>> the ask is simple. do not approve this project. please take d.r. wait for the survey to come back and reduce the scale

dramatically. >> thank you. project sponsor? >> thank you, commissioners. on behalf of the project sponsor , the project before you was modernized and modernizing of an existing home and constructing musical family home i will get into what folks have been talking about for the last 20 minutes. let's stick with a project for a second. two homes right next to each other. this is 25, this is 27. the two adjacent properties, one is the deep lot, one is this much shallower line. when we're looking at the project itself and in working with staff, the developer

developed a plan that is complete the appropriate for this neighborhood. it helps complete the block and provides an appropriate mapping transition between the neighbors this is the front of the project both buildings or shorter then the adjacent buildings, both buildings are set back. it is at the same depth as the adjacent neighbor to the north. the new building at 27 is sit back further then the average of the two. that is typically the planning guideline when putting a new home in this situation. and both stories have setbacks on fourth floors just like the neighbors. at the rear, which i think speaks most importantly to this project, you will see that this is a pretty carefully designed transition from a much deeper, northern neighbor to a much

shallower southern neighbor. you will see the northern neighbors, actually the wall along the north property line goes all the way up four stories along the property line. the ground floors have been brought out the same depth and then you will see there's a number of rear and side setbacks to transition from the deeper north buildings north buildings and the shallower south buildings. there are two decks on the podium level, and then there's one deck, you know, modest sized deck on one of the upper floors adjacent to some of the living space in the upper floor. that is the extent of the rear deck. as the south building faces the shallower neighbor to the south,

you can see a significant -- it significantly pulls off the property line. the deck is pulled off. both decks, in fact. exactly the kind of treatment you would expect in a situation like this as we're transitioning between those two building. the project sponsor has worked with staff throughout this process. they have accepted every modification request stuff including the ones requested by staff today. some you're asking you to take d.r. and incorporate those further changes. what you're seeing on the screen right now already incorporates those changes. just know you're looking at these projects as amended with staff's recommendations. the project sponsors have been working there adjacent neighbors and the north neighbor is supportive of the project. they have done a number of things, reduce the size of one of the front decks, they

minimize the elevator penthouse. they have added sound dampening measures along the property lines, removed fire pits on the back deck, and as i said, as a result, the north neighbor is in support of the project. they did reach out and work with the south neighbor. she is obviously not on board, that said, the project is currently designed smaller then a current massing diagram that they have provided earlier on in the process. there is that, and in addition to that, or property line window is not being covered by the project. it is being sent back 5 feet at the bottom. i can't even remember how much the contact is at the top, but it is not covering the property line window. a couple of things i want to say , the existing building on site today is 5,000 square feet. it is proposed to go up to 5500

square feet. the proposed new building to the south is 5,000 square feet. i just want to get that clear and make sure everyone is aware. to speak to this certificate, one last thing, a little bit minor in the context, there is a single-story we are garage being removed from the development lots which will, in essence, open up that midblock area and actually be through open midblock space as is intended by the planning code. a couple of things, the certificate of compliance process with d.p.w. this is not an action taken. this is not a lot line adjustment, this is not a lodge merger, this is not a subdivision. certificate of compliance process is under the state subdivision act, and in essence, is a process by which if there's some question as to where your property lines are, you file an application with the county county surveyor and the county surveyor does the research, takes all the evidence in, and makes a determination as to what

the lots or today. there is no change, it is an acknowledgement and a confirmation of what the lots or today. you will see in your packet there is a letter from the director, very explicit -- expressly stating that they have looked into this. there are two existing lots, in and that letter has also been developed with the city attorney 's office. this issue is not at issue anymore. it is not something we can do anything about. that is the first thing. the demolition, i know this is a sensitive issue and there's nothing to defend here. it was three years ago. i know in the context of the last year, it seems like people are still doing this, it was three years ago. take that into account. i also just want to distinguish the character of demolitions you have seen and this demolition. this is not a demolition of a small home to make way and build a monster home. this is the demolition of a nonoriginal, without a

