  Street;  and 
Appeal  No.  87-349  protesting  issuance  of  permit  to  erect  a  structure  at  1259  Oak  Street. 

On  January  13,  1988,  upon  motions  of  President  Berg,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the 
department  and  grant  the  above  noted  permits. 

ITEM  C  Letter  from  William  C.  Johns  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-001.  The 
appellant,  Mr.  Johns,  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at 
2351  Powell  Street.  On  January  20,  1988,  upon  motion  of  President  Berg,  the  Board 
voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit. 

ITEM  D  Letter  from  Louis  J.  Artal  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-352.  The 
appellant,  Mr.  Artal,  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  275 
Burnett  Avenue.  On  January  20,  1988,  upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Fung,  the  Board 
voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit. 

ITEM  E  Request  from  Charles  M.  Vadalabene  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-345. 
The  appellant,  Mr.  Vadalabene,  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  erect  a 
structure  at  938  Santiago  Street.  On  January  13,  1988,  upon  motion  of  President 
Berg,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit. 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  F  Appeal  No.  87-390.  Granting  of  a  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  153  Prospect 
Avenue.  Hearing  held  on  January  27,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Fung  the 
Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 


APPEAL  NO.  87-227 

JIM  ILNICKI,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [August  7,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Jose  Murillo,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Erect  a  Structure 

[at  220  Peralta  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8504983. 

[FOR  FURTHER  REHEARING  TODAY.    (9/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-361 

ELIZABETH  BURTON,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

I)  vs.  [December  4,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Michael  Joyce,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[709  Foerster  Street. 

[APPLICATION 'NO.  8713357. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (1/23) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  FEBRUARY  10,  1988     PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  87-362 

HENRY  &  LAURA  FRANKEL,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

4A)  vs.     Appellants  [December  7,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Peter  Johnson,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[227  El  Camino  Del  Mar. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8713503. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (1/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-363 

GEORGE  D.  KARALIS,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

4B)  vs.  [December  10,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Peter  Johnson,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[227  El  Camino  Del  Mar. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8713503. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (1/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-392 

CHONG  SULLIVAN,  Appellant  [Revocation  on 

5)  vs.  [December  22,  1987,  of 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [of  Masseuse  permit. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (2/9) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-002 

DANIEL  ESQUIVEL,  Appellant  [Denial  on  December  24,  1987 

6)  vs.  [of  Driver  Public  Vehicle 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [permit. 

[(Yellow  Cab  Company) 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (2/13) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-003 

DEARCH,  INC.,  Appellant  [Denial  on  January  4,  1988,  of 

7)  vs.  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building  at 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [472-474  Grove  Street. 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [APPLICATION  NO.  8712745. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (2/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-371 

JON  TOLSON,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

8)  vs.  [December  15,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Rick  Swig,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[175  29th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8609301. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/31) 


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PAGE  THREE 


APPEAL  NO.  87-372 


9) 


JESSIE  WEINBERGER,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  16,  1987,  to 
[William  Courtney,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[600  Alvarado  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8716402 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/31) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-391 


CARROLL  PETERSON,  Appellant 
10)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  18,  1987,  to 
[Robert  Arndt,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2425  Green  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8716093 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/6) 


11)  PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  two  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


12)  DISCUSSION  OF  FEE  SCHEDULE  IN  LIGHT  OF  NEW  INTERIM  CONTROLS. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E.  BERG  PRESIDENT 

DOUGLAS  J.  EN6MANK  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATTIE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  COMMISSIONER 

DDR  IS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE   PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY   FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER 


BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE   I,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:     Representatives  of 
the  Department,  Board,  Commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken 
shall  open  the  discussion.     The  appellant  shall  then  present  his  or  her  case. 
Rebuttal   or  closing  remarks  nay  be  made  by  either  party  only  in  exceptional 
circumstances  and  is  entirely  within  the  discretion  of  the  Board. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestants  shall  speaL  first. 

It  shall    be  the  procedure  that  the  time  allowed  for  each  side  shall  not  exceed 
fifteen  minutes,  or  ten  minutes  per  person,  whichever  is   "less.      If  more  time  is 
deemec  necessary  ,  such  arguments  must  be  made  in  writing,  and  received  by  the 
board  not   later  than  two  days  before  the  appointed  hearing.. 

Tne   board  shell   consider  tne  departmental   letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must  de 
received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearinc. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting,  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before  then 
unless  a  Commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a  majority 
of  the  members  present.   (Amended  February  6,  1986)   (Emphasis  added) 


SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments   in  writing  must  be 
received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later  than 
two  days  before  the  hearinc,.     The  Board  will  not  consider  written  material  submitted 
less  than  two  days  before  the  hearinc. 

Hailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all   parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearinc.     In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hearing 
room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.     Please  call  the  Board  office  at 
554-6720   for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 
Written  requests   for  rehearing  must  oe  filed  within  ten  days   from  the  date  of  a  decision 
and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.     Except  in  extraordinary  cases,  and 
to  prevent  manifest  injustice,  motions  for  rehearing  shall  not  be  made  by  the  board 
except  upon  the  following  conditions:  (a)  The  applicant  for  the  rehearing  shall  submit  a 
written  request  stating  succinctly  the  grounds  upon  which  such  rehearing  is  requested, 
(b)    If  ne*  evidence  be  relied  upon  as  a  ground  for  rehearing,  the  application  shall  show: 
1.  The  nature  and  character  of  the  new  evidence;  2.  The  names  of  the  witnesses  and/or  a 
description  of  the  documents  to  be  produced;  and  3.  Why  the  evidence  was  not  produced  at 
the  original   hearing.     Failure  to  exercise  due  diligence  to  produce  the  evidence  at  the 
previous  hearing  shall   be  deemed  grounds  for  denial  of  the  petition.  All  presentations  for 
requests  for  rehearing  shall  be  in  writing,  and  it  shall  be  the  general  practice  of  the 
board  that  no  verbal  testimony  shall  be  recieved  when  such  request  for  rehearing  is 
considered  by  the  Board. 


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MATTERS  FOF  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOF  REHEARING,  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDF.w!tn 

ITEM  A   RESPONSE  TO  ALTERNATIVE  WRIT  OF  MANDATE.  Appeals  Nos .  87-296  through  B7-30C. 
Recommendation  of  City  Attorney  to  vacate  ant  set  aside  decisions  in  these  five  appeals , 
for  tne  purpose  of  considering  additional  written  submissions  and  adopting  findings, 
in  response  to  alternative  writ  of  mandate  issued  by  San  Francisco  Superior  Court. 
Tne  board  votec  5-0  to  uphold  the  departments  ano  grant  the  permits  on  December  2,  1987. 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  B  Appeal  No.  87-371 .  Granting  of  a  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  175-29th  Avenue. 
Hearing  held  on  February  10,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  President  Berg,  the  Board  voted 
5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grand  the  permit. 


APPEAL  NO.  87-361 


ELIZABETH  BURTON,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  4,  1987,  to 
[Michael  Joyce,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  709  Foerster  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8713357. 
[FOR  HEARING  HEARING  TODAY 


(1/23) 


APPEAL  HO.  88-009 


THANH  MA,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  HEALTH,  -  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 
WITH  CONDITIONS 


[Imposition  by  Planning 
[Dept.  on  January  6,  1988, 
[of  condition  that  no 
[wholesale  sales  are 
[permitted  from  bakery/ 
[restaurant  operated  by 
[Thanh  Ma  at  2943  Mission  St 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-008 


SOUTH  PARK  CAFE,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

DEPT  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ISCOTT  DISAPPROVAL 


"[Denial  on  December  29,  1987 

[of  request  for  placing  tables 

[and  chairs  in  front  of  South 

[Park  Cafe  at  109  South  Park  St. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-012 


MARIO  PALACIO,  Appellant 
I)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  January  6,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1219  5th  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8700535. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/24) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-328 


ALBERT  E.  BENJAMIN,  JR.  & 
CAROL  E.  GAMBLE,     Appellants 
()  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  13,  1987,  to 
[Nelson  C.  Barry  III,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[32  Sussex  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8704574. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/2) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  FEBRUARY  17,  1988 


PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.   87-344 


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CHARLES  M.  VADALABENE,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  30,  1987,  to 
[Harry  Wright,  permit  to 
[Demolish  a  Building  at 
[938  Santiago  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8715716 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-020 


J) 


RAYMOND  CLARK,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[January  11,  1988,  to 
[John  Houck,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[376  Hill  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8717303, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/1) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-013 


EDWARD  GAINES  AND  DAVID  MENDIVIL, 
■))  vs.     Appellants 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


[Order  on  January  8,  1988, 
Lto  Cease  and  Desist  from 
[conducting  the  two  retail 
[operations  located  at 
[743-747  Haight  St. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/28) 


J)  PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  two  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


I)  Consideration  of  department  budget  for  FY1988-89. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  CF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E.  BERG  ■      PRESIDENT 

DOUGLAS  J.  ERGNANN  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATT  IE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER                                        |i 

JOSE  E.  MEDIKA  COMMISSIONER 

doris  levin!  -  official  court  reporter  -  45c-9b9s 

the  residing  officer  kill  call  a  recess  whenever 
necessary  for  the  convenience  of  the  hearing  reporter 

board  0"  permit  appeals  rules,  article  i,  section  s 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:     Representatives  of 
the   Department,  Board,  Commission  or  person  fron  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taker 
shall  open  the  discussion.     The  appellant  shall  ther  present  his  or  her  case. 
Rebuttal   or  closing  remarks  may  be  made  by  either  party  only  in  exceptional 
circumstances  and  is  entirely  within  the  discretion  of  the  Boarc. 

lh  the  case  of  Drotest  appeals,  the  protestants  shall  speal.  first. 

It  shell   be  the  procedure  that  the  time  allowed  for  each  side  shall  not  exceed 
fifteer.  minutes,  o*-  ter.  minutes  per  person,  whichever  is  less.      If  more  time  is 
oeemec  necessary  ,  suet  arguments  must  be  made  ir.  writing,  anc  received  by  the 
boarc  not  later  thar  two  oays  before  the  appointee  near  inc. 

Ine   Boarc  shell   consioer  the  departmental   letter  deemed  as  reac,  anc  suet  must  be 
received  by  the  board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  tc  the  appointed  hearing. 

Leer  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before  tnen 
unless  a   Commissioner  is  excused  fron  voting  hy  a  motion  adopted  by  a  majority 
of  the  members  present.   (Amended  February  i,  19B6)   {Emphasis  added) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  board's  Rules  any  writter.  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must  be 
received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later  thar. 
two  days  before  the  hearinc.     The  Board  will  not  consider  written  material  submitted 
less  than  two  days  before  the  hearinc. 

Kailec  notice  of  public  hearings  or.  appeals  are  sent  to  all   parties  at  least  five 
oays  prior  to  the  date  of  hearinc.     In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  tc  the  parties  in  the  hearing 
roon.,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.     Please  call   the  board  office  at 
55^-6721   for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

REQUESTS  FOP:  REHEARING 
written  requests   for  rehearing  must  be  filec  withir,  ten  days   fron  the  date  of  a  decision 
and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.     Except  in  extraordinary  cases,  and 
to  prevent  manifest  injustice,  motions  for  rehearing  shall  not  be  made  toy  the  Board 
except  upon  the  following  conditions:  (a)  The  applicant  for  the  rehearing  shall  submit  a 
written  request   stating  succinctly  the  grounds  upon  whicn  sucn  rehearing  is  requested. 
(b)   If  ne*  evidence  be  relied  upon  as  a  ground  for  rehearing,  the  application  shall  show: 
1.   The  nature  and  character  of  the  new  evidence;  2.  The  names  of  the  witnesses  and/or  a 
description  of  the  documents  to  be  produced;  and  3.  Why  the  evidence  was  not  produced  at 
the  original   hearing.     Failure  to  exercise  due  diligence  to  "produce  the  evidence  at  the 
previous  hearinc  shall  be  deemed  grounds  for  denial  of  the  petition.  All  presentations  fo 
requests  for  rehearing  shall  be  in  writing,  and  it  shall  be  the  general  practice  of  the 
Board  that  no  verbal  testimony  shall  be  recieved  when  such  request  for  rehearing  is 
considered  by  the  Board. 


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MATTERS    FOP   CONSIDERATION,    REQUEST    FOP    REHEARING,   AND  OTHER   CORRESPONDENCE 

ITEM  A      Letter    frorr   D- .    George  keralis   reouesting  rehearing  of  Appeal    No.   87-363. 

Tne   appellant  had  appealed  the  issuance  of  a   permit  tc  alter  a   buildino  at  227  El  Cairi 

pel    Mar.      Or,   February  1C,   1988,  upon  motion  of  Commissioner   Fung,   the   board  voted 

5-C   tc   uphold   the   department   and   grant   the   permit. 


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FOP  ADOPTION  OP  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  E  Appeal  Nc .  86-020.  Granting  of  a  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  376  Hill  Street, 
hearing  held  or,  February  17,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Jackson,  the  Board  voted 
4-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit. 


APPEAL  NOS.  87-296  to  87-300 


SAN  FRANCISCO  BUILDING  & 
CONSTRUCTION  TRADES  COUNCIL, 
)  vs.     Appellants 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  6,  1987,  to 
[EJM  Construction,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure  at 
[330  Fillmore  Street, 
[at  338  Fillmore  Street, 
[at  346  Fillmore  Street, 
[at  352  Fillmore  Street, 
[&  at  360  Fillmore  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NOS.  8705070 
[  to   8705074. 

[REMANDED  FROM  SUPERIOR  COURT. 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(11/25) 


THANH  MA,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  HEALTH,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 
WITH  CONDITIONS 


APPEAL  NO.  88-009 


[Imposition  by  Planning 
[Dept.  on  January  6,  1988, 
[of  condition  that  no 
[wholesale  sales  are 
[permitted  from  bakery/ 
[restaurant  operated  by 
[Thanh  Ma  at  2943  Mission  St. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-370 


MICHAEL  HONG,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  penalty  on 
[December  18,  1987,  for  work 
[done  at  50-52  Diamond  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8713961. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/30) 


VAN  CAM  VO,  dba 
"HONG  KONG  MASSAGE", 

vs.     Appellant 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  87-222 


[Revocation  on  July  31,  1987, 

[of  Massage  Establishment  permit 

[at  450-B  Jones  Street. 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (9/19) 


MARIA  PASQj/lNI,  Appellant, 

vs. 
POLICE'  COMMISSION,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  87-369 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  18,  1987,  to 
[Marguerite  McGee,  a 
[Taxic/ab  Permit 
[RESOLUTION  NO.   171^-8' 
[FO/ HEARING  TODAY 


(1/30) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  FEBRUARY  2^  1988   PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  87-373 


PHILIP  J.  FAIGHT, 
"SCANDALS-A-BAR", 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT, 


dba 
Appel lant 

Respondent 


"[Denial  on  December  21,  1987,  of 
[Billiard  Parlor,  Dance  Hall  Keeper, 
[Mechanical  Amusement  Device,  and 
[Place  of  Entertainment  permits 
[at  162  Turk  St. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/31) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-004 


PHILIP  GORDON  GIETZEN, 

vs.     Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Denial  on  January  6,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2831  Laguna  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8717478. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/15) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-005 


GERD  WENSKE,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


"[Denial  on  December  28,  1987, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  591-593  Buena  Vista  West. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8612956. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/28) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-011 


S.  LUO  PAJARVI,  Appellant 
))  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Denial  on  January  7,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  127-129  Belvedere  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8612685. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/6) 


ERICA  COWAN  &  JOAN  FLORENCE, 
:)  vs.    Appellants 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  87-350 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  30,  1987,  to 
[Neil  Cotter,  permit  to 
[Demolish  a  Building  at 
[1254  18th  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8708695 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/17) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-366 


CARIN  L.  ELMAN,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  8,  1987,  to 
[Daniel  Fong,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2010  Vallejo  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8703911 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/27) 


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APPEAL  NO.  87-367 


ALEXANDER  SCHWED,  Appellant 
3A)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  15,  1987,  to 
[A.  H.  Coles,  Jr.,  permit 
[to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  1441  Shotwell  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8703115 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/30) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-027 


ALEXANDER  SCHWED,  Appellant 
3B)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[January  22,  1988,  to 
[A.  H.  Coles,  Jr.,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  1441  Shotwell  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8703636 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  ~ 


(3/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-014 


SAN  FRANCISCO  BUILDING  & 
CONSTRUCTION  TRADES  COUNCIL, 
4)  vs.     Appellants 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[January  8,  1988,  to 
[Barbara  &  Oscar  Turner, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1915  Eddy  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8610430. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/28) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-015 


5) 


MOO  T.  SOO  HOO,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[January  12,  1988,  to 
[Don  Benater,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[261  Cervantes  Blvd. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8717288. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/29) 


3)  PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentations  shall  be  limited  to  two  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E.  BERG  PRESIDENT 

DOUGLAS  J.  ENGMANN  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATTIE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 


BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  Representatives  of 
the  Department,  Board,  Commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken 
shall  open  the  discussion.  The  appellant  shall  then  present  his  or  her  case. 
Rebuttal  or  closing  remarks  may  be  made  by  either  party  only  in  exceptional 
circumstances  and  is  entirely  within  the  discretion  of  the  Board. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestants  shall  speak  first. 

It  shall  be  the  procedure  that  the  time  allowed  for  each  side  shall  not  exceed 
fifteen  minutes,  or  ten  minutes  per  person,  whichever  is  less.  If  more  time  is 
deemed  necessary,  such  arguments  must  be  made  in  writing,  and  received  by  the 
Board  not  later  than  two  days  before  the  appointed  hearing. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must  be 
received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before  them 
unless  a  Commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a  majority 
of  the  members  present.  (Amended  February  5,  1986)  (Emphasis  added). 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  two  days  before  the  hearing.  The  Board  will  not  consider  written  material 
submitted  less  than  two  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal .  Except  in  extraordi- 
nary cases,  and  to  prevent  manifest  injustice,  motions  for  rehearing  shall  not  be 
made  by  the  Board  except  upon  the  following  conditions:  (a)  The  applicant  for 
the  rehearing  shall  submit  a  written  request  stating  succinctly  the  grounds  upon 
which  such  rehearing  is  requested,  (b)  If  new  evidence  be  relied  upon  as  a 
ground  for  rehearing,  the  application  shall  show:  l.The  nature  and  character  of 
the  new  evidence;  2.  The  names  of  the  witnesses  and/or  a  description  of  the  doc- 
uments to  be  produced;  and  3.  Why  the  evidence  was  not  produced  at  the  original 
hearing.  Failure  to  exercise  due  diligence  to  produce  the  evidence  at  the  pre- 
vious hearing  shall  be  deemed  grounds  for  denial  of  the  petition.  All  presenta- 
tions for  requests  for  rehearing  shall  be  in  writing,  and  it  shall  be  the  gener- 
al practice  of  the  Board  that  no  verbal  testimony  shall  be  received  when  such 
request  for  rehearing  is  considered  by  the  Board. 

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SAN  FRANCISCO 


MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING,  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

REQUEST  FOR  THE  BOARD  TO  TAKE  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  10-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD. 

ITEM  A  Letter  from  Claire  C.  Pilcher,  Esq.  on  behalf  of  Virginia  Stearns  requesting 

the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over  a  building  permit  issued  for  construction  at 
3855-20th  Street. 


Permit  issued 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received 


January  15,  1988 
January  25,  1988 
February  25,  1988 


(Ms.  Stearns  has  already  protested  the  issuance  of  a  demolition  permit  for  this 
site  which  has  been  returned  to  City  Planning  for  Proposition  M  findings.) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-015 


MOO  T.  SOO  HOO,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[January  12,  1988,  to 
[Don  Benater,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[261  Cervantes  Blvd. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8717288. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-369 


MARIA  PASQUINI,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  COMMISSION,  Respondent 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  18,  1987,  to 
[Marguerite  Mc  Gee,  a 
[Taxicab  permit. 
[RESOLUTION  NO.   1719-87 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-030 


LOETA  ETTA  MILITELLO,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  COMMISSION,  Respondent 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  4,  1988,  to 
[Richard  Lygutis,  a 
[taxicab  permit. 
[RESOLUTION  NO.   329-88. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/30) 


(3/15) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-032 


GINA  ENR1QUEZ,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  penalty  on 
[February  5,  1988,  for  work 
[done  at  431  Vicente  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8609109. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/16) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  MARCH  2,  1988   PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-033 

CINDY  LEE,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  penalty  on 

vs.  [February  9,  1988,  for  work 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [done  without  a  permit  at 

[590-36th  Ave. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8714547. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-026 

WAH  MA,  Appellant  [Denial  on  January  27,  1988,  of 

vs.  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [at  858-44th  Ave. 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [[APPLICATION  NO.  8707129. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-028 

JOHN  C.  LEE,  Appellant  ""^Denial  on  January  29,  1988, 

vs.  [of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [at  740  Washington  St. 

FIRE  DEPARTMENT  DISAPPROVAL  [APPLICATION  NO.  8713472. 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/12) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-029 

MELBA  STRAZULO,  Appellant  [Denial  on  February  3,  1988,  of 

vs.  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [at  2554  Greenwich  St. 

CITY  PLANNING,  request  cancellation  [Planning  requires  recordation  of 

[special  restrictions  as  condition 

[of  approval . 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8713153. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-023 

HUGH  A.  DONOHOE,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [January  14,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [William  &  Lois  Yen,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[1358  -26th  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8710396. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/5) 


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APPEAL  NO.  V88-021 

MARKBOROUGH  CALIFORNIA  PROPERTIES,  "TProtesting  issuance  on 

A)  vs.     Appellants  [January  12,  1988,  to 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Federal  Home  Loan  Bank, 


[Open  Space  Variance  sought 

[for  property  located  at 

[600  California  St. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  86.85V 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/2) 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-022 

MARKBOROUGH  CALIFORNIA  PROPERTIES,  Z  TProtesting  issuance  on 

B)  vs.     Appellants  [January  12,  1988,  to 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Federal  Hone  Loan  Bank, 

[Bay  Window  Variance,  for 
[property  located  at 
[600  California  St. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  86.85V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/2) 


2)  PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentations  shall  be  limited  to  two  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E,  BERG  PRESIDENT 

DOUGLAS  J.  ENGMANN  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATT  IE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER, 


BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  Representatives  of 
the  Department,  Board,  Commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken 
shall  open  the  discussion.  The  appellant  shall  then  present  his  or  her  case. 
Rebuttal  or  closing  remarks  may  be  made  by  either  party  only  in  exceptional 
circumstances  and  is  entirely  within  the  discretion  of  the  Board. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestants  shall  speak  first. 

It  shall  be  the  procedure  that  the  time  allowed  for  each  side  shall  not  exceed 
fifteen  minutes,  or  ten  minutes  per  person,  whichever  is  less.  If  more  time  is 
deemed  necessary,  such  arguments  must  be  made  in  writing,  and  received  by  the 
Board  not  later  than  two  days  before  the  appointed  hearing . 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must  be 
received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before  them 
unless  a  Commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a  majority 
of  the  members  present.   (Amended  February  5,  1986)  (Emphasis  added). 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 

be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 

than  two  days  before  the  hearing.  The  Board  will  not  consider  written  material 
submitted  less  than  two  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal .  Except  in  extraordi- 
nary cases,  and  to  prevent  manifest  injustice,  motions  for  rehearing  shall  not  be 
made  by  the  Board  except  upon  the  following  conditions:   (a)  The  applicant  for 
the  rehearing  shall  submit  a  written  request  stating  succinctly  the  grounds  upon 
which  such  rehearing  is  requested,   (b)  If  new  evidence  be  relied  upon  as  a 
ground  for  rehearing,  the  application  shall  show:  1.  The  nature  and  character  of 
the  new  evidence;  2.  The  names  of  the  witnesses  and/or  a  description  of  the  doc- 
uments to  be  produced;  and  3.  Why  the  evidence  was  not  produced  at  the  original 
hearing.   Failure  to  exercise  due  diligence  to  produce  the  evidence  at  the  pre- 
vious hearing  shall  be  deemed  grounds  for  denial  of  the  petition.  All  presenta- 
tions for  requests  for  rehearing  shall  be  in  writing,  and  it  shall  be  the  gener- 
al practice  of  the  Board  that  no  verbal  testimony  shall  be  received  when  such 
request  for  rehearing  is  considered  by  the  Board. 

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REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 
ITEM  A  Letter  from  James  T. 


Camp  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-020.  The  appellant 


had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  376  Hill  Street.  Hearing  held 
February  17,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Jackson,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to  uphold 
the  department  and  grant  the  permit.  President  Berg  was  absent. 

ITEM  B  Letter  from  David  Cincotta,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Charles  Vadalabene  requesting 

rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-344.  The  appellant  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit 

to  demolish  a  building  at  938  Santiago  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Medina,  the 

Board  voted  3-1  (Fung)  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit.  Four  votes  needed 

to  overrule,  the  department  was  upheld  and  the  permit  granted.  Hearing  held  February  17,  1988. 

ITEM  C  Letter  from  Edward  Gaines  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-013.  The 
appellant  had  protested  the  order  to  cease  and  desist  from  conducting  retail  operations 
at  743-747  Haight  Street,  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Jackson,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to 
uphold  the  Zoning  Administrator's  order  subject  to  the  condition  that  enforcement  of  the 
order  be  stayed  until  July  1,  1988.  President  Berg  was  absent.  Hearing  February  17,  1988. 

ITEM  D  Letter  from  Carol  E.  Gamble  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-328.  The 
appel lant  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  32  Sussex  Street. 
Hearing  held  February  17,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Fung,  the  Board  voted 
4-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit.  President  Berg  was  absent. 


APPEAL  NO.  86-176 


ALD0  R.  LUCCHESI,  JR.  & 
ANN  B.  RAMSEY,  Appellants 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


"[Denial  on  June  23,  1986,  of 
[permit  to  alter  a  building 
[at  3133-37  Broderick  Street. 
[REMANDED  FROM  SUPERIOR  COURT. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8407250. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/11) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-023 


HUGH  A.  D0N0H0E,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[January  14,  1988,  to 
[William  &  Lois  Yen,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[1358  -26th  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8710396. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/5) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-040 


GEORGE  LANCIA,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


[Suspension  on 

[February  11,  1988,  of 

[Driver  Public  Vehicle 

[permit  and  one-year 

[probation. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-035 


JUNE  RICHARD,  Appellant 

vs. 
ART  COMMISSION,  Respondent 


[Suspension  on 
[February  3,  1988,  of 
[Street  Artist  permit, 
[for  30  days  commencing 
[on  February  15,  1988. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/27) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  MARCH  9,  1988   PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-007 


DANIEL  J.  LYONS,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  penalty  on 
[January  11,  1988,  for  work 
[done  without  a  permit  at 
[303-353  Second  Street. 
[RECEIPT  NO.  01141. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/16) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-010 


WICHAI  KEAWKALAYA,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Rejection  on  January  5,  1988, 
[of  permit  application  to  Alter 
[a  Building  at  296  Evelyn  Way. 
["FREEZE  ORDER". 
[RESOLUCTION  NO,  1079-87. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-016 


JOSE  &  DELIA  HERRERA,  Appellants 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Rejection  on  January  11,  1988, 
[of  permit  application  to  Alter 
[a  Building  at  251  Wheeler  Ave. 
["FREEZE  ORDER". 
[RESOLUTION  NO.   1079-87. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-018 


JOSE  GARCIA,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Rejection  on  January  11,  1988, 
[of  permit  application  to  Alter 
[a  Building  at  93  Vienna  St. 
["FREEZE  ORDER". 
[RESOLUTION  NO.   1079-87. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/1) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-019 


FRANCISCO  &  GABRIELA  ARMAS, 
))  vs.    Appellants 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Rejection  on  January  11,  1988, 
[of  permit  application  to  Alter 
[a  Building  at  118  Lee  St. 
["FREEZE  ORDER". 
[RESOLUTION  NO.   1079-87. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/1) 


RICHARD  P.  LIEBERMAN,  Appellant 
I)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
DAHI  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  87-191 


"[Denial  on  July  15,  1987,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  620  Jones  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8601149. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/30) 


VLADIMIR  J.  SHPOTNIK,  Appellant 
!)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-038 


[Denial  on  February  17,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1594  29th  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8717961. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/28) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-039 

BRUCE  BAUMANN,  Appellant  [Denial  on  February  16,  1988, 

)  vs.  [of  permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 

DEPT.  CITY  PLANNING,  Respondent  [at  3615  Buchanan/1600  Bay  Sts. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8707405S. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-034 

A.  E.  WOLFGANG  MASTERS,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [February  4,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Vivian  Scott,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[251-253  Bartlett  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8710264. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-041 

ERNEST  C.  YOUNG,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [February  9,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Tony  Chow,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[1256  7th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8717411. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/30) 


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MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E,  BERG  PRESIDENT 

DOUGLAS  J.  ENGMANN  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATT IE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 


BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  Representatives  of 
the  Department,  Board,  Commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken 
shall  open  the  discussion.  The  appellant  shall  then  present  his  or  her  case. 
Rebuttal  or  closing  remarks  may  be  made  by  either  party  only  in  exceptional 
circumstances  jmd  is  entirely  within  the  discretion  of  the  Board. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestants  shall  speak  first. 

It  shall  be  the  procedure  that  the  time  allowed  for  each  side  shall  not  exceed 
fifteen  minutes,  or  ten  minutes  per  person,  whichever  is  less.  If  more  time  is 
deemed  necessary,  such  arguments  must  be  made  in  writing,  and  received  by  the 
Board  not  later  than  two  days  before  the  appointed  hearing. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must  be 
received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before  them 
unless  a  Commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a  majority 
of  the  members  present.  (Amended  February  5,  1986)  (Emphasis  added). 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  two  days  before  the  hearing.  The  Board  will  not  consider  written  material 
submitted  less  than  two  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal .  Except  in  extraordi- 
nary cases,  and  to  prevent  manifest  injustice,  motions  for  rehearing  shall  not  be 
made  by  the  Board  except  upon  the  following  conditions:  (a)  The  applicant  for 
the  rehearingshall  submit  a  written  request  stating  succinctly  the  grounds  upon 
which  such  rehearing  is  requested,   (b)  If  new  evidence  be  relied  upon  as  a 
ground  for  rehearing,  the  application  shall  show:  1.  The  nature  and  character  of 
the  new  evidence;  2.  The  names  of  the  witnesses  and/or  a  description  of  the  doc- 
uments to  be  produced;  and  3.  Why  the  evidence  was  not  produced  at  the  original 
hearing.  Failure  to  exercise  due  diligence  to  produce  the  evidence  at  the  pre- 
vious hearing  shall  be  deemed  grounds  for  denial  of  the  petition.  All  presenta- 
tions for  requests  for  rehearing  shall  be  in  writing,  and  it  shall  be  the  gener- 
al practice  of  the  Board  that  no  verbal  testimony  shall  be  received  when  such 
request  for  rehearing  is  considered  by  the  Board. 

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REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

ITEM  A  Letter  from  S.  Luo  Pajarvi  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-011.  The 
appellant  had  appealed  the  denial  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  127-129  Belvedere 
Street.  Hearing  February  24,  1988.  Upon  motion  President  Berg,  the  Board  voted 
4-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  deny  the  permit.  [Commissioner  Jackson  was  absent.) 

ITEM  B  Letter  from  William  Stout,  Architect,  on  behalf  of  permit  holder,  A.  H. 
Coles  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-376.  Hearing  February  24,  1988.  The 
appellant,  Alexander  Schwed,  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  demolish  a 
building  at  1441  Shotwell  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Fung,  the  Board  voted 
4-0  to  overrule  the  department  and  deny  the  permit.  (Commissioner  Jackson  was  absent.) 

ITEM  C  Letter  from  William  Stout,  Architect,  on  behalf  of  permit  holder,  A.H. 
Coles  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-027.  Hearing  February  24,  1988.  The 
appellant,  Alexander  Schwed,  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  erect  a  structure 
at  1441  Shotwell  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Fung,  the  Board  voted  4-0 
to  overrule  the  department  and  deny  the  permit.  (Commissioner  Jackson  was  absent.) 

ITEM  D  Letter  from  Carin  L.  Elman  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-366.  The 
appellant  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  2010  Vallejo 
Street.  Hearing  February  24,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Medina,  the  Board 
voted  4-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit.  (Commissioner  Jackson  was 
absent. ) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-222 


VAN  CAM  V0,  dba 
"HONG  KONG  MASSAGE", 

vs.     Appellant 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


[Revocation  on  July  31,  1987, 
[of  Massage  Establishment  permit 
[at  450-B  Jones  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/19) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-373 


PHILIP  J.  FAIGHT,  dba 
"SCANDALS-A-BAR",  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  December  21,  1987,  of 

[Billiard  Parlor,  Dance  Hall  Keeper, 

[Mechanical  Amusement  Device,  and 

[Place  of  Entertainment  permits 

[at  162  Turk  St. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/31) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-042 


ALFRED  LEE,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  refund 
[of  penalty  imposed  on 
[February  22,  1988,  for 
[work  at  544  2nd.  Ave. 
[[APPLICATION  NO.  8706021 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-047 


NADER  N.  TAWASHA,  Appellant 


vs 


DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  penalty  on 
[February  29,  1988,  for  work 
[done  at  533  Taylor  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8800472. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/9) 


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APPEAL  NO.  87-356 


HUGH  JESSUP,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  3,  1987,  to 
[Mark  Arbit,  permit  to 
[Demolish  a  Building  at 
[769  Duncan  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8716728 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/21) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-037 


RICHARD  CONNOLLY,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  8,  1988,  to 
[Bill  C.  K.  Lee,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  590  36th  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8714547 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/28) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-043 


GORDON  C.  WONG,  Appellant 
\)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  19,  1988,  to 
[Stephen  Goldstine,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[1331  Green  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8711803. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/4) 


APPEAL  NO.   88-048 


3) 


JERRY  HILL,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  19,  1988,  to 
[Stephen  Goldstine,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[1331  Green  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8711803. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/9) 


JEFFREY  BRISS,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.   88-044 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  16,  1988,  to 
[Linda  E,  Evans,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[143  Connecticut  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8712736. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/1) 


MOUNT  OLYMPUS  NEIGHBORS  ASSOC, 
•)  vs.     Appellants 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-045 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  22,  1988,  to 
[Eva  Schwarcz,  permit  to 
[Erect  a  Structure  at 
[333  Upper  Terrace. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8614914, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/5) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-050 

BARBARA  M.  SCHICK,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [February  25,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Peter  &  Paul  Bogatsky, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  2250  35th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8717771. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (4/11) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-031 

ELLEN  S.  ARBENZ,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [January  28,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Pat  Joy  &  Jerry  Friedman, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 

[at  4150  17th  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8702683. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/16) 


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MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E.  BERG  PRESIDENT 

DOUGLAS  J.  ENGMANN  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATTIE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
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BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  Representatives  of 
the  Department,  Board,  Commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken 
shall  open  the  discussion.  The  appellant  shall  then  present  his  or  her  case. 
Rebuttal  or  closing  remarks  may  be  made  by  either  party  only  in  exceptional 
circumstances  and  is  entirely  within  the  discretion  of  the  Board. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestants  shall  speak  first. 

