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Board denies appeal to suspend 555 Selby demolition permit sought to protect colony of cats
Summary
The Board of Appeals denied an appeal asking to suspend demolition at 555 Selby Street to preserve seven community cats, finding the appeal targeted the demolition permit rather than the site permit; permit holder representatives said the paved industrial site offers no permanent habitat and animals would move when construction begins.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on April 19 denied an appeal by Julian Lagos that sought to suspend the demolition permit for 555 Selby Street so a small colony of community cats could be preserved on site. The board voted 5–0 to deny the appeal after hearing testimony from the appellant, project representatives and animal‑care volunteers.
Julian Lagos, who said he has cared for the seven cats since 2014, asked the board to require the permit holder to modify demolition and construction plans to accommodate a small outdoor feeding area on the city‑owned…
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