foundation, three-story bay that reduces the size of the property to 5,000 square feet. i am not defending it, just distinguishing the character of it. and again, this is not necessary to build some the on the second lot. the second lot is a lot. and the unfortunate thing coming into this late is seeing that the demo combined with a certificate of and compliance is simply a process by which the surveyor acknowledges their two lots here and a second home can be built on a second lot. it has obviously fostered an environment early on of not is not helpful towards communications, and i think the fact that, you know, the northern neighbor is on board, i think it's a positive sign. we've got some other folks from the neighborhood who also or supportive of the project, so, again, the demolition that took place is not necessary to build

the building on this lot, which is different than your previous project. i asked the commission, when talking about the new unit -- and took think -- taking a look at the massing that we worked very closely with stephan and accepted every single recommendation modification they requested. this is an appropriate project for this location, and i will leave it at that for now. thank you. >> where are we? >> we are on speakers in support of the project. >> okay. do we have anyone in support of the project sponsor who wants to provide a comment? come on up. anybody else who wants to provide a comment in support of the project sponsor, please line up on the left.

>> good evening. my name is scott. my family and i live two blocks away on 16th avenue. we have been there for 16 years. i am a homeowner in the community with kids, and obviously want what's best for the community. i have reviewed the renderings and the plans as well as the lot the two subject properties are fully within the scale, scope, and character of the neighborhood, and more specifically, the block in which they are located. additionally, in reviewing the materials, it does not appear that the sponsor is requesting a variance or conditional use for either of these projects. furthermore, san francisco is obviously in a bit of a housing crisis. no big surprise. the crisis consumes an entire segment of the whole market from affordable to entry-level, and obviously higher and luxury properties. the two homes will allow two

families to join the neighborhood and allow for them to join the neighborhood. san francisco needs more families for kids and these two homes will allow that to happen. enclosing, my family and i fully support these two projects and hope you'll consider you will consider their completion as soon as possible. thank you. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> good evening, commissioners. thank you for your time and attention on this matter. i live on the 100 block of 17 th avenue, just about a block away from this site. my concern about this project is simply that it has been stalled for so many years. knowing that the project sponsor has been working with the department, they would like -- i like to put my have completed its process. it has been an eyesore for some time now.

that site seems like something that needs to be really resolved i put my support behind it and hope it moves forward. thank you very much. >> thank you very much. next speaker, please. >> my name is jeffrey stevenson. thank you for letting me be here today. i am a real estate broker and a property manager with very happy tenants in san francisco. i have been in the industry for over seven years. i was very fortunate to start as an apprentice under a group of top producing brokers in san francisco. as long as i can remember, tim brown was one of the names that was exemplified in me as my mentors. as a respected broker in san francisco. through his countless efforts, he has truly transformed real estate in san francisco for the better. he can drive by many of these developments and find out how he has improved the curb appeal of

the subject properties as well as assist us -- statistical value of the neighboring properties. i'm passionate about real estate but also have hobbies, too. i enjoy playing golf and i'm a member of the presidio golf and concordia club. this is where i met john a few years ago. also a very respected and honourable person, as he and myself and the 250 members of my club. john is a loving family man and has gotten to know me well over the years and saw me growing my career. he knew he would be able to help me get to the next level by introducing me to tim as a candidate to join his team. i have been working with tim brown now for over two months i can testify what an incredibly ethical and straightforward businessman he is. i was raised on strong ethics and principles, and after working along him every day and seeing him in action, i say they align. his wealth of knowledge has helped me to be better, better

my value to my clients, family, and friends. tim loves what he does and he loves helping people. it is a bit shocking -- shocking to see someone trying to challenge their integrity. yes, he is a developer, they obviously want to make a profit, but importantly, i truly believe they want to make a difference and make san francisco a better place to live. we are all neighbors in san francisco and i think we look back -- we will look back when this project is complete and thank both of them for their honest and professional efforts in improving this location and building a new sickle family home. thank you. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> good evening. thank you for having me tonight. i am kevin martin, a neighbor in the community and also a friend of john's. like the former speaker, i also know john from being a member of the presidio and concordia club.