It  shall  be  the  procedure  that  the  time  allowed  for  each  side  shall  not  exceed 
fifteen  minutes,  or  ten  minutes  per  person,  whichever  is  less.  If  more  time  is 
deemed  necessary,  such  arguments  must  be  made  in  writing,  and  received  by  the 
Board  not  later  than  two  days  before  the  appointed  hearing. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must  be 
received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before  them 
unless  a  Commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a  majority 
of  the  members  present.  (Amended  February  5,  1986)  (Emphasis  added). 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  two  days  before  the  hearing.  The  Board  will  not  consider  written  material 
submitted  less  than  two  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal .  Except  in  extraordi- 
nary cases,  and  to  prevent  manifest  injustice,  motions  for  rehearing  shall  not  be 
made  by  the  Board  except  upon  the  following  conditions:  (a)  The  applicant  for 
the  rehearing  shall  submit  a  written  request  stating  succinctly  the  grounds  upon 
which  such  rehearing  is  requested,  (b)  If  new  evidence  be  relied  upon  as  a 
ground  for  rehearing,  the  application  shall  show:  1.  The  nature  and  character  of 
the  new  evidence;  2.  The  names  of  the  witnesses  and/or  a  description  of  the  doc- 
uments to  be  produced;  and  3.  Why  the  evidence  was  not  produced  at  the  original 
hearing.  Failure  to  exercise  due  diligence  to  produce  the  evidence  at  the  pre- 
vious hearing  shall  be  deemed  grounds  for  denial  of  the  petition.  All  presenta- 
tions for  requests  for  rehearing  shall  be  in  writing,  and  it  shall  be  the  gener- 
al practice  of  the  Board  that  no  verbal  testimony  shall  be  received  when  such 
request  for  rehearing  is  considered  by  the  Board. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

ITEM  A  Letter  from  Dennis  Strazulo  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-029.  The 
appellant  had  protested  the  denial  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  2554  Greenwich 
Street.  Hearing  held  March  2,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Engmann,  the 
Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  subject  to  conditions. 


APPEAL  NO.  87-222 

VAN  CAM  VO,  dba  [Revocation  on  July  31,  1987, 

"HONG  KONG  MASSAGE",  Appellant  [of  Massage  Establishment  permit 

vs.  [at  450-B  Jones  Street. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/19) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-348 

HOWARD  &  MAUREEN  SCHAADT,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

&  JEANNE  GOLDMAN,    Appellants  [November  25,  1987,  to 

vs.  [Diane  Mei-Ling  So,  permit 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [1836  Pacheco  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8710849. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (1/16) 


APPEAL  NO.  87-369 

MARIA  PASQUINI,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

I  vs.  [December  18,  1987  to 

POLICE  COMMISSION,  Respondent  [Marguerite  McGee,  a 

[Taxi cab  permit. 

[RESOLUTION  NO.   1719-87. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/30) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-030 

LOETA  ETTA  MILITELLO,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [February  4,  1988,  to 

POLICE  COMMISSION,  Respondent  [Richard  Lygutis,  a 

[Taxicab  permit. 

[RESOLUTION  NO.  329-88. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/15) 


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YOSSEDEK  M.  DESTA,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  COMMISSION,  Respondent 


APPEAL 

88-051 
88-056 
88-065 
88-066 
88-068 


[Protesting  issuance  of 
[Taxi  cab  permits  on 
[February  22,  1988,  to 
[the  following  persons. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


PERMIT  HOLDER 

RESOLUTION  NO. 

James  Bolig 

282-88 

Wing  Wong 

311-88 

Warren  Wong,  Sr. 

304-88 

Warren  Wong,  Jr. 

305-88 

Winston  Wong 

310-88 

(4/11) 


RICHARD  E.  THOMAS,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-006 


[Denial  on  January  7,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1460-1462  Page  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8705662. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/16) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-017 


VICKIE  STONE  &  RICHARD  ZUCKERMAN, 

vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Rejection  on  January  11,  1988, 

[of  permit  application  to  Alter 

[a  building  at  893  Noe  St. 

["FREEZE  ORDER". 

[RESOLUTION  NO.  1079-87. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/1) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-028 


JOHN  C.  LEE,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
FIRE  DEPT.  DISAPPROVAL 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  January  29,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  740  Washington  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8713472. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.. 


(3/12) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-049 


RONALD  E.  HOTHEM,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  CITY  PLANNING,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  February  19,  1988, 
[of  approval  of  an  Alcoholic 
[Beverage  Control  application 
[for  property  located  at 
[430  Broadway  St. 
[LICENSE  TYPE  41. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/9) 


)  PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E,  BERG  PRESIDENT 

DOUGLAS  J.  ENGMANN  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATT IE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER, 


BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  Representatives  of 
the  Department,  Board,  Commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken 
shall  open  the  discussion.  The  appellant  shall  then  present  his  or  her  case. 
Rebuttal  or  closing  remarks  may  be  made  by  either  party  only  in  exceptional 
circumstances  and  is  entirely  within  the  discretion  of  the  Board. _ 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestants  shall  speak  first. 

It  shall  be  the  procedure  that  the  time  allowed  for  each  side  shall  not  exceed 
fifteen  minutes,  or  ten  minutes  per  person,  whichever  is  less.  If  more  time  is 
deemed  necessary,  such  arguments  must  be  made  in  writing,  and  received  by  the 
Board  not  later  than  two  days  before  the  appointed  hearing. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must  be 
received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before  them 
unless  a  Commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a  majority 
of  the  members  present.  (Amended  February  5,  1986)  (Emphasis  added). 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  two  days  before  the  hearing.  The  Board  will  not  consider  written  material 
submitted  less  than  two  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal .  Except  in  extraordi- 
nary cases,  and  to  prevent  manifest  injustice,  motions  for  rehearing  shall  not  be 
made  by  the  Board  except  upon  the  following  conditions:   (a)  The  applicant  for 
the  rehearing  shall  submit  a  written  request  stating  succinctly  the  grounds  upon 
which  such  rehearing  is  requested,   (b)  If  new  evidence  be  relied  upon  as  a 
ground  for  rehearing,  the  application  shall  show:  l.The  nature  and  character  of 
the  new  evidence;  2.  The  names  of  the  witnesses  and/or  a  description  of  the  doc- 
uments to  be  produced;  and  3.  Why  the  evidence  was  not  produced  at  the  original 
hearing.  Failure  to  exercise  due  diligence  to  produce  the  evidence  at  the  pre- 
vious hearing  shall  be  deemed  grounds  for  denial  of  the  petition.  All  presenta- 
tions for  requests  for  rehearing  shall  be  in  writing,  and  it  shall  be  the  gener- 
al practice  of  the  Board  that  no  verbal  testimony  shall  be  received  when  such 
request  for  rehearing  is  considered  by  the  Board. 

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Executive  Director  Room  154-A,  City  Hall 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  A  Appeal  No.  88-005.  Hearing  held  February  24,  1988.  Appellant  Gerd  Wenske 
appealed  the  denial  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  591-593  Buena  Vista  West  Avenue. 
Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Engmann,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to  overrule  the  department 
subject  to  conditions.  Commissioner  Jackson  was  absent. 

ITEM  B  Letter  from  Robert  W.  Passmore,  Zoning  Administrator,  requesting  rehearing  of 
Appeal  No.  88-005.  Continued  from  April  13,  1988,  at  request  of  David  Cincotta,  Esq. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-006 


RICHARD  E.  THOMAS,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  January  7,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1460-1462  Page  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8705662. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/16) 


ISHTIAQ  A.  BOKHARI,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPT.,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-076 


[Suspension  for  10  days  on 

[February  29,  1988,  of 

[Driver  Public  Vehicle 

[permit. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/23) 


ellant 


APPEAL  NO.  88-077 


[Revocation 
[March  8 
[Pub! 
[F£ff  HEARI 


river 
ermi  t. 


(4/23) 


JAD  JABER,  Appellant 

vs. 
HEALTH  DEPT.,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-081 


[Disapproval  on 
[March  24,  1988,  of 
[Health  Department  permit 
[for  a  food  warehouse 
[at  1010i-2  York  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/3) 


SAN  FRANCISCO  BAND  FOUNDATION, 

)  vs.    Appellants 

DEPT  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-075 


[Denial  on  March  1,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1519  Mission  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8709445. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/20) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-078 

ARHAND  B.  CHALMERS,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [March  7,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Mr.  &  Mrs.  John  Mulligan, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  2562  Great  Highway. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8608664. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (4/30) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-079 


BORIS  KRALEVICH,  Appellant  ""[Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [March  11,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Asadoor  0.  Astorian,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  2425  California  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8717211. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/2) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-088 

BOB  GRIMES,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [March  28,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [S.  Suskauer  &  B.  Dwyer, 

[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  170  Bonview  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8803904. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/15) 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-074 

FRANK  WONG,  Appellant  [Denial  on  March  1,  1988, 

0)  vs.  [of  Rear  Yard  Variance  sought 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [for  property  located  at 

[875  29th  Avenue. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  87.781V. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (4/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-080 

MOO  T.  S00  H00,  Appellant  "TProtesting  condition  of 

L)  vs.  [issuance  on  March  16,  1988, 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [to  Tony  M.  Jorge  da  Silva, 

[of  Rear  Yard,  Usable  Open 
[Space  &  Off-Street  Variances 
[sought  for  property  located 
[at  251  Cervantes  Blvd. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  87.576V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/3) 


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APPEAL  NO.  Y88-083 

J.  A.  ROKIN,  Appellant  "TDenial  on  March  15,  1988, 

)  vs.  [of  Front  Setback  Variance 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [sought  for  property  located 

[at  2516  Bryant  Street. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  87.600V. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY...  (5/9) 


)  PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


)  Amendment  to  Rules  of  the  Board  (Section  5  Article  I)  concerning  time  limits 
for  speakers  pursuant  to  Section  16 . 5-1  of  the  San  Francisco  Administrative  Code, 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E,  BERG  PRESIDENT 

DOUGLAS  J.  ENGMANN  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATT  IE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER 


BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  Representatives  of 
the  Department,  Board,  Commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken 
shall  open  the  discussion.  The  appellant  shall  then  present  his  or  her  case. 
Rebuttal  or  closing  remarks  may  be  made  by  either  party  only  in  exceptional 
circumstances  and  is  entirely  within  the  discretion  of  the  Board. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestants  shall  speak  first. 

It  shall  be  the  procedure  that  the  time  allowed  for  each  side  shall  not  exceed 
fifteen  minutes,  or  ten  minutes  per  person,  whichever  is  less.  If  more  time  is 
deemed  necessary,  such  arguments  must  be  made  in  writing,  and  received  by  the 
Board  not  later  than  two  days  before  the  appointed  hearing. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must  be 
received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before  them 
unless  a  Commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a  majority 
of  the  members  present.   (Amended  February  5,  1986)  (Emphasis  added). 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  two  days  before  the  hearing.  The  Board  will  not  consider  written  material 
submitted  less  than  two  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal .  Except  in  extraordi- 
nary cases,  and  to  prevent  manifest  injustice,  motions  for  rehearing  shall  not  be 
made  by  the  Board  except  upon  the  following  conditions:   (a)  The  applicant  for 
the  rehearing  shall  submit  a  written  request  stating  succinctly  the  grounds  upon 
which  such  rehearing  is  requested,  (b)  If  new  evidence  be  relied  upon  as  a 
ground  for  rehearing,  the  application  shall  show:  1.  The  nature  and  character  of 
the  new  evidence;  2.  The  names  of  the  witnesses  and/or  a  description  of  the  doc- 
uments to  be  produced;  and  3.  Why  the  evidence  was  not  produced  at  the  original 
hearing.  Failure  to  exercise  due  diligence  to  produce  the  evidence  at  the  pre- 
vious hearing  shall  be  deemed  grounds  for  denial  of  the  petition.  All  presenta- 
tions for  requests  for  rehearing  shall  be  in  writing,  and  it  shall  be  the  gener- 
al practice  of  the  Board  that  no  verbal  testimony  shall  be  received  when  such 
request  for  rehearing  is  considered  by  the  Board. 

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MATTERS, FOR  CONSIDERATION,. REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A  Letter  from  Robert  W.  Passmore,  Zoning  Administrator,  requesting  rehearing  of 
Appeal  No.  88-005.  Continued  from  April  20,  1988,  to  May  4,  1988,  at  the  request  of 
Barry  Pearl  of  City  Planning. 

ITEM  B  Letter  from  Jad  Jaber  requestinq  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-081 .  Hearing  April  20, 
1988.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Medina,  the  Board  voted  3-1  to  overrule  the  Department 
and  grant  the  permit.  Four  votes  needed  to  overrule,  the  dept.  is  upheld  and  the  permit 
denied.  (President  Berg  dissented.) 

ITEM  C  Letter  from  Inge  Weidmann  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-063.  Hearing 
April  13,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Engmann,  the  Board  votea  4-0  to  uphold 
the  department  and  sustain  the  penalty. 

REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD 

ITEM  D  Letter  from  Dorian  Sarris  requestino  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over  permit 
issued  to  him  for  work  at  2167  Turk  Street.  Mr.  Sarris  was  assessed  and  paid  a  penalty 
at  the  time  the  permit  was  issued.  He  would  like  to  appeal  the  penalty  and  request 
a  refund. 


Permit  issued 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received 


March  3,  1988 

March  18,  1988 

April  19,  1988 

ITEM  E   Letter  from  Michael  Carlyle  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over  permit 
issued  for  work  at  430  Bartlett  Street. 

Permit  issued  March  31,  1988 

Appeal  period  ended  April  15,  1988 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received  April  IE,  1988 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  F  Appeal  No  88-006.  Hearing  April  20,  1988.  Richard  E.  Thomas  appealed  the  denial 
of  permit  to  al  terT- buTlding  at  1460-1462  Page  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President 
Enqmanr. ,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to  overrrule  the  department  and  grant  the  permit. 
Commissioner  Jackson  was  absent. 


LARRY  STINSON,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,.   Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-094 


[Protesting  issuance  on 

[March  25,  1988,  to 

[John  McGeehan,  dba 

["Do  U.C.  Us  Mobile  Catering", 

[a  permit  to  do  business 

[at  1420  4th  Street. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/21) 


ROBERT  J.  BOSSI  &  ASSOCIATES, 

vs.     Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-071 


[Revocation  on  March  2,  1988 : 
[of  permits  to  Alter  a 
[Building  at  435  Valencia  St, 
[APPLICATION  NOS.  8715818 
[  &  8800900. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/16) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  UF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  MAY  H,   1988, 


PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-089 


FLOOD  PLUMBING  COMPANY, 

vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  refund 
[of  penalty  imposed  on 
[March  25,  1988,  for 
[installing  boilers  without 
[a  permit  at  433  Powell  St. 
[INVOICE  NO.  01805. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/16) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-097 


BONANZA  MANAGEMENT  COMPANY, 

vs.     Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  refund 
[of  penalty  imposed  on 
[April  12,  1988,  for  work 
[done  without  a  permit 
[at  3910  Geary  Blvd. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8803549 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-086 


VICTOR  WEINER,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


"[Denial  on  March  28,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  43  Molimo  Drive. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8717441. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/10) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-095 


LEONARD  WOO,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  April  6,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  444  Greenwich  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8800934. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/21) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-101 


NANCY  &  STUART  SCHEINHOLTZ, 

vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  CITY  PLANNING,  Respondent 


T Denial  on  April  12,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2417-2421  Larkin  St.  (88.123D) 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8802304. 


[FOR  HEARING  TODAY 


(5/23) 


FRIENDS  OF  NOE  VALLEY 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-090 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March  25,  1988,  to 
[Abraham  &  Gretta  Kass, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  4049  24th  St.  (88.037D) 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8715679. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/16) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  MAY  4,  1988,    PAGE  THREE 


APPEAL  NO.  88-092 

EARL  ROCKER,  Appellant  "["Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [March  28,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Pyotr  Kligman,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[120  Whitney  St.  (87.517D) 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8708996. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/17) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-096 

ERMALINDA  &  WILLIAM  HELGESON,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

J  vs.  [March  28,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Odelin  Perez,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[1179  Treat  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8717157. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-087 

CLIFFORD  C.  SWEET,  Appellant  LDenial  on  March  22,  1988, 

vs.  [of  Minimum  Lot  Area,  Rear 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  [Yard,  Usable  Open  Space  & 

Respondent  [Off-Street  Parking  Variances 

[sought  for  property  located 
[at  221  Lathrop  Avenue. 
[VARIANCE  NO.  87.514V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/14) 


)  PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


)  FOR  APPROVAL:  Policy  and  Rule  of  the  Board  of  Permit  Appeals  regulating  the 

recycl ing  of  paper. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E.  BERG  PRESIDENT 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATTIE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  their  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  oral  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
tnem  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARIN6 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 
REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A  Letter  from  Robert  D.  Winkler,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  appellant,  Mr.  Boris 
Kralevich,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-079.  Hearing  April  20,  1988.  Appellant 
had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  2425  California  Street. 
Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Engmann,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to  uphold  the  department 
and  grant  the  permit.  Commissioner  Jackson  was  absent. 

ITEM  B  Letter  from  Carol  E.  Gamble,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  87-328.  The 
appel 1  ant  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  32  Sussex  Street. 
Hearing  held  February  17,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Fung,  the  Board  voted 
4-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit.  President  Berg  was  absent.  This 
request  continued  from  March  9,  1988  addendum  to  allow  time  for  the  Bureau  of  Building 
Inspection  to  review  revised  plans  with  neighbors.  This  matter  continued  from  April  13, 
1988  addendum  for  further  consideration. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-092 

EARL  ROCKER,  Appellant  ~TProtesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [March  28,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Pyotr  Kligman,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[120  Whitney  St.  (87.517D) 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8708996. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/17) 


APPEAL  WO.  87-344 

CHARLES  M.  VADALABENE,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.     Appellant  [November  30,  1987,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Harry  Wright,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Demolish  a  Building  at 

[938  Santiago  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8715716. 

[FOR  FURTHER  REHEARING  TODAY.    (1/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-049 


RONALD  E.  HOTHEK,  Appellant  ^Denial  on  February  19,  1988, 

vs.  [of  approval  of  an  Alcoholic 

DEPT.  CITY  PLANNING,  Respondent  [Beverage  Control  application 

[for  property  located  at 

[430  Broadway  St. 

[LICENSE  TYPE  41. 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (4/9) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-110 

RONALD  E.  HOTHEM,  Appellant  [Denial  on  April  18,  1988, 

t  vs.  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Responoent  [at  430  Broadway  Street. 

:iTY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [APPLICATION  NO.  8800156. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/28) 


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PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-085 


ADAM  SPARKS,   Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Conditions 
[on  March  16,  1988,  attached 
[to  a  permit  of  occupancy 
[at  420  Jones  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/10) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-112 


CHRISTOPHER  WESTERGUARD, 

vs.    Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  refund 
[of  penalty  imposed  on 
[April  7,  1988,  for  work 
[done  without  a  permit  at 
[377  Douglass  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8802703. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/29) 


JOHN  &  ROSEMARY  HIRSHBERG,  & 
BENJAMIN  SLICK,     Appellants 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-098 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  6,  1988,  to 
[Douglas  &  Jill  Hope,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[2848  Scott  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8802630. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/22) 


SAN  FRANCISCO  BUILDING  I 
CONSTRUCTION  TRADES  COUNCIL, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Responoent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-105 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  7,  1988,   to  the 
[Public  Utilities  Commission- 
[UEB,  permit  to  Erect  e 
[Structure  at  1941  Harrison  St, 
[APPLICATION  NO.   8801205. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/28) 


SAN  FRANCISCO  BUILDING  & 
CONSTRUCTION  TRADES  COUNCIL, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-106 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  7,  1988,  to  the 
[Public  Utilities  Commission, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1940  Harrison  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8801206. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/28) 


PUBLIC  COfi'.ENT:     Presentation   shall    be   limited   to  (3)  minutes   for  eacn  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E.  BERG  PRESIDENT 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATTIE  J,  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  their  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  oral  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  anG  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  A  Appeal  No.  87-344  protesting  issuance  of  a  permit  to  demolish  a  building  at 
938  Santiago  Street.  Hearing  May  11,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Fung,  the  Board 
voted  4-0  to  revoke  the  permit. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  B  Letter  from  Robert  W.  Passmore,  Zoning  Administrator,  requesting  rehearing  of 
Appeal  No.  88-006.  Hearing  April  20,  1988.  The  appellant,  Richard  E.  Thomas,  had  protested 
the  denial  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  1460-1462  Page  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice- 
President  Engmann,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to  overrule  the  department  and  grant  the  permit. 
Commissioner  Jackson  was  absent. 

ITEM  C  Letter  from  Victor  Weiner  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-086.  Hearing 
May  4,  1988.  The  appellant  had  protested  the  denial  of  a  permit  to  alter  a  building  at 
43  Molimo  Drive.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Jackson,  the  Board  voted  1-3  to  overrule 
the  department  and  grant  the  permit.  Four  votes  needed  to  overrule,  the  department  is 
upheld  and  the  permit  denied.  Commissioners  Berg,  Fung  and  Medina  dissented. 

ITEM  D  Letter  from  Wayne  Rieke  on  behalf  of  appellant,  Clifford  C.  Sweet,  requesting 
rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  V88-087.  Hearing  May  4,  1988.  The  appellant  had  protested  the 
denial  of  a  variance  for  property  located  at  221  Lathrop  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of 
President  Berg,  the  Board  voted  2-2  to  uphold  the  department  and  deny  the  variance. 
Four  votes  need  to  overrule,  the  department  is  upheld  and  the  variance  denied. 
Commissioners  Jackson  and  Medina  dissented. 

ITEM  E  Letter  from  David  Cincotta,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  the  appellant,  Robert  J.  Bossi 
and  Associates,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-071 .  The  appellants  had  appealed 
the  revocation  of  permits  to  alter  a  building  at  435  Valencia  Street.  Hearing  May  4, 
1988.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Fung,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to  overrule  the  department 
and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 

ITEM  F  Letter  from  J.  A.  Bokin  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  V88-083.  The 
appellant  had  protested  the  denial  of  a  variance  for  property  located  at  2516  Bryant 
Street.  Hearing  April  20,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Medina,  the  Board  voted 
4-0  to  uphold  the  Zoning  Administrator  and  deny  the  variance. 


HOWARD  &  MAUREEN  SCHAADT, 

&  JEANNE  GOLDMAN,     Appellants 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  87-348 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  25,  1987,  to 
[Diane  Mei-Ling  So,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[1836  Pacheco  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8710849. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/16) 


RICHARD  P.  LIEBERMAN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
DAHI  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  87-191 


"[Denial  on  July  15,  1987,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  620  Jones  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8601149. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/30) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  MAY  25,  1988   PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-010 


WICHAI  KEAWKALAYA,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Rejection  on  January  5,  1988, 
[of  permit  application  to  Alter 
[a  Building  at  296  Evelyn  Way. 
["FREEZE  ORDER". 
[RESOLUTION  NO.   1079-87. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/23) 


JOSE  &  DELIA 
DEPT.  PUBLIC 


APPEAL  NO.  88-016 


HERRERA,  Appellants 

vs. 

WORKS,     Respondent 


[Rejection  on  January  11,   1988, 
[of  permit  application  to  Alter 
[a  Building  at  251  Wheeler  Ave. 
["FREEZE  ORDER". 
[RESOLUTION  NO.      1079-87. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/29) 


VICKIE  STONE 


DEPT.  PUBLIC 


APPEAL  NO.  88-017 


&  RICHARD  ZUCKERMAN, 
vs.     Appellants 
WORKS,  Respondent 


[Rejection  on  January  11, 
[of  permit  application  to 
[a  building  at  893  Noe  St 
["FREEZE  ORDER". 
[RESOLUTION  NO.  1079-87. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


1986, 
Alter 


(3/1) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-109 


HOUSE  &  HOUSE  ARCHITECTS, 

vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Rejection  on  April  15,  1988, 
[of  permit  application  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[60  San  Felipe  Avenue. 
[REQUEST  NO.  9000122. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/28) 


PACIFIC  AVENUE  NEIGHBORS, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-046 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  16,  1988,  to 
[Gene  Aubry,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[2961  Pacific  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8717918 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/6) 


SUZANNE  D.  CAUTHEN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-084 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March  16,  1988,  to 
[James  Kelso,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[100  Alta  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8802056 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/9) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-107 

MONA  OSTERHOUDT,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [April  5,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Tony  Fazio  &  Tony  Campilongo, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  112  Fair  Oaks  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8802961. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/28) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-108 

MONA  OSTERHOUDT,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [April  7,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Tony  Fazio,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[112  Fair  Oaks  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8700405. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/28) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-111 

PHIL1PP  &  VIRGINIA  FRINGS,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.     Appellants  [September  10,  1987,  to 

DEPT  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [John  G.  Day,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  1910  Baker  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8710712. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/29) 


PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 

Policy  regarding  slurs.  Resolution  for  adoption.  Recommended  by  Civil  Service 
Commi  ssion. 


Fee  increase  amendment.  Proposal  to  increase  appeal  fees  by  amending  Section  8 
of  Part  III  of  the  S.F.  Municipal  Code. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E.  BERG  PRESIDENT 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATT  IE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  their  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  oral  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  e  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 


REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD. 

ITEM  A  Letter  from  Harry  O'Brien*  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Hong  Kong  Metro  Realty  Inc 
requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over  the  revocation  of  permits  issued 
for  work  at  2987-38th  Avenue,  3712  Ulloa  Street,  3702  Ulloa  Street,  3734  Ulloa 
Street  and  3722  Ulloa  Street. 


Permits  revoked 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received 


May  A,  1988 
May  19,  1988 
May  23,  1988 


ITEM  B  Letter  from  Earl  Rocker  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-092.  Hearing 
May  4,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  President  Berg,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to  uphold  the 
department  and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 


MONA  OSTERHOUDT,  Appellant 
i)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-107 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  5,  1988,  to 
[Tony  Fazio  &  Tony  Campilongo, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  112  Fair  Oaks  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8802961. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/28) 


MONA  OSTERHOUDT,  Appellant 
I)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-108 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  7,  1988,  to 
[Tony  Fazio,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[112  Fair  Oaks  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8700405 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/28) 


CINDY  J.  WASELESKI,  Appellant 
\)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-077 


[Revocation  on 
[March  8,  1988,  of  Driver 
[Public  Vehicle  permit. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/23) 


CINDY  J.  WASELESKI,  Appellant 
»)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  38-115 


[Revocation  on 
[April  6,  1988,  of  Driver 
[Public  Vehicle  permit. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/30) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  JUNE  8,  1988   PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-129 


DEBRA  SHARABI,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  May  6,  1988, 
[of  Pushcart  Peddler  permit 
tat  the  southeast  corner 
[of  Geary  &  Mason  Streets. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(6/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-134 


PEGGY  BLEY,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  penalty 
[imposed  on  May  26,  1988, 
[for  work  done  at 
[309  San  Marcos  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806151. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/5) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-125 


WAYNE  WOO,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


"[Denial  on  May  6,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  645  Bosworth  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8802816. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(6/15) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-126 


ALBERT  R.  UJCIC,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  22,  1988,  to 
[John  Woolley  Jr.,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure  at 
[236  Randall  St.  (87.461D) 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8709134. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(6/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-127 


ERIC  SCHWARTZ,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[May  2,  1988,  to 
[Lisle  Payne,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[3616  Jackson  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8805429. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(6/20) 


CHARLES  J.  LEWIN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-130 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[May  5,  1988,  to 
[Steve  Tsui,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[730  7th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8802843. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(6/27) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-131 


JUNE  L.  GOLD,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[May  9,  1988,  to 
[Melencio  Alvarez,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[275  Santa  Rosa  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8715884 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(6/28) 


PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


FEE  INCREASE  AMENDMENT: 


Proposal  to  increase  appeal  fees  by  amending  Sec.  8 

of  Part  III  of  the  S.  F.  Municipal  Code. 

For  adoption  as  amended  at  public  hearing  May  25,  1988. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

JERRY  E.  BERG  PRESIDENT 

JOSE  E.  MEDINA  VICE  PRESIDENT 

MATTIE  J.  JACKSON  COMMISSIONER 

FRANK  S.  FUNG  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  their  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  oral  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  memDers  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

ITEM  A  Election  of  Board  officers. 

REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD   ' 

ITEM  B  Letter  from  Frank  Zenner  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over  permit 
issued  for  work  at  388-5th  Street. 


Permit  issued 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received 


May  18,  1988 
June  2,  1988 
June  3,  1988 


JAD  JABER,  Appellant 

vs. 
HEALTH  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-081 


[Denial  on  March  24,  1988,. 
[of  Health  Department  permit 
[for  a  food  warehouse 
[at  1010^  York  Street. 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(5/3) 


MARION  COCHRANE,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  COMMISSION,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-117 


[Reversion  on 
[April  12,  1988,  of 
[a  Taxi  Medallion  permit 
[to  the  City  of  S.F. 
[MEDALLION  NO.  345. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(6/6) 


JAMES  REAM,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
DAHI  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-121 


[Denial  on  May  4,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a 
[Building  at  2640  Green  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8805323. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(6/13) 


PETER  &  HOLLY  GOTTSCHALK, 

vs.     Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-133 


[Denial  on  May  12,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  641  Excelsior  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8615546. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/3) 


PACIFIC  AVENUE  NEIGHBORS, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-046 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  16,  1988,  to 
[Gene  Aubry,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[2961  Pacific  Avenue 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8717918. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/6) 


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PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-123 


CHARLES  F.  HAINES,  Appellant 
i  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  20,  1988,  to 
[Michael  Joyce,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  705  Foerster  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8713359 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(6/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-124 


CHARLES  F.  HAINES,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  20,  1988,  to 
[Michael  Joyce,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  709  Foerster  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8713357 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-103 


WALLACE  LIM,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


"[Revocation  on  March  31,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  50  Torrens  Court. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8609945. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/24) 


NEIGHBORS  &  PROPERTY  OWNERS 
ASSOCIATION,    Appellants 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-082 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March  11 ,  1988,  to 
[Wallace  Lim,  permit  to 
[Erect  a  Structure  at 
[50  Torrens  Court. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8609945 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/4) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-114 


HARLEY  C.  HARDESTY,  Appellant 
vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  6,  1988,  to 
[Charles  Mosser,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  building  at 
[2350  Union  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8801882 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/30) 


MR.  &  MRS.  A.  ALARCON,  Appellants 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-116 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  15,  1988,  to 
[Chris  Lane,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[1400  Washington  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8803292 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(6/4) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-119 

JOHN  D.  MICHAEL,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [April  18,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Mike  Sarfaty,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[741-743  Castro  St.  and 

[588  Liberty  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8803435. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/11) 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-122 

SAMUEL  NOILY,  Appellant  [Protesting  conditions  2  &  4  of 

vs.  [issuance  on  April  20,  1988, 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [of  Rear  Yard  variance  sought 

[for  property  located  at 

[1229  Diamond  Street. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  87.236V. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/13) 


PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  COMMISSIONER 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES.  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  their  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  Departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 

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A.  Informational  presentation  and  discussion  of  the  following  matters: 

NOTE:  No  public  testimony  will  be  received  at  this  time.  This  is  for  informational 
purposes  only  and  will  not  involve  action  on  any  matters. 

1.  Board  of  Permit  Appeals  Organization. 

2.  Charter,  Ordinances,  Prop  M,  Board  Rules,  Economic  Interest  Statements  and 
travel  out  of  state  letters  to  the  Mayor. 

3.  City  Attorney. 

4.  Types  of  Appeals: 

a.  Public  Works  -  Demolition,  alteration  and  new  construction  permits. 

b.  City  Planning  -  Discretionary  Review  decisions  of  Planning  Commission  on 
building  permits.  Variance  decisions  and  determinations  of  Zoning 
Administrator.  Project  authorization  decisions  (beauty  contest). 

c.  Police  -  Taxicab,  taxi  driver,  massage  parlor,  massage  employee,  mobile 
caterer,  mechanical  amusement  device,  billiard  parlor,  place  of  entertain- 
ment, cabaret  permits,  and  pushcart  permits. 

d.  Art  Commission  -  Street  artist  permits. 

e.  Public  Health  -  Restaurant  and  food  storage  permits. 

f.  Fire  -  Parking  lots,  vehicle  storage  garage  permits. 

g.  Redevelopment  Agency  -  Building  permits. 

