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Planning Commission approves permits, adopts reporting condition for 631 Folsom and elects Ron Miguel as vice president
Summary
At its May 22 meeting the commission approved several permits (including 520 Balboa and 953 Treat), adopted a post‑occupancy reporting requirement for 631 Folsom, and elected Commissioner Ron Miguel as vice president (4–2). Several items (notably 2800 Sloat and Eastern Neighborhoods) were continued for further study.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Planning Commission’s May 22 agenda included a mix of routine approvals and higher‑profile decisions.
Key votes and outcomes: - Continuances: The commission moved to continue items 1–3 as proposed (continuances noted on the calendar). - Election: Commissioner Ron Miguel was elected vice president of the Planning Commission by a 4–2 vote (Commissioners Moore and Seguaya opposed). (SEG 167–186) - 631 Folsom (case 2007.1267X): Approved with a modification requiring the project sponsor to submit summary post‑occupancy reports two years after initial occupancy and every two years thereafter (number of units sold, number of children, adult ZIP codes and mode of transportation) and encouraging coordination with the Mayor’s Office of Housing. Motion passed unanimously. (SEG 1796–1876) - 520 Balboa (case 2004.0133C): Conditional use authorization for replacement of a mixed building with a 4‑story, 3‑unit building approved unanimously. (SEG 6999–7223) - 953 Treat Avenue (case 2004.0133C/UMU): The commission granted the requested discretionary approvals/variance for a mixed‑use infill project combining ground‑floor PDR space and residential units above; acting zoning administrator granted related variance. (SEG 7269–7623) - 586 Valley Street (case 2007.1467DD): Staff found the existing structure unsound and recommended approval of demolition and replacement. The commission approved demolition and the new single‑family dwelling, with construction‑hour limitations (07:30–16:00 weekdays, 08:30–16:00 Saturdays, no Sundays). (SEG 8546–9082)
Several items were continued: The appeal of the negative declaration for 2800 Sloat was continued indefinitely for further focused study; Eastern Neighborhoods hearings were rescheduled because of recusals and quorum limits.
The meeting adjourned after a full day of presentations, public comment and votes.
