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Planning Commission approves Carpenters Local 22 headquarters at 3433 Third Street
Summary
The commission approved a conditional use authorization for a two-story Carpenters Local 22 union headquarters in Bayview (total ~16,200 sq ft, added parking and bike spaces), with Commissioner Williams recused for a union-affiliation conflict. The project won unanimous approval of participating commissioners (5-0).
The San Francisco Planning Commission on July 18 approved a conditional use authorization for a new United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 22 headquarters at 3433 Third Street in the India Basin/India Basin Industrial Park area. With Commissioner Williams recused due to union membership, the motion passed 5-0.
Planning staff described the project as a two-story office and assembly building totaling about 16,200 square feet (approximately 8,800 square feet of office space and 7,400 square feet of assembly hall), proposing 30 surface parking spaces and bike parking (10 Class 1 and 4 Class 2). Staff recommended approval with conditions, noting the project is within the PDR-2 zoning district and India Basin Industrial Park Special Use District but requests modifications to front setback and landscaping requirements.
Pat Mulligan, financial secretary of Carpenters Local 22, said the project "has been in the works for us for 20 years" and described the need for a union hall for members. Designer Mary Telling reviewed site-specific design responses including a widened sidewalk, a corner gathering space, permeable landscaping for stormwater control and a two-foot elevation to address storm-surge risk; she said the design emphasizes wood-framed construction to showcase union craftsmanship.
Commission discussion focused on the building’s design, accessibility, climate resilience and its contribution to neighborhood economic vitality. Commissioners praised the craft-oriented materials, the double-height assembly space and site-specific measures for sea-level rise. Several union members attended and stood in support; Albert Sanoval, a Local 22 member, urged approval, saying the union needs a permanent hall.
Commission President Diamond and colleagues approved the project with conditions; Commissioner Williams was recused and required to file a recusal form with the Ethics Commission. The commission’s approval clears the project to move forward to final entitlements and permit review.
