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Historic Preservation Commission approves toilet/kiosk designs, landmark nomination and three legacy businesses; continues facade-retention item to Dec. 5
Summary
At its Oct. 17 meeting the commission adopted minutes, canceled the Nov. 21 hearing, approved replacement public toilets and kiosks with conditions, recommended landmark designation for the Paper Doll Bar to the Board of Supervisors, approved a COA for 925 Pierce Street, forwarded three legacy business nominations, and continued the facade‑retention policy item to Dec. 5; all recorded motions passed unanimously 6–0.
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission took a series of procedural and decision items on Oct. 17, voting unanimously on each recorded action.
Minutes and calendar: The commission moved to adopt the Oct. 3, 2018 draft meeting minutes and approved a motion to cancel the Nov. 21 hearing date (both motions passed 6–0 in roll-call vote). No substantive controversy was recorded on either procedural motion.
Public toilets and kiosks: After a sponsor presentation (JCDecaux / SmithGroup) and public input about historic styling and scale, the commission moved to approve the certificate of appropriateness and permit-to-alter for replacement public toilets and kiosks in Article 10 and 11 districts subject to conditions including a materials board, final mock-ups and shop drawings for staff review. Commissioners asked for clarity on the apparent scale increase for some double toilets and required a graffiti‑resistant finish and texture; the motion to approve passed unanimously 6–0.
Paper Doll Bar landmark: The commission recommended landmark designation for the Paper Doll Bar (524 Union Street), citing its significance to pre‑1965 LGBTQ history and passage through 1947–1961 as the period of significance. Staff reported strong community support and no known public opposition; the motion to forward the nomination to the Board of Supervisors passed 6–0.
925 Pierce Street (COA): The commission approved a certificate of appropriateness to infill an original garage opening at 925 Pierce Street to create an accessory dwelling unit. The proposal calls for wood double‑hung windows aligned with existing fenestration and a wood infill beneath the sill to mark the historic opening; approval was conditioned on mock-ups, attachment details and a site visit. The motion passed unanimously.
Legacy business nominations: The commission forwarded three legacy business registry recommendations to the Office of Small Business (Balboa Theatre, Fireside Camera, and House of Bagels). Owners and longtime staff described the businesses’ community importance; commissioners unanimously supported forwarding the nominations.
Continuance: Staff requested a continuance for Item 11 (facade retention policy, Part 4) to December 5 to permit additional coordination with San Francisco Heritage; the commission approved the continuance unanimously.