i am the president of the club and speaking specifically to the ethics and integrity of john, i have never met a more stand a person that i have known. he has specifically worked on renovation projects at our club, he has provided guidance to plenty of others that have been doing renovations and have had other projects, and he is someone who i know has wanted to work with his neighbors and has accommodated many changes to the original plan, and has been stalled because of complaints and problems over the past few years. i truly think this project should be approved. i do think the homes look absolutely beautiful as they have been shown on the screen tonight, regardless of the objections. i think they fit well into the community. i think some of the concessions made on the size really do allow these little things to fit well, and i fully support the approval

of this project.

the site hasn't been able to be developed for three years. we need all the housing we can get. whatever size can be built. and when tim actually showed me the plans on a show -- i saw how he cut them down so they'd fit they would fit with the neighborhood, i realize that people who had been there for longer than i have would object because it is a change, but if we are going to house the people in our city and continue to grow and do well, we have to accept this change, so i urge you to approve this project. thank you. >> thank you. any other public comment in support of the project sponsor? okay, public comment is closed. is a two-minute rebuttal? okay. each of you have a two-minute rebuttal. >> thank you. this project is characterized by

false documents and full statements. here we are today, and they are so claiming the project is 5500 square feet, when i have had a forensic architect look at it. if you would like the reports from the forensic architect, i would be happy to give it to you , but i have given you too much paperwork in the first place. plans for the driver brought permit that failed to show the existing three-story area and some of the misinformation. in 100,000 dollar abatement permit that was raised by d.b.i. to 200,000, statements like the planning department said it would be a waste of resources to replace the bay, after the planning department issued in an oe. submitting a map, the sponsors claim that the survey has not been approved by d.p.w. the sponsor and its associates will say anything and do

anything to get their project approved, including falsely claiming two lots exist when there was really one lot. i recognize a significant -- a certificate of compliance issue its outside the scope of the planning commission, however, the bad acts of the project sponsor indicate the planning commission should proceed with caution and require a formal, written, legal opinion from the city attorney that lots 25 and 26. -- that lots 25 and 26 were legally created. if the project sponsor is confident they have done the right thing, they should not oppose it. thank you very much. >> thank you. hello. >> thank you. at 5589 square feet, the proposed expansion of existing home, which is directly behind my home, will be 50 7% larger

than my home and i believe that my home is above average for the block. both of these proposed homes are just simply way too big. in addition, the number of rear decks or being proposed by the project sponsor leave the impression that a couple of cruise ship to being currently parked behind my home. the three rear decks that they propose or clearly excessive and unprecedented on the block. the project sponsor simple he cannot be trusted to build in our fair city. please send the message that dishonest developers need not apply to build in san francisco and demonstrate that integrity is a priority in the planning and building processing process in our city. i'm aware that he is currently recommending modifications to result in only two rear decks on each home. the two we're decks on each home is one too many. one rear deck should provide adequate where yard access and maintain rear yard privacy and would be consistent with

virtually all of the other homes on our block. under no circumstances should the fourth floor rear sky deck on 25 or the third floor rear deck on 27 be allowed. these gratuitous decks simply serve to invade the rear yard privacy of all the neighbors. i urge you to do the right thing demonstrate respect for the rule of law, protect integrity of our neighborhood, and i implore you not to reward the dishonest and illegal behavior of the project sponsor. require the planning department to withdraw its support for approval of these projects as currently proposed. in light of the undisputed facts regarding dishonesty into legal work performed by the project sponsors, this is the only honourable position for the planning commission to take. if you insist on allowing the project to proceed, the modifications that will be proposed to the projects will bring both projects in alignment with -- >> your time is up. >> thank you very much. >> thank you very much.

okay, commissioner -- >> project sponsor. >> sorry. >> thank you, commissioners. i recognize that the planning commission is tasked with fulfilling the planning code and the goals of the planning code. they also recognize that it is test to do appropriate, equitable development in the city of san francisco. this project is adding another unit of housing to -- another unit of housing in the housing crisis. for a moment, could i get san francisco government t.v.? this building, is the building smaller? yes, but the building is not -- this is not extraordinary for this block or this neighborhood. this neighborhood had larger homes in it and it is r.h. one so you can only get one home per lot.

