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Board continues 8 Palm Avenue appeals to Feb. 24 for written conditions
Summary
After late revised plans were distributed during the hearing, the Board of Appeals continued two appeals for 8 Palm Avenue to Feb. 24 and required parties to submit proposed conditions and any revised plans by Feb. 18 so neighbors and staff can review.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on Feb. 10 continued two appeals related to 8 Palm Avenue (appeals 15142 and 15145) to Feb. 24 to allow parties to resolve outstanding plan and condition questions. The continuance was prompted by permit‑holder submissions of a new third option on the morning of the hearing and appellants’ requests for time to review.
Permit holders’ counsel John Kevlin and project sponsor Josh Baker presented multiple access options intended to address prior concerns about basement entrances and egress paths. Building and planning staff (Senior Inspector Mark Walls and assistant zoning administrator Corey Teague) advised the board that a side entry with an enclosed corridor better meets code concerns about exiting through a garage and emergency access.
Appellants raised specific conditions they wanted added to any amended permit, including limiting the new cement walkway to the property line (to avoid encroachment), prohibition on further excavation beyond minor topping, and provision of a key to any security gate so neighbors retain legal access. The permit holder accepted most conditions except key access.
Commissioner Anne Lazarus moved to continue the items to Feb. 24 and require written conditions and any changed plans to be submitted by Feb. 18; the board approved the continuance (vote recorded in favor). The motion leaves space for the parties to attempt a negotiated resolution and for departments to provide clarifications before final action.
Next step: parties must submit agreed or rival lists of proposed permit conditions by Feb. 18; the board will consider those and any revised plans on Feb. 24.
