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Board adopts FY 2018–19 annual report and discusses case trends
Summary
The Board of Appeals adopted its fiscal‑year 2018–19 annual report, highlighting case statistics, adoption of a new appeals management system and budget/surcharge adjustments; commissioners discussed reserves and fee policy.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals adopted its fiscal year 2018–19 annual report at the Dec. 4 meeting, approving a minor typographical correction. The report summarizes the board’s caseload, outcomes, geographic distribution and the recent implementation of a new appeals management system.
Executive Director Julie Rosenberg and staff highlighted that the board held 30 meetings and considered 91 appeals during the year, with a majority relating to building‑permit and planning matters. The new Salesforce‑based appeals management system, already in use, was credited with improving transparency and streamlining production of public records and agendas.
Commissioners discussed financial results and reserves. The report notes the board used reserve funds to cover an appeals‑system payment in the prior fiscal year and recommends a modest surcharge adjustment in line with a comptroller review; commissioners cautioned against steadily drawing down reserves and urged prudence in fee planning.
The board voted to adopt the report (motion by Vice President Anne Lazarus), and President Rick Swig adjourned the meeting.
