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Rebecca Salgado, Planning Department staff, reviewed notable changes made since the HPC last saw the standards in December. She said the department had met with AIA San Francisco three times and received comments from OEWD. Among the more significant edits described on the record were:

- A modification to window requirements: integral OG (old-growth) lugs would be required only for Article 10 properties, not for Article 11 or Category A properties when replacement windows are proposed as part of qualifying housing projects (projects adding two or more units).

- The window-replacement matrix was expanded to include steel window replacement options in addition to wood and aluminum, to reflect historic industrial and downtown building stock.

- Two standards dealing with existing garage door openings (P3.3 and a related standard) were removed after concerns they could force retention of obsolete garage doors and conflict with building code and ADU additions.

- Storefront glazing rules were consolidated: transparent glazing is required generally, but up to 25% can be translucent for back-of-house functions; if a storefront is converted to residential use as part of a qualifying project, up to 50% of glazing may be translucent.

- Standards requiring roof form of additions to match the historic building and exact alignment of new visible windows with existing fenestration were removed; staff kept requirements for maintaining dominant orientation and solid-to-void relationships.

- A limit on the number of marquees on a frontage and a prohibition on specific light fixture types and certain cladding materials were removed or scaled back after review; staff noted other citywide standards already address some material restrictions.

Public comment came from Neighborhoods United San Francisco (Bridget Malley and Courtney Damproger), who urged the commission to recommend that the Planning Commission allow additional time for public review, to extend standards to all contributing buildings in historic districts and conservation areas, and to clarify applicability to Category B and C properties. Malley asked the HPC to encourage the Planning Commission to consider the changes carefully because the Planning Commission vote was scheduled less than 24 hours after the HPC hearing.

Ritz Sucre, department staff, thanked Rebecca Salgado and the AIA committee for detailed feedback and said staff will transmit the commission's comments to the Planning Commission. Sucre and commissioners described the PDS as a living document and indicated staff intends to review and refine the standards after initial application and implementation.

No final action was taken by the Historic Preservation Commission at this hearing; staff said the Planning Commission would consider adoption on March 20 and that HPC and the public could expect further review opportunities after implementation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Mar 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff briefed the Historic Preservation Commission on revisions to the Preservation Design Standards (PDS) on March 19, 2025. Staff described changes made after meetings with AIA San Francisco and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development; the PDS were scheduled for Planning Commission adoption March 20.","taxTitle","San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California","taxId",5751,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6628025,"Commission adopts early-settlement-era historic context statement for San Francisco",779,2373000,3152000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2722746-8273f799fb1dca6d41fcd18ed5a4684d&start=2373&end=3152","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2722746-8273f799fb1dca6d41fcd18ed5a4684d/thumbnail_2373000.jpg","/articles/6628025/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Commission-adopts-early-settlement-era-historic-context-statement-for-San-Francisco","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628025-9a9cd5eb02647567518fe3594c9d7737/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111051&Signature=XN9LUzTjs3JzpGuxeXmtd-OyS1oNxUxdBQzLKEuGHoCNoA1un8F9TeSKb6COsdzAhkbuz~e-odpYnmNW1kIBAgCRF12CF5Z4nD4fZIAuabQDp1S7PtBREDXRQ-G00gWYG~vAWvTzlpW5lXh8-Ac03QzIxWR0zuBMPfwsWOuO4myPARXlBWaQ7zIPYQyoSXqdlHzP3yCAOUOPGO1vdHJ~quPdMcqHkZJGSEPep4N~OhZ-Jki~yGw2~kBnYo~SjPIvXn2jWtt2pVOZTJRTFiWTwHekhTdg2FZGEXsAqZlfgtYL4zqqeKyqFPJO4-0YChCaX364jJHzNE~uD7e~ExLfmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission on March 19 adopted a citywide historic context statement focused on early settlement era styles (circa 1848'1906), a staff-authored document that aims to guide property evaluations and the San Francisco cultural resources survey.

Alex Westhoff of the Planning Department presented the document and described its scope, saying the statement covers three early settlement styles, identifies existing landmarks and representative sites, and provides evaluative frameworks to guide eligibility under Criterion 3/C. Westhoff told commissioners staff had notified more than 270 parties and received no opposition to the draft.

The document lists examples including Old Saint Patrick's Church (circa 1852, Greek Revival), the Abner Phelps House (circa 1850, Carpenter Gothic), and a circa 1865 folk Victorian residence at 361 San Jose Avenue. Westhoff noted that surviving examples of these styles are rare in San Francisco because many structures were lost in the 1906 earthquake and fires and later demolition; accordingly, staff recommended lower integrity thresholds for evaluation of these early-era properties than for newer styles.

Bridget Malley, a public commenter, thanked staff and urged additions to the bibliography, referencing several nineteenth-century architectural studies she said were missing. Commissioners praised the report; Commissioner Vergara called it \"a real pleasure to read,\" and Commissioner Foley said the document is a living one and welcomed future additions. Commissioner Nagas Warren encouraged staff to proceed promptly with evaluations of unlisted resources.

