two levels very good -- two levels. i am sure it would be functional. there is no question in my mind the they could have that in addition to the existing library. there is a dispute during good -- a dispute. i like to call a spade here. this is all about the land use around the library. to me the best policy rutin is to make a rigid policy route is

to make up your mind about -- to me the best policy is to make up your mind first. >> good afternoon. thank you for this opportunity. i am here on behalf of my community. one thing you should understand is over 50 years ago, they were confronted with the same issue -- where to place the library in this incredibly dense community, and it was an extensive process. the community articulated the library should go on that site. the only reason in the did not

come down to placing the library on that site was due to political efficacy. they had questions about traffic studies and whether it would cause trouble closing it. we have that information. it is the best solution. the park is going to be liberated. there is no possibility to go from one. it is cut off. you build on good buildings.

you do not build on bad buildings. thank you. >> seeing none, public comment is closed. supervisor chu. >> we have three comments. i do support the landmarking of the marina library. i think many features are still in tact. it has already been renovated. i>> it is obvious when something

has the integrity to be landmarked that people are more willing to do it. >> with regards to north beach, i want to thank everyone who came out today. i have tremendous respect for the individuals on both sides of the issue, and i did spend a long time thinking about it. the question is whether we should plan to mark the library. we are going to have further conversations. there is an eir and other issues better not appropriate to consider today. the historic preservation committee debated this at eight meetings. there were three separate votes. one was deadlocked, and there

were two that involve the one- vote margin. it is clear there is a legitimate question about whether they deserve landmarking. we have received numerous feedback from architectural historians, neighborhood historians, and those from the community. they point out that of the seven branch libraries dedicated between 1951 and 1969, the north beach library is least represented and most lacking in characteristics of that particular style. i certainly support historic preservation when it is merited. we are preserving six libraries for future generations, and i support those renovations. i do not think we should include buildings that lack architectural merit, because i

think it cheapens designations for other buildings that have real merit. that is why i will not support landmarking the north beach library, and i ask that we not approve landmarking to the full board of supervisors. >> i want to thank everyone. i am very supportive of much more functional libraries for the people of north beach and chinatown, and i see that accessibility as critical. i support the building modernism, but i placed the value offensive and acceptable -- placed the value of the acceptable, a functional

buildings. i put the usefulness of buildings above the landmarking of the buildings. i also want to say the testimony from a lot of my colleagues and families and parents and teachers and from francisco middle school are very influential on my decision as well, and i think this is the best way forward for a community that has needed a much better library and a park as well. i think the opportunity to unify the park in a much more useful use of space is one of our goals as well. >> i think if there were no better examples i might be convinced maybe it had merit to

land mark, but since there are better examples, and i am a recipient of four new libraries, and two are built, and they are amazing. they have outside places where people can read. it is much better and much more functional. two libraries are completed. you should see it. it is amazing. i think the north beach area deserves a new library. they deserve to have an amazing building so they can be proud of something. i will be supportive of supervisor chu and supervisor mar. a lot of you children, i will be

supporting you and what you want. without objection, so move. [applause] madam clerk, will you read items four and item five together. >> an item to change the bulk of property. item number five, ordinance commending the zoning map of property at 222, second street. >> we have other business in front of us. we have items four and five red, and we will take a three-minute break before we continue. thank you.

>> is located at the southwest corner of howard street. the project proposes to destroy an existing parking lot -- >> you said you were going to read about the parking lot and what else? >> a surface parking lot and a loading dock >> it was 22 -- >> 26 stories. >> a 26-story building, for office usage, retail space, and a ground floor space that would be accessible to the public. the requests are for a zoning map and the general plan to reclassify the height for the

district. this-change would affect a relatively small area off in the western portions run -- portions. what makes this consistent is the height limit. they granted approval and recommended approval of the zoning map. the commission specifically said this affect a relatively small portion of the properties and would make the height uniform to the site. the proposed site is also compatible with others in the vicinity, and it is consistent with the plan to focus on intense development, particularly on employment issues that can take advantage of transit and other services. this concludes my presentation,

and i am available for questions. they are ready to give of brief presentation. >> any other staff reporting? why don't we open it to public comment? i have david >> david, and justin, a father -- jennifer, and victor gonzales. >> do we have an overhead?

>> i am dave. i want to give our context and background as to our proposed change to the site. >> can you please show the overhead? it has not even started yet. go on, guys. >> [inaudible] >> you need to speak into the microphone. >> here is the parking lot. it is the same elevation in this area here.

that is what we are proposing to rezone. the reason this is 150 feet is historically there were buildings in the area. they were designed at 150-foot height. these were demolished. they assembled the parcels and got a building approve. this will allow us to build a better design. as you can see, the rezoning will only affect this portion of the site. we would request you vote to recommend approval of the height change. >> could afternoon. i am karl shannon. i am a resident of san francisco.

i am pleased to be that and also a giant sand. we think three zoning allows for a better project. we have worked for the project. it makes for a better project, and it makes it a better economic projects. it allows it to relate to the historic building next door. this is the proposed project. >> would you just say you need the overhead? >> sorry, i need the overhead. i can do a comparison between the proposed project in order to tie into the proposed building next door versus the alternative. it also allows additional

foulard gm in, and the open spaces dropped down to 14 feet from 21 feet, so we think it is a better project. we think it fills jobs. it is one of the last remaining large sites in town. it will provide over $15 million in fees. it will house about 1700 workers and provide $4.5 million. we think this is an important project. we have worked to come up with what we think is the best solution. we would not be here if we did not think it was important in providing a better building. thank you for your time. >> my comment is very brief. our office is located of block

from second street. we have been in this neighborhood about 10 years. when we first moved in we were adjacent to blogs. the neighborhood felt much safer. people were out and about during the day and evenings. in addition to having an office located in that area, we also market and sell homes. we found that a market mixed with buildings is a strong selling point for those looking to buy a new home. this fuelled demand for additional services that creates new jobs. we understand the neighborhood and feel this is of benefit to everyone. >> how are things going? >> it is going ok. there is a lot of uncertainty, b