the demolition, no one is standing up here defending a demolition, but we do -- i think it is important to know to distinguish between this type of demolition and the demolition you guys have been seeing over the last couple of years. these guys have been punished. this happened three years ago and for a single family home and a home remodel, they are here three years later. it is not like they have not been punished, and it is not like this commission hasn't been putting project sponsors on notice. let's be clear about that. no one needs to feel bad about this project sponsor, but this is not a process that someone would like to go through. the last thing i will say is that, as you can tell from the very beginning, this process kicked off on the wrong foot with the demo and the certificate of compliance. i would urge the commission, if you think the buildings are not appropriate in this location, if you think that there needs to be some modifications made, do it

tonight. don't send this project sponsor back out to the neighborhood because this is not going to lead to any sort of further useful conversation. i would really put it on the planning commission to make the decision you guys need to tonight to make the appropriate development for this location. >> thank you. your time is up. >> okay. commissioner richards? >> i am going to be a little bit crowd because we have been here since 11:00 a.m. seeing this every week is starting to get old, to be honest with you. it seems like every week we have some type of shenanigans that go on. we have illegal demos, we have evicting tenants through rent evictions, admitted by the developer, stuff that was submitted, demos that were done without approval, permits weren't that -- obtained, by a project sponsor who, actually, i

really respected when he did the project on franklin street, who i think should really have known better. i truly believe that this commission is one of the last bastions of public trust. the citizens of san francisco can come here and feel like they've actually really been heard and we process what they say. we may not always agree with them, but we come down on the right side of things, and i think this is no different from what we did on 214 and 60 -- 65 alvarado. you see the list is getting longer and longer and longer. in terms of where i am at with this, you know, we have a series of violations, no permits succeeding the scope of work, you know, comparing demo types to -- it is like murder and murder. it is the same thing. it really is.

i am going to move to take d.r. and have the project put back the way it was before. i'm happy to entertain a new project on the other lot should there be another lot coming forth. i think that we need to be consistent in our application when we find this type of behavior, and it is nothing personal, it is just being consistent anything it upholds the project -- public trust in the process and in ourselves. i moved to take d.r. >> second. >> commissioner fong? >> second. >> i will take a slightly different position. the cases that my fellow commissioner brought forward, you know, involves garages that

weren't there, extensive demolition wait in excess of this one. the reason i think it is a little bit different is because if this had been two different owners, each owning one of the lots, then that they was illegal , and so the question is, whether the not filing for a permit to demolish that they, and demolish a surface pipe deck , which i don't quite consider to be the same in terms of severity of the bay, is the one where i would struggle with

in terms of further punitive efforts against the property owner. they have now -- they have proven, as far as the city is concerned that it is two lots. they submitted a code compliant project, and i am prepared to support it. >> commissioner richards? >> i understand on june 16th, 2016, just to rebut your point, fell commissioner fong, the engineer his applied for and received an over-the-counter planning department permit with the scope of work was like kind repair, southwold drive wrought. when the engineer supported the building permit, he submitted building plans to show the existing three-story bay. this isn't just exceeding scope of work, this is submitting

fraudulent building plans. this is clearly in line with our decisions that we had before. when people exceed the scope of work, i think we generally cut them a break. i think that is generally our position. i think nearly something has been turned in for the city to get an approval on, where it has been misrepresented or factually inaccurate. that is where i draw the line and i believe that -- this project crossed that line. >> commissioner his, there is a motion that has been seconded. if i understand the motion correctly, it is take d.r. and require that the property we reverted back to its previous condition. >> exactly. >> i'm sorry, you said entertain a new plan submitted for the other lot? >> yeah, fine if they bring up project four on the other lot, that is great, let's reconstruct the building, make sure that the new project adheres to the