Commissioner Barone moved to adopt the context statement; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously, 6-0. The commission recorded the vote with Barone, Vergara, Wright, Foley, Nagas Warren and Matsuda voting yes.

The context statement will be used as part of the San Francisco citywide cultural resources survey and to inform property evaluations, historic resource reviews and potential landmark designations.","The Historic Preservation Commission adopted a citywide \"early settlement era styles\" historic context statement on March 19, 2025, formalizing evaluative frameworks to guide identification of nineteenth-century resources for surveys and review.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6628030,"Historic Preservation Commission adds four businesses to San Francisco legacy business registry",1780,556000,2336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2722746-8273f799fb1dca6d41fcd18ed5a4684d&start=556&end=2336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2722746-8273f799fb1dca6d41fcd18ed5a4684d/thumbnail_556000.jpg","/articles/6628030/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Historic-Preservation-Commission-adds-four-businesses-to-San-Francisco-legacy-business-registry","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6628030-efee5ddba08eb723969a7f795e8b8b6e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771111051&Signature=j7e27XBss6HQRh1~qXO3A8zzs1EBVOCEvS62x2eZi~5w20pBI~A8oOv15uf1UC47m8eZ95cZqm1REEd8SKFfLMKN-zNRGF~VI-QxAm3tHoC1-c2MzSZUsTYaivPfO-a2wAPGTsqXUbpxGFexucAZU5cuxxLHNdoDoZ0SgyUMv8i4MamT-RAwnf9KySQGYgmUUikSSU1QUMrqZQm4Vdu8MOn6G2HBZjJg35SlrzycRWsJGMZGnnMg-xTYUKpo0qZGePDA66AGzwX0zLL~eHe4c33fFvVsp7-PfT~UKNOnnvPZgZTLV6wGJKG3wYHgO4q7pXa6y8ahyR3jsZ8u7t-ULA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission on March 19 voted unanimously to add four businesses to the city's Legacy Business Registry: Breast Cancer Prevention Partners at 1388 Sutter Street; Castro Nail Salon in the Castro neighborhood; Columbus Cafe (historic North Beach bar); and Particia Custom Design Jewelry in the Marina.

The registry designation recognizes long-standing local businesses that contribute to neighborhood identity and face a risk of displacement. Commission President Matsuda announced the outcome after a motion to adopt staff recommendations passed, saying, \"So moved, commissioners. That motion passes unanimously 6 to 0.\" The vote recorded Commissioners Barone, Vergara, Wright, Foley, Nagas Warren and President Matsuda in the affirmative.

Staff from the Planning Department and the Office of Small Business presented the four nominations and described each business's history and community ties. Heather Samuels, planning staff, introduced Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, a nonprofit founded in 1992 that staff said has worked on science, policy and market campaigns and has been located at 1388 Sutter Street for 21 years. Dr. Lisa Bailey, identified as a retired breast cancer surgeon and chair of BCPP's board, and Julie Popsky, director of development, spoke during public comment about BCPP's research and policy work nationwide and in San Francisco.

Planning staff described Castro Nail Salon as a 21-year-old immigrant- and minority-owned storefront serving the Castro neighborhood and LGBTQ community; staff said the salon faces a risk of displacement tied to uncertainty about the Castro Theatre property. John Dacey presented that nomination. Wesley Wong presented Columbus Cafe as a historic North Beach bar with roots in the 1930s and community fundraising activity. Will McCallum introduced Particia Custom Design Jewelry, described as a 25-year-old Marina business that provides on-site design and repair services and draws customers from across the Bay Area.

During public comment, a representative of Particia (name not specified in the record) described decades of on-site craftsmanship and customer service. Riyadh Kory, owner of Castle and Air Salon (located in the Castro Theater building), spoke about neighborhood ties and the uncertainty of theater rehabilitation. Richard Corolla, Legacy Business Program Manager with the Office of Small Business, explained eligibility rules and an exemption under the legacy business code allowing businesses 20 years or older onto the registry if they face immediate risk of displacement.

Commissioners thanked applicants and staff. Commissioner Nagas Warren and others praised Breast Cancer Prevention Partners for its policy work; commissioners discussed displacement risk and noted the Office of Small Business offers leasing assistance to legacy businesses. Commissioner Foley emphasized the financial and logistical hardship of moving for small businesses and urged support.

The commission's action was recorded as adoption of staff recommendations to approve the four legacy business registry nominations. The motion carried 6-0.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion: Adopt staff recommendations to add Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (1388 Sutter St), Castro Nail Salon (Castro neighborhood), Columbus Cafe (North Beach), and Particia Custom Design Jewelry (Marina) to the Legacy Business Registry. Outcome: approved, unanimous 6-0.

The commission moved next to other agenda items after the registry approvals; staff said the Office of Small Business and Planning Department will continue outreach and assistance for legacy businesses that may face relocation pressures.","The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission approved four nominations for the city's Legacy Business Registry on March 19, 2025, adding organizations from downtown, the Castro, North Beach and the Marina. The commission voted unanimously, 6-0, to adopt staff recommendations.","actionData","errors"]

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