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Board of Appeals adopts city attorney findings for 725 Folsom; permit holder loses appeal
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Appeals on a unanimous vote adopted the Office of City Attorney's findings concerning a revocation tied to a Culinary Arts Studio at 725 Folsom Street, concluding the record supports the department's earlier decision and starting a 10‑day rehearing period.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals voted unanimously to adopt findings prepared by the city attorney related to a revocation of a permit for a Culinary Art Studio at 725 Folsom Street.
Curtis Smoller, counsel for the Museum Park Homeowners Association, argued the use was "out of character" with the neighborhood and urged the board to consider revocation under the city charter. Jesse Branstair, the studio owner, said he regretted the delays and indicated plans to relocate his business elsewhere in San Francisco.
Vice President Fung moved to adopt the Office of the City Attorney's findings without change; Commissioners Goh, Garcia, Peterson and Mandelmann joined Fung in a 5‑0 vote to adopt the findings. The board noted that the 10‑day period to request a rehearing begins with the adoption.
