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Port and NPS present Pier 31–33 plan for Alcatraz embarkation; mitigated negative declaration under appeal

San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission · February 21, 2018
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Summary

Port preservation staff and National Park Service representatives presented design and historic‑resources findings for a proposed 50‑year lease and improvements at Piers 31–33 to support Alcatraz visitor services. Cultural review found no adverse effect and the project qualified for a mitigated negative declaration; planning appeals on ferry service to Fort Baker were noted.

Port of San Francisco and National Park Service representatives briefed the Historic Preservation Commission Feb. 21 on proposed long‑term improvements at Piers 31 and 33 to create a higher‑quality Alcatraz embarkation site.

Mark Paez, preservation coordinator for the Port, said the Port proposes a 50‑year lease with the National Park Service to provide permanent ferry and visitor facilities at Piers 31 and 33 and associated seawall and bulkhead wharf improvements. He said planners expected to complete environmental review and that the project qualified for a mitigated negative declaration;…

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