existing site conditions that they need to get a demolition permit, or adjust the lot line, whatever they need to do. >> i'm sorry, so can we not approve the building on the other lot today? that already has been submitted. it has to be a new -- >> i would like to see a new project because it doesn't take into consideration the three-story bay. >> i don't believe you can approve the project on the other lot today. building the three-story bay would encroach over that lot and physically change the plan of that building on 27 17th avenue. >> on that motion to take d.r. and revert the property back to its previous condition. on that motion... [roll call] so moved. that motion passes 5-0 -- 5-1. commissioners, we tabled item 16

at 2075 mission street. a conditional use authorization. i understand that there is a need to continue the matter. >> yes. we will be continuing that item. >> for how long? >> whenever there is an opening. i think august 22nd was open, no? >> they're all full, but we could squeeze it in on the 29 th. >> on the 29th of august? yeah, that's do that. >> we're going to continue it, we are not going to hear it. everybody has gone home. >> i'm so sorry. the project is not ready to be heard.

>> just a second, sir. if i could get a motion? >> so i wanted to ask you something. unfortunately the planners not here anymore, and i would like to see that the planning department has some more guidance because the planning department had voted against on-site consumption and vaporizing because it is not being fully elaborated by the department were consulted by the department of cannabis, so we are going to be sitting here again. >> yeah, so maybe farther then the 29th. >> the go farther then the 29 th, commissioners, we should push it until october. >> okay. let's do that. october 17th? and we should open up public comment on the matter. >> okay.

, sir, did you want to have a public comment on the matter of the continuance? >> no, the actual application. >> that will have to be in october. >> thank you. >> can i have a motion? >> second. >> make a motion to continue the item to october his 16th -- >> seventeenth. >> thank you, commissioners. on that motion to continue item 16 to october 17th,... [roll call] >> so moved. that motion passes unanimously 6 -0. >> we are now adjourned.

>> good morning, everyone. i'm tom mcguire and i have the privilege of acting as the san francisco m.c.a. we're here to celebrate the opening of this beautiful train platform. this is going to be the best way to get to the chase center arena. we're exciting to be cutting the ribbon on that platform today. this arena will be the most sustainable, transit-friendly and most successful arena in the nba. to celebrate this opening, i would like to welcome mayor london breed. >> mayor breed: thank you, tom. there are a lot of folks here today to celebrate this platform, and i just want to start by thanking each and every one of you for being here and

helping us to get the word out, but i especially want to thank the warriors. not only have they committed to making sure that this is the most transit friendly chase center anywhere, but they can put their money where their mouth is by making investments in our transportation system here in san francisco. this platform is just one of their many commitments to supporting transportation to chase arena for the over 220 events that they plan to host every single year. we announced a few weeks ago that any event that you attend at chase center, you can basically show your ticket as proof of payment to get on muni and pull up right to the almost front door and walk over and enjoy a good time. and then when you're ready to go, you can hop right back on muni to get back home or wherever you're trying to get

to. a year ago we formed a committee to talk about how we were going to be the most transit friendly location when chase center opened, and the warriors have been at the table, ucff has been at the table. the legislators have been at the table. i really want to thank ucsf for being here today and an incredible partner to make sure that people are able to get in and out this community, whether they're going to the hospital at ucsf or going to class or coming back from mission bay or going to chase center, this neighborhood which basically used to be a railway and empty space has now become a real part of san francisco as an incredible, thriving community, with people, restaurants, places to go and things to do.

i've got to tell you, chase center is like the icing on the cake because this is where entertainment is going to happen, this is where the championship warriors nba champions will play right here in san francisco starting this fall for the -- well, actually coming home for the second time in our great city. i'm so excited about what's to come when we open this new center. but today is about really promoting our transportation plans and how we need to get people around this area safely, securely, efficiently. the thing that people ask about the most, first of all, san francisco has a lot of congestion, but now that we're adding another 18,000 people who are going to visit this area over the course of 220 events, what are we doing? well, we got bike share, we got