B.  Public  Comment. 

NOTE:  Public  comment  will  be  limited  in  length  to  3  minutes  per  speaker.  The  Board 
will  not  act  on  any  matters  raised. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  A  Appeal  No.  88-150.  Hearing  June  29,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras, 
the  Board  voted  4-0  to  overrule  the  Zoning  Administrator's  Order. 

ITEM  B  Appeal  No.  88-116.  Hearing  June  29,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Melbostad, 
the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 

REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  C:  Letter  from  Charles  F.  Haines  requesting  a  rehearing  of  Appeals  Nos .  88-123  and 
88-124.  Hearing  June  15,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted 
4^1  ("President  Marks  dissented)  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permits  subject 
to  conditions.  The  appellant  protested  the  issuance  of  permits  to  erect  structures  at 
705  Foerster  Street  and  709  Foerster  Street. 


ITEM  D:  Letter  from  Howard  N.  Ellman,  Esq.,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-046  . 
Hearing  June  29,  1988.  The  appellants,  Pacific  Avenue  Neighbors,  had  appealed  tfie~~ 
issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  2961  Pacific  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner 
Prior,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-146 


WARN0CK  A.  HOLMES,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [May  19,  1988,  to  John  Lau, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [at  258-18th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8707464. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.     (7/13) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-081 

JAD  JABER,  Appellant  [Denial  on  March  24,  1988,. 

vs.  [of  Health  Department  permit 

HEALTH  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [for  a  food  warehouse 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [at  1010^  York  Street. 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (5/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-162 

ZUNI  CAFE,  Appellant  [Order  on  June  15,  1988, 

vs.  [to  cease  from  the  operation 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  HEALTH,  Respondent  [of  an  oven  at  1658  Market  St. 

[RESOLUTION  NO.  88-27. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/26) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-161 

MICHAEL  MALBASA,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  penalty 

vs.  [on  June  15,  1988,  for 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [work  done  at  1008  Alabama 

[Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8805939. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-168 

MARKBOROUGH  CALIFORNIA  PROPERTIES,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.     Appellants  [June  10,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Federal  Home  Loan  Bank, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Demolish  a  Building 

[at  600  California  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8803564. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-169 

MARKBOROUGH  CALIFORNIA  PROPERTIES,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.     Appellants  [June  10,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Federal  Home  Loan  Bank, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Demolish  a  Building 

[at  551  Kearny  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8803563. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-101 

NANCY  &  STUART  SCHEINHOLTZ,  [Denial  on  April  12,  1988, 

vs.     Appellants  [of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

DEPT.  CITY  PLANNING,  Respondent  [at  2417-2421  Larkin  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8802314. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-151 

RUPERT  YAM,  Appellant  [Rejection  on  June  1,  1988, 

vs.  [of  permit  application  to 

DEPT  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [80  Panorama  Dr. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  9000209. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/18) 


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PAGE  THREE 


APPEAL  NO.  88-144 


FOUNDATION  FOR  SAN  FRANCISCO 
ARCHITECTURAL  HERITAGE, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[May  19,  1988,  to   Four 
[Seas  Invstmnt  Corp.,  permit 
[to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  612  Washington  Street. 
[(Colombo  Building) 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8714212. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/7) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-152 


MARC  LORAN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[May  26,  1988,  to 
[Mark  Tarn,  permit  to 
[Demolish  a  Building 
[at  1641  12th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8604078, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/19) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-148 


MARC  LORAN,  Appellant 

i  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[May  27,  1988,  to 
[Mark  Tarn,  permit  to 
[Erect  a  Structure 
[at  1641  12th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8613318. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/16) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-153 


GARY  RAUGH,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[May  26,  1988,   to 
[Maria  &  George  Hartman  TR, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2600  Pacific  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8604078. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/19) 


GEORGIA  BRITTAN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-155 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[May  27,  1988,   to 
[Steve  Beckerman,  permit 
[to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  4023  Army  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8706496 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/23) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  JULY  13,  1988 


PAGE  FOUR 


APPEAL  NO.  88-163 


13) 


2029  FILLMORE  STREET  TENANTS, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  9,  1988,  to 
[Astoriam  Investments,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[2029  Fillmore  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8807669. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/27 


APPEAL  NO.  88-166 


14) 


FOSTER  REED,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  7,  1988,  to  H.  Shapiro, 
[C.  McCullough  &  H.  Schneider, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  932  Church  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8801191. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/31 


APPEAL  NO.  88-173 


SAN  FRANCISCO  BUILDING  & 
CONSTRUCTION  TRADES  COUNCIL, 
15)  vs.     Appellants 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  8,  1988,  to 
[Anthony  Wong,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  3640  18th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707470 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/28 


16)  PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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VTTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING,  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

[QUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

rEM  A  Letter  from  Michael  D.  Franklin  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over 
srmit  issued  for  a  Kosher  hot  dog  stand  in  the  1200  block  of  Battery  Street  adjacent 
d  Levi ' s  Plaza. 

Permit  issued  June  14,  1988 

Appeal  period  ended  June  29,  1988 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received         July  8,  1988 

EQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

TEM  B  Letter  from  Stanley  M.  Smith  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-138. 
ppellant  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  Erect  a  Structure  at  2261  Bush 
treet.  Hearing  June  29,  1988.  Upon  motion  Commissioner  Prior,  the  Board  voted 
-1  (Commissioner  House  dissented)  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit. 

TEM  C  Letter  from  Brian  Connors,  Esq.  on  behalf  of  Christopher  Lane  and  the  1400 
ashington  Street  Association,  requesting  rehearingvof  Appeal  No. 88-116.  Hearing 
une  29,  1988.  Appellants  had  protested  the  issuance  to  Mr.  Connor's  clients  a 
ermit  to  alter  a  building  at  1400  Washington  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner 
elbostad,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit 
ubject  to  conditions. 

TEM  D  Letter  from  Sal  C.  Balistreri,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Anthony  Ching,  requesting 
shearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-140.  Hearing  June  29,  1988.  Appellant  had  appealed  the 
snial  of  masseur  permit  at  1750  Geary  Boulevard.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner 
Duse,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  deny  the  permit. 

[£M  E.  Letter  from  Jack  Wholey,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  permit  holder,  John  Woolley,  Jr., 
guesting  that  the  Board  reconsider  its'  decision  to  rehear  Appeal  No.  88-126. 
ie  Appellant,  Albert  R.  Ujcic,  had  protested  the  issuance  of  a  permit  to  erect 
structure  at  236  Randall  Street.  On  June  29,  1988,  upon  motion  of  Commissioner 
"ior,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  rehear  the  appeal  and  scheduled  it  for  hearing  on 
ily  20,  1988. 

- 'JLADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

.EMJL  Appeals  Nos.  88-168  and  88-169.  Hearing  July  13,  1988.  Upon  motion  of 
nmissioner  Melbostad,  the  Board  voted  3-1  (Commissioner  House  dissented)  to 
hold  the  department  and  grant  the  permits.  The  permits  were  issued  to  the 
deral  Home  Loan  Bank  to  demolish  buildings  at  600  California  Street  and  551 

larny  Street. 


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PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


APPEAL  NO.  88-162 


ZUNI  CAFE,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  HEALTH,  Respondent 


"[Order  on  June  15,  1988, 
[to  cease  from  the  operation 
[of  an  oven  at  1658  Market  St 
[RESOLUTION  NO.  88-27. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-155 


GEORGIA  BRITTAN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[May  27,  1988,  to 
[Steve  Beckerman,  permit 
[to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  4023  Army  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8706496. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-163 


2029  FILLMORE  STREET  TENANTS, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  9,  1988,  to 
[Astoriam  Investments,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[2029  Fillmore  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8807669. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/27) 


SAN  FRANCISCO  BUILDING  & 
CONSTRUCTION  TRADES  COUNCIL, 

vs.     Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-173 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  8,  1988,  to 
[Anthony  Wong,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  3640  18th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707470. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY 


(5/28) 


ANDRES  de  la  CRUZ,  Appellant 

vs. 
ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO. 


V88-145 

TDenial 


on  May  24,  1988, 
[Front  Setback  Variance 
[sought  for  property 
[located  at  483  Rolph  St. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  87.579DV 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/7) 


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APPEAL  NO  88-126 


ALBERT  R.  UJCIC,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  22,  1988,  to 
[John  Wool  ley,  Jr.,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure  at 
[236  Randall  St.  (87.461D) 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8709134. 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(6/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-167 


HENRY  LUCERO,  Jr.,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  penalty 
[on  June  24,  1988, 
[for  work  done  without  a 
[permit  at  3335  26th  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806142 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-178 


AMERAH  EDAIS,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


I Denial  on  June  22,  1988, 
[of  Mechanical  Amusement 
[Device   permit   at 
[5001  Third  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/14) 


STAR  SHEET  METAL  &  HEATING 
CO.,  INC.  Appellants 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
HEALTH  DEPT.  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-179 


"[Denial  on  June  20,  1988, 
[of   permit  to   Alter 
[a   Building   at 
[3445  California  St. 
[(Hood  over  Rotisserie) 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8804778 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/14) 


IZKO  POSLAVSKY,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-154 


"[Denial  on  June  7,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1588  18th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8709900. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/20) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-176 


ROBERT  P.  CLARKE,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  17,  1988,  to 
[Yu  Sio  Ping  &  So  Sin  Yu, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  623  -  22nd  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8706937. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/10) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-177 


GEORGE  G.  SHELTON,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  23,  1988,  to 
[Raul  Raguz,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[2670  Greenwich  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8711562 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-183 


PENNY  BROGDEN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 

[April  22,  1988,  to 

[Grant-Green  Partnership, 

[permit  to  Alter  a 

[Building  at  1416  Grant  Ave 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8802949. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/16) 


JOSEPH  ALLEN  KAUFMAN, 

vs . 
ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR, 


Appellant 
Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-141 


[Determination  on  May  20,  1988, 
[that  a  Union  Meeting  Hall  is 
[considered  a  Private  Club  and 
[not  a  Commercial  Use  under 
[applicable  North  of  Market 
[Special  Use  Provisions. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/12) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-155 

GEORGIA  BRITTAN,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

i  #4)        vs.  [May  27,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Steve  Beckerman,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Demolish  a  Building 

[at  4023  Army  Street. 
[SITE  INSPECTION  TUESDAY, 
[JULY  19,  1988,  AT  5:00  P.M.     (7/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-163 

2029  FILLMORE  STREET  TENANTS,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

l  #5)        vs.     Appellants  [June  9,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Astoriam  Investments,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[2029  Fillmore  Street. 
[SITE  INSPECTION  TUESDAY, 
[JULY  19,  1988,  AT  6:00  P.M..    (7/27) 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

from  the  date  of  a 


Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  o 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  S 


ec- 


tion  6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 


City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 
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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING,  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

[OR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  A  Appeal  No.  88-126.  Hearing  July  20,  1988.  The  appellant,  Albert  R.  Ujcic, 
lad  appealed  the  issuance  of  a  permit  to  erect  a  structure  at  236  Randall  Street. 
Jpon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  4-1  (President  Marks  dissented) 
to  uphold  the  Department  and  grant  the  permit. 

REQUEST  FOR  MODIFICATION  OF  CONDITION: 

ITEM  NO.  C  Appeal  No.  87-351.  On  January  20,  1988,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  an 
alteration  permit  for  renovation  of  a  30-unit  apartment  house  at  1416  Grant  Avenue 
[>n  condition  that  the  permit  would  be  valid  for  six  months.  The  permit  holder  seeks 
a  5-month  extension  in  order  to  finish  the  renovation.  (Building  Permit  Application 
No.  8713104). 


PUBLIC  COGENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  87-348 


HOWARD  &  MAUREEN  SCHAADT  & 
JEANNE  GOLDMAN,    Appellants 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  25,  1987,  to 
[Diane  Mei-Ling  So,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[1836  Pacheco  Street. 
TAP PL  I CAT  I ON  NO.  8710849. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY, 


(1/16) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-129 


DEBRA  SHARABI,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPT.,  Respondent 


"[Demi";  on  May  6,  1988, 
[of  Pushcart  Peddler  permit 
[at  the  southeast  corner  of 
[Geary  &  Mason  Streets. 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(6/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-184 


LINDA  PAK,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPT. ,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  June  22,  1988,  of 
[Outcall  Massage  Service  permit 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/1) 


JAD  JABER,  Appellant 

vs. 
HEALTH  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-081 


"[Denial  on  March  24,  1988, 
[of  Health  Department  permit 
[for  a  food  warehouse 
[at  lOlOh.  York  Street. 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(5/3) 


JIM  MULLINS, 

Appell 

ant 

DEPT 
CITY 

.  PUBLIC 
PLANNING 

WORKS,  Respondent 
1  DISAPPROVAL 

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APPEAL  NO.  88-180 

SAN  FRANCISCO  AMBULANCE  ASSOC,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.     Appellants  [June  20,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  HEALTH,  Respondents  [Emergency  Resource  Group, 

[Inc.,  permit  for  Routine 

[Medical  Transport  Vehicle 

[Service. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-139 

[Denial  on  May  31,  1988, 

[of  permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 

[at  38  San  Jose  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8710539. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-172 

MICHAEL  O'BRIEN,  Appellant  [Denial  on  June  24,  1988,  of 

vs.  [permit  to  Demolish  a  Building 

DEPT.  CITY  PLANNING,  Respondent  [at  1578  -  10th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8714447. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-171 

MICHAEL  O'BRIEN,  Appellant  [Denial  on  June  24,  1988,  of 

vs.  [permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 

DEPT.  CITY  PLANNING,  Respondent  [at  1578  -  10th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8614827. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-181 

CLAUDIA  SHEA,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [June  22,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Gow  Y.  Lee,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[315  Corbett  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8805526. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-186 

HELEN  MARTIN,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [June  24,  1988,  to 

OtPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [William  J.  Handel ,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

L 140  Divisadero  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8806514. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/20) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-187 


DAVID 

GREEN, 

Appell 

ant 

DEPT. 
CITY 

PUBLIC 
PLANNING 

WORKS,  Respon 
i  APPROVAL 

dent 

"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  6,  1988,  to 
[Veronica  Tedeschi ,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[584-586  2nd  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8710671. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-195 

JEANNE  GHIGLIERI,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [June  30,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [R.  Sander,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[39  Genoa  Place. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8800602. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/23) 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttals 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  rot.'ce  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office: 

J£ QUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

m.  City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 

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MEETING  OF  THE  BUARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

I1  Wednesday!  august  io,  1988 

,  5:00  P.M.,  ROOM  282,  CITY  HALL 

1ATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING,  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

[TEM  A  Letter  from  Nathaniel  Abel  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over 
jermit  issued  for  a  structural  addition  at  8  Russian  Hill  Place. 

Permit  issued  July  11 ,  1988 

Appeal  period  ended  July  26,  1988 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received  July  29,  1988 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  B  Letter  from  Michael  Hallett,  on  behalf  of  permit  holder,  Raul  Raguz,  requesting 
a  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-177.  Hearing  July  20,  1988.  The  appellant,  George 
G.  Shelton,  had  appealed  the  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  2670  Greenwich 
Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted  4-1  (Commissioner  Prior 
dissented)  to  overrule  the  department  and  revoke  the  permit. 

ITEM  C  Letter  from  Janos  Gluck,  permit  holder,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-183. 
Appellant  had  protested  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  1416  Grant  Avenue. 
Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Prior,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  overrule  the  department  and  deny 
the  permit. 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  D  Appeal  No.  88-139.  Hearing  August  3,  1988.  Denial  of  permit  to  erect  a 
structure  at  38  San  Jose  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Melbostad,  the  Board  voted 
l-l  (President  Marks  dissented)  to  overrule  the  department  and  grant  the  permit 
subject  to  conditions. 

REQUEST  FOR  MODIFICATION  OF  CONDITION: 

[JEM_E_  Appeal  No.  87-351.  On  January  20,  1988,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  an 
iteration  permit  for  renovation  of  6  30-unit  apartment  house  at  1416  Grant  Avenue  on 
.ondition  that  the  permit  would  be  valiG  for  six  months.  The  permit  holder  seeks  a 

.nth  extension  in  order  to  finish  the  renovation  (Building  Permit  Application 
lo.  8713104). 

JEM  F  Consideration  of  letter  from  Margaret  A.  Verges  for  Presidio  Avenue  Association  of 
•oncerned  Neighbors  regarding  toxic  materials  and  the  Kaiser  project  site  at  2130-2140 
I'Farrell  Street. 


PUBLIC  CGWOT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  AUGUST  10,  1988    PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-162 

ZUNI  CAFE,  Appellant  [Order  on  June  15,  1988, 

vs.  [to  cease  from  the  operation 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  HEALTH,  Respondent  [of  an  oven  at  1658  Market  St. 

[RESOLUTION  NO.  88-27. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (7/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-176 

ROBERT  P.  CLARKE,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [June  17,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Yir  Sio  Ping  &  So  Sin  Yu, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  623  -  22nd  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8706937. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (8/10) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-127 

ERIC  SCHWARTZ,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [May  2,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Lisle  Payne,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[3616  Jackson  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8805429. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-184 

LINDA  PAK,  Appellant  [Denial  on  June  22,  1988, 

vs.  [of  Outcall  Massage  Service 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [permit. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/1) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-202 

MICHAEL  D.  FRANKLIN,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [June  14,  1988,  to 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [David  T.  Tomas,  Pushcart 

[Peddler's  permit  at 

[1200  Block  of  Battery  St. 

[METER  #1219. 

[dba  "DAVID'S  KOSHER  FRANKS". 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/11) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-197 

JANET  TRAUB,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed  on 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [July  18,  15S8,  for  work 

[done  at  1229   Washington  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8803036. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/29) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  AUGUST  10,  1988    PAGE  THREE 


APPEAL  NO.  88-196 


JOANNA  MC  CLURE,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  July  12,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  861  Ashbury  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8807644. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-198 


DRAKE  GARDNER,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  July  5,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  151-155  Divisadero  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806311. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-188 


JAMES  E.  THOMPSON  &  DIANA  KERR, 
vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  29,  1988,  to 
[Vista  Villa  Investments, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure, 
[at  191  Cresta  Vista  Drive. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707448. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-189 


JAMES  E.  THOMPSON  &  DIANA  KERR, 
vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  29,  1988,  to 
[Vista  Villa  Investments, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure, 
[at  185  Cresta  Vista  Drive. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707449. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-190 


JAMES  E.  THOMPSON  &  DIANA  KERR, 
vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  29,  1988,  to 
[Vista  Villa  Investments, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure, 
[at  181  Cresta  Vista  Drive. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707450. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/22) 


JAMES  E 


THOMPSON 
vs. 


)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS, 


:iTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


DIANA  KERR, 
Appellants 
Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  38-191 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[0  r»e  29,  1988,  to 
[Vista  Villa  Investments, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure, 
[at  175  Cresta  Vista  Drive. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707451. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/22) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  AUGUST  10,  1988    PAGE  FOUR 


APPEAL  NO.  88-192 


JAMES  E.  THOMPSON  &  DIANA  KERR, 
vs.     Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  29,  1988,  to 
[Vista  Villa  Investments, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure, 
[at  167  Cresta  Vista  Drive. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707452. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-193 


JAMES  E.  THOMPSON  &  DIANA  KERR, 
vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  29,  1988,  to 
[Vista  Villa  Investments, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure, 
[at  161  Cresta  Vista  Drive. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707453. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-194 


JAMES  E.  THOMPSON  &  DIANA  KERR, 
vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  29,  1988,  to 
[Vista  Villa  Investments, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure, 
[at  155  Cresta  Vista  Drive. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707454. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/22) 


Consideration  of  letter  to  Commissioner  Beverly  J.  Prior  from  Michael  Stanton,  AIA, 
concerning  Proposition  M  and  affordable  housing. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
cific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  rot.-'ce  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS,  FOR.  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

6  .  City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 

Kobert  H.  Feidman  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

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KQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  B 

A     Letter  a^d  otl"  ials     from  Mc  A.   Verges,    s 

Presidio  Avenue  A<  of  C  '  g  that  the  E 

jurisdiction  over     twc    rz  :     issued  alteration     building  ts     for  work  at 

2190  O'Farrell   Street  on   the  Kaiser  E-Z  Stora;  ige.     Application  He.     8 

for  modification  of  entrance  for  parking  and  addition  of  new  lane. 

Permit  issued  June  21,   1988 

Appeal   period  ended  July     6,   1988 

Letter  received  July  25,   1988 


ITEM  B     Application  No.     8806779  10  remodel    ground  floor  elevator  lobby  for  new 
snack  bar  at  2190  O'Farrell   Street. 

Permit  issued  July  14,   1988 

».. 

Appeal  period  ended  July  29,  1988 

AUG  2  5  1988 

Letter  received  July  25,  1988 

5  LIBRARY 


ITEM  C  Letter  from  Robert  Beishline  dated  August  16,1988,  requesting  that  the  Board 
take  jurisdiction  over  an  Order  to  Cease  Violation  of  the  Planning  Code  issued  by  the 
Department  of  City  Planning  on  January  5,  1988.  The  violations  of  the  Planning  Code 
regulations  are  change  of  copy  on  an  illegal  sign  and  lettering  on  an  awning  without 
a  permit,  all  at  975  Bush  Street. 

Order  issued  January  5,  1988 

Appeal  period  ended( 10-day  period  in  effect  still)  January  15,  1988 

Letter  received  August  16,  1988 


FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:   Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  D  Appeal  No.  88-139.  Hearing  August  3,  1988.  Denial  of  permit  to  erect 
a  new  3-unit,  3-occupied  level  residential  building  at  38  San  Jose  Avenue. 
Jpon  motion  of  Commissioner  Melbostad,  the  Board  voted  4-1  (President  Marks 
iissented)  to  overrule  the  department  and  to  grant  the  permit  subject  to 
:onditions. 

JEM  E  Appeal  No.  88-141.  Hearing  July  20,  1988.  Determination  by  the 
)epartment  of  City  Planning  that  a  union  meeting  hall  is  a  private  club  or  lodge. 
Ipon  motion  of  President  Marks  the  Board  voted  4-1  (Commissioner  Prior  dissented) 
;o  overrule  the  department  and  to  deem  the  proposed  use  a  commercial  use  not 
'  private  club  or  lodge. 


MJBLIC  COMHENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEETING  OF  THE  B;    OF  PL    t  t  24,  19     PAGE  TWO 


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Api  lis 
vs. 
DEPT.  P, 
CITY  PL/ 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[No      25,  1927,  to 
[Di    '   Ling  So,  per 
[to  Al ter  a  Building  at 
[1836  Pacheco  Sti  a 
CAPPLIC^'        :  10849. 
[FOR  FU  TODAY 


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CAFE,     / 

vs. 
.   PUBLIC  HEALTH,     Respondent 


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[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/26) 


CRAIG  DAVISON,  Appellant 
vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  ResDonc 


APPEAL  NO.  88-206 


[Appealing  for  refund 
[of  penalty  imposed  on 
[August  5,  1988,  for 
[work  done  without  permit 
[at  3839  Washington  Street 
[(Presidio  Hill  Scnool ) . 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8810471. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/14) 


IZKO  POSLAVSKY,  Appellant 
vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-154 


[Denial  on  June  7,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
fat  1588  18th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8709900. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/20) 


ANNA  MULROY  &  DOROTHY  COYLE, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-208 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  25,  1988,   to 
[John  &  Nanette  Madden, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  168  Kenwood  Way. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8805080. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/17) 


MICHAEL  O'BRIEN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  CITY  PLANNING,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-172 


"[Denial  on  June  24,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  1578  -  10th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8714447. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/3) 


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APPEAL  MO.  88-185 


GORDON  C.  WONG,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  19,  1988,  to 
[Stephen  Golds tine,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[1331  Green  Street, 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8711803. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/17) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-203 


GERALD  &  PEGGY  MEYERS, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 

[July  26,  1988,  to 

[Ronald 

[Alter  a  Building 

[774  Duncan  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8708687 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


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(9/12) 


)  Last  Item:  Consideration  of  letter  to  Commissioner  Beverly  J.  Prior  from  Michael 
Stanton,  AIA,  concerning  Proposition  M  and  affordable  housing.  The  Board  will 
also  discuss  residential  alterations  and  additions  and  criteria  for  review  of 
permit  appeals  involving  such  alterations. 


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The  order  of  pre         '  as  follows:   In  the  ca   :' 

peal  of  denials,  revocations  th€  re\  t   :  , 

ment,  board,  co   -  ion  or  person  from  whe   :  Jer  th€  appeal  is  ta!   shall 

speak  first  and  shall  bo  allowed  seven  (7)  ■■  s  foi  thier  p  »< 

three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings, 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING,  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Bob  Clarke,  appellant,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-176. 
Hearing  August  10,  1988.  Mr.  Clarke  had  protested  the  issuance  of  a  permit  to  alter  a 
building  at  623-22nd  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted  4-0 
to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions.  Commissioner  Prior 
was  absent  for  this  appeal. 


REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Alice  Devine  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over  a 
permit  issued  for  pushcart  peddler  located  at  N.W.  corner  of  Spear  and  Howard  Street 


Permit  issued 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received 


June  7,  1988 
June  22,  1988 
August  22,  1988 


PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


JEANNE  GHIGLIERI,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-195 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  30,  1988,  to 
[R.  Sander,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[39  Genoa  Place. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8800602. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY 


(8/23) 


LIEN  KIM  NGUYEN,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPT.,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  38-205 


"[Denial  on  July  25,  1988, 
[of  a  Masseuse  permit  at 
[451  O'Farrell  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/14) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-209 

RAYMOND  I.  WILSON,  Appellant  [Suspension  on  July  25,  1988 

vs.  [of  Driver  Public  Vehicle 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [permit  for  30  days  to  be 

[held  in  abeyance  during  a 
[one  year  probation  period. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-214 

LISA  JURINA,  Appellant  [Denial  on  August  3,  1988, 

vs.  [of  a  Masseuse  permit  for 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [work  at  1  Colin  Place,  dba, 

["Aloha  Spa". 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/24) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-210 

WILLIAM  H.  BILLINGSLEY,  [Denial  on  August  4,  1988, 

vs.    Appellant  [of  permit  to  Alter  a 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Building  at  1801  Broadway 

[Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8808882. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-213 

VICTORIA  VASSELLO,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [August  8,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Giampiero  Pucci ,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 


[480  Princeton  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8806932. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/24) 


LAST  ITEM:  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each 
speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  tne  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  BOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  C>ate  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room.no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  t'^e  Board  office 
at  554-67 20  for  scheduling  or  ether  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS.  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING,  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A   Letter  from  Robert  W.  Passmore,  Zoning  Administrator,  requesting  rehearing  of 
Appeal  No.  88-154.  Dates  of  hearing  July  20,  1988,  and  August  24,  1988.  The  appellant 
Izko  Poslavsky,  had  appealed  the  denial  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  1588-18th  Ave. 
Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  overrule  the  department 
and  grant  the  permit. 

UJ1JL  Letter  from  Anna  Mulroy  and  Dorothy  Coyle  requesting   rehearing  of 
Appeal  No.  88-208^  Hearing  August  24,  1988.  The  appellants  had  protested  the  issuance 
of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  168  Kenwood  Way.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  House, 
the  Board  voted  3-2  (Marks  and  Melbostad  dissented)  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant 
the  permit.  Four  votes  being  needed  to  overrule,  the  department  is  upheld  and  the 
permit  granted. 


FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FIND I NGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed 


ITEM  C  Appeal  No.V88-145.  Hearing  July  20,  1988.  The  appellant,  Andres  de  la  Cruz, 
protested  the  denial  of  a  variance  for  property  located  at  483  Rolph  Street.   Upon 
motion  of  Commissioner  Prior,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  overrule  the  Zoning 
Administrator  and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 


CORRESPONDENCE: 

ITEM  D  Letter  from  Thomas  J.  Mellon 
ent  tc  the  subject  property  at 
of  Penmit  Appeals,  its  members  and  i 
by  way  of  further  procfedings,  rehear 
the  record  to  accurately  reflect  the 
U  its  hearing  on  August  3,  19S8,  upo 
*oted  4-1  (President  Marks  dissented 
>ermit  suoject  to  conditions.  On  Aug 
'•akras,  the  Boarc  voted  3-2  (Marks 
)f  fact  and  conditions  supporting 


on  behalf  of  Len  Mejia,  the  neighbor 
38  San  Jose  Avenue,  calling  "upon  the  Board 
ts  staff  to  take  any  and  all  necessary  action, 
ing  of  this  matter  or  otherwise,  to  correct 
proceedings  that  have  occurred  in  this  matter." 
n  motion  of  Commissioner  Melbostad,  the  Board 
)  to  overrule  the  department  and  grant  the 
ust  24,  1988,  upon  motion  of  Vice-President 
and  Melbostad  dissenting)  to  adopt  findings 
the  decision  of  August  3,  1988. 


pUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


.INDA  PAK,  Appellant 

vs. 
0L ICE  DEPT.,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88- 184 


"[Denial  on  June  22,  1988,  of 
[Outcall  Massage  Service  permit 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/1) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-221 


PHANNIPA  BRAXTON,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPT. ,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  August  3,  1988, 
[of  a  Masseuse  Trainee  permit 
[at  451  O'Farrell  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-204 


GRIFFIN  V.  ALANSON, 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS, 


Appellant 
Respondent 


[Imposition  of  penalty 
[imposed  on  July  29,  1988, 
[for  work  done  without  a 
[permit  at  422  Haight  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8711660. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-174 


DANIEL  J.  OPPENHEIM,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  June  30,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  461  Ashbury  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8802014. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-216 


ROBERT  F.  BARKER, 

vs . 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS, 


Appellant 
Respondent 


"[Denial  on  August  16,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  715  Schrader  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806906. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-219 


JAMES  L.  GATTEN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  August  16,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[at  1975  -  8th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8808193. 
[FOR  HEARING  TOC   . 


(9/25) 


STEVEN  &  ALBA  SCHUSCHEREBA, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-211 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  27,  1988,  to 
[J.  Orecchia  &  N.  Lopez, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  551  46th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8801526. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/19) 


NICK  BERNARTE,  ROSE 
NAPOLEON  CABALUNA, 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS, 


APPEAL  NO.  88-215 


CABALUNA  & 
Appellants 

Respondent 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  3,  1988,  to 
[Phillip  Griffin,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[662  &  662A  Natoma  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8808976 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/25) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-217 

JULIET  CUATON,  Appellant  ~~ [^Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [August  10,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Elba,  Henry  &  Mary  Lucero, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  3335  -  26th  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8806142. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-218 

NICKOL/S  A.    DI/tflAN,     Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

[August  £J,  1988,  to 
Respondent  [Larry  Wassermen,  permit 

[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[2960/  Van/Ness  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8807974. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-220 

JOE  &  JACQUELINE  GOLDMAN,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.     Appellants  [August  4,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Lew  &  Hirolso  Makino, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  415  El  Camino  Del  Mar. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8811190. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/26) 


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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING,  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A  Letter  from  Genoa  Place  Neighbors  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-195, 
Hearing  August  31,  1988.   The  appellants  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to 
alter  a  building  at  39  Genoa  Place.   Upon  motion  of  Vice-President  Kakras,  the 
Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions, 


REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION1  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  B  Letter  from  Mark  A.  Stevens,  AIA,  requesting  the  Board  take  jurisdication 
Dver  an  Order  to  Cease  Violation  of  the  Planning  Coae  issued  May  26,  1988,  for 
removal  of  banners  in  front  of  Spuntino's  Restaurant  at  524  Van  Ness  Avenue. 


Order  issued 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received 


May  26,  1988 
June  10,  1988 
September  20,  1988 


PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


JIM  MULLINS,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-139 


"[Denial  on  May  31,  1988, 

[of  permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 

[at  38  San  Jose  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.   8710539. 

LF0R  REHEARING  TODAY.  (7/3) 


YOUNG  ANN  KIM  &  IN  KYUNG  KIM, 

vs.  Appellants 
HEALTH  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  87-302 


"[Denial  on  October  9,  1987, 
[of  permit  to  Operate  a 
[Restaurant  at  92  Judah  St. 
[(Joky's  Place) . 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/28) 


DEBRA  SHARABI,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DtPT.,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-129 


[Denial  on  May  6,  1988, 
Lof  Pushcart  Peddler  permit 
[at  the  southeast  corner  of 
[ Geary  &  Mason  Streets. 
LFOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(6/20) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  SEPTEMBER  28,  1988    PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-217 


JULIET  CUATON,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  10,  1988,  to 
[Elba,  Henry  &  Mary  Lucero, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  3335  -  26th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806142. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-219 


JAMES  L.  GATTEN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


"[Denial  on  August  16,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[at  1975  -  8th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8808193. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-226 


KAR  TUNG  SEE,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  refund 
[of  penalty  imposed  on 
[August  29,  1988,  for  work 
[done  without  a  permit  at 
[390  26th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8805034. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-223 


NATHANIEL  S.  PETERS,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


"[Denial  on  August  9,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1825  Pine  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8709950. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/1) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-228 


BETTY  KLAUSNER,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  August  16,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  978-980  Guerrero  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8807170. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/10) 


JOHN  &  JULIE  HUGHES, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-224 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  15,  1988,  to 
[Barry  &  Vicky  Potthoff, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2340  Cecilia  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8717614. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/3) 


PUBLIC  CC#tOT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTIOH  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  tne  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  anc  tne  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  anc,  for  eacr  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  tne  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  receivec 
by  the  Departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

Tne  Boarc  shall  consider  the  oepartmental  letter  oeemed  as  read,  anc  such  must 
De  receivedvby  the  Board  no  later  than  two  cays  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

s 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  tne  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  ROTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room.no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARIN6 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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1ATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 

REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING; 

ITEM  A  Letter  from  Thomas  J.  LaLanne,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  appellant,  Daniel  Oppenheim, 
requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-174.  Hearing  September  14,  1988.  The  appellant 
lad  appealed  the  denial  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  461  Ashbury  Street.  Upon 
notion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  deny 
the  permit. 


