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Historic Preservation Commission opposes rescinding landmark designation for 447 Battery Street
Summary
After public testimony and staff input, the Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend disapproval of a proposed rescission of landmark status for 447 Battery Street and asked the Board of Supervisors to consider historic preservation investments if delisting proceeds.
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission on Wednesday unanimously recommended disapproval of a planning code amendment that would conditionally rescind the Article 10 landmark designation for 447 Battery Street, a building historically associated with the Jones Thierbach Coffee Company.
Why it matters: the proposal to rescind the designation is tied to a proposed mixed-use development at 530 Sansom/447 Battery that would include a new fire station and a tower. Planning staff described the ordinance as a project-specific tool that would rescind the landmark only after the city acquired the parcel for construction of a new fire station, but preservation staff recommended the commission oppose the rescission because the commission's stewardship role includes protecting designated historic resources.
The commission's action followed extensive public comment from residents, business…
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