plans with muni, we have so many incredible opportunities for people to choose the ferry service and transit options first. our goal is to get the word out and to hopefully when we open this amazing place we'll see tons of people getting right off at this platform to attend the first concert here and attend one of the first games happening here for the golden state warriors. i'm excited about this. thank you to the neighborhood for your patience and all the people that have had a tremendous role. i'd also like to add my real appreciation for the warriors and the four additional trains that we're going to be getting in addition to the platform and some of the other infrastructure improvements as their commitment to doing all they can to provide transit options for the visitors to chase arena. they've been an incredible partner in this city. at this time, i'd like to

introduce another incredible partner, someone who's helped on the legislative side and continues to advocate for not only resources for san francisco, but continues to push the envelope around the kinds of transit options that we need to make san francisco and the bay area a more transit friendly, a more efficient place to move people around, that's assembly member david chu. >> thank you, madam mayor. san francisco, are we ready for basketball? are we ready for the warriors? so i was trying to think of something pithy to say that would be appropriate for this day. this is what i'll say in four words: this is the station for dub nation. all right. this is ride, this journey, has been long in coming. i was just talking to rick wells about how it was eight years ago when i was serving as president of the san francisco board of supervisors, i got a call about

the possibility that the warriors might move to our great city. a lot as happened over that time. i remember asking him the question: how are we going to move 18,000 people in and out games this many times a year? today we announced we unveiled part of the solution to that blue-and-gold question. i want to also along with the mayor thank so many folks that were responsible for the day, starting with the mayor and her team at muni, along with our contractors and our engineers, our builders. of course to the warriors for your vision of what an amazing venue could be about. ucsf, thank you for not only your science but also partnership. i want to thank a moment to thank the neighborhoods, the neighbors, our transit advocates for bringing us to where we are today. i want to take a moment to thank the legislature and the bay area voters who last year passed

regional measure 3, which is over $4 billion of transit and congestion funding to help ensure that we are building the best transit system in the world here in san francisco. let me also mention today is a ribbon cutting, but this is not going to be the last transit stop ribbon cutting. as i mentioned when we were moving forward with regional measure 3 it was suggested to me and my colleagues that we also invest in a ferry system that includes a future mission bay ferry stop. if all goes well, in 2021, we will hopefully do a ribbon cutting there as well with the temporary option, as mayor breed just reminded me. let me just close by saying that we all know that the greatest 21st century cities have great transit. we know we have more work to do in san francisco, but this is one of the major stops to ensuring that we have great transit here in san francisco

and here in the bay. go dubes. with that, it's my honor to introduce someone who needs no introduction. someone who has overseen three championships over the last five years, the the of the golden state warriors. >> thank you. another great day. we have been on this journey for about seven years now. i know it's a distant memory, but we had some press conference on pier 3032 about seven years ago accepting the mayor's invitation to bring the warriors back to san francisco. obviously a lot has happened since then. two people up here -- actually, all of them, but two in particular at that point in time were critical to this project david chu in his former role at the board of supervisors was one of the first advocates for this project. it seems really easy now that it's all done. at the time he took some arrows

for us and there were some times when it wasn't the easiest position to be taking. david, we owe you a great debt of gratitude and the support you gave us then in guiding us to our new home at mission bay. i'm going to introduce this guy in a moment, but i want to say something about him before i do. chancellor hagad has been an amazing partner in getting this project done. through the time that i have known him, which initiated with this project, i've come to respect what an incredible steward you are for this amazing institution. he's a really good negotiator too. i will tell you that. he was -- you know, we had a common vision, but we had to figure out how to get there. the getting there was the part that chancellor hagood was so instrumental in making happen. mayor breed before she was mayor was a supporter. she even came with us to china a

few years ago to see the warriors play there. she has -- since the time she has been in office has been an inbelievable advocate in focusing in on what it's going to take to make this project successful for the city. i think her encouragement is what resulted in our muni program. remember that, your ticket to any event at j center is our ticket on muni. free transportation on muni the day of the event. that's an incredible opportunity. i think it's not only going to be great for getting people familiar with muni on muni. i think it's going to bring a lot of people to muni that have never tried it before because of the guests from outside the bay area and outside of san francisco who now will have an experience with muni that hopefully they'll repeat over and over again. i think, mayor, you've assured us that tom has made sure with