[TEM  B  Letter  from  Robert  W.  Passmore,  Zoning  Administrator,  requesting  rehearing  of 
\ppeal  No.  88-228.  Hearing  September  28,  1988.  The  appellant  had  appealed  the  denial 
3f  a  permit  to  add  a  cooktop  to  a  social  room  in  a  home  at  978-980  Guerrero  Street. 


:0R  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  C  Appeal  No.  88-139.  Rehearing  September  28,  1988.  Denial  of  permit  to  erect  a 
lew  3-unit,  3-occupied  level  residential  building  at  38  San  Jose  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of 
Commissioner  Melbostad,  the  Board  voted  4-1  (President  Marks  dissented)  to  overrule  the 
department  and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 


PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  WO.  88-242 

ROY  K.  LEE,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  refund 

vs.  [of  penalty  imposed  on 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [September  12,  1988,  for 

[work  at  2244-50  Mason  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8811367. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (10/22) 


APPEAL  WO.  88-170 

ROLF  LEWIS  &  MARTIN  AUSTIN,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.    Appellants  [June  9,  1988,  to  the 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Hamlin  School,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[2120  Broadway  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8804913 


[FOR         -AY.  (8/3) 


EAL  WO      ) 

HIST  ASSOC,  lial  on  \   gust  31,  1988, 

s.     "      its  [of     <it  to  Alter  a 

fj.  |  at  711  Grant  Ave. 

06751. 
[FOR  HEARING  fOOAY,  i' 10/10) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  OCTOBER  5,  1988,    PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-232 


PAUL  DUDUM,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


"[Denial  on  August  31,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Demolish  a 
[Building  at  535  Mission  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806487. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/10) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-236 


ANTON 


DEPT. 


JOHANNE  MUZIK, 

vs. 
PUBLIC  WORKS, 


Appellant 
Respondent 


"[Denial  on  September  2,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  60  Bret  Harte  Terrace. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8808909. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/16) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-233 


JAMES  NEWMAN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  23,  1988,  to 
[Ike  Guillory,  permit  to 
[Demolish  a  Building  at 
[1390  So.  Van  Ness  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8809286 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/11) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-235 


JOHN  S.  MCGRAW,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  22,  1988,  to 
[Stanley  Dintcho,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2253  Mission  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8715672 
[FOR  HEARING  T0Prv 


(10/12) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-237 


BEN  LEE,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting   suance  on 
[August  24,  1938,  to 
[A.  Kotlyar  *  i   Kaupman, 
[permit  to  Demolish  a 
[Building  at  2925A  Larkin  St, 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8809293. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/16) 


APPEAL  NO.   88-238 


SEN  LEE,     Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.   PUBLIC  WORKS, 


i  ?u 


'ent 


/AL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  24,  1388,  to 
[A.   Kotlyar  &  F.   Kaupman, 

' t   to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at         5A  Larkin  St. 

P!  [CATION  NO.     8701915. 
NG  TODAY. 


(10/16) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-240 


BRUNO  CARAMATTI,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  24,  1988,  to 
[A.  Kotlyar  &  F.  Kaupman, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  2925A  Larkin  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8701915. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/17) 


LINDA  MAYNE,  Appellant 

vs. 
ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR, 

Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-207 


[Denial  on  July  28,  1988, 
[of  Rear  Yard  Variance  sought 
[for  property  located  at 
[61  Jordan  Avenue. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.155V 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/17) 


Consideration  of  Resolution  on  Implementation  of  the  Non-Smoking  Ordinance 
For  adoption. 


PUBLIC  COJfOT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  person. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTIOW  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes tc  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  real  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The     .  shall  conside-  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  reac,  and  such  must 
oe  received  xb>  the  Boa  re  nc  later  than  two  cays  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 
S 

Each  r-;-:>er  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  tne  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  ~s  and        .  as  well  as  by  tw,s  Board  not  later 

^n  f-!ve  days  before  the  hearing. 


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rERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARINGS  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

JEST  FOR  REHEARIN6: 

A  A:  Letter  from  Nathaniel  S.  Peters,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-223, 

ring  September  28,  1988.  The  appellant  had  appealed  the  denial  of  a  permit  to 

2r  a  building  at  1825  Pine  Street.   Upon  motion  of  President  Marks,  the  Board 
2d  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  deny  the  permit. 


& ST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

*  B^  Letter  from  Richard  S.  Rose,  requesting  the  Board  take  jurisdiction  over 
Police  Department  denial  of  Second  Hand  Dealer  Permit  at  7253  Geary  Blvd. 


Order  issued 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received 


September  19,  1988 
October  4,  1988 
October  5,  1988 


H  C:  Letter  from  Richard  Connolly,  requesting  the  Board  take  jurisdiction  over 

nit  tc  '  ^c'-  a  Building  at  590  36th  Avenue.  This  permit  was  originally  issued  on 

~y  8,  1     d  pretested  by  Mr.  Connolly  on  February  17,  1988.  The  Board  heard 

d  :n  March  16,  1988  voted  4-0   "    ssioner  Fung  was  absent)  to  uphold 

-t.         tly  Cit>  Planning  learned  that  the  Fukuda  decision  applied  and 

t;  the  permit  !  3d  been      j     perly  without  Prop  M.  findings. 

st  23,  1988,  City  Planning  notified  the  Bureau  that  it  had  made  findings  of 

•■:>  with  Prop  m  and   equested  that       <mit  be  suspended  so  that  a  new 

1  period    Id  run  to  ;rap"!e  an>     *stor  to  file  a  protest  appeal. 


■   ■  ted 


ror        .en  received 


August  31 ,  1 
September  15,  1988 
October  5,  1988 


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■••  vT:  .    all   be  -    to  (3)  minutes   For  each  speaker, 


tEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  OCTOBER  19,  1988 


PAGE  TWO 


LINDA  PAK,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-184 


"[Denial  on  June  22,  1988,  of 
[Outcall  Massage  Service  permit, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/1) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-243 


ALICE  COOKSON,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT, 

Respondent 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  7,  1988,  to 
[Victoria  Motta,  of 
[Pushcart  Peddler's  permit 
[at  the  Northwest  corner  of 
[Spear  and  Howard  Streets 
[(120  Howard  Street). 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/25) 


LUNG  DEP  HOM,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-245 


[Appealing  for  refund  of 
[penalty  imposed  on 
[September  20,  1988,  for 
[work  done  without  a  permit 
[at  3228  17th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8814138. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/30) 


ITEMS  6A  through  6E  shal  1  be  heard  toge ther. 

APPEAL  NO.  88-156 

I  KONG  METRO  REALTY  CO.,  INC. 
vs.       Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,     R€     :nt 
CITY  PLANNING 


[Revocation  on  May  4,  1988, 

[of  permit  to  Alter  a 

[Building  at  2987 -38th  Ave. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8803251. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  38-157 


-.  ''    ,  INC. 
vs.  :  "ant 

PUBL! 


JNG  METRO  REALTY   CO.  ,    '.' 

■ 
KS,  F  Jem 


"[Revocation  on  May  4,  19 
[of     permit     to     Alter     a 
at    3701   U:l3c    St. 
NO.   S>:  3253 

(7 


APPEAL  NO.   88-158 


"[Revocation  on  May  4,   1988, 

[of     permit     to     Alter     a 
[Building  at   3712  Ulloa   St. 

LICATION   NC.   8803252. 
[FOP  -  DAY.  (7/25) 


:_  NO.    38-159 


0. ,    INC. 
int 
dent 

-. 


:  .  inc. 

EPT.  WORKS, 

ITY  ? 


lay  4, 
it     to     Alter     a 
lding  at  3722  Ulloa 

-07795. 
[FOR  HEARING  (7/25) 


\l  NO.    88 


[Revocation  on  viy  4,  . 

[of     ,  -•  mi  t     tc     \1  ter     a 
[Building  at   3734  Ulloa   St. 
[APPLICATION   NO, 

RING  25) 


ING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  OCTOBER  19,  1988 


PAGE  THREE 


S  7A  and  7B  shall  be  heard  together. 


RE 


APPEAL  NO.  88-244 


C.  PILCHER,  Appellant 
vs. 
PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  14,  1988,  to 
[Roseanna  Hughes,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure  at 
[4660  25th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8801529 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-253 


lYN  H.  AHO,  Appellant 

vs. 
.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  14,  1988,  to 
[Roseanna  Hughes,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure  at 
[4660  25th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8801529 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/8) 


8A  through  8D  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  88-246 


h 


IRA  MESKUNAS 
vs. 
.  PUBLIC  WORKS, 


P.A.D.S., 

Appellants 

Respondent 


PLANNING  APPROVAL 


MESKUNAS  &  P.A.D.S., 
vs.      pellants 
PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 

PLANNING  APPROVAL 


i  MESKUNAS  &  P.A.D.S.  , 
vs.        ?:!dnts 
1C  WORKS,  Respondent 
NG  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  6,  1988,  to 
[the  SF  Housing  Authority, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[1717  Eddy  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8716547S. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-247 


[Protesting  issuance  on 

■p temper  6,  1938,  to 
[the  SF  Housing  Authority, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[1150  Scott  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8716554S. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  58-248 


[Protest'* r.g  issuance  on 
[September  6,  1988,  to 

[the  SF  Housing  Authority, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[1851  Eddy  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.   87 16557 S. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/31) 


(10/31) 


(10/31) 


i  MESKUNAS     &     P.A.D.S., 
vs.  ' 

:        • ' . 

iING   APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88- 


[Prc  _.  on 

[St         ber     6,  3,     to 

=     SF     Housing   '  ity, 

t   to  Erect  a  Structure 
[17  50      Turk     Street. 


[APPLICATION   NO. 
[FOR  HEARING  TO 


fc/16563S. 


(10/31) 


EIIN6  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  OCTOBER  19,  1986 


PAGE  FOUR 


.    H.   A.    R.    P. ,     Appellants 

vs. 
EPT.    PUBLIC  WORK3,      Respondent 

;ty  planning  approval 


APPEAL   NO.   8£  250 


[Protesting   issuance  or, 
[September   7,   1988  ,   to 
|_Mc3 fi i       La  i  or ,     pe rm i  t 
[to  Erect  a   Structure  at 
i_  I7S9     9t'      Avenue 
[APPLlCATION   NC.      8711839 
;FOP.   KEAKIN2   TODAY. 


(11/1 


ENRY  &  LILV  CHAN,   Appellant 

vs. 
DNING  ADMINISTRATOR, 

Responder t 


APPEAL  NO-  88-251 


[ Order  on  September  9,  1988, 
[to  Cease  Violation  of  the 
[Planning  Code  for  property 
[located  at  2943  Balboe  Si" 

"FOR  HEAP1N3  TODAY. 


I     : 


DNALD  J.    RICE.     ADpeHant 


i  • 


NG  ADMINISTRATOF  . 

pondent 


APPEAL  NC.    Y88-239 


.Denial    or      August   26,    1 
[of  Rear  Yard     5   Jnscreenec 
[Parki ng     variance     soug   t 
[for     proDerty     located     at 
L775  Noe    St./8-H    ::-    :  jrr 

-:an:s  case  nc.    87 .5 

RING   T0":^v. 


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ese  )n  shall  :     d  (3)  ites   for  ea :  »akei 


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SPECIAL  MEETING  OF  THE 


APPEAL  NO.   88-237 


: 

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■ :   issuance  or. 
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c    to  C  »n     a 

2925A  Larkin   St. 

[ON   NC. 
■" S I T £    INSPECTION  MONDAY, 

HJS,   AT  8:  3C   A.M. 


APPEAL   HOS. 


:N  I    E,      ^pellant     * 

IATTI ,      Appellant 

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r.  of  the  Permit  >lders     -  ■       peals  we^e  :c   lued  and  will  be 

*>"d  t  ,   -r  on  ;..  '  ber  26,  L988.) 


fitf  0    in    BO&RB  0    PtRKil  APP£A  S 

ESTHER  Y.  HARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  KAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOI  CO^i  SSI  ONER 

PAUL  H.  KLBOSTAI)  COKBISSlOfO 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COM  1  SSI  BO 

DORIS  LEVINE   -  OFFICIAL   COURT  REPORTER  -   456-989$ 

THE    PRESIDING   OFFICER  MILL    CALL   A   RECESS  WHENEVEP 
NECESSARY    FOR  THE   CONVENIENCE   0?   THE   HEARING  REPORTER. 

*>•' r-'    OF  PERMIT  APPLALS  RULES,  ARTiaE  1,  SECT  I  Oft  5 

Trie   order  c'  presen cation  of  ar  appeal    shall   be  as  follows:       In  the  case  o*"  ap- 
peal  of  denials,   revocations  anc   suspensions     the   representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment,  peer:,     commission  or  person  fron     wncse   c:-.r   the     appeal    is     ta*er   shal 
spea*   f,rv-c  anc     snail    Pe  all  owe  c     sever.   (7j   minutes   for   thier     p!rtser,vctior   anc 
tnree   (3)  minutes   for   rebuttal. 


he   appellant  whose     permit  has   Deer.     denied,     revoked  or   suspended   snail   be  al- 
owec   sever     (7)    minutes    for     ore".    ar^R- :   =r:      three     3     minutes    for    rebuttal 


ir    the    :ase   of     protest    i:^€r:s,     the   protestor  shall     spea*    ."'rs:     anc   shall    Di 
3      "      .    :~>zr        7     ii   r."--     tc     present  oral      argument  anc     :r'r-.      5     minutes 
reDul    -    .    ar      tne     oe-T.it  nclce"  snail   pe     allowed     seven   (7;   rr  to  prese-; 

ora"      arpunent    anc     three  (3)  minutes  for     rebuttal.       Tne     bc^c-c  ma>     request   t 
-.".-.-.-  *.a      response   at   Us  own  discretion. 

lr  jit   pie     appeals   Df     me   same     aeparunental     ast^or     or  permit  t 

oe   joined  and   the  ants    shall    sacfr   be  alienee  seven  (7;  Min- 

utes        present   oral   a -._    .    ts  a*c  tnree   (3)  minutes  each  for   rebuttal   anr  shall 
speai    :or  •>,     and  tne  t     :      »r     hall   oe  allowec     sever    (7)  minutes 

for   roi  ",     r'vr  -    .3     minutes   for   rebuttal. 

0ther     persons        siring     tc  speak    before     the  or   an     appeal   maj   speak  once 

for  up  to  three  (3)  -s. 

Anv    «r    .    --  mittals  must  oe     -eceivec  by   the     Board  not  "ate-   thar   five  days 

tn«  -c  hearing,     with  copies  o*'  sa^c     writter  Ltals   recei* 

.-■-  al  *fit"ve:   a^c  c*. -it-     principals  by  the  sar 

' ' :.    ---    :    :    -  .  r  the  c  il    lette  :    . :  anc  sucr 

^r    'e:e    .-;   :..    the    :    .   c  no  later   tnan  twe    oays   prior  to  the  :       :       : 

i  at  »  .   r»c     shall    rote     for  or  against  t  'ore 

t.nen     jr.less     a  er     is  excused     from  voting     oy  a  motion     adopted  b>  a 

majority  of  the  ars  f  t.      'Amended  April   20,  1988) 

:^   "       -    tc  the  Board's   *ul  ;e  or     arguments    in  *rit  ist 

j  5)  :  •:  : )  »ot  later 

:  r.a n  f  i  v  e  sa y s  i       s 

:  . s  ;  ■    -      ■  ■ '  s       a  sent  to  a  1 1  i  1 e  a s t  f 

:-r   'o  of  In   '    ;        >nt      iat  a  matter  is  cc  d  to  a 

":  :'/  3  ?unced  to  the   .  ?s  in  the 

I  :ice  will  be  sent.    Please  call   the  Beard  office 

at       •  ,  j  or  -  ■        ' .  g  regul a r  bus  s . 

plete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for   Feview  at  ard  office. 

Wr  i  tUn  .    " .  .  be     ;  1  ?d  *i  t"  ys     from  the       te  of  a 

decision  and    u>  be  filed  only  bj  .  pals   in  the  appeal.     See  Article  5,  Sec- 

tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  js. 

:v  and  County  of  San  Franci 

H   bert  H.    -:  *D  S   PERMIT  MS 

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BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 
CITY  HALL 
SAN  FRANCISCO,  CA  941^ 


Public  Library 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

WEDNESDAY,  OCTOBER  26,  1988 

5:00  P.M.,  ROOM  282,  CITY  HALL 


TERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE 


UEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

I  A:  Letters  from  Jan  Reding,  President  of  the  Grant  Lombard  Condominium  Association, 
J.  Branning  and  Lenard  G.  Weiss,  owners  of  condominiums  at  373  Lombard  Street, 
uesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over  permit  issued  for  construction  at 
Lombard  Street. 

ooc.r-.      eye. 

Permit  issued  July  28,  1988 

OCT  2  1  1988 

Appeal  period  ended  August  12,  1988 

Requests  for  jurisdiction  received  October  14,  1988  & 

October  18,  1988 
■M  B:  Appeal  No.  88-170,  Hamlin  School,  2120  Broadway.  Adoption  of  findings. 

1IC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 

\ 


EMS  3A  through  3C  shall  be  heard  together. 


N  LEE,  Appellant 

vs. 
PT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
TY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-237 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  24,  1988,  to 
[A.  Kotlyar  &  F.  Kaupman, 
[permit  to  Demolish  a 
[Building  at  2925A  Larkin  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8809293. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/16) 


:N  LEE,  Appellant 

vs. 
LPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-238 


WN0  CARAMATTI,  Appellant 

vs. 
:.PT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  24,   1988,  to 
[A.  Kotlyar  &  F.  Kaupman, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  2925A  Larkin  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8701915. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-240 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  24,  1988,  to 
[A.  Kotlyar  &  F.  Kaupman, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  2925A  Larkin  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8701915. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


*0K  WAI  LEE,  Appellant 

vs. 
-PT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-260 


"[Imposition  of  penalty  on 
[October  11,  1988,  for 
[work  done  without  a  permit 
[at  3659-3661  Mission  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806728. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/16) 


(10/17) 


(11/20) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  OCTOBER  26,  1988   PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-259 


IROSHI  FUKUDA,  Appellant 

vs. 
EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[May  1,  1987,  to  Edwin  Lum, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  148-18th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8604857. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-261 


OBERT  YICK  COMPANY,  INC., 

vs.    Appellant 
EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


"[Denial  on  October  4,  198ti, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1915  Fillmore  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8807195. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/12) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-224 


OHN  &  JULIE  HUGHES, 

vs.  Appellants 
EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  15,  1988,  to 
[Barry  &  Vicky  Potthoff, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2340  Cecilia  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8717614. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-227 


NN  &  RICHARD  CARNEY, 

vs.    Appellants 
EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Protesting  issuance  on 

[August  18,  1988,  to 

[John  Hung,  permit  to 

[Alter  a  Building  at 
[2306  Lake  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8812071. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/9) 


AVID  S.  GAST  &  ASSOCIATES, 

vs.    Appellants 
ONING  ADMINISTRATOR, 

Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  Y88-256 

"TDenial  on  September  19,  1988, 
[of  Rear  Yard  Variance  sought 
[for  property  located  at 
[1908-1908^  Green  Street. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.045V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-257 

"^Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  21,  1988,  to 
[Mark  Brand,  of  Rear  Yard 
[Variance  sought  for 
[property  located  at 
[2522  Octavia  Street. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.439V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/12) 


JBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 

SPECIAL  MEETING 


ARLAN  &  JUDITH  KOCH, 

vs.   Appellants 
ONING  ADMINISTRATOR, 

Respondent 


DNALD  J.  RICE,  Appellant 

vs. 
)NING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


[Denial  of  rear  yard/lot  size  variance 
[for  775  Noe/8-10  Rayburn. 
[Variance  87.511EV. 
[SITE  INSPECTION,  Monday, 
[OCTOBER  31  198Q»  *t  8:30  A.M. 

Ml  Jii  .■■       fa—i  i 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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)  MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUEST  FOR  REHEARINGS  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 


REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  M.  Adele  Lafrenz  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over 
the  demolition  permit  issued  for  a  building  at  4004  Geary  Boulevard.  (APPLICATION 
NO.  9716671). 


Order  issued 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received 


September  23,  1988 
October  10,  1988 
October   14,  1988 


FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  B:  Appeal  No.  V88-257.  Hearing  October  26,  1988.  Protesting  the  granting  of 
a  variance  for  property  at  2522  Octavia  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras, 
the  Board  voted  5-0  to  overrule  the  department  and  deny  the  variance. 


I)   PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


ITEMS  3A  through  3D  shall  be  heard  together. 


BARBARA  MESKUNAS  &  P.A.D.S., 
3A)  vs.     Appellants 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-246 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  6,  1988,  to 
[the  SF  Housing  Authority, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  1717  Eddy  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8716547S. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/: 


BARBARA  MESKUNAS  &  P.A.D.S., 
!B)  vs.     Appellants 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-247 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  6,  1988,  to 
[the  SF  Housing  Authority, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  1150  Scott  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8716554S. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


do/; 


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ARBARA  MESKUNAS  &  P.A.D.S., 

vs.  Appellants 
EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-248 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  6,  1988,  to 
[the  SF  Housing  Authority, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[1851  Eddy  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8716557S. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/31) 


ARBARA  MESKUNAS  &  P.A.D.S., 

vs.  Appellants 
EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-249 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  6,  1988,  to 
[the  SF  Housing  Authority, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[1750  Turk  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8716563S. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/31) 


APPEAL  NO.  Y88-239 


ONALD  J.  RICE,  Appellant 

vs . 
ONING  ADMINISTRATOR, 

Respondent 


[Denial  on  August  26,  1988, 
[of  Rear  Yard  &  Lot  Size 
[variance  sought  for  property 
[located  at  775  Noe  Street/ 
[8  -  10  Rayburn  Street. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  87.511EV 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/16) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-244 


LAIRE  C.  PILCHER,  Appellant 

vs. 
'EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  14,  1988,  to 
[Roseanna  Hughes,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure  at 
[4660  25th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8801529. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY 


(10/29) 


AROLYN  H.  AHO,  Appellant 

vs. 
EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-253 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  14,  1988,  to 
[Roseanna  Hughes,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure  at 
[4660  25th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8801529. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-263 


:ND£RL0IN  HOUSING  CLINIC,  INC., 
vs.    Appellants 
':PT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
\HI  APPROVAL 


[pretesting  issuance  on 
[September  29,  1988,  to 
[Taldan  Investment  Co., 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1405  Van  Ness  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8811436. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/23) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-262 


)LYMPIC  AUTO  REPAIR,  Appellant 

vs. 
IRE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  September  29,  1988, 
[of  application  for  a  Garage, 
[Public  Repair  permit  at 
[690  25th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  880077. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-266 


HO  T.  TRUONG,  dba  BANGKOK 

ORIENTAL  MASSAGE,  Appellants 

vs. 

'OLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


[Revocation  on  October  3,  1988, 
[of  Massage  Establishment  permit 
[at  738  Larkin  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-258 


IILLIAM  J.  REILLY,  Appellant 

vs. 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent. 


[Imposition  of  penalty 
[on  October  6,  1988, 
[for  work  done  at 
[1254-58  Montgomery  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8813663. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/15) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-264 


(NDREW  PAW,  Appellant 

vs. 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  penalty 
[on  October  6,  1988, 
[for  work  done  at 
[314  Richland  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8809662 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-268 


I0LL0W  COW,  Appellant 

vs. 
€PT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  October  4,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  3165  Steiner  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8812593. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/28) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-250 


.  H.  A.  R.  P. ,  Appellants 

vs. 
EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  7,  1988,  to 
[Martin  Lai  or,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure  at 
[1789  9th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8711839. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/1) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-252 


VAN  &  SUSAN  VICAN,  Appellants 

vs. 
>EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
JTY  PLANNING  APROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  14,  1988,  to 
[B.  Natale  &  G.  Braid, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  4380  26th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8808070. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/7) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-267 


IAMES  SMITHSON  &  MAMORU  ARIMOTO, 
vs.    Appellants 
£PT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
JTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  7,  1988,   to 
[William  F.  McDonagh,  Jr., 
[permit  to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  235  -  237  Collins  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8712955. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-271 


NGRID  M.  APTER,  Appellant 

vs. 
IEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
JTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  7,  1988,   to 
[William  F.  McDonagh,  Jr., 
[permit  to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  235  -  237  Collins  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8712955. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-265 


iLACKSTONE  COURT  ASSOCIATION, 
vs.   Appellants 
!0NING  ADMINISTRATOR, 

Respondent 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  5,  1988,  to 
[Jeremy  Kotas,  of  Exposure 
[of  a  Dwelling  Unit  Variance 
[sought  for  property  located 
[at  1555  Lombard  Street  & 
[30*  Blackstone  Court. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  87.538EAVD 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/26) 


UBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


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ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Beard  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing  :om,no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
■nt   554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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WEDNESDAY,  NOVEMBER  16,  1988     °',R'-'°  ' ! 
5:00  P.M.,  ROOM  282,  CITY  HALL 


MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Nathaniel  S.  Peters,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-223. 
Hearing  September  28,  1988.  The  appellant  had  appealed  the  denial  of  a  permit  to 
Alter  a  Building  at  1825  Pine  Street.  Upon  motion  of  President  Marks,  the  Board 
voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  Department  and  deny  the  permit.  This  matter  continued  from 
hearing  of  October  19,  1988,  for  further  consideration  at  this  time. 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Joseph  G.  Yick,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-261. 
Hearing  October  26,  1988.  Appellant  protested  the  denial  of  permit  to  Alter  a 
Building  at  1915  Fillmore  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board 
voted  3-2  to  overrule  the  Department  and  grant  the  permit  (Melbostad  &  Prior  dissented). 
Four  votes  needed  to  overrule,  the  Department  is  upheld  and  the  permit  denied. 


ITEM  C:  Letter  from  Alex  Kotlyar,  permit  holder,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  Nos. 
88-237,  88-238  and  88-240."  Hearing  October  26,  1988.  Appellants  protested  the 
issuance  of  permit  to  Erect  a  Structure  at  2925A  Larkin  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice 
President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  1-4  (Marks,  House,  Melbostad  and  Prior  dissented)  to 
uphold  the  Department  and  grant  the  permit.  The  Department  is  overruled  and  the  permit 
denied. 


REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  D:  Letter  from  Richard  Connolly,  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over 
permit  to  Alter  a  Building  at  590-36th  Avenue.  This  permit  was  originally  issued  on 
February  8,  1988,  and  protested  by  Mr.  Connolly  on  February  17,  1988.  The  Board  heard 
the  matter  and  on  March  1,  1988,  voted  4-0  (Commissioner  Fung  was  absent)  to  uphold  the 
permit.  Subsequently  City  Planning  learned  that  the  Fukuda  decision  applied  and  that 
the  permit  had  been  improperly  issued  without  Proposition  M  findings. 

On  August  23,  1988,  City  Planning  notified  the  Bureau  that  it  had  made  findings  of 
consistency  with  Proposition  M  and  requested  that  the  permit  be  suspended  so  that  a 
new  15-day  appeal  period  could  run  to  enable  any  protestor  to  file  a  protest  appeal. 

Permit  suspended  and  properly  posted  August  31,  1988 

Appeal  period  ended  September  15,  1988 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received.  October  5,  1988 

This  matter  continued  from  hearing  of  October  19,  1988,  for  further  consideration  at 
this  time. 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  NOVEMBER  16,  1988   PAGE  TWO 

MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE:  (Continued) 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  E:  Appeal  No.  88-170.  Hearing  October  5,  1988.  Appellants  protested  the  issuance 
of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building  at  2120  Broadway  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President 
Makras,  the  Board  voted  4-1  (Commissioner  House  dissented)  to  grant  the  permit  subject 
to  conditions.  This  matter  continued  from  October  19,  1988,  and  October  26,  1988,  for 
further  consideration  at  this  time.  The  Board  will  meet  in  closed  session  at  4:30  p.m. 
on  November  16,  1988  in  Room  206  of  City  Hall  pursuant  to  California  Government  Code 
section  54956.9  (b).  Based  on  existing  facts  and  circumstances,  the  Board  has 
significant  exposure  to  litigation. 

ITEM  F:  Appeal  Nos.  88-237,  88-238  and  88-240.  Hearing  October  26,  1988. 


REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  G:  Letter  from  Dirk  B.  Flamer-Caldera,  permit  holder,  requesting  rehearing  of 
Appeal  No.  V88-257.  Appellants  protesting  the  issuance  of  variance  for  property  at 
2522  Octavia  Street.  Hearing  October  26,  1988.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras, 
the  Board  voted  5-0  to  overrule  the  Department  and  deny  the  variance. 


PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 
ITEMS  3A  through  3C  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  88-259 

HIROSHI  FUKUDA,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [May  1,  1987,  to  Edwin  Lum, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [at  148  -  18th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8604857. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.     (11/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-116 

18TH  AVENUE  RESIDENTIAL  COALITION,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.    Appellant  [May  1,  1987,  to  Yee  Lum, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [permit  to  Demolish  a  Bldg. 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [at  148  -  18th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8705144. 

[REMANDED  FROM  SUPERIOR  COURT.   (6/17) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-117 

18TH  AVENUE  RESIDENTIAL  COALITION,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.    Appellant  [May  1,  1987,  to  Edwin  Lum, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [at  148  -  18th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8604857. 

[REMANDED  FROM  SUPERIOR  COURT.   (6/17) 


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DEBRA  SHARABI,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPT.,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-129 


[Denial  on  May  6,  1988, 
[of  Pushcart  Peddler  permit 
[at  the  southeast  corner  of 
[Geary  &  Mason  Streets. 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(6/20) 


CLARENCE  WISE  &  IVAN  STEVENS, 
vs.  Appellants 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT, 

Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-275 


"[Denial  on  October  13,  1988, 
[of  Dance  Hall  Keeper/Place 
[of  Entertainment  permit  at 
[at  5251  Third  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/7) 


THOMAS  VALTIN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-272 


[Imposition  of  penalty 
[on  October  21,  1988, 
[for  work  done  without  a 
[permit  at  309  Prospect  Ave, 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8804453. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/30) 


ITEMS  7A  and  7B  shall  be  heard  together. 


EILEEN  L.  F.  LEUNG, 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS, 


Appellant 
Respondent 


EILEEN  L.  F.  LEUNG,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-230 


"[Denial  on  August  17,  1988, 

[of  permit  to  Demolish  a 

[Building  at  798-26th  Ave. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8805084. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (10/10) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-231 


"[Denial  on  August  17,  1988, 

[of  permit  to  Erect  a 

[Structure  at  798-26th  Ave. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8709574 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (10/10) 


JOHN  &  JULIE  HUGHES, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-224 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  15,  1988,  to 
[Barry  &  Vicky  Potthoff, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2340  Cecilia  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8717614. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/3) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-269 


MICHAEL  BOSS,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  5,  1988,  to 
[Jack  Klein,  permit  to 
[Demolish  a  Building,  at 
[235  Whitney  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8811151 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-270 


JOEL  A.  VENTRESCA,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  12,  1988,  to 
[California  Academy  of 
[Sciences,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[Golden  Gate  Park. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8810410 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-274 


LIAMA  &  VILIS  GRINFELDS, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  21,  1988,  to 
[Dennis  Duca  &  David  Mani, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  3922  -  22nd  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8807298. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/4) 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-265 


BLACKSTONE  COURT  ASSOCIATION, 
vs.   Appellants 
ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR, 

Respondent 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  5,  1988,  to 
[Jeremy  Kotas,  of  Exposure 
[of  a  Dwelling  Unit  Variance 
[sought  for  property  located 
[at  1555  Lombard  Street  & 
[30^  Blackstone  Court. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  87.538EA_VD, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/26) 


PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MBbKb  Ur  IHL  KUAK1J  Uh  KLKH1 1  APPLALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in.  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 
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Executive  Director  Room  154-A,  City  Hall 

(415)  554-6720  San  Francisco,  California  94102 


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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  A:  Appeal  Nos.  88-237,  88-238  and  88-240.  Hearing  October  26,  1988.  Appellants 
protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  Erect  a  Structure  at  2925A  Larkin  Street.  Upon 
motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  1-4  (Marks,  House,  Melbostad  and  Prior 
dissented)  to  uphold  the  Department  and  grant  the  permit.  The  Department  is  overruled 
and  the  permit  denied. 


ITEM  B:  Appeals  Nos.  88-246,  88-247,  88-248,  and  88-249,  Yerba  Buena  Plaza  West 
Housing  Project.  Hearing  November  9,  1988.  Appellants  protested  the  issuance  of 
permits  to  Erect  Structures  at  1717  Eddy  Street,  1150  Scott  Street,  1851  Eddy  Street, 
and  1750  Turk  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Melbostad,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to 
grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 


ITEM  C:  Appeal  No.  88-184.  Hearing  October  19,  1988.  Appellant  protested  the  denial 
of  Outcall  Massage  Service  permit.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted 
5-0  to  overrule  the  department  and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 


ITEM  D:  Appeal  No.  88-270.  Hearing  November  16,  1988.  Appellants  protested  the 
issuance  to  the  California  Academy  of  Sciences  permit  to  Alter  a  Building  at  Golden 
Gate  Park.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the 
Department  and  grant  the  permit. 


REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  E:  Letter  from  Alex  Kotlyar,  permit  holder,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  Nos. 
88-237,  88-228  and  88-240.  Hearing  October  26,  1988.  Appellants  protested  the 
issuance  of  permit  to  Erect  a  Structure  at  2925A  Larkin  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice 
President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  1-4  (Marks,  House,  Melbostad  and  Prior  dissented)  to 
uphold  the  Department  and  grant  the  permit.  The  Department  is  overruled  and  the  permit 
denied.  This  matter  continued  from  November  16,  1988,  for  consideration  at  this 
hearing. 


