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Votes at a glance: Appeals, suspensions and penalties decided Feb. 10
Summary
The Board of Appeals issued several formal actions Feb. 10: it granted jurisdiction in a Haight Street permit dispute, reduced a DBI penalty, upheld two DPH tobacco permit suspensions, and continued multiple appeals to later dates. Tally and brief notes below.
SAN FRANCISCO — At its Feb. 10 meeting the San Francisco Board of Appeals recorded votes on a range of appeals and enforcement items. Key outcomes:
- Jurisdiction granted (605–607 Haight St): The board granted a tenant—s jurisdiction request so the tenant could file an appeal; the board opened a new 15‑day appeal period. (Motion to grant jurisdiction by Commissioner Fung; vote 5–0.)
- Continuance to March 24 (Appeal 7‑17, 2462 Seventh Ave): The board continued the appeal while the Board of Supervisors considers a related environmental appeal (motion by Commissioner Garcia; vote 5–0).
- DBI penalty reduced (238 Teddy Ave): The Board reduced the assessed penalty multiplier to five times the regular fee following discussion of missing documentation and valuation methods (motion by President Peterson; vote 4–1).
- DPH tobacco‑permit suspensions upheld: • AM Corporation (1426 H Fillmore St) — 25‑day suspension upheld (motion by Commissioner Garcia; vote 5–0). DPH emphasized that suspensions for first offenses may run up to 90 days under San Francisco Health Code §1009.66 but cited 25 days as a reasonable sanction in the department—s view. • Performance Shell 11 (388 Petro Ave) — 40‑day suspension upheld (DPH presented as a second‑offense case; motion by Vice President Goh; outcome: board did not overturn departmental action).
- Continuances: Several contested permits and appeals were continued to allow additional Planning process or party negotiation, including 58 Wilmot Street (continued to Apr. 14) and 967 Fourteenth Street (continued to Mar. 17) so Planning and the parties can pursue required variances or mitigation discussions.
Votes and key documents are recorded in the Board—s notice of decision for each item.
