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Board continues highly contested 60 Russell Street appeal after hours of neighbor testimony
Summary
After hours of testimony from neighbors, the Planning Department, and the permit holders, the San Francisco Board of Appeals continued the appeal over the proposed two‑story addition at 60 Russell Street to June 21 for missing plans and staff reports; commissioners said they could not decide without floor plans, site permit drawings and RDT/Doctor reports.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on April 19 continued the appeal over a two‑story addition at 60 Russell Street after an extended hearing with dozens of neighbors, Planning Department staff and the permit holders. Commissioners said they lacked essential materials — including floor plans, site permit drawings and residential design team (RDT) or "Doctor" reports — needed to make a complete record and make a decision; the board continued the matter to June 21 by a 5–0 vote.
The appeal, filed by the permit holders (listed on the agenda as Philip and Kristen Sprinkman), asks the board to reverse several changes the Planning Department and Planning Commission required when they approved a site permit. The appellants told the board the Commission’s changes removed interior…
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