ITEM  F:  Letter  from  Joseph  A.  Medina,  Fire  Marshal ,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal 
No.  88-262.  Hearing  on  November  9,  1988.  The  appellant  had  appealed  the  denial  by 
the  San  Francisco  Fire  Department  of  a  Garage,  Public  Repair  permit  at  690  25th  Avenue. 
Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  House,  the  Board  voted  4-1  (President  Marks  dissented)  to 
overrule  the  department  and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 


ITEM  6:  Letter  from  William  J.  Reilly  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-258. 
Hearing  November  9,  1988.  Appellant  protested  the  Imposition  of  Penalty  for  work  done 
at  1254-58  Montgomery  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted  5-0 
to  uphold  the  department's  order. 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  NOVEMBER  30,  1988   PAGE  TWO 

MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE:  (Continued) 
REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  H:  Letter  from  Richard  Connolly,  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over 
permit  to  Alter  a  Building  at  590-36th  Avenue.  This  permit  was  originally  issued  on 
February  8,  1988,  and  protested  by  Mr.  Connolly  on  February  17,  1988.  The  Board  heard 
the  matter  and  on  March  1,  1988,  voted  4-0  (Commissioner  Fung  was  absent)  to  uphold  the 
permit.  Subsequently  City  Planning  learned  that  the  Fukuda  decision  applied  and  that 
the  permit  had  been  improperly  issued  without  Proposition  M  findings. 

On  August  23,  1988,  City  Planning  notified  the  Bureau  that  it  had  made  findings  of 
consistency  with  Proposition  M  and  requested  that  the  permit  be  suspended  so  that  a 
new  15-day  appeal  period  could  run  to  enable  any  protestor  to  file  a  protest  appeal. 


Permit  suspended  and  properly  posted 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received. 


August  31,  1988 
September  15,  1988 
October  5,  1988 


This  matter  continued  from  hearing  of  November  16,  1988,  for  further  consideration  at 
this  time. 


PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


THO  T.  TRU0N6,  dba  BANGKOK 

ORIENTAL  MASSAGE,  Appellants 

vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-266 


[Revocation  on  October  3,  1988, 

[of  Massage  Establishment  permit 

[at  738  Larkin  Street. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/27) 


Items  4A  and  4B  shall  be  heard  together 


EILEEN  L.  F.  LEUNG,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-230 


'[Denial  on  August  17,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Demolish  a 
[Building  at  798-26th  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8705084. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/10) 


EILEEN  L.  F.  LEUNG,  Appellant 

vs. 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-231 


"[Denial  on  August  17,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Erect  a 
[Structure  at  798-26th  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8709574. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  NOVEMBER  30,  1988   PAGE  THREE 


APPEAL  NO.  88-280 


KARIN  ADAMS,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  penalty 
[on  November  4,  1988, 
[for  work  done  without  a 
[permit  at  1  Ulloa  Street, 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8814793, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-225 


EDWARD  J.  MULLINS, 

vs. 
ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR, 


Appellant 
Respondent 


[Determination  by  the 
[Zoning  Administrator 
[dated  August  4,  1988, 
[that  the  Rear  Yard 
[Requirement  for  a 
[Proposed  Dwelling  at 
[3855  20th  Street  is 
[45%  of  lot  depth. 
[Lot  3857-59  used  for 
[measurement. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-241 


MARGARET  A.  VERGES,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  18,  1988,  of 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2190  O'Farrell  St.,  the 
[Kaiser  Parking  Structure. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806779. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/19) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-277 


MELANIE  PILASKI,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  19,  1988,  to 
[John  L.  Artal ,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure  at 
[2136  22nd  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8709493. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/10) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-278 


GENE  STEFANI,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  14,  1988,  to 
[Barbara  Lane,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1940  Stockton  St.,  #103. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8811302. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/10) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  NOVEMBER  30,  1988   PAGE  FOUR 


APPEAL  NO.  88-281 

MARIJON  FRYAR,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [October  24,  1988,  to 

OEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [J.  Giraudo,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[2211  Castro  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8811660. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/17) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-282 

VERA  BURNS,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [October  28,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [George  &  Marjorie  McNabb, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  32  Forest  Side  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8804893. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/19) 

Conflict  of  Interest  Code.   Adoption  of  Model  Code  and  Disclosure  Category  as 
recommended  by  City  Attorney  and  Clerk  of  Board  of  Supervisors. 


Proposed  Additions  to  Rules  of  the  Board  involving  Section  2  of  Article  V  -  Procedure. 

The  additions  would  specify  what  appellants  shall  submit  including  the  names  and 
addresses  of  property  owners  of  properties  adjacent  to  the  subject  property,  and  also 
that  appeals  be  filed  in  the  board  office  by  4:00  p.m.  in  order  to  allow  adequate  time 
for  staff  to  prepare  a  receipt  for  the  fee,  to  review  the  submittals,  and  to  provide 
informational  material  to  the  appellant;  except  that  an  appeal  shall  be  accepted  at 
the  Board  office  up  to  5:00  p.m.  if  it  is  the  final  day  of  the  appeal  period. 


PUBLIC  COMIENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


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ESTHER  Y.  MARKS 
VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS 
RALPH  D.  HOUSE 
PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD 
BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR 


PRESIDENT 

VICE  PRESIDENT 

COMMISSIONER 

COMMISSIONER 

COMMISSIONER 


DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 


Robert  H.  Feldman 
Executive  Director 
(415)  554-6720 


City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

Room  154-A,  City  Hall 

San  Francisco,  California  94102 


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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Thomas  Mannion,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  William  F.  McDonagh,  Jr., 
requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-267.  Hearing  November  9,  1988.  Appellants 
protested  the  issuance  of  demolition  permit  for  building  at  235  -  237  Collins  Street. 
Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Prior,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  overrule  the  Department  and 
deny  the  permit. 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Thomas  Mannion,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  William  F.  McDonagh,  Jr., 
requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-271.  Hearing  November  9,  1988.  Appellants 
protested  the  issuance  of  demolition  permit  for  building  at  235  -  237  Collins  Street. 
Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Prior,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  overrule  the  Department  and 
deny  the  permit. 


ITEM  C:  Letter  from  Sue  Hestor  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-170.  Hearing 
October  5,  1988.  Appellant  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at 
2120  Broadway  Street  (Hamlin  School).  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the 
Board  voted  4-1  (Commissioner  Melbostad  dissented)  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant 
the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 


FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  D:  Appeal  No.  88-263.  Hearing  November  9,  1988.  Appellants  protested  the 
issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  1405  Van  Ness  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of 
Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 


ITEM  E:  Appeals  No.  88-246,  88-247,  88-248,  and  88-249,  Yerba  Buena  Plaza  West 
Housing  Project.  Hearing  November  9,  1988.  Appellants  protested  the  issuance  of 
permits  to  Erect  Structures  at  1717  Eddy  Street,  1150  Scott  Street,  1851  Eddy  Street, 
and  1750  Turk  Street.  Upon  Motion  of  Commissi'oner  Melbostad,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to 
grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions.  This  matter  continued  from  hearing  of  November 
30,  1988,  for  further  consideration  at  this  time. 

Public  Connent:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-284 

RANULF0  Y.  LIM,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [October  27,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Nick  Tsiplako,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[3325  -  23rd  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8805990. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/19) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  DECEMBER  7,  1988   PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-261 


ROBERT  YICK  COMPANY,  INC., 

vs.    Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  October  4,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1915  Fillmore  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8807195. 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(11/12) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-255 


BING  W.  CHOY,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  September  16,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  277  7th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8615315. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/9) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-283 


LEANA  GIANNINI,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  OF  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  November  11,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  122-126  Cervantes  Boulevard 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8714115. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/19) 


Items  7A  and  7B  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-286 


JAMES  AND  MARIE  T.  TRACY, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  26,  1988,  to 
[Donna  Garolla,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[2320-2322  Broadway  Street, 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8810678. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-287 


NORMAN  C.  AND  NORAH  STONE, 

vs.  Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  26,  1988,  to 
[Donna  Garolla,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[2320-2322  Broadway  Street, 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8810678. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-288 


MARION  AIRD,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  OF  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  28,  1988,  to 

[Ottorino  E.  Pasian, 

[permit  to  Demolish  a 

[Building  at  338  Brazil  Ave, 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8814912. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/14) 


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APPEAL  WO.  88-290 

LEN  GANDUGLIA,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [October   31,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Aliabadi  Nassar,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a   Building  at 

[2978  -  16th  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8808675. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-289 

LOUIS  J.  GIORGI,   Appellant  [Denial  on  November  7,  1988, 

vs.  [of  Rear  Yard  &  Open  Space 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Variances  sought  for  property 

[located  at  401-409  Naples  St. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.310EV. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/23) 

APPEAL  NO.  V88-285 

DOUGLAS  R.  SCHMIDT,  Appellant  [Protesting  condition  of 

vs.  [Variance   granted   on 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [November  3,  1988,  for 

[property   located   at 

[781  -  27th  Street. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.298V. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/10) 


Public  comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  01-  IHb  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 


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MARIA  GALETTI,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-297 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  8,  1988,  to 
[Vincent  Hogan,  permit  for 
[Place  of  Entertainment 
[at  1300  Church  Street, 
[dba,  "The  Bailey". 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/1/89) 


MARTIN  BURSCHEK,  Appellant 

vs. 
SAN  FRANCISCO  ARTS  COMMISSION, 

Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-301 


[Suspension  on  November  9,  1988, 

[of  Street  Artist   permit 

[for  various  locations. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/1/89) 


Items  6A  and  6B  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  88-2 

ROBERT  HUCKABY.et  al ,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  OF  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Protesting  issuance   on 

[November  '  7,   1988,  to 

[Guaranteed  Electric  Co.,. 

[an  Electrical  Permit  for 

[work  at  1405  Van  Ness  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION/PERiMIT  NO.  E051661. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/1/89) 


ROBERT  HUCKABY,  et  al ,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  38-300 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  '  8,  1988,  to 
[Chen's  Plumbing  Contractor, 
[a  Plumbing  Permit  for  work 
[at  1405  Van  Ness  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION/PERMIT  NO.  P252203. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/1) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  DECEMBER  V\,   1988   PAGE  TWO 


Appeals  No.  88-305,  88-306  &  88-307  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEALS  NO.  88-305,  88-306  &  88-307 


BARBARA  MESKUNAS,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuances  on 
[November  9,  1988,  to 
[S.F.  Housing  Authority, 
[permits  to  Demolish  (3) 
[Buildings  at  1150  Scott, 
[1145  Scott  &  1125  Pierce. 
[APPLICATION  NOS.  8811251, 
[8811252  &  8811250. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/2/89) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-296 


HELEN  WU,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Denial  on  November  4,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at   5429  Anza  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806651. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/28) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-298 


MANN  WONG,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 
DAHI  DISAPPROVAL 


"[Denial  on  November  22,  1988, 
[of  permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  858  Washington  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8800170. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/1/89) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-302 


STEPHEN  GAITHER,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  7,  1988,  to 
[Doris  Morphew,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  4465  -  17th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8712335, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/1/89) 


PUBLIC  CC#*4ENT:     Presentation  shall   be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Thomas  Steel,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  appellant,  Tho  Thi  Truong, 
requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-266.  Hearing  November  30,  1988.  The  appellant 
had  appealed  the  revocation  of  a  massage  establishment  permit  at  738  Larkin  Street. 
On  November  30,  1988,  upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Prior,  the  Board  voted  3  -  2  to 
uphold  the  department  (President  Marks  and  Commissioner  Melbostad  dissented).  Four 
(4)  votes  needed  to  overrule,  the  Department  is  upheld  and  the  permit  revoked. 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  John  Cracas  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-311.  Hearing 
January  4,  1989.  The  appellant,  John  Cracas,  had  appealed  the  San  Francisco  Arts 
Commission's  suspension  of  his  Street  Artist  permit  for  various  locations.  On 
January  4,  1989,  upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Prior,  the  Board  voted  3  -  1  to  overrule 
the  department  (President  Marks  dissented).  Four  (4)  votes  needed  to  overrule,  the 
Commission's  order  for  suspension  is  upheld.  Vice  President  Makras  was  absent. 


PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  three  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-325 

ANTHONY  SAAB,  dba  "AL  BABY'S  INC."  [Denial  on  November  30, 

Appellant  [1988,  of  Cabaret  permit 

vs.  [at  330  Ritch  Street, 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  %     [dba,  "AL  BABY'S  INC." 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-276 

JOSEPH  B0NIN0,  Appellant  [Denial  on  November  4, 

vs.  [1988,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [224  Sea  Cliff  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8805662. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/12) 


IEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  JANUARY  25,  1989        PAGE  TWO 


Items  5A  and  5B  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  88-322 

JONATHAN  PARKER,  Appellant  [Denial  on  December  7, 

vs.  [1988,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[608  Taraval  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8810950. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-323 

JONATHAN  PARKER,  Appellant  [Denial  on  December  7, 

vs.  [1988,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[711  Taraval  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8810952. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-326 

ROBERT  WALKER,  Appellant  [Denial  on  December  14, 

vs.  [1988,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [2294  -  29th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8713568. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/24) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-327 

SAMUEL  KWONG,  Appellant  [Denial  on  December  16, 

vs.  [1988,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

DAHI  DISAPPROVAL  [1350  Stockton  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8813860. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/28) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-328 

WRY  BOSCACCI,  Appellant  [Denial  on  December  20, 

vs.  [1988,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  3-Unit  Building 

[at  1520-1522  Lombard  St. 

[without  sprinklering 

[the  entire  building. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8809473. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/29) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-329 


TENDERLOIN  HOUSING  CLINIC,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  OF  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  7,   1988,  to 
[Gary  Raugh  Enterprises, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1499  California  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8817009. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/31) 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-324 


MARVIN  ISRAEL,  Appellant 

vs. 
ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


[Protesting  Condition  of 
[Variance  granted  on 
[December  6,  1988,  for 
[property  located  at 
[455  Hoffman  Avenue. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.542V 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/15) 


PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  three  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


ntni5LK5   Ul-    IHt   BUAK1J   Ut~    KLKH1 1    AKKLAL5 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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)ermit  processing,  plan  checking  and  Building  Code  procedures. 

REGULAR  CALENDAR  SHALL  BEGIN  AT  5:00  P.M. 


1ATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Harry  O'Brien,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Sol  Friedman,  requesting 
shearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-292.  Hearing  January  18,  1989.  The  appellant,  Mr. 
:riedman,  had  protested  the  denial  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  145  Laurel  Street. 
Jpon  motion  of  Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted  2  -  3  to  uphold  the  department  and 
jrant  the  permit.  (Commissioner  Melbostad,  Vice  President  Makras  &  Commissioner  Prior 
Jissented.)  Four  votes  needed  to  overrule  the  department,  the  order  is  upheld  and 
the  permit  denied. 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Robert  W.  Passmore,  Zoning  Administrator,  requesting  rehearing  of 
\ppeal  No.  V88-324.  Hearing  January  25,  1989.  The  appellant,  Marvin  Israel,  had 
Drotested  the  conditions  attached  to  the  granting  of  a  variance  for  property  at  455 
Hoffman  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted  5  -  0  to  overrule 
the  Zoning  Administrator  and  delete  the  conditions  attached  to  the  granting  of  the 
variance. 


ITEM  C:  Letter  from  Jack  Wholey,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Edward  J.  Mull  ins,  requesting 
shearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-225.  Hearing  January  18,  1989.  The  appellant,  Mr.  Mullins, 
lad  protested  dwelling  at  3855  -  20th  Street  is  45%  of  lot  depth.  Upon  motion  of  Vice 
Resident  Makras,  the  Board  voted  3-2  to  overrule  the  Zoning  Administrator's 
ietermination  (President  Marks  &  Commissioner  Melbostad  dissented).  Four  votes  needed 
:o  overrule  the  order,  the  determination  is  upheld. 


OR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

TEM  D:  Appeal  No.  88-303.  Hearing  January  18,  1989.  The  appellant,  Ba  Thi  Goldberg, 
ba  "Nikki's  Massage",  protested  the  suspension  of  her  massage  establishment  permit  at 
172  Sutter  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  4-1 
Commissioner  Melbostad  dissented)  to  uphold  the  department's  order. 


TEM  E:  Appeals  No.  88-334  and  88-335.  Hearing  January  18,  1989.  The  appellants, 
ouglas  Lipton  and  Cynthia  Daniel,  protested  the  revocation  of  alteration  permits  for 
ark  done  at  41  Nevada  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Prior,  the  Board  voted  5-0 
3  overrule  the  department  and  reinstate  the  permit. 


IEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  FEBRUARY  8,  1989   PAGE  TWO 

REQUESTS  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  F:  Letter  from  Ian  McLean,  Legislative  Coordinator,  NTEU  Chapter  212,  requesting 
the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over  decisions  of  Bureau  of  Building  Inspection  that 
were  made  which  Mr.  McLean  believes  led  to  final  sign-offs  on  various  inspections  that 
were  done  relating  to  the  design  or  construction  of  a  building  under  construction  at 
75  Hawthorne  Street. 

ITEM  G:  Letter  from  Diane  Sidd  -  Champion  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction 
over  Building  permit  issued  for  construction  of  a  structure  at  78  Chenery  Street. 

Permit  suspended  and  properly  posted         November  18,  1988 
Appeal  period  ended  December  5,  1988 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received  February  1,  1989 

ITEM  H:  Letter  from  Harvey  E.  Goldfine,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Mrs.  Bernarda  Torres, 
requesting  that  the  Board  take  jurisdiction  over  a  building  permit  issued  for  the 
construction  of  a  building  at  310  Lexington  Street. 

Permit  suspended  and  properly  posted         October  13,  1988 
Appeal  period  ended  October  28,  1988 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received  February  1,  1989 

PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Comments  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 

APPEAL  NO.  88-311 

JOHN  CRACAS,  Appellant  [Suspension  of  one  (1)  week 

vs.  [on  November  9,  1988,  of 

ARTS  COMMISSION,  Respondent  [Street  Artist  permit  for 

[various  locations. 

[(November  23-29,  1988). 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.        >  (1/7) 

APPEAL  NO.  88-336 

JOHN  REICHERT,  dba  "Paradise  Lounge"  [Denial  on  November  22, 

Appellant  [1988,  of  Cabaret  permit 

vs.  [at  1501  Folsom  Street. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/1) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-009 
AL  BABY'S  INC.,  Appellant  [Denial  on  January  18, 

vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  CITY  PLANNING,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[330  Ritch  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8819722. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (2/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-003 

ROBERT  S.  SHIMMON,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

vs.  [on  January  9,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done  at 

[12  Woodland  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  88160704. 
•[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (2/18) 


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APPEAL  NO-  88-333 


AN6EL0  PANARI,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  December  21,  1988, 
[for  work  done  at 
[3106  Gough  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8813205, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/31) 


Items   9A,  9B  and  9C  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-293 


CHINATOWN  NEIGHBORHOOD  IMPROVEMENT 
RESOURCE  CENTER,  etal ,  Appellants 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  2,  1988,  to 
[Mardikian  Enterprises, 
[permit  to  Erect  a 
[Structure  at  8  Wetmore  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707412S. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-294 


CHINATOWN  NEIGHBORHOOD  IMPROVEMENT 
RESOURCE  CENTER,  etal,  Appellants 
vs . 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  2,  1988,  to 
[Mardikian  Enterprises, 
[permit  to  Erect  a 
[Structure  at  959  Powell  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8804433S. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-295 


CHINATOWN  NEIGHBORHOOD  IMPROVEMENT 
RESOURCE  CENTER,  etal,  Appellants 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  2,  1988,  to 
[Mardikian  Enterprises, 
[permit  to  Erect  a 
[Structure  at  959  Powell  St, 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707411S. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-337 


FRANK  FREDERICKS,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  13,  1988,  to 
[Terry  &  Joyce  Byers, 
[permit  to  Alter  a 
[Building  at  173  Lower 
[Terrace   Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8716479, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(1/12) 


/ICTORIA  FONG  &  GEE  KIN  CHOU, 

Appellants 
vs. 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
:iTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-338 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
^December  15,  1988,  to 
[Don  &  Sue  Larramendy, 
[permit  to  Alter  a 
[Building  at  1570-16th  Ave, 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8815300. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/8) 


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Items  12A  and  12B  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  88-339 

CYRUS  FRANK,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [December  16,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Abraham  L.  Yang,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Demolish  a  Building 

[at  3240  Sacramento  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8807836. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (2/8) 

APPEAL  NO.  88-340 

CYRUS  FRANK,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [December  16,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Abraham  L.  Yang,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Erect  a  Structure 

[at  3240  Sacramento  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8807835. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (2/8) 

APPEAL  NO.  89-002 

JOHN  J.  MCARDLE,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [December  21,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Arthur  &  Dorraine  Zief, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a 

[Building   at   2010 

[Pacific   Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8816122. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (2/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-332 

DOUGLAS  P.  MORGAN,  Appellant  [Denial  on  December  12, 

vs.  [1988,  of  Off-Street 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Parking  &  Exposure 

[of  Dwelling   Unit 
[Variances  for  property 
[at  331  Cherry  Street. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  87.676V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (1/30) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-001 

PETER  TAI,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [December  30,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Chin-Teh  Shin,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[18  Presidio  Terrace  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8715597. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (2/14) 


'UBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


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ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  .  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  A:  Appeal  No.  V88-265.  Hearing  December  7,  1988.  Appellant  had  protested  the 
issuance  of  Exposure  of  a  Dwelling  Unit  Variance  sought  for  property  located  at  1555 
.ombard  Street  and  30^  Blackstone  Court.  Upon  motion  of  President  Marks,  the  Board 
Yoted  4-1  (Vice  President  Makras  dissenting)  to  overrule  the  Department  and  deny 
the  variance. 


ITEM  B:  Appeal  No.  88-325.  Hearing  January  25,  1989.  Appellant  had  appealed  the 
denial  of  a  cabaret  permit  for  his  restaurant  at  330  Ritch  Street.  Upon  motion  of 
/ice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  5  -  0  to  overrule  the  Police  Department  and  to 
grant  the  permit. 


ITEM  C:  Appeal  No.  89-009.  Hearing  February  8,  1989.  Appellant  had  appealed  the 
denial  of  an  alteration  permit  for  a  dance  floor  in  a  restaurant  and  to  waive 
Conditions  two  and  three  of  Planning  Commission  Motion  No.  11533.  Upon  motion  of 
l/ice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  5  -  0  to  overrule  City  Planning  and  to  delete 
Conditions  two  and  three  and  to  grant  the  permit  with  the  remaining  Planning 
Commission  conditions  of  the  motion.   Restaurant  at  330  Ritch  Street. 


ITEM  D:  Appeal  No.  V88-332.  Hearing  February  8,  1989.  Appellant  appealed  the 
denial  of  a  variance  to  legalize  a  third  unit  at  331  Cherry  Street.  Upon  motion  of 
Commissioner  Melbostad,  the  Board  voted  5  -  0  to  overrule  the  Zoning  Administrator 
rith  conditions. 


REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING: 

[TEM  E:  Letter  from  Dennis  A.  Lee,  Esq.,  requesting  on  behalf  of  Mr.  &  Mrs.  Joseph 
Jonino  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  88-276.  Hearing  February  25,  1989.  Upon  motion  of 
Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted  3  -  2  to  overrule  the  Department  (President  Marks 
ind  Commissioner  Melbostad  dissented)  and  grant  the  permit.  Four  (4)  votes  needed  to 
)verrule  the  Department,  the  permit  is  denied. 


REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

TEM  F:  Letter  from  Diane  Sidd  -  Champion  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction 
>ver  Building  permit  issued  for  construction  of  a  structure  at  78  Chenery  Street. 

Permit  suspended  and  properly  posted         November  18,  1988 
Appeal  period  ended  December  5,  1988 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received  February  1,  1989 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-170 

ROLF  LEWIS  &  MARTIN  AUSTIN,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

Appellants  [June  9,  1988,  to  the 

vs.  [Hamlin  School,  permit 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [2120  Broadway  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8804913. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-311 

JOHN  CRACAS,  Appellant  [Suspension  of  one  (1)  week 

vs.  [on  November  9,  1988,  of 

ARTS  COMMISSION,  Respondent  [Street  Artist  permit  for 

[various  locations. 

[(November  23-29,  1988). 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (1/7) 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-289 

LOUIS  J.  GIORGI,  Appellant  [Denial  on  November  7, 

vs.  [1988,  of  Rear  Yard  & 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Open  Space  Variances 

[sought  for  property 

[located  at  401  -  409 

[Naples  Street. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.310EV. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (1/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-010 

CARLOS  PEREZ,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  refund 

vs.  [of  penalty  imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  *     [on  January  27,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[51  Linda  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8900302. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-011 

JEAN  V.  CLAES,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  refund 

vs.  [of  penalty  imposed 

)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  January  30,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[542  Alvarado  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8900753. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/11) 


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ROGER  WONG  C.  DIP,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-006 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[January  6,  1988,  to 
[Julie  Lee,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[1325  -  9th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8803489 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/26) 


NEIGHBORS  OF  THE  EXCELSIOR, 

vs.    Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-008 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[January  9,  1989,  to 
[Rich  Dixon,  permit  to 
[Erect  a  Structure  at 
[251  Peru  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8716831 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/4) 


Consideration  of  department  budget  for  Fiscal  Year  1989  -  1990 


Proposed  changes  to  rules  and  regulations  of  Residential  Rent  Stabilization  and 
Arbitration  Board.  Discussion  of  public  hearing  January  31,  1989  held  by  Rent  Board. 


Workshop  on  plan  reading. 


'ublic  Comment:  Each  speaker  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MLMBLKS  Oh  IHb  BUAKU  Or  PtKMIl  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  .  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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Controls.  For  informational  purposes  only.  No  action  will  be  taken  by  the  Board. 

REGULAR  CALENDAR  SHALL  BEGIN  AT  5:00  P.M. 


MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

[TEM  A:  Appeal  No.  V88-265.  Hearing  December  7,  1988.  Appellant  had  protested  the 
issuance  of  an  Exposure  of  a  Dwelling  Unit  Variance  sought  for  property  at  1555  Lombard 
Street  and  30H  Blackstone  Court.  Upon  motion  of  President  Marks,  the  Board  voted  4-1 
[Vice  President  Makras  dissented)  to  overrule  the  Zoning  Administrator  and  deny  the 
/ariance. 


ITEM  B:  Appeals  No.  88-339  and  88-340.  Hearing  February  8,  1989.  Appellant  had 

Drotested  both  a  demolition  permit  and  a  new  construction  permit  to  clear  the  property 

it  3240  Sacramento  Street  and  to  build  a  mixed-use  building  on  the  site.  Upon  motion  of 

Commissioner  Prior,  the  Board  voted  3-2  to  uphold  both  permits.  President  Marks  and 
Commissioner  House  dissented. 


REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  C:  Appeals  No.  88-339  and  88-340.  Letter  dated  February  21,  1989  from  Mr.  Cyrus 
I.  Frank  requesting  that  the  Board  grant  a  rehearing  of  the  two  (2)  appeals  for  the 
demolition  and  new  construction  proposed  for  3240  Sacramento  Street. 


REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  15-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  D:  Letter  from  Ken  O'Brien  requesting  that  the  Board  take  jurisdiction  over 

)uilding  permit  Application  No.  8807356  for  property  at  340  Capp  Street. 

Permit  reissued  and  posted  after  Prop  M  January  31,  1989 
Findings  made. 

Appeal  period  ended  February  15,  1989 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received  February  23,  1989 


UBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 

terns   4A,  4B  and  4C  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  88-293 

HINATOWN  NEIGHBORHOOD  IMPROVEMENT  [Protesting  issuance  on 

ESOURCE  CENTER,  et  al ,  Appellants  [November  2,  1988,  to 

vs.  [Mardikian  Enterprises, 

EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [permit  to  Erect  a 

ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  t Structure  at  8  Wetmore  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8707412S. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/27) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  MARCH  1,  1989   PAGE  TWO 


Items   4A,  4B  and  4C  shall  be  heard  together, 


APPEAL  NO.  88-294 


CHINATOWN  NEIGHBORHOOD  IMPROVEMENT 
RESOURCE  CENTER,  et  al ,  Appellants 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  2,  1988,  to 
[Mardikian  Enterprises, 
[permit  to  Erect  a 
[Structure  at  959  Powell  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8804433S. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-295 


CHINATOWN  NEIGHBORHOOD  IMPROVEMENT 
RESOURCE  CENTER,  et  al ,  Appellants 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  2,  1988,  to 
[Mardikian  Enterprises, 
[permit  to  Erect  a 
[Structure  at  959  Powell  St, 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8707411S. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-015 


EDWARD  C.  WANG,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  January  20, 
[1989,  of  Place  of 
[Entertainment  permit 
[at  3600  -  16th  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/15) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-004 


CORINNE  FENDELL,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  Imposed 
[on  January  12,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[728  Hampshire  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8900308, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/21) 


ED  CATAGNETTO,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  88-014 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  February  1,  1989, 
[for   work  done  at 
[1616  Golden  Gate  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8901752 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/13) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-012 


STANDISH  DESIGN  &  CONSTRUCTION, 

Appellant 
vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  January  25, 
[1989,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[4017-19  18th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8900267 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/6) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  MARCH  L  1989   PAGE  THREE 


APPEAL  NO.  89-018 


AIDA  Z.  GRAYBEAL,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Denial  on  January  31, 
[1989,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[279  Downey  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8817753, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/12) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-013 


ROSE  MARIE  GOULD,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Re-issuance  on  February 
[1,  1989,  to  Cencaland 
[Property  Investment  Inc., 
[permit  to  Demolish  a 
[Building  at  212  Flood  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8894330. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/13) 


Items  11A  and  11B  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-250 


S.  H.  A.  R.  P. ,  Appellants 
)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  7,  1988,  to 
[Martin  Lalor,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure  \ 
[at  1789/91  -  9th  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8711839. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/1) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-026 


DANITA  SORENSON,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[January  30,  1989,  to 
[Martin  Lalor,  permit 
[to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  1789/91  -  9th  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8808833, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/20) 


PETER  TAI,  Appellant 

vs . 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-001 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  30,  1988,  to 
[Chin-Teh  Shin,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[18  Presidio  Terrace  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8715597 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/14) 


5  PUBLIC  COMMENT:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  .  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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1ATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

:0R  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  A:  Appeal  No.  V88-265.  Hearing  December  7,  1988.  Appellant  had  protested  the 
issuance  of  an  Exposure  of  a  Dwelling  Unit  Variance  sought  for  property  at  1555  Lombard 
>treet  and  30^  Blackstone  Court.  Upon  motion  of  President  Marks,  the  Board  voted  4-1 
Vice  President  Makras  dissented)  to  overrule  the  Zoning  Administrator  and  deny  the 
variance. 

REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING: 

[TEM  B:  Appeal  No.  V88-289.  Letter  dated  February  24,  1989  from  Mr.  Wayne  Rieke  on 
>ehalf  of  Mr.  Louis  J.  Giorgi,  appellant,  requesting  rehearing.  Hearing  February  15, 
[989.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras  to  uphold  the  denial  of  the  variance,  the 
loard  voted  2-2  (Commissioners  Melbostad  and  Prior  in  dissent  and  for  approval  of  the 
variance;  Commissioner  House  absent).  Four  votes  being  needed  to  overrule,  the  denial 
ras  upheld. 