all this demand that we're creating, that the service is going to match that demand, right? isn't that what you told me? thanks to each and every one of you. you deserve to be up here. we're less than a month away from cutting a ribbon and welcoming our first event, metallica and the san francisco symphony. what else would you do in san francisco on september 6. thanks to all of you. i'm going to turn this over to chancellor sam hagood. >> thank you, rick. let me welcome you all here the medical center and university here. we're delighted to be welcoming the equally world class warriors to be our partners. it has been a journey as rick mentioned, but i am confident that everything is in place to make this a spectacular success

not just for mission bay, but san francisco. at ucsf we strongly believe in the mayor's transit policies. we run our electric shuttle services to keep our patients, staff, students out of cars. we promote the use of transit whenever we can. that includes allowing city employees to access our transit to zuckerberg san francisco general hospital. i would like to especially thank the mayor, who from day one has made a commitment to the opening of the chase center and the operations of the chase center the great success that i know it will be. with the cooperation of the m.t.a. for their terrific work on this new pavilion. my office is just here. i can actually see this transit center and see the chase center from my office. i believe i'll be looking directly into rick's office.

we'll be able to monitor very carefully how this all works, but we're very excited about welcoming the warriors to our neighborhood. i thank the members of the ucsf community, but the broader community who have tolerated a lot of construction including our own construction and the warriors and the transit. it will all be over soon and we'll be able to enjoy the fruits of everyone's labor. thank you for being here. it's a very, very exciting day. tom. >> thank you, chancellor. thank you again for your patience and for all the neighbors here in mission bay and all the neighborhoods who have been so patient with the amount of construction that has taken place and that has been required for a great station and a great arena to take shape here in mission bay. thank you also to our elected officials for their leadership encouraging us to put transit first. of course to the warriors for

funding infrastructure investments. making your warriors ticket count for your muni ticket. i'm looking forward to seeing what our peer cities and other teams in san francisco, thank you, madam mayor. also joined by our board member who has been terrific. thank you to all the m.t.a. members who have been working so hard for the last few months to make sure that this station opened before the arena so we've got a great facility for all the fans who are going to show up in one month. with that, let's go across the street and cut a ribbon. >> ready? five, four, three, two, one. yay. we're open. [it.

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berry up to now not people know that especially the toughest they think this is - i really appreciate they love this art. >> from the cantonese to the hypomania and we have hot pots we have all of the cuisines of china in our chinatown you don't have to go far. >> small business is important to our neighborhood because if we really make a lot of people lives better more people get a job here not just a big firm. >> you don't have to go anywhere else we have pocketed of great neighborhoods haul have all have their own uniqueness. >> san francisco has to all

>> i came to san francisco in 1969. i fell in love with this city and and this is where i raised my family at. my name is bobbie cochran. i've been a holly court resident for 32 years. i wouldn't give up this neighborhood for nothing. i moved into this apartment one year ago.

my favorite thing is my kitchen. i love these clean walls. before the remodeling came along, the condition of these apartments had gotten pretty bad, you know, with all the mildew, the repairs. i mean you haven't seen the apartment for the program come along. you wouldn't have believed it. so i appreciate everything they did. i was here at one point. i was. because i didn't know what the outcome of holly court was going to be. you know, it really got -- was it going to get to the point where we have to be displaced because they would have to demolish this place? if they had, we wouldn't have been brought back. we wouldn't have been able to live in burn. by the program coming along, i welcome it.

they had to hire a company and they came in and cleaned up all the walls. they didn't paint the whole apartment, they just cleaned up the mildew part, cleaned up and straighted it and primed it. that is impressive. i was a house painter. i used to go and paint other people's apartments and then come back home to mine and i would say why couldn't i live in a place like that. and now i do. >> we call this meeting to order. >> good afternoon and welcome to the san francisco historic preservation commission regular hearing for wednesday august 7, 2019.