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Board of Appeals upholds Police Department denial of P and S Towing permit
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on April 14 upheld the Police Department’s denial of P and S Towing’s 2010 tow‑firm permit, citing evidence of unpermitted towing, alleged overcharging and refusal to permit inspections. The board voted to uphold the denial and adopt findings later.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals voted April 14 to uphold the Police Department’s decision denying a 2010 tow‑firm permit for P and S Towing, doing business for owner Peter Koehler.
The Police Department, represented by Sergeant William Coggan, told the board it had “overwhelming evidence” showing a pattern of towing without a permit, multiple overcharging complaints and resistance to inspections. Coggan said the company continued to charge the higher CHP rate — identified in the department’s filings as $250 — while not authorized to do so. “Our decision was based on the law, on this overwhelming evidence,” Coggan said in his presentation to the board.
Counsel for the permit holder, William McLaughlin, argued the case should be treated as a revocation…
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