*ublic  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 

[terns  3A  and  3B  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  88-339 

'YRUS  FRANK,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [December  16,  1988,  to 

)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Abraham  L.  Yang,  permit 

:iTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Demolish  a  Building 

[at  3240  Sacramento  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8807836. 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (2/8) 

APPEAL  NO.  88-340 

YRUS  FRANK,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [December  16,  1988,  to 

EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Abraham  L.  Yang,  permit 

ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Erect  a  Structure 

[at  3240  Sacramento  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8807835. 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (2/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  Y88-324 

ARVIN  ISRAEL,  Appellant 

vs. 
ONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


Protesting  Condition  of 
Variance  granted  on 
December  6,  1988,  for 
[property  located  at 
455  Hoffman  Avenue. 
VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.542V. 
FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (1/15) 


FETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  MARCH  8,  1989   PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  88-311 


JOHN  CRACAS,  Appellant 

vs. 
\RTS  COMMISSION,  Respondent 


[Suspension  of  one  (1) 
[week  on  November  9, 
[1988,  of  Street  Artist 
[permit  for  various 
[locations.  (November 
[23  -  29,  1988). 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(1/7) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-020 


1ARIAN  DAGGETT,  Appellant 

vs. 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  February  8,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[1006  Dolores  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8819675 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/20) 


[terns  7A  and  7B  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-021 


MISSION  HOUSING  DEVELOPMENT  CORP., 

vs.   Appellant 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS, 

Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  February  10,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[1227  Hampshire  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8814005, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/22) 


MISSION  HOUSING  DEVELOPMENT  CORP, 

vs.   Appellant 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS, 

Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  89-022 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  February  10,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[1227  Hampshire  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8815153. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/22) 


JAMES  U   GATTENf,  Appellant 

)EPT.  PUBLIC  WpRKS,  Respondent 
:iTY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  88-219 


PLANNING  iblS 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-023 


iILL  YEUNG,  Appellant 

vs. 
'EPT.  CITY  PLANNING,  Respondent 


[Denial  on  February  2, 
[1989,  of   Health 
[Permit  Referral  for 
[a  Storage  Warehouse 
[at  2783  Folsom  St. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/22) 


EETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  MARCH  8,  1989   PAGE  THREE 


APPEAL  NO.  89-016 


UCHARD  L.  LAMBERT  &  W.P.  GARNER, 

Appellant 
vs. 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
:iTY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  February  3, 
[1989,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[2844A  Bush  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8807811 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/15) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-025 


EARL  JOE,  Appellant 
vs. 
PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
PLANNING  APPROVAL 


)EPT 

:ity 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[January  30,  1989,  to 
[James  Bowes,  permit  to 
[Demolish  a  Building  at 
[1334  Vallejo  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8819373 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-027 


5T.  FRANCIS  HOMES  ASSOCIATION, 

Appellant 
vs. 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
:iTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance 
[on  January  30,  1989, 
[to  Stephen  0.  Johns 
[permit  to  Alter  a 
[Building   at  1600 
[Monterey  Boulevard. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8819942 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-024 


JICCOLO  &  FLORA  OLTRANTI,  Appellants 

vs . 
'.ONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


[Denial  on  February  1, 
[1989,  of  Rear  Yard 
[Variance  sought  for 
[property  located  at 
[2908  Octavia  Street. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.304V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-030 


iAN  FRANCISCO  ARCHITECTURAL  HERITAGE, 

Appellant 
vs. 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
:iTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[January  30,  1989,  to 
[Roosevelt  &  Althedi 
[Carrie,   permit  to 
[Demolish  a  Building 
[at  2075  Sutter  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8816707 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(3/27) 


ITER  TAI,  Appellant 

vs . 
:PT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-001 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[December  30,  198#,  to 
[Chin-Teh  Shin,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[18  Presidio  Terrace. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8715597 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/14) 


iblic  Cotraent:     Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


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ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  .  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room.no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARIN6 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 
Robert  H.  Feldman  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

Executive  Director  Room  154-A,  City  Hall 

(415)  554-6720  San  Francisco,  California  94102 


BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

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MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

WEDNESDAY,  MARCH  29,  1989 

5:00  P.M.,  ROOM  282,  CITY  HALL 


RECEIVED 

MAR  2 1 1989 
USRAAIAN'S  OFFICE 


1ATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

IEPORT  BY  DEPARTMENTS: 

TEM  A:  Appeal  No.  88-176.  Report  by  departments  of  compliance  with  conditions 
if  Board's  approval  of  Building  Permit  Application  No.  8706937  for  an  addition  at 
>23  -  22nd  Avenue.  On  August  10,  1988,  upon  motion  of  Commissioner  House,  the 
loard  voted  4-0  (Commissioner  Prior  absent)  to  uphold  the  department^and  grant 
;he  permit  subject  to  conditions.  DOCUMENT  "  "PT. 


OR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed 


MAR  2  4  1989 
PUBLIC  UBflAftY 


[TEM  B:  Appeal  No.  88-293,  88-294,  and  88-295.  Hearing  on  February  8,  1989, 
ind  final  vote  on  March  1,  1989.  The  Chinatown  Neighborhood  Improvement  Resource 
lenter,  etal ,  the  appellant,  had  protested  the  issuance  of  building  permits  to 
jrect  a  structure  at  8  Wetmore  Street,  and  two  structures  at  959  Powell  Street. 
Jpon  motion  of  President  Marks,  the  Board  voted  4  -  0  to  overrule  the  department 
md  deny  the  permits.  (Commissioner  Prior  was  excused  from  voting  on  this  issue). 


hiblic  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  (3)  three  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


APPEAL  NO.  V88-324 


1ARVIN  ISRAEL,  Appellant 

vs. 
'.0NING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


[Protesting  Condition  of 
[Variance  granted  on 
[December  6,  1988,  for 
[property  located  at 
[455  Hoffman  Avenue. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.542V. 
[FOR  FURTHER  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(1/15) 


[terns  4A  and  4B  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-250 


>.  H.  A.  R.  P. ,  Appellants 

vs . 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
'.ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  7,  1988,  to 
[Martin  Lai  or,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  1789/91  -  9th  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8711839. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY, 


(11/1) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-026 


ANITA  SORENSON,  Appellant 

vs. 
EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[January  30,  1989,  to 
[Martin  Lalor,  permit 
[to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  1789/91  -  9th  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8808833. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY, 


(3/20) 


EETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  MARCH  29,  1989   PAGE  TWO 

APPEAL  NO.  89-038 

JIZAR  LAMA,  Appellant  [Protesting  condition  of 

vs.  [issuance  on  February  8, 

)EPT.  CITY  PLANNING,  Respondent  [1989,  of  Type  21  License 

[at  1865  Laguna  Street, 
[that  hours  of  operation 
[are  limited  to  between 
[6:00  a.m.  &  10:00  p.m. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (4/1) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-039 

1ARGARET  MOUNTIN,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [February  15,  1989,  to 

)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Dick  Mak,  permit  to 

;ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[18  Radio  Terrace. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8803971. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (4/11) 


[terns  7A  and  7B  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  89-040 

IATI0NAL  TREASURY  EMPLOYEE'S  UNION  [Protesting  issuance  on 

:HAPTER  212,  Appellant  [February  17,  1989, 

vs.  [to  Hawthorne  Plaza 

)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Limited,  permit  to 

:ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[75  Hawthorne  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8819946. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (4/15) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-046 

JATIONAL  TREASURY  EMPLOYEE'S  UNION  [Protesting  issuance  on 

:HAPTER  212,  Appellant  [February  17,  1989,  to 

vs.  [Arcon  Limited,  permit 

)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

:iTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [75  Hawthorne  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8819952. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (4/19) 

APPEAL  NO.  V8S-035 

RICHARD  SANDER,  Appellant  [Denial  on  February  16, 

vs.  [1989,  of  Rear  Yard, 

'.ONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Usable  Open  Space  & 

[Minimum   Lot  Size 
[Variances  sought  at 
[1120  -  24  Clay  Street/ 
[21-23  Truett  Street. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.682EV. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/28) 


Uiblic  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 

SPECIAL  MEETING 

APPEAL  NO.  V88-324 

IARVIN  ISRAEL,  Appellant  [Protesting  Condition  of 

vs.  [Variance   granted   on 

ONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [December  6,  1988,  for 

[property   located   at 
[455   Hoffman   Avenue. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.542V. 
fSITE  INPSECTION  WEDNESDAY, 
[MARCH  29,  1989,  AT  8:30  A.M. 


ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 
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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Christopher  C.  Hall,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Tormui  Ty,  requesting 
rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-031.  Hearing  March  15,  1989.  Appellant  protested 

the  denial  of  masseuse  permit  at  450  -  B  Jones  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice 

President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  deny  the 
permit. 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Weyman  I .  Lundquist,  Esq. ,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No. 
89-028.  Hearing  March  15,  1989.  Appellant  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to 
alter  a  building  at  3733  Broderick  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Prior, 
the  Board  voted  3-2  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit.  (President 
Marks  and  Commissioner  Melbostad  dissented.) 


ITEM  C:  Letter  from  Ramona  Albright  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-037. 
Hearing  March  15,  1989.  Appellant  had  appealed  the  issuance  of  permit  to  erect  a 
structure  at  201  Raccoon  Drive.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board 
voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 


FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  D:  Appeals  No.  88-293,  88-294,  and  88-295.  Hearing  on  February  8,  1989, 
and  final  vote  on  March  1,  1989.  The  Chinatown  Neighborhood  Improvement  Resource 
Center,  etal ,  the  appellant,  had  protested  the  issuance  of  building  permits  to 
erect  a  structure  at  8  Wetmore  Street,  and  two  structures  at  959  Powell  Street. 
Upon  motion  of  President  Marks,  the  Board  voted  4  -  0  to  overrule  the  department 
and  deny  the  permits.  (Commissioner  Prior  was  excused  from  voting  on  this  issue). 


ITEM  E:  Appeal  No.  V88-324.  Rehearing  on  March  15,  1989.  Site  inspection  and 
decision  on  March  29,  1989.  The  appellant,  Marvin  Israel,  had  protested  the 
imposition  of  a  condition  in  the  granting  of  a  variance  to  legalize  a  second 
dwelling  unit  at  455  Hoffman  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Melbostad,  the 
Board  voted  5-0  to  overrule  the  department  and  delete  the  condition  to  create  a 
second  tandem  parking  space  behind  the  existing  single  space  in  the  garage  with 
a  new  condition  that  the  appellant  record  a  Notice  of  Special  Restrictions 
restricting  use  of  the  subject  building  to  two  units  only. 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  APRIL  5,  1989   PAGE  THREE 


APPEAL  NO.  89-033 


DAVID  J.  MARX,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  6,  1989,  to 
[John  Hirohata,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[53  Christopher  Drive. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8817711. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY, 


(3/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-044 


ALEX  S.  CASSIMUS,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  refund  of 
[penalty    imposed   on 
[March  9,  1989,  for  work 
[done  at  975  Church  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8802521. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-047 


HONG  KONG  MARKET,  INC.,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Denial  on  March  13, 
[1989,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[1134  Grant  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8902333. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/25) 


STEPHEN  RYAN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-042 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  28,  1989,  to 
[Oliver  Wen,  permit  to 
[Demolish  a  Building  at 
[1843  -  10th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8815473. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-045 


L  &  J  DESIGN  &  CONSTRUCTION  CO., 

vs.    Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  23,  1989,  to 
[Sung  Wi ,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[270-272  -  22nd  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8817586, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/18) 


Public  Coonent:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


1EETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  APRIL  5,  1989        PAGE  TWO 


Items   3A  through  3D  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-048 


MARC  E.  MINARDI  &  BRUCE  DAVIES, 
vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March   6,  1989,  to 
[Lynn  Susoeff,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[2  Southern  Heights  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806841 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-049 


MARC  E.  MINARDI  &  BRUCE  DAVIES, 
vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March   6,  1989,  to 
[Lynn  Susoeff,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[4  Southern  Heights  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806840 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-050 


MARC  E.  MINARDI  &  BRUCE  DAVIES, 
vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March   6,  1989,  to 
[Lynn  Susoeff,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[6  Southern  Heights  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806842 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/29) 


MARC  E.  MINARDI  &  BRUCE  DAVIES, 
vs.    Appellants 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-051 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March   6,  1989,  to 
[Lynn  Susoeff,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[8  Southern  Heights  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806843, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-043 


INVERNESS  HOTEL  TENANTS  ASSOCIATION, 

vs.    Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[February  22,  1989, 
[to  Taldan  Investment 
[Company,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[1405  Van  Ness  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8818880, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/18) 


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ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  .  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  RBPRIN6 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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1ATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

TEM  A:  Letter  from  Robert  J.  McCarthy,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Markdikian  Enterprises, 
•equesting  rehearing  of  Appeals  Nos.  88-293,  88-294,  and  88-295.  Appeals  heard  together 
in  February  8,  1989  and  March  1,  1989.  Findings  adopted  on  April  5,  1989.  Appellants, 
;he  Chinatown  Neighborhood  Improvement  Resource  Center,  et  al ,  had  protested  the  issuance 
if  permits  to  erect  structures  at  959  Powell  Street  and  8  Wetmore  Street.  Upon  motion  of 
'resident  Marks,  the  Board  voted  4-0  to  overrule  the  department  and  deny  the  permit. 
Commissioner  Prior  was  excused  from  voting  on  this  issue). 


JEM  B:  Letter  from  David  Owen,  Rick  Spector,  and  Ian  McLean  on  behalf  of  the  National 
reasury  Employee's  Union,  Chapter  212,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeals  Nos.  89-040  and 
19-046.  These  appeals  were  heard  together  on  March  29,  1989.  The  appellants  had 
irotested  the  issuances  on  February  17,  1989  and  March  1,  1989  permits  to  alter  a 
wilding  at  75  Hawthorne  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted 
»  -  0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permits. 


•ublic  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


APPEAL  NO.  89-047 


I0NG  KONG  MARKET,  INC 

vs. 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS, 


. ,  Appellant 
Respondent 


[Denial  on  March  13, 
[1989,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[1134  Grant  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8902333. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY, 


(4/25) 


terns   4A  through  4D  shall  be  heard  together. 


IARC  E.  MINARDI  &  BRUCE  DAVIES, 
vs.     Appellants 
•EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-04S 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March   6,  1989,  to 
[Lynn  Susoeff,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
T2  Southern  Heights  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806841 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/29) 


ARC  E.  MINARDI  &  BRUCE  DAVIES, 
vs.    Appellants 
EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-049 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March   6,  1989,  to 
[Lynn  Susoeff,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[4  Southern  Heights  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8806840 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(4/29) 


EETIN6  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  APRIL  26,  1989    PAGE  TWO 

[terns   4A  through  4D  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  89-050 

IARC  E.  MINARDI  &  BRUCE  DAVIES,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.     Appellants  [March   6,  1989,  to 

IEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Lynn  Susoeff,  permit 

IITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[6  Southern  Heights  Ave. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8806842. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (4/29) 

APPEAL  NO.  89-051 

IARC  E.  MINARDI  &  BRUCE  DAVIES,  [Protesting  issuance  on  I 

vs.     Appellants  [March   6,  1989,  to 

IEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Lynn  Susoeff,  permit 

:iTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[8  Southern  Heights  Ave. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8806843. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (4/29) 

APPEAL  NO.  89-044 

iLEX  S.  CASSIMUS,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  imposed 

IEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  March  9,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[975  Church  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8802521. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (4/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-052 

STERLING  ROOFING  COMPANY,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  imposed 

)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  March  20,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[1059  Clement  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8904348. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (4/29) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-054 

10  ON  LOUIE,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  imposed 

IEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  March  22,  1989, 

[for  work   done  at 

[574-580  Haight  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8904082. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/3) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-056 

IKC  CONSTRUCTION  &  ROOFING,  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

vs.     Appellant  [on  March  27,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  [for  work   done  at 

Respondent  [1979  -  43rd  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8904800. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/6) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-057 

THOMAS  R.  FOX,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  March  28,  1989, 

[for  work   done  at 

[401  Montecito  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8904358. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-059 

WILLIAM  BROWN,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  March  29,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[440  Laurel  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8904206. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/10) 


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)EPT 


APPEAL 

NO. 

89- 

-053 

E  LA  RAZA,  INC.,  Appellant 

[Denial  of  Alteration 

vs. 

[permit  by  Bureau  of 

PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 

[Building  Inspection 
[on  March  14,  1989, 
[to  change  occupancy 
[classification  from 
[R-3  to  E-3  to  allow 
[a  child  care  facility 
[at  90  Bartlett  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8816173 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 

(5/2) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-041 

•ROOK  &  SHAWN  BYERS,  Appellant  [Protesting  Condition  of 

vs.  [of  Variance  granted  on 

ONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [February  24,  1989,  'or 

[property   located   at 


[3636  Washington  Street. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.300V. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (4/15) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-068 

CHARLES  &  DIANE  FRANKEL,  Appellants  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [March  20,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Randy  George,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  361  Lombard  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8808752. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/15) 


Items  15A  and  15B  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  89-075 

GEORGE  BISAILLON,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance 

vs.  [on  March  31,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [to  Kotas  Pantaleoni 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Architects,  permit  to 

[Demolish  a  Building 

[at  2559  Diamond  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8812330. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/9) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-058 

3E0RGE  BISAILLON,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance 

vs.  [on  March  31,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [to  Kotas  Pantaleoni 

:iTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Architects,  permit  to 

[Erect  a  Structure 

[at  2559  Diamond  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8812333. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/23) 


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ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  .  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  HOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEAR 1X6 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE. 

Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 

APPEAL  NO.  89-060 

:AR0L  ELVIN,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

vs.  [on  March  23,  1989, 

)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done  at 

[302-308  -  26th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8903213. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/2) 

APPEAL  NO.  89-063 

>0V  MICHAELI,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

vs.  [on  March  31,  1989, 

•EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done  at 

[555  Vermont  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8903348. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/3) 

APPEAL  NO.  89-064 

LFRED  DUMLAO,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

vs.  [on  April  3,  1989, 

EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done  at 

[543  Jersey  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8904077. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/6) 

APPEAL  NO.  89-070 

DAM  SPARKS,  Appellant  [Denial  on  March  31,  1989, 

vs.  [of  permit  to  convert  69 

EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [rooms   from  residential 

AHI  DISAPPROVAL  [use  to  tourist  use  at 

[520  Jones  Street. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/17) 

APPEAL  NO.  89-071 

t  W.  ALARCON,  etal,  Appellants"  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [March  29,  1989,  to  Ruff 

.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Construction,  Electrical 

[Permit  for  I40C  Washington 
'"Street,  Apartments  9.  11, 
[12,  14,  16,  and  17. 
[PERMIT  NO.  57761. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/21) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-072 


EARL  B.  EWING,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Denial  on  April  7, 
[1989,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[2253  California  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8902992 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/21) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-061 


SARRY  F.  BRAID,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
:iTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March  27,  1989,  to  Ivan 
[and  Sue  Vican,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[4376  -  26th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8807802, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/2) 


IUKA  TAKEMURA  &  SAM  CHA  CHOI, 

vs.  Appellants 
EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-062 


[Protesting  issuance 
[on  March  17,  1989, 
[to  Leonid  &  Larisa 
[Modorsky,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[2438  Taraval  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8815929 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-065 


ICKOLAS  A.  DIAMAN,  Appellant 

vs. 

EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March  31,  1989,  to 
[Larry  Wasserman,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[2960  Van  Ness  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8904220, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/6) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-067 


IRNARDO  &  KATHLEEN  URQUIETA, 
Appellants 
vs. 
:PT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
:TY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March  20,  1989,  to 
[John  Schrader,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  135  Beaver  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8902649 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/15) 


liblic  Couinent:     Presentation  shall   be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

.   DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regGTar  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  F..R  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  ■'"or  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 


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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Randall  M.  Shaw  dated  May  5,  1989,  on  behalf  of  the  Inverness 
Hotel  Tenants  Association  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-043.  Hearing  April 
5,  1989.  Appellants  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  1405 
Van  Ness  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Melbostad,  the  Board  voted  4  -  0  to 
uphold  the  Department  and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions.  Commissioner 
Prior  did  not  vote.  Notice  of  Decision  and  Order  with  final  language  of  conditions 
released  on  April  26,  1989. 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Marc  E.  Minardi  and  Bruce  Davies,  requesting  rehearing  of 
\ppeals  Nos.  89-048,  89-049,  89-050,  and  89-051.  Hearing  April  26,  1989.  The 
appellants  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permits  to  construct  a  building  at  2,  4, 
5,  and  8  Southern  Heights  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Prior,  the  Board 
•oted  4-1  (President  Marks  dissented)  to  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 


REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION: 

[TEM  C:  Letter  from  Ronald  M.  Abend,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  the  Marina  at  Pier  39  Slip 
)wners  Association  requesting  that  the  Board  take  jurisdiction  over  the  Zoning 
Administrator's  decision  to  accept  the  Pier  39  Aquarium  Conditional  Use  Application. 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-074 

IARK  C.  JEWETT,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  imposed 

lEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  .    [on  April  11,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[124  Del  Mar  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8905931. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-079 

0SEPH  KELLY,  JR.,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  April  27,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[862  Guerrero  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8906238. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/6) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-077 

GEORGE  HELLERICH,  Appellant  [Appeal   of  Condition 

|(5)  vs.  [Imposed  on  April  18, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [1989,  to  Mina-Tree  Signs, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Inc.,  permit  to  Erect  a 

[Sign  at  3150  California  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.   8904097. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/ 

APPEAL  NO.  89-017 

GUNTHER  GOPP,  Appellant  [Order  to  Cease  Violation 

[6)  vs.  [of  the  Planning  Code, 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [dated  January  20,  1989, 

[for  property  located  at 
[473  Ellis  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  {3/1 

APPEAL  NO.  89-073 

ANDREAS  VON  FOERSTER,  Appellant  [Determination  by  the 

7)  vs.  [Zoning  Administrator 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [on  March  28,  1989, 

[that  the   proposal 
[does  not  conform  to 
[Planning  Code  Section 
[132  (b)  &  Residential 
[Design  Guidelines  at 
[128  Montcalm  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8902465. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/3 


APPEAL  NO.  89-076 

JAWJ  GREENWALD,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

8)  vs.  [March   31,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Howard  Cooper  &  George 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [E.  Shelton,  permit  to 

[Alter  a  Building  at 

[970  Chestnut  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8814707. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/ 


APPEAL  NO.  89-081 

JOSEPH  FARR,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

9)  vs.  [April  19,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Sam  Budousky,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Erect  a  Structure 

[at  302  Warren  Drive. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8808286. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/1 


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APPEAL  NO.  V89-078 


POLLY  O'CONNOR, 
vs. 
ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR, 


Appellant 

Respondent 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[April  13,  1989,  to 
[Lucia  Bogatay,  Minimum 
[Lot  Size,  Rear  Yard, 
[Exposure  of  a  Dwelling 
[Unit,  Usable  Open  Space 
[&  Ground  Story  Frontage 
[Variances  sought  for 
[property  located  at 
[25-29  Pleasant  Street/ 
[1224  Sacramento  Street. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.431EV, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/31) 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


SPECIAL  MEETING 


APPEAL  NO.  89-068 


CHARLES  &  DIANE  FRANKEL,  Appellants 

vs. 
)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[March  20,  1989,  to 
[Randy  George,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  361  Lombard  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8808752. 
[SITE  INSPECTION  WEDNESDAY, 
[MAY  22,  1989,  AT  8:30  A.M. 

[(Continued  for  further  hearing 
[  to  May  31,  1989.) 


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ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  end  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  .  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room.no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Sue  Hestor,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  appellant  Nikolas  Diaman 
requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-065.  Hearing  May  10,  1989.  The  appellant 
had  protested  the  issuance  of  a  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  2960  Van  Ness  Avenue. 
Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Melbostad,  the  Board  voted  3-2  to  overrule  the 
department.  Four  votes  needed  to  overrule,  the  department  is  upheld  and  the  permit 
granted.  Commissioner  Prior  and  Vice  President  Makras  dissented. 

REQUEST  FOR  RECONSIDERATION: 

ITEM  B:  Letter  from  John  Sanger,  Esq.,  representing  the  Pier  39  Limited  Partnership 
requesting  the  Board  to  reconsider  its  decision  of  May  17,  1989,  taking  jurisdiction 
over  the  Zoning  Administrator's  determination  to  accept  a  Conditional  Use  Application 
,for  a  new  aquarium  at  Pier  39. 

REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING  BEYOND  THE  10-DAY  REQUEST  PERIOD: 

ITEM  C:  Letter  from  Maryann  Dillon,  Executive  Director,  Mission  Housing  Development 
Corporation,  requesting  the  Board  to  rehear  Appeals  Nos.  89-021  and  89-022.  Hearing 
March  8,  1989.  The  appellant  had  protested  the  imposition  of  penalties  for  work 
done  at  1227  Hampshire  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board 
voted  3-2  to  uphold  the  department  and  sustain  the  penalty.  Commissioners  Marks 
&  Melbostad  dissented. 

Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-068 


CHARLES  &  DIANE  FRANKEL,  Appellants  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [March  20,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Randy  George,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  361  Lombard  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8808752. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (5/15) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-076 

JAWJ  GREENWALD,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [March   31,  1989,  to 

)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Howard  Cooper  &  George 

|TY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [E.  Shelton,  permit  to 

[Alter  a  Building  at 

[970  Chestnut  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8814707. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (5/27) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-088 

BRUCE  BAXTER,  Appellant  [Suspension  on  April  20, 

vs.  [1989,  of  Driver  Public 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [Vehicle  permit. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/13) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-084 

LESLIE  V.  SWALL,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  May  1,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[826A  Castro  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8906896. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/10) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-085 

CARLETON  J.  CHAPPELLE,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  May  3,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[472  Utah  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8906216. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/12) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-091 

JOSEPH  P.  FICURELLI,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done  at 

[530-532  Presidio  Ave. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8819815. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-092 

KAREN  LUM,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done  at 

[4367  -  17th  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8813115. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/27) 

APPEAL  NO.  89-017 

GUNTHER  GOPP,  Appellant  [Order  to  Cease  Violation 

))  vs.  [of  the  Planning  Code, 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [dated  January  20,  1989, 

[for  property  located  at 
[473  Ellis  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/18) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-086 

ARTCO  CONSTRUCTION,  Appellant  [Denial  on  May  3,  1989, 

vs.  [of  permit  to  Alter  a 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Building  at  71  Rico  Way. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8818072. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/12) 

APPEAL  NO.  89-080 

IRNESTO  J.  PULETTI,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [November  1,  1988,  to 

)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Steven  Byers,  permit  to 

:iTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[at  352  San  Marcos  Ave. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8718038. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/7) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-087 

JALTER  PALMER,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [April  19,  1989,  to 

€PT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Elsie  Collins,  permit 

[to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  1930  Eddy  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8905240. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/13) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-094 

AROL  L.  SMITH,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [May  1,  1989,  to  Mr.  & 

:EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Mrs.  Alan  Zimmerman, 

ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a 

[Building  at  39  Avila. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8901285. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/28) 


ublic  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  HELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  Bust 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  .  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  Bust 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room.no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARIH6 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  Bust  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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Executive  Director  Room  154-A,  City  Hall 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUEST  FOR  REHEARIN6: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  David  A.  Sauers,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Mark  C.  Jewett,  requesting 
rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-074.  Hearing  May  17,  1989.  Appellant  protested  the 
imposition  of  penalty  for  work  done  at  124  Del  Mar  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of 
Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted  to  uphold  the  department's  order  and  sustain 
the  penalty. 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-065 

NICKOLAS  A.  DIAMAN,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [March  31,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Larry  Wasserman,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[2960  Van  Ness  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8904220. 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (5/6) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-093 

MARK  T.  O'LONE,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done  at 

[1545  Broadway  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8906751. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/28) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-097 

TIMOTHY  E.  PELLISSIER,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

5)  vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  May  9,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[4339  -  18th  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8907971. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/24) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  JUNE  7,  1989   PAGE  TWO 

Items   6A  through   6F  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEAL  HO.  88-156 


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HONG  KONG  METRO  REALTY  CO.,  INC. 

vs.       Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,     Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Revocation  on  May  4, 
[1988,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[2987  -  38th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8803251 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-157 


HONG  KONG  METRO  REALTY  CO.,  INC. 

vs.       Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,    Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Revocation  on  May  4, 
[1988,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[3702  Ulloa  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8803253. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-158 


HONG  KONG  METRO  REALTY  CO.,  INC. 

vs.       Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,    Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Revocation  on  May  4, 
[1988,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[3712  Ulloa  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8803252, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-159 


HONG  KONG  METRO  REALTY  CO.,  INC. 

vs.       Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,    Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Revocation  on  May  4, 
[1988,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[3722  Ulloa  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8607795, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  88-160 


HONG  KONG  METRO  REALTY  CO.,  INC. 

vs.       Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,    Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Revocation  on  May  4, 
[1988,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[3734  Ulloa  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8607793. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-005 


SI 


HARRY  O'BRIEN,  Appellant 

vs. 
ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


[Denial  on  January  6, 
[1989,  of  Front  Setback, 
[Rear  Yard,  Usable  Open 
[Space,   Off  -  Street 
[Parking  &  Garage/Curb 
[Cut  Width  Variances 
[sought  at  3702,  3712, 
[3722  &  3734  Ulloa  St. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.346V 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(2/16) 


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APPEAL  NO.  V89-082 

TOM  JAMES,  Appellant  [Denial  on  April  17,  1989, 

vs.  [of  Off  -  Street  Parking, 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Unscreened  Parking,  and 

[Front  Setback  Variances 
[sought  for  property  at 
[1450  Masonic  Avenue. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.726V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/6) 

APPEAL  NO.  89-100 

ROBERT  BAKMAZ,  Appellant  [Denial  on  May  2,  1989, 

vs.  [of  permit  to  Alter 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [a  Building  at  2318 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [Leavenworth  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8818527. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/25) 

APPEAL  NO.  89-083 

STEVE  OLIN,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [April  13,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Mr.  and  Mrs.  Jerold 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Panas,   permit   to 

[Erect  a  Structure  at 

[1067  Green  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8802379. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/7) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-098 


•WILLIAM  &  JOANNE  PRIEUR,  Appellants  [Protesting  condition  of 

vs.  [variance  granted  on  May 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [5,  1989,  for  property 


[at  1638  -  1640  Haight  St. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.341V. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/24) 


APPEAL  NO  89-103 


WTHONY  BROWN,  Appellant  [Protesting  isssuance 

vs.  [on  May  4,  1989,  to 

)EPT  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [R&D  Capital,  permit 

:iTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 


[at  3741  Buchanan  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8810662. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/27) 


)  ublic  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

.  DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Jack  Wholey,  Esq.  on  behalf  of  appellants  Charles  and  Diane 
Frankel ,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-068.  Hearings  April  26  and  May 
31,  1989.  Appellants  protested  the  issuance  of  an  alteration  permit  to  Randy  George 
for  work  done  at  361  Lombard  Street.  The  permit  was  upheld  with  no  conditions. 
Commissioner  House  moved  upholding  permit  with  conditions  but  the  vote  was  only 
2  -  3  on  the  motion.  President  Marks,  Vice  President  Makras  and  Commissioner  Prior 
voted  against  the  motion. 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from 
and  Goerge  Shelton, 
17,  and  May  31,  1989. 


Mark  Himelstein,  Esq 
requesting  rehearing 


on  behalf  of  permit  holders  Howard  Cooper 
of  Appeal  No.  89-076.   Hearings  on  May 


Appellant  Jawj  Greenwald  protested  issuance  of  an  alteration 
permit  to  the  permit  holders  for  work  done  at  970  Chestnut  Street.  On  Commissioner 
House's  motion  to  uphold  with  conditions  the  Board  voted  5-0. 


ITEM  C:  Letter  from  Kate  Dixon,  Esq.  on  behalf  of  appellant  Bruce  Baxter,  requesting 
rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-088.  Hearing  May  31,  1989.  The  appellant  was  appealing 
the  5-day  suspension  of  his  driver  public  vehicle  permit.  On  Commissioner  House's 
notion  to  uphold  the  department  the  Board  voted  5-0. 


'ublic  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


'RNESTO  J.  PULETTI,  Appellant 

vs. 

>EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-080 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  1,  1988,  to 
[Steven  Byers,  permit  to 
[Erect  a  Structure  at 
[at  352  San  Marcos  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8718038. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY, 


(6/7) 


is  4A  and  4B  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-021 


ISSION  HOUSING  DEVELOPMENT  CORP., 

vs.   Appellant 
:.PT.  PUBLIC  WORKS, 

Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  February  10,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[1227  Hampshire  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8814005 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(3/22) 


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Items  4A  and  4B  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  89-022 

MISSION  HOUSING  DEVELOPMENT  CORP.,  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

vs.   Appellant  [on  February  10,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  [for  work  done  at 

Respondent  [1227  Hampshire  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8815153. 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (3/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-107 

MONTEREY  HEIGHTS  HOMEOWNERS  ASSOC,  [Determination  on  May  9, 

vs.     Appellant  [1989,  by  the  Zoning 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  [Administrator,  that  the 

Respondent  [Gurdjieff  Foundation  at 

[85  Saint  Elmo  Way  is 
[in  compliance  with  the 
[City  Planning  Code. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-090 

EDWARD  MITCHELL,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on   May  9,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[2906-08  Buchanan  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8907080. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-099 

>ETER  ZINGG,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  May  16,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[736  Kirkham  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8903109. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-101 

UGENE  WONG,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  May  16,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[726  Spruce  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8819230. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/26) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-102 


NORMAN  SHEARER,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  Imposed 
[on  May  16,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[726  -  4th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8905966, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(6/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-109 


ANGELO  WILSON,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  May  26,  1989,  ' 
[for  work  done   at 
[334  Duncan  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8907054, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/5) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-110 


HANS  REIMAN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  May  25,  1989,  " 
[for  work  done  at 
[634  Shotwell  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8909117 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/5) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-112 


PETER  KERESZTURY,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  May  26,  1989,  ' 
[for  work  done  at 
[53  Page  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8907871 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/9) 


OUNG  ANN  KIM  &  IN  KYUNG  KIM, 

vs.    Appellants 
EALTH  DEPARTMENT, 

Respondent 
ITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  87-302 


[Denial  on  October  9, 
[1987,  of  permit  to 
[Operate  a  Restaurant 
[at  92  Judah  Street. 
[(Joky's  Place). 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/28) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-104 

MARYANNA  G.  SHAW,  Appellant  [Suspension  on  May  3,  1989, 

\)  vs.  [of  construction  of  fence 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [at  2550  Divisadero  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8707787. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/25) 


APPEAL  WO.  89-113 
JOAN  M.  CROWLEY,  Appellant  [Revocation  on  May  15, 

vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [1164-66  Filbert  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8717236. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/9) 


APPEAL  WO.  89-111 

BLANCA  MARTINEZ,  Appellant  [Denial  on  May  24,  1989, 

)  vs.  [by  Bureau  of  Building 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Inspection,  of  permit 

[to  Legalize  windows  on 
[(3)  three-unit  house  at 
[1330  Valencia  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8905280. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/5) 


APPEAL  WO.  89-108 
STEVEN  &  CATHY  WEINDEL  &  E.  ROBERT  [Protesting  issuance  on 

SCROFANI,  Appellants  [May  9,  1989,  to 

vs.  [George  Vasil,  permit 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [to  Erect  a  Structure 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [at  320  Collingwood  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8713739. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/3) 


1  Public  Cooment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

..  DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTIOH  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Robert  Bakmaz  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-100. 
Hearing  June  7,  1989.  The  appellant,  Robert  Bakmaz,  had  protested  the  denial  of 
permit  to  alter  a  building  at  2318  Leavenworth  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner 
Melbostad,  the  Board  voted  3  -  2  to  uphold  the  Department  and  deny  the  permit. 
(Vice  President  Makras  and  Commissioner  House  dissented.)  Four  votes  being  necessary 
to  overrule  the  department,  the  order  is  upheld  and  the  permit  denied. 


