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Commission designates Arthur H. Coleman Medical Center as local landmark
Summary
The HPC recommended landmark designation of the Arthur H. Coleman Medical Center in Bayview/Hunter's Point, citing the building's association with Dr. Arthur Coleman and its cultural importance to the community; the motion passed unanimously.
The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously on May 16 to recommend landmark designation of the Arthur H. Coleman Medical Center (6301 Third Street) to the Board of Supervisors, citing the site's association with Dr. Arthur H. Coleman and its role in providing medical services to low-income African American residents.
Planning staff summarized the nomination and recent refinements to the designation report, noting that staff added clarifications on window and door frame materials and a floor plan identifying interior elements to be protected. Staff also proposed a wording change to the ordinance to describe the stair as a "straight run stair, second-floor landing configuration" (location and configuration, not original materials) to enable the current tenant to paint a commemorative mural without triggering a separate Certificate of Appropriateness requirement.
Aurelius Walker, the nomination sponsor and pastor at True Hope Church, described Dr. Coleman's long service and his positive health impact on the community. Commissioners applauded the nomination for meeting multiple HPC priority criteria (modern design, underrepresented geographies and cultural associations). Commissioner Johns called the nomination "meritorious" and moved that HPC recommend designation to the Board of Supervisors with the staff stair amendment.
The commission voted 6'to'00 to forward the designation to the Board of Supervisors. If adopted by the Board, the property will be protected under Article 10 as a local landmark and would be subject to Article 10 review for alterations.
Next steps: Planning staff will prepare the ordinance and transmittal materials to the Board of Supervisors with the staff-recommended stair description amendment.