)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO  89-103 

ANTHONY  BROWN,  Appellant  [Protesting  isssuance 

vs.  [on  May  4,  1989,  to 

DEPT  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [R&D  Capital,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 


[at  3741  Buchanan  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8810662. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (6/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-106 

TELEGRAPH  TERRACE  HOMEOWNERS  ASSOC,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.     Appellants  [May  8,   1989,   of 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  [Dancehall  Keeper  permit 

Respondent  [at  1800   Montgomery 

[Street,  dba  "Bentley's 
[Restaurant/Bar". 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/2) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-114 

THOMAS  &  BARBARA  MCGRATH,  Appellants  [Protesting  issuance  on 

(i  vs.  [February  2,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Gary  Gin,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[1234  Ulloa  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8816310. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/9) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  JUNE  28,  1989   PAGE  TWO_ 

Items   6A  and  6B  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  89-116 

STANLEY  DINTCHO,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

A)  vs.  [May   19,  1989,   to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Mike  Feldman,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Demolish  a  Building 

[at  2240  Union  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8714225. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/11) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-118 

GORDON  &  MARY  TOM,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

3)  vs.  [May   19,  1989,   to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Mike  Feldman,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Erect  a  Structure 

[at  2240  Union  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8710794. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/11) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-089 

THOMAS  MOORE,  Appellant  [Order  to  Cease  Violation 

vs.  [of  the  Planning  Code 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [dated  April  25,  1989, 

[for  property  located  at 
[545  Burnett  Avenue. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-095 

RICHARD  GOSSEN,  Appellant  [Denial  on  May  5,  1989, 

vs.  [of  Cut  Curb  and  Maximum 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Garage  Door  Width  Variance 

[sought  for  property  at 

[3269  Harrison  Street. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.711V. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/21) 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

„  DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Hans  Reiman,  appellant,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No. 
89-110.  Hearing  June  21,  1989.  The  appellant  protested  the  imposition  of  a  penalty 
for  work  done  at  634  Shotwell  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the 
Board  voted  5  -  0  to  uphold  the  department  and  sustain  the  penalty. 


CORRESPONDENCE  FOR  DISCUSSION: 

ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Carolyn  and  Kirsti  Aho  regarding  construction  of  garage  at 
4660  -  25th  Street.  Discussion  of  this  matter  continued  from  hearing  of  June  28, 
1989. 


FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY:  Public  hearing  closed. 

ITEM  C:  Appeal  No.  89-107.  Hearing  June  21,  1989.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner 
House,  the  Board  voted  5  -  0  to  overrule  the  Zoning  Administrator's  Determination 
concerning  the  Gurdjieff  Foundation. 


ITEM  D:  Appeal  Nos.  88-156  through  88-160;  and  V89-005.  Hearing  June  7,  1989. 
Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  5  -  0  to  overrule  the  Zoning 
Administrator  and  to  reinstate  the  five  permits  and  grant  the  variances  subject 
to  conditions. 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-124 

KAI-MIN  JEN  &  JACK  TSENG,  [Denial  on   June  2, 

vs.     Appellants  [1989,  of  permit  for  a 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  [Massage  Establishment, 

Respondent  [dba  "Fantasy  Massage" 

[at  960  Harrison  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/18) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  JULY  12,  1989   PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  89-125 

BUNGORN  MASON,  Appellant  [Denial  on  May  24,  1989, 

\)  vs.  [of  Masseuse  permit  at 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [455  Ellis  Street. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-120 

EDWARD  BAKER  &  HARRY  BARLOW,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.    Appellants  [May  23,  1989,  to  Kirk 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Leonard  Moon,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[1642  -  16th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8807366. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/16) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-115 

TOM  CORBETT,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  June  1,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[2015  -  17th  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8905100. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/11) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-121 

JOHN  STERN,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

vs.  [on  June  6,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done  at 

[48  Pearl  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8820188. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/16) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-127 

KRUEGER  BROTHERS  BUILDERS,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  June  6,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[425  -  18th  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8907515. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/24) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-053 

CASA  DE  LA  RAZA,  INC.,  Appellant  [Denial  of  Alteration 

))  vs.  [permit  by  Bureau  of 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Building  Inspection 

[on  March  14,  1989, 
[to  change  occupancy 
[classification  from 
[R-3  to  E-3  to  allow 
[a  child  care  facility 
[at  90  Bartlett  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8816173. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/2) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-108 

STEVEN  &  CATHY  WEINDEL  &  E.  ROBERT  [Protesting  issuance  on 

SCROFANI,  Appellants  [May  9,  1989,  to 

0)  vs.  [George  Vasil,  permit 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [to  Erect  a  Structure 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [at  320  Collingwood  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8713739. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-122 

JOE  LING  JUNG,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

I)  vs.  [May  23,  1989,  to  Peter 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [&  Mary  Fung,  permit  to 

[Alter  a  Building  at 
[1449  Leavenworth  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8907747 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-123 


MARIA  HERMAN,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

1  )  vs.  [May   25,   1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Dominic  Maionchi,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  3320  Fillmore  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8906309 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-126 

ANNE  MARGARET  TOWER,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

[1)  vs.  [May  25,  1989,  to  S. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Ianterno,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[734  -  14th  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8812790. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


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ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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HATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Frederick  Allardyce  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-106. 
Hearing  June  28,  1989.  The  appellant  had  protested  the  issuance  of  a  Dancehall 
Keeper  permit  at  1800  Montgomery  Street,  dba  "Bentley's  Restaurant/Bar."  Upon  motion 
of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  3  -  2  to  uphold  the  Department  and  grant 
the  permit. 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Philip  J.  Siggins,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  appellant  Thomas  Moore, 
requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-089.  Hearing  June  28,  1989.  The  appellant 
had  protested  the  Zoning  Administrator's  Order  to  Cease  Violation  of  the  Planning 
Code  for  property  located  at  545  Burnett  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President 
Makras,  the  Board  voted  5  -  0  to  uphold  the  Zoning  Administrator's  Order. 


ITEM  C:  Letter  from  Bradley  D.  Heinz  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-103. 
Hearing  June  28,  1989.  The  appellant,  Mr.  Heinz,  protested  the  issuance  on  May 
4,  1989,  to  R  &  D  Capital,  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  3741  Buchanan  Street. 
Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  3  -  2  to  uphold  the  Department 
and  grant  the  permit.  President  Marks  and  Commissioner  Melbostad  dissented. 


ITEM  D:  Letter  from  Robert  W.  Passmore,  Zoning  Administrator,  requesting  rehearing 
of  Appeal  No.  87-302.  Hearing  June  21,  1989.  The  appellants  had  appealed  the  Zoning 
Adminstrator's  denial  of  permit  to  operate  outdoor  seating  for  a  restaurant  at  92 
Judah  Street.  (Joky's  Place.)  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board 
voted  5  -  0  to  uphold  the  Zoning  Administrator's  Order  and  deny  the  permit  subject 
to  conditions. 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


APPEAL  NO.  89-080 

ERNESTO  J.  PULETTI,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [November  1,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Steven  Byers,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[at  352  San  Marcos  Ave. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8718038. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (6/7) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-073 


ANDREAS  VON  FOERSTER,  Appellant 
0  vs. 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


[Determination  by  the 
[Zoning  Administrator 
[on  March  28,  1989, 
[that  the   proposal 
[does  not  conform  to 
[Planning  Code  Section 
[132  (b)  &  Residential 
[Design  Guidelines  at 
[128  Montcalm  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8902465. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(5/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-128 


PAGO  PRINTING,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  June  14,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[423m  -  26th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8905573, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/24) 


JOHNNY  UGAY,  JR.,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  89-130 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  Imposed 
[on  June  9,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[1676  Fulton  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8909982 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/25) 


TODD  MAERWITZ,  Appellant 


APPEAL  NO.  89-133 


vs. 


DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  June  22,  1989,  for 
[work  done  at  430-432 
[Connecticut  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8909989 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/1) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-135 


VINCENT  CORCUCHIA,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  imposed  on 
[June  27,  1989,  for  work 
[done  at  110  Lyon  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8911216 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/6) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-137 

PHILIP  WAGNER,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

)  vs.  [on  June  27,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done  at 

[2817  Pine  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8909482. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/6) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-129 

PHILIP  BELLBER  &  CAROLYN  BLAIR,  [Denial  on  May  30,  1989, 

l)           vs.    Appellants  [of  request  for  placing 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [tables  &  chairs  in  front 

ISCOTT  DISAPPROVAL  [of  "Spaghetti  Western" 


[at  576  Haight  Street. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/24) 


Items   11A  and  11B  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  89-116 

STANLEY  DINTCHO,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

\\)  vs.  [May   19,  1989,   to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Mike  Feldman,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Demolish  a  Building 

[at  2240  Union  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8714225. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/11) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-118 

GORDON  &  MARY  TOM,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

11)  vs.  [May   19,  1989,   to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Mike  Feldman,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Erect  a  Structure 

[at  2240  Union  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8710794, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-066 

B.  F.  HERMAN  III,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

l;  vs.  [December  21,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Eugene  Gill  is,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[1246  Sacramento  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8808885. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (5/6) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-117 

WILLIAM  &  ROSA  FRITH,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

3)  vs.  [May  19,  1989,  to  Jeffrey 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Maso  and  Beverly  Langer, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a 

[Building  at  674-29th  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8800906. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/12) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-134 

FERN  DASTREVIGNE,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [June  9,  1989,  to  Robert 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Carr  &  Andrea  Lopinto, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  725  Euclid  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8904742. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/2) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-136 

THOMAS  S.  &  SUE  V.  MULLIKIN,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

Appellants  [June  16,  1989,  to  Sue 

1)  vs.  [San  Lee  Fong,  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [333  Christopher  Drive. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8820519. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/6) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-096 

STEVE  E.  DROLAPAS,  Appellant  '   [Denial  on  May  5,  1989,  of 

1)  vs.  [Rear  Yard  and  Obstructions 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Over  Street/Alley  Variances 

[Sought   for   property  at 

[2109  -  41st  Avenue. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.640V. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/24) 


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APPEAL  NO.  V89-131 

M.F.  &  L.L.  VIRJEE,  Appellants  [Denial  on  June  12,  1989,  of 

vs.  [Off-Street  Parking,  Rear 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Yard  and  Exposure  of  A 

[Dwelling  Unit  Variances 
[Sought  for  property  located 
[at  229  Corbett  Avenue. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.747V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/30) 


H  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other-  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Harry  Barlow  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-120.  Hearing 
July  12,  1989.  The  appellant  had  protested  the  issuance  to  Kirk  Leonard  Moon,  permit 
to  alter  a  building  at  1642  -  16th  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Melbostad, 
the  Board  voted  3  -  2  to  overrule  the  department.  Vice  President  Makras  and 
Commissioner  Prior  dissented.  The  department  was  upheld  and  the  permit  granted. 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Pamela  S.  Duffy,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  the  Gurdjieff  Foundation, 
requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-107.  Hearing  June  21,  1989.  Findings  of 
fact  adopted  July  12,  1989.  The  appellants  had  protested  the  Zoning  Administrator's 
determination  dated  May  9,  1989,  that  the  Gurdjieff  Foundation  was  in  compliance 
with  the  City  Planning  Code  at  85  Saint  Elmo  Way.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  House, 
the  Board  voted  5  -  0  to  overrule  the  Zoning  Administrator's  determination  that 
the  Gurdjieff  Foundation  was  in  compliance  with  the  City  Planning  Code  at  85  Saint 
Elmo  Way. 


ITEM  C:  Letter  from  Anne  Margaret  Tower  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-126. 
Hearing  July  12,  1989.  The  appellant  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  erect 
a  6-unit  residential  building  at  734-14th  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President 
Makras,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  grant  the  permit. 


CORRESPONDENCE  FOR  DISCUSSION: 

ITEM  D :  Letter  from  Carolyn  and  Kirsti  Aho  regarding  construction  of  garage  at 
4660  -  25th  Street.  Discussion  of  this  matter  continued  from  hearing  of  June  28, 
1989. 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


APPEAL  NO.  89-122 

JOE  LING  JUNG,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [May  23,  1989,  to  Peter 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [&  Mary  Fung,  permit  to 

[Alter  a  Building  at 

[1449  Leavenworth  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8907747. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (7/17) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-147 

VIRGILIO  D.  CAPATI,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  July  3,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 
[585  Anderson  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8908014 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY  (8/19) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-148 

EDWARD  W.  KAENEL,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  June  28,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 
[337  Capp  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8911343 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY  (8/19) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-110 

HANS  REIMAN,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

[)  vs.  [on  May  25,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done  at 

[634  Shotwell  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8909117. 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (7/5) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-143 

STERGOIS  PAPADOPOULOS,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

vs.  [on  July  5,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done  at 

[2582  -  19th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8903898. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-119 

SHAIKH  &  FATIMA  USMAN,  Appellants  [Denial  on  June  5, 

vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building 

[at  166  Turk  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8904434. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/15) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  AUGUST  2,  1989    PAGE  THREE 


Items  9A  and  9B  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-138 


SUZANNE  WALLACE,  Appellant 
\)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  19,  1989,  to  Rettke 
[Construction,  permit  to 
[Demolish  a  Building  at 
[154  Gates  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8712591, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/7) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-140 


SUZANNE  WALLACE,  Appellant 
:)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  19,  1989,  Rettke 
[Construction,  permit  to 
[Erect  a  Structure  at 
[154  Gates  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8712592. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/9) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-139 


) 


FRANK  YEE,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  20,  1989,  to 
[Lino  D'Silva,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1914  Clement  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  88158115 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-141 


NORMAN  C.  STONE,  Appellant 
I)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  16,  1989,  to 
[Donna  Garolla,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[2320-2322  Broadway  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8816719. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/9) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-142 


KONRAD  &  MARGO  BORS,  Appellant 
1 1  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  28,  1989,  to 
[Richard  Fiore,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[779  Carolina  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8904260. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-144 


MR.  SUE  M.  JEW,  Appellant 
l:  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  21,  1989,  to 
[Morgan  Montague,  permit 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[60  Clifford  Terrace. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  890073. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


to 


(8/15) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-145 

JERRY  F.  SCHIMMEL,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

\)  vs.  [June  23,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Jeremias  Zeuli,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[61  Prentiss  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8701259. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/16) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-146 


SHIRLEY  MARTINEZ,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance 

)  vs.  [June  26,  1989,  to 


on 


DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Martin  Ryan,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[474  Joost  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8602097 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY  (8/19) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-158 

DARYL  L.  SEIFERT,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [June  30,  1989,  to  S. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Ayanian  &  L.  Filian, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a 

[Building  at  1142  - 

[1144  Mariposa  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8908740. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-132 

LEONARD  GAGE,  Appellant  [Denial  on  June  12,  1989 

1)  vs.  [of  Rear  Yard  Variance 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Sought  for  property 

[located  at  610  Oak  St. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  89.036V. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/2) 


II  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Ben  Herman  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-066.  Hearing 
July  19,  1989.  The  appellant  had  protested  the  issuance  of  permit  to  alter  a 
building  at  1246  Sacramento  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board 
voted  3-2  to  uphold  the  Department  and  grant  the  permit.  Commissioners  Prior  and 
House  dissented. 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Philip  L.  Wagner  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-137. 
Hearing  July  19,  1989.  Appellant  had  protested  the  imposition  of  penalty  for  work 
done  at  2817  Pine  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted  4-1 
to  uphold  the  Department.  Commissioner  Prior  dissented. 


ITEM  C:  Letter  from  Jeffrey  B.  Maso  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-117. 
Hearing  July  19,  1989.  The  appellants,  William  and  Rosa  Frith,  had  protested  the 
issuance  to  Jeffrey  Maso  and  Beverly  Langer  of  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  674-29th 
Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Melbostad,  the  Board  voted  4-1  to  uphold  the 
Department  and  grant  the  permit  subject  to  conditions. 

Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-080 

ERNESTO  J.  PULETTI,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [November  1,  1988,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Steven  Byers,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[at  352  San  Marcos  Ave. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8718038. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (6/7) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-139 

FRANK  YEE,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [June  20,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Lino  D'Silva,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  1914  Clement  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  88158115. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (8/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-150 

HANG.  T.  TRAN,  Appellant  [Denial  on  July  6,  1989, 

)  vs#  [of  Masseuse  Permit  at 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [1172  Sutter  Street. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/20) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-153 

MANDY  TUBBS,  Appellant  [Suspension  on  June  28, 

vs.  [1989,   of    Massage 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [Establishment  Permit 

[at  461  Sutter  Street. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/21) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-155 

WONG  ELECTRIC,  INC.,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

vs.  [on  July  14,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done   at 

[625  -  2nd  Street. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-151 

GINA  E.  SOLIS,  Appellant  [Denial  on  July  10, 

vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [235-239  Pixley  St. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-152 

KATHLEEN  K.  RAWLINGS,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [June  27,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Leslie  Natal i,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  32  States  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8811775. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/21) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-154 

MS.  FERRIS  CRANE,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [June   28,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Raymond  and  Patricia 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Rochon,  permit   to 

[Alter  a  Building  at 
[3733  Clay  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/21) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-157 

ROBERT  G.  NELSON,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [June  29,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [David  Fong,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

»[at  125  Robinhood  Drive. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8812803. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/23) 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


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ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

FOR  ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  ONLY: 

ITEM  A:  Appeal  No.  89-158.  Public  hearing  held  August  2,  1989.  Upon  motion  of 
Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  subject 
to  conditions  and  grant  the  permit  for  1142-1144  Mariposa  Street. 


ITEM  B :  Appeal  Nos.  88-156  through  88-160;  and  V89-005.  Public  hearing  held 
June  7,  1989.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  5  -  0  to 
overrule  the  Zoning  Administrator  and,  subject  to  conditions,  to  reinstate  the  five 
permits  for  3702,  3712,  3722  Ulloa  Street,  2987-38th  Avenue  and  grant  the  variance. 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


APPEAL  NO.  89-073 

ANDREAS  VON  FOERSTER,  Appellant  [Determination  by  the 

vs.  [Zoning  Administrator 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [on  March  28,  1989, 

[that  the  proposal 
[does  not  conform  to 
[Planning  Code  Section 
[132  (b)  &  Residential 
[Design  Guidelines  at 
[128  Montcalm  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8902465. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (5/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-122 


JOE  LING  JUNG,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

\)  vs.  [May  23,  1989,  to  Peter 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [&  Mary  Fung,  permit  to 

[Alter  a  Building  at 

[1449  Leavenworth  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8907747. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (7/17) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-080 


ERNESTO  J.  PULETTI,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  1,  1988,  to 
[Steven  Byers,  permit  to 
[Erect  a  Structure  at 
[at  352  San  Marcos  Ave. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8718038. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY 


(6/7) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-124 


KAI-MIN  JEN  &  JACK 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT, 

Respondent 


TSENG, 
Appellants 


[Denial  on   June  2, 
[1989,  of  permit  for  a 
[Massage  Establishment, 
[dba  "Fantasy  Massage" 
[at  960  Harrison  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(7/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-153 


MANDY  TUBBS,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


[Suspension  on 

June  28, 

[1989, 

of 

Massage 

[Establ 

ishment 

Permit 

[at  461 

Sutter 

Street. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 

(8/21) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-161 


DONALD  D.  MCCRUM, 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT, 


Appellant 
Respondent 


[Denial  on  July  6, 
[1989,  of  Tow  Car 
[Operator  permit  at 
[359  Potrero  Avenue. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-159 


WILLIAM  VERSACI,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  July  17,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[2950-52  Pine  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8907637 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-162 


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ROGER  GEOFFROY,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  Imposed 
[on  July  18,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[2006  -  22nd  Street. 
[APPLICATION   NOS. 
[8908269  &  8909087. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/29) 


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APPEAL  NO.  88-219 

JAMES  L.  GATTEN,  Appellant  [Denial  on  August  16, 

vs.  [1988,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [1975  -  8th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8808193. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/25) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-164 

BEATRIZ  &  FERNANDO  NAVARRETE,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

Appellants  [July   5,  1989,  to 

vs.  [Mr.  Bykin,  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [1355  -  27th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8807480. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-165 

LUBA  TROYANOVSKY,  Appellant  [Protesting  condition 

vs.  [imposed  on  July  7, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [1989,  by  DAHI  requiring 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [fireproof  materials 

[or   sprinklers  at 

[248-252  -  8th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8816170. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/30) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-169 

B.  F.  HERMAN,  III,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [July  12,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Gene  Gill  is,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[1246  Sacramento  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8910863. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/5) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-096 

STEVE  E.  DROLAPAS,  Appellant  [Denial  on  May  5,  1989, 

5]  vs.  [of   Rear  Yard   and 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Obstructions  Over  St./ 

[Alley  Variances  Sought 
[for  property  located 
[at  2109  -  41st  Avenue. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.640V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (6/24) 


6)Public  Conment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 
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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Thomas  Steel,  Esq.  on  behalf  of  Hang  T.  Tran  requesting 
rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-150.  Hearing  August  9,  1989.  The  appellant  had  protested 
the  denial  of  masseuse  permit  at  1172  Sutter  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner 
House,  the  Board  voted  3-1  to  overrule  the  department  (Vice  President  Makras 
dissented).  Four  votes  needed  to  overrule  the  department,  therefore  the  department 
is  upheld  and  the  permit  denied. 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-153 


MANDY  TUBBS,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


[Suspension  on  June  28, 
[1989,   of    Massage 
[Establishment  Permit 
[at  461  Sutter  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/21) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-166 


SHELBA  AND  JOHN  KETCHUM,  dba 
CHICAGO  HOT  DOGS,  Appellant 
vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  April  29,  1989, 
[of  permit  for  Mechanical 
[Amusement   Devices  at 
[3227  -  16th  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/1) 


KEITH  KRUMBACH,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  89-163 


"[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  Imposed 
[on  July  7,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[2401  Turk  Boulevard. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8904977 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(8/30) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-170 


LYLE  FREDRICKSON,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  July  28,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[193  Corbett  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8912435, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/6) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-173 

DONA  CANDELA,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  July  21,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[722  Wisconsin  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8909618. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/10) 

APPEAL  NO.  89-168 

MICHAEL  O'BRIEN,  Appellant  [Denial  on  July  10, 

vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Erect  a  Structure 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [at  901  Texas  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8905305. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-177 

CHANG  H.  LEE,  Appellant  [Denial  on  August  9, 

vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

[20  Camp  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8906654. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/13) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-007 

GREATER-WEST  PORTAL  NEIGHBORHOOD  [Protesting  issuance  on 

ASSOCIATION,  Appellant  [January  4,  1989,  to 

)  vs.  [Barry  Kane,  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Demolish  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [14  Edgehill  Way. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8718138. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (3/1) 


.) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-167 

JULIAN  B.  DENEBEIM,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [July  14,  1989,  to  Edmund 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [and  Nora  Chiu,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[542  -  24th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8717352. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/26 


APPEAL  NO.  89-171 

CAROL  OCHLAN,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [July  21,  1989,  to  L.  Kam 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Lee  &  Cathryn  Lee,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[511  Lawton  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  89022852. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/6) 


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SARA  M.  ANDERSON,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-178 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  26,  1989,   to 
[Ena  Kwok,  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[1915  -  32nd  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8808184. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


Items  14A  through  14C  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-183 


THE  NEW  BAYVIEW  COMMITTEE, 

Appellant 
LA)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  28,  1989,  to  General 
[Brewing  Company,  permit 
[to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  2601  Newhall  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8904272. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-184 


(THE  NEW  BAYVIEW  COMMITTEE, 
Appellant 
LB)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  28,  1989,  to  General 
[Brewing  Company,  permit 
[to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  2601  Newhall  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8904273. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-183 


THE  NEW  BAYVIEW  COMMITTEE, 

Appellant 
1C)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  28,  1989,  to  General 
[Brewing  Company,  permit 
[to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  2601  Newhall  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8904274. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-179 


JERRY  WINBERG  &  WILLIAM  FINLEY, 

Appellants 
1)  vs. 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


[Denial  on  August  2,  1989, 
[of  Off-Street  Parking, 
[Rear  Yard  and  Exposure  of 
[a  Dwelling  Unit  variances 
[sought  for  property  located 
[at  149  Corbett  Avenue. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.757V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/i8; 


1)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Jerry  Klein  on  behalf  of  appellants  Kai-Min  Jen  and  Jack  Tseng 
requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-124.  Hearing  August  23,  1989.  The  appellants 
had  protested  the  denial  of  permit  for  a  massage  establishment  at  960  Harrison 
Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  2-2  to  overrule  the 
department  and  grant  the  permit  (Marks  and  Prior  dissented).  Four  votes  needed 
to  overrule  the  department  the  order  is  upheld  and  the  permit  denied.  Commissioner 
Melbostad  was  absent  from  the  meeting. 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 

APPEAL  NO.  86-210 

ILYAS  ABSAR,  Appellant  [Denial  on  July  28, 

)  vs.  [1986,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [114-116  Clarendon  Ave.  ■ 

[REMANDED  BY  SUPERIOR 
[COURT  NO.  870-921. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-122 

JOE  LING  JUNG,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [May  23,  1989,  to  Peter 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [and  Mary  Fung,   permit 

[to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[1449  Leavenworth  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8907747. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (7/17) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-132 

LEONARD  GAGE,  Appellant  l_Denial  on  June  12,  1989, 

vs.  [of  Rear  Yard  Variance 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Sought  for  property 

[located  at  610  Oak  Street. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  89.036V. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (8/2) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-139 

FRANK  YEE,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

5]  vs.  [June  20,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Lino  D'Silva,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  1914  Clement  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  88158115. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (8/8) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-146 


SHIRLEY  MARTINEZ,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June   6,  1989,  to 
[Martin  Ryan,  permit  to 
[Erect   a   Structure 
[at  474  Joost  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8602097 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY 


(8/19) 


Items  8A  through  8C  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-183 


THE  NEW  BAYVIEW  COMMITTEE, 

Appellant 
vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  28,  1989,  to  General 
[Brewing  Company,  permit 
[to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  2601  Newhall  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8904272. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY, 


(9/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-184 


THE  NEW  BAYVIEW  COMMITTEE, 

Appellant 
vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  28,  1989,  to  General 
[Brewing  Company,  permit 
[to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  2601  Newhall  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8904273. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-185 


THE  NEW  BAYVIEW  COMMITTEE, 

Appellant 
vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  28,  1989,  to  General 
[Brewing  Company,  permit 
[to  Demolish  a  Building 
[at  2601  Newhall  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8904274. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY, 


(9/23) 


GREATER  WEST  PORTAL  NEIGHBORHOOD 
ASSOCIATION,  Appellant 


APPEAL  NO.  89-007 


ORKS,  Respondent 
NG  APPROVAL 


TO     C^C  ff   C/uUA, 


[Protesting 
[January/  4 
[Barry 
[Demol 
[14 


issuance 
1989, 


8718138 


(3/1) 


BLACKSTONE  COURT  ASSOCIATION, 
0,  vs.       Appellant 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-174 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  17,  1989,  to  George 
[Bovone  and  Al  Giannini, 
[permit  to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  1555  Lombard  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8800816. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/10) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  SEPTEMBER  13,  1989   PAGE  THREE 


APPEAL  NO.  89-175 


LOIS  MITCHELL  &  MARY  NICHOLS, 
L)  vs.       Appellant 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  21,  1989,  to 
[Lloyd  Lindbeck,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[at  5-7  Castro  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8815137 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/11) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-192 


ANZAVISTA  CIVIC  &  IMPROVEMENT  CLUB, 

vs.      Appellant 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  3,  1989,  to 
[Kaiser  Permanete  Medical 
[Center,   permit   to 
[Demolish  a  Building  at 
[2140  O'Farrell  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8907934. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-176 


LARRY  COFFEY,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[July  25,  1989,  of  Rear 
[Yard  and  Usable  Open 
[Space  Variances  Sought,  . 
[for  property  located  at 
[22  Aladdin  Terrace. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.787V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/13) 


I)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  person 


nnnDLKQ  ur  mc  dubku  ur  rtKnn  HrrLMLa 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 
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Executive  Director  Room  154-A,  City  Hall 

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)   MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  FIFTEEN-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Philip  Li  requesting  the  Board  take  jurisdiction  over  penalty 
assessed  by  Bureau  of  Building  Inspection  June  12,  1989,  for  work  done  at  2511-16th 
Avenue. 

Penalty  assessed  June  12,  1989 

Appeal  period  ended  June  27,  1989 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received        September  6,  1989 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Grant  Tower  III,  Esq.,  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction 
over  permit  issued  for  structural  addition  at  1050  Chestnut  Street. 

Permit  issued  February  14,  1989 

Appeal  period  ended  March  1,  1989 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received        September  7,  1989 


REQUEST  FOR  REHEARING: 


ttfm  r-  iPtter  from  Thomas  Steel,  Esq.  on  behalf  of  Mandy  Tubbs, requesting  rehearing 
iriSeal  lo  89 -153.  Hearing  Augu'st  30,  1989.  The  appellant  had  protested  the 
suspension  of  %k^e  Establishment  permit  at  461  Bush  Street  Upon  motion  of 
S  oner -House  the  Board  voted  3-2  to  uphold  the  Department's  order  (President 
^^LJ^^i\^MhosM   dissented).   The  Department's  order  of  suspension 

was  upheld. 
I)     Public  Cororcnt:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  88-255 

ii  ^n"Denial  on  September  16, 

BINGW.  CH0Y,  Appellant  L^a  ^  ^^  ^ 

vs*     ~  TAlter  a  Building  at 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  rzn-   7th  Avenue. 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [APPLICATION  NO.  8615315. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (11/ 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  SEPTEMBER  20,  1989   PAGE  TWO 


WILLIAM  A.  SOMMERS,  Appellant 
I)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  89-187 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  3,   1989,   to 
[Gary  L.  Wakefield,  permit 
[to  Operate  a  Second  Hand 
[Dealer-Auto  Accessories 
[Business   located   at 
[928  Toland  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-189 


YEN  B.  MILLER,  Appellant 
>)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  August  3,  1989, 
[of  a  Masseuse  Trainee 
[Permit  at  585  Eddy  Street, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-181 


LINDA  CLARK,  Appellant 
i)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  Imposed 
[on  August  8,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[244  Missouri  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8903365. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/190 


APPEAL  NO.  89-186 


TIM  LEEFELDT,  Appellant 
')  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  Imposed 
[on  August  17,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[760  Clayton  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8912554 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/26: 


APPEAL  NO.  89-188 


ANTONIOS  KOUTSAKIS,  Appellant 
*)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  August  11, 
[1989,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[2204  Bryant  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8906162 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/26 


APPEAL  NO.   V89-182 


KIN  LAM  &  KAM/HIK  YEE,  Appel^nts 
0  /vs. 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


0> 


•p 


(9/23 


.0)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  UF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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Executive  Director  Room  154-A,  City  Hall 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  FIFTEEN  DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Grant  Tower  III,  Esq.,  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction 
over  permit  issued  for  structural  addition  at  1050  Chestnut  Street. 

Permit  issued  March  14,  1989 

Appeal  period  ended  March  1,  1989 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received       September  7,  1989 

This  matter  was  continued  from  the  meeting  of  September  20,  1989.  Purpose  of 

continuance  was:  (1)  To  ascertain  if  deck  was  built  according  to  Code  and  (2)  To 

establish  that  the  notification  of  the  permit  issuance  was  sent  to  the  proper 
address. 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Gilbert  Eisenberg,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Suwatana  Barnby  requesting 
the  Board  take  jurisdiction  over  denial  of  Masseuse  Trainee  permit. 

Permit  denied  July  21,  1989 

Appeal  period  ended  August  7,  1989 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received       September  18,  1989 


ITEM  C:  Letter  from  Jimmie  Smith  and  Alice  Broom  on  behalf  of  Mrs.  Maggie  Dow 
requesting  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over  permit  issued  for  new  construction  at 
1457  Quesada  Street. 

Permit  issued  June  22,  1989 

Appeal  period  ended  July  7,  1989 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received       September  15,  1989 


REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  D:  Letter  from  Alice  Suet  Yee  Barkley,  Esq.,  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal 
No.  89-174.  The  appellant,  the  Blackstone  Court  Association,  had  protested  the 
issuance  of  permit  to  erect  a  structure  at  1555  Lombard  Street.  Meeting 
September  13,  1989.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to 
overrule  the  Department  and  deny  the  permit. 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  OCTOBER  i\,   1989   PAGE  TWO 


REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING:  (Continued) 

ITEM  E:  Letter  from  Margaret  A.  Verges  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-192. 
Hearing  September  13,  1989.  The  appellant  had  protested  the  issuance  to  Kaiser 
Permanente  Medical  Center,  permit  to  demolish  a  building  at  2140  O'Farrell  Street. 
Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  Department 
and  grant  the  permit. 


ITEM  F:  Letter  from  Jeff  L.  Strobel ,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Shirley  Martinez  requesting 
rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-146.  Hearing  September  13,  1989.  Appellant  had  protested 
the  issuance  of  permit  to  erect  a  structure  at  474  Joost  Avenue.  Upon  motion  of 
Commissioner  Prior,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  Department  on  condition  that 
the  revised  plans  submitted  at  the  September  13,  1989,  hearing  be  substituted  for 
the  original  plans. 


ITEM  G:  Letter  from  David  E.  Russo,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Fung  requesting 
rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-122.  Hearing  September  13,  1989.  The  Fungs  had  been 
issued  a  permit  to  alter  a  building  at  1449  Leavenworth  Street.  Upon  motion  of 
Commissioner  Prior,  the  Board  4-1  to  overrule  the  Department  and  deny  the  permit. 
President  Marks  dissented. 


Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-150 


HANG.  T.  TRAN,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  July  6,  1989, 
[of  Masseuse  Permit  at 
[1172  Sutter  Street. 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(8/20) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-197 


JOHN  C.  LAKE,  Appellant 

vs. 
POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


[Revocation  on  August  31, 
[1989,  of  permit  to 
[operate  Taxi  Cab. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/15; 


APPEAL  NO.  89-193 


PETER  LEWANDOWSKI,  Appellant 


vs 


DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  August  21,  1989, 
[for   work   done  at 
[3865-3867  -  21st  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8901943 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(9/30) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  OCTOBER  4,  1989   PAGE  THREE 


APPEAL  NO.  89-194 

MAN  HOY  LIU,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  August  8,  1989, 

[for  work   done  at 

[182  Precita  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8909713. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/30) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-195 

TED  JOHNSON,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

vs.  [of  Penalty  imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  August  18,  1989, 

[for  work   done  at 

[3773  Market  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8912207. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (10/2) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-196 

EDGAR  GOMEZ,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

vs.  [on  August  28,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for   work   done  at 

[1076-1078  Capp  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8912619. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (10/9) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-200 

JULIE  YANG  LEE,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

vs.  [on  September  8,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for   work   done  at 

[1030  Irving  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8907443. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (10/18 


APPEAL  NO.  89-190 

VIVIAN  T.  GOODWIN,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [August  3,  1989,  to 

CITY  PLANNING  COMMISSION,  [Ernest  J.  McNabb,  of 

Respondent  [Coastal  Dev.  permit  to 

[Erect  a  Structure  at 
[801  -  47th  Avenue  for  a 
[3-unit  residential  bldg. 
[COASTAL  DEV.  APPLICATION 
[NO.  89.258P. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/26) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-191 

TOM  PANELLI,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

1)  vs.  [August  3,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Just  Desserts,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[3735  Buchanan  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8900320. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/27) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-198 

ANDY  &  KRIS  WISKES,  Appellants  [Protesting  issuance  on 

!)  vs.  [August  18,  1989,  to  Anna 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [and  Bruce  Meyer,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Erect  a  Structure  at 

[21  Wright  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8903103. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (10/15 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-160 

ROBERT  TIBBITS,  Appellant  [Denial  on  July  6,  1989, 

I)  vs.  [of  Off-Street  Parking, 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Rear  Yard  and  Exposure 

[of  a   Dwelling   Unit 
[Variances  sought  for 
[property  located  at 
[386-388  Chestnut  Street. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  89.096V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (8/26) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-199 

ROBERT  L.  MC  CURN,  Appellant  [Denial  on  August  25,  1989, 

)  vs.  [of  Rear  Yard,  Usable  Open 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Space  and  Exposure  of  a 

[Dwelling  Unit   Variances 
[Sought,  for  property  located 
[at  1111  Plymouth  Avenue. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  89.088V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (10/15; 


)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  OF  FACT: 

ITEM  A:  APPEAL  NO.  89-192.  Hearing  September  13,  1989.  Upon  motion  of 
Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  Department  and  grant  the  permit 
for  Kaiser  Hospital  to  demolish  a  building  at  2140  O'Farrell  Street. 


ITEM  B:  APPEAL  NO.  89-174.   Hearing  September  13,  1989.   Upon  motion  of  Vice 

President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  overrule  the  Department  and  deny  the  permit 

to  erect  a  structure  at  1555  Lombard  Street,  in  the  Blackstone  Court  Historic 

District.  The  appellant  was  the  Blackstone  Court  Association. 


REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  FIFTEEN  DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  C:  Letter  from  Jimmie  Smith  and  Alice  Broom  on  behalf  of  Mrs.  Maggie  Dow 
requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over  permit  issued  for  new  construction 
at  1457  Quesada  Street. 

Permit  issued  June  22,  1989 

Appeal  period  ended  July  7,  1989 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received  September  15,  1989 

This  matter  continued  from  meeting  of  October  4,  1989,  for  further  consideration. 


REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  D:  Letter  from  Larry  Coffey  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  V89-176. 
Hearing  September  13,  1989.  Appellant  had  protested  the  granting  of  a  variance 
for  property  at  22  Aladdin  Terrace.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  House,  the  Board 
voted  2-3  to  uphold  the  Department  and  grant  the  variance.  (President  Marks,  Vice 
President  Makras  and  Commissioner  Melbostad  dissented.)  Four  votes  being  necessary 
to  overrule  a  department,  the  variance  decision  is  upheld. 


ITEM  E:  Letter  from  Alice  Suet  Yee  Barkley,  Esq.,  on  behalf  of  the  permit  holders, 
requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-174. 


ITEM  F:  Letter  from  Margaret  A.  Verges  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-192. 
Hearing  September  13,  1989.  The  appellant  had  protested  the  issuance  to  Kaiser 
Permanente  Medical  Center,  permit  to  demolish  a  building  at  2140  O'Farrell  Street. 
Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  House,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  Department 
and  grant  the  permit. 


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)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-132 


LEONARD  GAGE,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent 


LDenial  on  June  12,  1989, 
[of  Rear  Yard  Variance 
[Sought   for   property 
[located  at  610  Oak  Street, 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  89.036V, 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY, 


(3/2) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-202 


GARRY  BELENKY,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


[Revocation  on  August  29, 
[1989,  of  Driver  Public 
[Vehicle  permit,  dba 
[Allied  Cab  Company  at 
[1200  Minnesota  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/21 


APPEAL  NO.  89-201 


NANE  SCHLOTTHAUER,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  September  7,  1989,  . 
[for  work   done   at 
|_  1649  Greenwich  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8908920 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/18 


APPEAL  NO.  89-205 


HERMAN  GALANT,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  September  11,  1989, 
[for  work   done   at 
[35  Castle  Manor  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8810122 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/24 


APPEAL  NO.  89-207 


MARK  CRAIG,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Imposition  of  Penalty 
[on  September  20,  1989, 
[for  work   done   at 
[1316  Page  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8916628 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/30 


APPEAL  NO.  89-206 


HAROLD  JOW,  Appellant 
I  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  September  1, 
[1989,  of  permit  to 
[Erect  a  Structure 
[at  312  -  4th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8717902 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/2*3 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-209 

NATIVIDAD  KORDZIEL,  Appellant  [Denial  on  September  22, 

9)  vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  L949  Brussels  Street. 


[APPLICATION  NO.  8908909. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/1 


APPEAL  NO.  89-210 

STEPHEN  ADAMY,  Appellant  [Denial  on  September  27, 

10)  vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [5420-22  Fulton  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8909496. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/6 


APPEAL  NO.  89-208 

BURTON  H.  ALBERTS,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

11)  vs.  L September  8,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Ron  Neuman,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[70  Edgehill  Way. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8802128. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (10/3 


12)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF' THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7).  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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)   MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Julie  Yang  Lee  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-200. 
Hearing  October  4,  1989.  The  appellant  had  protested  the  imposition  of  penalty 
for  work  done  at  1030  Irving  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Vice  President  Makras,  the 
Board  voted  5-0  to  uphold  the  department  and  sustain  the  penalty.  The  appellant 
did  not  appear  nor  was  she  represented  at  the  hearing. 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  Stephen  Adamy  requesting  rehearing  of  Appeal  No.  89-210. 
Hearing  October  11,  1989.  The  appellant  had  requested  the  denial  of  permit  to  alter 
a  building  at  5420-22  Fulton  Street.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner  Melbostad,  the 
Board  voted  3-1  to  overrule  the  Department.  Four  votes  needed  to  overrule  the 
department,  the  order  is  upheld  and  the  permit  denied.  President  Marks  dissented. 
Commissioner  Prior  was  absent. 


REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  FIFTEEN-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  C:   Letter  from  Charles  A.  Slaton  requesting  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over 
permit  issued  for  renovation  of  property  at  61  Moss  Street. 

Permit  issued  August  8,  1989 

Appeal  period  ended  August  23,  1989 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received       October  5,  1989 


I)     Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-124 

KAI-MIN  JEN  &  JACK  TSENG,  [Denial  on   June  2, 

})  vs.    Appellants  [1989,  of  permit  for  a 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  [Massage  Establishment, 

Respondent  [dba  "Fantasy  Massage" 

[at  960  Harrison  Street, 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


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APPEAL  NO.  V89-132 

LEONARD  GAGE,  Appellant  [Denial  on  June  12,  1989, 

4)  vs.  [of  Rear  Yard  Variance 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Sought   for   property 

[located  at  610  Oak  Street. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  89.036V. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (8/2) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-199 

ROBERT  L.  MC  CURN,  Appellant  [Denial  on  August  25,  1989, 

5)  vs.  [of  Rear  Yard,  Usable  Open 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Space  and  Exposure  of  a 

[Dwelling  Unit   Variances 
[Sought,  for  property  located 
[at  1111  Plymouth  Avenue. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  89.088V. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (10/15; 


APPEAL  NO.  89-197 

JOHN  C.  LAKE,  Appellant  [Revocation  on  August  31, 

6)  vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [operate  Taxi  Cab. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (10/15 


APPEAL  NO.  89-211 

THUY-PHUONG  THI  DOAN,  Appellant  [Denial  on  September  20, 

7)  vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [operate  as  a  masseuse  at 

[at  1020  Geary  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-216 

EVAN  WHITE,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

8)  vs.  [on  September  26,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for   work   done  at 

[873-75-77  Vallejo  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8914652. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/13 


APPEAL  NO.  89-119 

SHAIKH  &  FATIMA  USMAN,  Appellants  [Denial  on  June  5, 

3)  vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building 

[at  166  Turk  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8904434. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/15) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-217 


TOM  MC  GEE,  Appellant 
10)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


"[Denial  on  September  27, 
[1989,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[3004  Sacramento  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8917233 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/13) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-212 


ELIZABETH  LIPPITT,  Appellant 
11)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


"[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  20,  1989,  to 
[Mr. /Mrs.  Hartati  Murdaya, 
[permit  to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  2418  Pacific  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8903977. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/8) 


Items  12A  and  12B  shall  be  heard  together. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-213 


T.  C.  DURKIN,  Appellant 
12A)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  19,  1989,  to 
[Pennisi  Muriel  Life 
[Estate,  permit   to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[1771  -  17th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8810940. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/11 


APPEAL  NO.  89-214 


JOHN  C.  VOLZ  &  MARTHA  S.  PATTON, 
12B)  vs.        Appellants 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  19,  1989,  to 
[Pennisi  Muriel  Life 
[Estate,  permit   to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[1771  -  17th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8810940 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/12 


APPEAL  NO.  89-215 


DONNA  B.  LEVITT,  Appellant 
13)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[September  21,  1989,  to 
[Mile  Rock  Brewery,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[316  -  11th  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8810940. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/12 


14)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTE'S 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 
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Executive  Director  Room  154-A,  City  Hall 

(415)  554-6720  San  Francisco,  California  94102 


BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

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DOCUMENTS  DEPT. 


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()   MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 


REQUEST  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  FIFTEEN-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  A:   Letter  from  Mr.  Chan  Tu  Loi  requesting  the  Board  take  jurisdiction  over 
Health  permit  application  for  restaurant  at  2228  Irving  Street. 


Permit  issued 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received 


October  6,  1989 
October  21,  1989 
October  25,  1989 


ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  OF  FACT: 

ITEM  B:  Appeal  No.  89-160.  Hearing  October  4,  1989.  Upon  motion  of  Commissioner 
Melbostad,  the  Board  voted  5-0  to  overrule  the  Zoning  Administrator  and  grant  the 
variances  subject  to  a  condition. 


2)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-197 


JOHN  C.  LAKE,  Appellant 
3)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


"[Revocation  on  August  31, 
[1989,  of  Driver  Public 
[Vehicle   permit   dba 
["Veteran's  Cab  Company" 
[at  1501  Harrison  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/15 


APPEAL  NO.  89-211 


THUY-PHUONG  THI  DOAN,  Appellant 
4)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


[Denial  on  September  20, 
[1989,  of  masseuse  permit 
[dba  "Sophia's  Spa"  at 
[1020  Geary  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/8) 


DOROTHY  I.  CHAO,  Appellant 
>)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  89-219 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  Imposed 
[on  October  6,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[3173  -  21st  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8912832, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/19 


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APPEAL  WO.  89-223 

GREGORY  LI,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

3)  vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  October  11,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 
[2841  Sacramento  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8903827.  , 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-221 

CLYDE  STEINER,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

')  vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  October  16,  1989, 

[for  work  done  at 

[3355-57-59  -  21st  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8917465. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/22) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-220 

HARLAN  HOFFMAN,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

0  vs.  [October  6,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Clyde  Steiner,  permit  " 

[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[3355-57-59  -  21st  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8917465.  , 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/21' 


APPEAL  NO.  89-208 

BURTON  H.  ALBERTS,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

ii)  vs.  [September  8,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Ron  Neuman,  permit  to 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[70  Edgehill  Way. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8802128. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (10/30 


APPEAL  NO.  89-222 

ROSE  O'KEEFE  &  DAVID  BIRNBAUM,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

0)  vs.    Appellants  [September  28,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Chik  &  Susan  Wong,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[2006  -  30th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8819259. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/2; 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-224 

LAMBERT  YAM  &  RUBY  YANG,  Appellants  [Protesting  issuance  on 

11)  vs.  [October  10,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Febe  Portillo,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  58  Manchester  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8910646. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-226 

JEFFREY  &  DARICE  O'NEILL,  Appellants  [Protesting  issuance  on 

12)  vs.  [October  4,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Richard  Woods,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[301  El  Camino  Del  Mar. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8911966. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/28 


APPEAL  NO.  89-228 

GEORGE  &  DOROTHY  KWAN,  Appellants  [Protesting  issuance  on 

13)  vs.  [October  10,  1989,  to  Wha 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Gon  and  Linda  Ko,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[716  -  26th  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8712554. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/29 


APPEAL  NO.  89-204 

PATTY  SHIMEK,  Appellant  [Order  to  Cease  Violation 

14)  vs.  [of  the   Planning  Code 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [dated  August  29,  1989, 

[for  property  located  at 

[1064-V  Oak  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8806973. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (10/23 


15)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OFTHE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7).  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  arxl  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

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1)  MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 


REQUESTS  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  FIFTEEN-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Ricardo  Alva  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over 
revocation  of  Bingo  permit  for  the  Mission  Language  and  Vocational  School  located 
at  2929-19th  Street.  The  permittee  failed  to  pay  the  permit  fee. 


Permit  revoked 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received 


October  17,  1989 
November  1,  1989 
November  3,  1989 


ITEM  B:   Letter  from  Carol  S.  Dietrich  requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction 
over  permit  issued  for  alterations  at  370-372  Lombard  Street. 


Permit  issued 

Appeal  period  ended 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received 


October  16,  1989 
October  31,  1989 
November  3,  1989 


ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  OF  FACT: 

ITEM  C:  Appeal  No.  89-160.  Hearing  November  1,  1989.  Upon  motion  of  President 
Marks,  the  Board  voted  4-1  to  overrule  the  department  and  grant  the  permit. 
Commissioner  Prior  dissented. 


I)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


KAI-MIN  JEN  &  JACK  TSENG, 
( )  vs.    Appellants 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT, 

Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  89-124 


[Denial  on   June  2, 
[1989,  of  permit  for  a 
[Massage  Establishment, 
[dba  "Fantasy  Massage" 
[at  960  Harrison  Street, 
[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY. 


(7/18) 


GARRY  BELENKY,  Appellant 
()  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  89-202 


[Revocation  on  August  29, 
[1989,  of  Driver  Public 
[Vehicle  permit,  dba 
[Allied  Cab  Company  at 
[1200  Minnesota  Street. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY, 


(10/21) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-218 

N  ABAD,  dba  "CHARLIE'S  DELI  VAN",  [Revocation  on  September  20, 

vs.    Appellant  [1989,  of  permit  to  operate 

LICE  DEPARTMENT,  [as  a  Mobile  Caterer  at 

Respondent  [271  Cotter  Street,  dba 

["Charlie's  Deli  Van". 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-139 

RANK  YEE,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [June  20,  1989,  to 

)EPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Lino  D'Silva,  permit 

:iTY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  1914  Clement  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  88158115. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (8/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-200 

JULIE  YANG  LEE,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

vs.  [on  September  8,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for   work   done  at 

[1030  Irving  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8907443. 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (10/18)- 


APPEAL  NO.  89-210 

STEPHEN  ADAMY,  Appellant  [Denial  on  September  27, 

vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [5420-22  Fulton  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8909496. 

[FOR  REHEARING  TODAY.  (11/6) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-226 

JEFFREY  &  DARICE  O'NEILL,  Appellants  [Protesting  issuance  on 

)  vs.  [October  4,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Richard  Woods,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building  at 

[301  El  Camino  Del  Mar. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8911966. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (11/28$ 


APPEAL  NO.  89-212 

ELIZABETH  LIPPITT,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

0)  vs.  [September  20,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Mr. /Mrs.  Hartati  Murdaya, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  2418  Pacific  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8903977. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/8) 


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APPEAL  NO.  89-227 


KURT  &  LILLYANE  RIETMANN,  Appellants 
11)  vs. 

HEALTH  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Appealing  condition  limiting 
[operating  hours  of  a  bar/ 
[restaurant  at  4207  Judah  St. 
[dba  "The  Reef",  imposed  on 
[October  6,  1989,  by  City 
[Planning  on  Dept.  of  Public 
[Health  permit  to  Operate 
[Food  Preparation  &  Service 
[Establishment   issued   to 
[Kurt  and  Lillyane  Rietmann. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/28) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-225 


GEORGE  F.  HAUSER,  Appellant 
.2)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  Imposed 
[on  October  19,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[313  Eureka  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8918516 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/28| 


APPEAL  NO.  89-229 


AURA  MELENDEZ,  Appellant 
.3)  vs 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  Imposed 
[on  October  10,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[20  Burnside  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8917952 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/3) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-230 


ARMINE  ELLIS,  Appellant 
.4)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  Imposed 
[on  October  17,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[337  Elizabeth  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8905765 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/4) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-231 


OSCAR  BELISLE,  Appellant 
'.5)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL 


[Denial  on  October  26, 
[1989,  of  permit  to 
[Alter  a  Building  at 
[1957  -  15th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8905461 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/6) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-203 


6) 


ROBERT  S.  RIVKIN,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[August  28,  1989,  to 
[Rudolph  Koppl ,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1770  Broadway  St. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8910463, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(10/22) 


7)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  G.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 
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Executive  Director  Room  154-A,  City  Hall 

(415)  554-6720  San  Francisco,  California  94102 


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)   MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

REQUESTS  FOR  JURISDICTION  BEYOND  THE  FIFTEEN-DAY  APPEAL  PERIOD: 

ITEM  A:  Letter  from  Peri  Drips  for  the  Comic  Exchange,  1610  Irving  Street, 
requesting  the  Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over  revocation  of  Permit  for  Mechanical 
Amusement  Devices.  The  permittee  failed  to  pay  annual  permit  fee. 

Permit  revoked  October  17,  1989 

Appeal  period  ended  November  1,  1989 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received       November  2,  1989 


ITEM  B:  Letter  from  William  G.  Jonopulos  and  Laurine  A.  Jonopulos  requesting  the 
Board  to  take  jurisdiction  over  permit  issued  for  horizontal  addition  at  1233  Green 
Street.  Application  No.  8717914. 

Permit  issued  October  2,  1989 

Appeal  period  ended  October  17,  1989 

Request  for  jurisdiction  received       November  9,  1989 


ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  OF  FACT: 

ITEM  C:  Appeal  No.  88-255.  Hearing  September  20,  1989.  Upon  motion  of  Vice 
President  Makras,  the  Board  voted  4-1  to  overrule  the  department  and  to  grant  the 
permit  with  a  condition  requiring  plan  revision.  President  Marks  dissented. 


()  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


APPEAL  NO.  89-224 

LAMBERT  YAM  &  RUBY  YANG,  Appellants  [Protesting  issuance  on 

vs.  [October  10,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Febe  Portillo,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  58  Manchester  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8910646. 

[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY.      (11/25) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  NOVEMBER  29,  1989   PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  89-232 

PHILIP  GUNNING,  Appellant  [Revocation  on  October  17, 

4)  vs.  [1989,  of  Dance  Hall  Keeper 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [permit  at  3565  Geary  St. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/5) 


Items  5A  and  5B  shall  be  heard  together. 

APPEAL  NO.  89-234 

JOTE  KEJELA,  Appellant  [Appealing  decision  of  the 

5A)  vs.  [S.F.  Police  Commission  on 

POLICE  COMMISSION,  Respondent  [September  20,  1989,  to  close 

[out  Police  Public  Convenience 
[&  Necessity  Hearing  on  Taxicab 
[matters  for  year  1988. 
[Police  Comm.  Res.  #  1266-89. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/6) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-235 

TSE  S.  KWAN,  Appellant  [Appealing  decision  of  the 

5B)  vs.  [S.F.  Police  Commission  on 

POLICE  COMMISSION,  Respondent  [September  20,  1989,  to  close 

[out  Police  Public  Convenience 
[&  Necessity  Hearing  on  Taxicab 
[matters  for  year  1988. 
[Police  Comm.  Res.  #  1266-89. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/10 


APPEAL  NO.  89-238 

JOSEPH  T.  W00TT0N,  Appellant  [Revocation  on  October 

6)  vs.  [17,  1989,  of  Driver 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [Public  Vehicle  Permit. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/11 


APPEAL  NO.  89-240 

IBRAHIM  K.  ZUGHBABA,  Appellant  [Suspension  on  October 

1)  vs.  [26,  1989,  of  Driver 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent  [Public  Vehicle  permit 

[dba  "Orange  Cab  Company" 

[at  785  Mangels  Avenue. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/13 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  NOVEMBER  29,  1989   PAGE  THREE 

APPEAL  NO.  89-239 

TONY  LAGORIO,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

*)  vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  November  1,  1989, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [for  work   done  at 

[318  -  320  Harriet  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8906450. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/14) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-119 

SHAIKH  &  FATIMA  USMAN,  Appellants  [Denial  on  June  5, 

))  vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building 

[at  166  Turk  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8904434. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (7/15) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-233 
PERRY  FONG,  Appellant  [Denial  on  October  27, 

.0)  vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Erect  a  Structure  at 

[200  Guttenberg  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8811659. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/6) 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-172 

HAROLD  DOW,  Appellant  [Denial  on  July  19,  1989, 

.1)  vs.  [of  Rear  Yard  Variance 

ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  Respondent  [Sought  for   property 

[located  at  2070  Green  St. 

[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  89.052V. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (9/6) 


2)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  -speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 
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Executive  Director  Room  154-A,  City  Hall 

(415)  554-6720  San  Francisco,  California  94102 


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MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

WEDNESDAY,  DECEMBER  6,  1989  documents  dept. 

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1)   MATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE: 

ADOPTION  OF  FINDINGS  OF  FACT: 

ITEM  A:  Appeal  No.  89-124.  Rehearing  November  15,  1989.  Upon  motion  of  President 
Marks,  the  Board  voted  3-2  to  uphold  the  department  and  deny  the  permit.  Vice 
President  Makras  and  Commissioner  House  dissented. 


!)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker. 


ANN  ABAD,  dba  "CHARLIE'S  DELI  VAN"," 
i)  vs.     Appellant 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT, 

Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  89-218 


[Revocation  on  September  20, 
[1989,  of  permit  to  operate 
[as  a  Mobile  Caterer  at 
[271  Cotter  Street,  dba 
["Charlie's  Deli  Van". 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(11/14) 


BENNY  LIZARDO,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  89-237 


[Denial  on  October  26, 
[1989,  of  Driver  Public 
[Vehicle  permit  dba 
["Yellow  Cab  Company" 
[at  1200  Mississippi  St. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/11) 


PATTI  K.  COBB,  Appellant 
)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-241 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  imposed 
[on  November  6,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[3779  -  25th  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8913499 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/15) 


APPEAL  NO  89-236 


) 


DALE  L.  ALLEN,  JR.,  Appellant 

vs. 
DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 


[Appealing  for  Refund 
[of  Penalty  Imposed 
[on  October  31,  1989, 
[for  work  done  at 
[521  Dewey  Boulevard. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8904824, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/9) 


MEETING  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS,  DECEMBER  6,  1989   PAGE  TWO 


APPEAL  NO.  89-242 

ROGER  ALLEN,  Appellant  [Imposition  of  Penalty 

7)  vs.  [on  November  7,  1989, 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [for  work  done  at 

[175  Fair  Oaks  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8917173. 
"  [FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/17) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-212 

ELIZABETH  LIPPITT,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

3)  vs.  [September  20,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Mr. /Mrs.  Hartati  Murdaya, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [permit  to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  2418  Pacific  Avenue. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8903977. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (11/8) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-247 


ALAN  S.  OVSON  &  SUSAN  COLE,  [Appeal  of  Correction 

))            vs.     Appellants  [Notice  by  the  Bureau 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  [of  Building  Inspection 

Respondent  [on  November  9,  1989, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [requiring  provision  of 

BUREAU  OF  BUILDING  INSPECTION  APPROVAL  [7-foot-6-inch  ceiling 


[height  in  Tower  unit 

[at  2819  Pine  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8911383. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/23) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-244 

LUCHA  BOTT,  Appellant  [Denial  on  October  24, 

0)  vs.  [1989,  of  permit  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Alter  a  Building  at 

CITY  PLANNING  DISAPPROVAL  [2351-53  Pacific  Ave. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8910799. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/18) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-245 

JAMES  CULP,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

1)  vs.  [October  23,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Liya   Kath,   permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  1259-61  Folsom  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8902619. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY.  (12/17) 


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JERRY  KLEIN,  Appellant 
12)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-246 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[October  25,  1989,  to 
[Arthur  Zanello,  permit 
[to  Erect  a  Structure 
[at  1100  Eddy  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8819677 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/19) 


APPEAL  NO.  89-248 


JOHN  &  GLORIA  AGUILERA,  Appellant 
13)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  3,  1989,  to 
[McAley  and  McDonough, 
[permit  to  Demolish  a 
[Garage  Building  at 
[290  Melrose  Avenue. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8919373 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


RENE  PEINADO,  Appellant 
4)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


APPEAL  NO.  89-249 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[November  1,  1989,  to 
[Karen  Montgomery,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building  at 
[2154  Sutter  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8811954, 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


(12/23) 


(12/24) 


5)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


MEMBERS  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  -speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7)  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 

Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room.no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  in  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 
Robert  H.  Feldman  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

Executive  Director  Room  154-A,  City  Hall 

(415)  554-6720  San  Francisco,  California  94102 


BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

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DOCUMENTS  DEP7. 


(1)  HATTERS  FOR  CONSIDERATION,  REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING  AND  OTHER  CORRESPONDENCE. 


(2)   Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


APPEAL  NO.  89-139 


FRANK  YEE,  Appellant 
(3)  vs. 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent 
CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL 


[Protesting  issuance  on 
[June  20,  1989,  to 
[Lino  D'Silva,  permit 
[to  Alter  a  Building 
[at  1914  Clement  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8815815. 
[FOR  FURTHER  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-243 


WILLIAM  S.  HANSON,  Appellant 
(4)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


"[Denial  on  October  26,  1989, 
[of  Massage  Establishment 
[permit  a  I  1172  Sutter  Street 
[dba  "Nikki's  Oriental  Massage" 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-251 


RAKESH  SEHGAL,  Appellant 
(5)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


[Revocation  on  November  13, 
[1989,  of  Driver  Public 
[Vehicle  permit  at  1200 
[Minnesota   Street,  dba 
["United  Cab  Company". 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-255 


PERRY  BOUSSINA,  Appellant 
(6)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


[Revocation  on  November  14, 
[1989,  of  Dance  Hall  Keeper/ 
[Place  of  Entertaiment  permit 
[at  3231  Fillmore  Street. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


HA  THI  MANN,  Appellant 
(7)  vs. 

POLICE  DEPARTMENT,  Respondent 


APPEAL  NO.  89-257 


[Revocation  on  November  14, 
[1989,  of  Masseuse  permit 
[at  931  Kearny  Street,  dba 
["Thailand  Health  Spa". 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


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APPEAL  WO.  89-252 

ROLANDO  VICENTE,  Appellant  [Appealing  for  Refund 

(8)  vs.  [of  Penalty  Imposed 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [on  November  16,  1989, 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [for  work  done  at 

[107  Santa  Rosa  Ave. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8817139. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-245 

JAMES  CULP,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

(9)  vs.  [October  23,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Liya   Kath,   permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Alter  a  Building 

[at  1259-61  Folsom  St. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8902619. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-250 

NEIGHBORS  OF  THE  EXCELSIOR,  Appellants  [Protesting  issuance  on 

(10)  vs.  [November  3,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Louis  Stalcar,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Erect  a  Structure 

[at  632  Persia  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8810927 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-258 

ARTHUR  R.  CRESSEY,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

(11)  vs.  [November  16,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [William  O'Brien,  permit 

CITY  PLANNING  APPROVAL  [to  Demolish  a  Building 

[at  200  Taraval  Street. 
[APPLICATION  NO.  8915316 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  89-259 

CAROL  S.  DIETRICH,  Appellant  [Protesting  issuance  on 

(12)  vs.  [October  16,  1989,  to 

DEPT.  PUBLIC  WORKS,  Respondent  [Earl  Dennis,  permit  to 

[Alter  a  Building  at 

[370-372  Lombard  Street. 

[APPLICATION  NO.  8912396. 

[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 


APPEAL  NO.  V89-254 

STOUFFER  HOTEL  COMPANY,  [Protesting  issuance  on 

(13)  vs.    Appellant  [November  14,  1989,  to 
ZONING  ADMINISTRATOR,  [Steven  Weir,  of  Rear 

Respondent  [Yard  Variance  sought 

[for  property  located 
[at  897  California  St. 
[VARIANCE  CASE  NO.  88.761V. 
[FOR  HEARING  TODAY. 

(14)  Public  Comment:  Presentation  shall  be  limited  to  three  (3)  minutes  for  each  speaker, 


ESTHER  Y.  MARKS  PRESIDENT 

VICTOR  6.  MAKRAS  VICE  PRESIDENT 

RALPH  D.  HOUSE  COMMISSIONER 

PAUL  H.  MELBOSTAD  COMMISSIONER 

BEVERLY  J.  PRIOR  COMMISSIONER 

DORIS  LEVINE  -  OFFICIAL  COURT  REPORTER  -  456-9899 

THE  PRESIDING  OFFICER  WILL  CALL  A  RECESS  WHENEVER 
NECESSARY  FOR  THE  CONVENIENCE  OF  THE  HEARING  REPORTER. 

BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS  RULES,  ARTICLE  1,  SECTION  5 

The  order  of  presentation  of  an  appeal  shall  be  as  follows:  In  the  case  of  ap- 
peal of  denials,  revocations  and  suspensions  the  representatives  of  the  depart- 
ment, board,  commission  or  person  from  whose  order  the  appeal  is  taken  shall 
speak  first  and  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  for  thier  presentation  and 
three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

The  appellant  whose  permit  has  been  denied,  revoked  or  suspended  shall  be  al- 
lowed seven  (7)  minutes  for  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

In  the  case  of  protest  appeals,  the  protestor  shall  -speak  first  and  shall  be 
allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present  oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for 
rebuttal,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes  to  present 
oral  argument  and  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal.  The  Board  may  request  a 
departmental  response  at  its  own  discretion. 

In  cases  of  multiple  appeals  of  the  same  departmental  action  or  permit  the 
appeals  shall  be  joined  and  the  appellants  shall  each  be  allowed  seven  (7).  min- 
utes to  present  oral  arguments  and  three  (3)  minutes  each  for  rebuttal  and  shall 
speak  consecutively,  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be  allowed  seven  (7)  minutes 
for  roal  arguments  and,  for  each  appeal  filed,  three  (3)  minutes  for  rebuttal. 

Other  persons  desiring  to  speak  before  the  Board  on  an  appeal  may  speak  once 
for  up  to  three  (3)  minutes. 

Any  written  submittals  must  be  received  by  the  Board  not  later  than  five  days 
before  the  appointed  hearing,  with  copies  of  said  written  submittals  received 
by  the  departmental  representatives  and  other  principals  by  the  same  day. 

The  Board  shall  consider  the  departmental  letter  deemed  as  read,  and  such  must 
be  received  by  the  Board  no  later  than  two  days  prior  to  the  appointed  hearing. 

Each  member  present  at  a  meeting  shall  vote  for  or  against  the  matter  before 
them  unless  a  commissioner  is  excused  from  voting  by  a  motion  adopted  by  a 
majority  of  the  members  present.  (Amended  April  20,  1988) 

SPECIAL  NOTES 


Pursuant  to  the  Board's  Rules  any  written  evidence  or  arguments  in  writing  must 
be  received  by  opposing  parties  and  departments  as  well  as  by  the  Board  not  later 
than  five  days  before  the  hearing. 

Mailed  notice  of  public  hearings  on  appeals  are  sent  to  all  parties  at  least  five 
days  prior  to  the  date  of  hearing.  In  the  event  that  a  matter  is  continued  to  a 
specific  date  by  the  presiding  officer  and  announced  to  the  parties  in  the  hear- 
ing room,  no  additional  mailed  notice  will  be  sent.  Please  call  the  Board  office 
at  554-6720  for  scheduling  or  other  information  during  regular  business  hours. 

The  complete  Rules  of  the  Board  are  available  for  review  at  the  Board  office. 

REQUESTS  FOR  REHEARING 

Written  requests  for  rehearing  must  be  filed  within  ten  days  from  the  date  of  a 
decision  and  may  be  filed  only  by  principals  In  the  appeal.  See  Article  5,  Sec- 
tion 6  for  complete  rule  on  rehearings. 

City  and  County  of  San  Francisco 
Robert  H.  Feldman  BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

Executive  Director  Room  154-A,  City  Hall 

(415)  554-6720  San  Francisco,  California  94102 


BOARD  OF  PERMIT  APPEALS 

Room  154-A  Citv  Hall 

San  f rancisco,  CA  84102 


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