kraska afternoon. a trout -- part of before you is a request for the proposed project at 14 01 howard st.. pursuant to planning code, the proposed project 62 change the use of the building to office resale -- retail. 1401 howard street is landmark number one 20 is located outside of the designated historic district and outside the service of his sister. that building is vacant. the project would result in 18,002 marder 60 square feet of office space, 1300 square feet of retail and 2500 square feet of assembly space. key components include the repair and repetition of the exterior, strengthening of the of church and construction of an interior freestanding mezzanine. the historic preservation commission reviewed the proposed projects and granted a certificate of appropriateness for exterior work is provided a determination of the ability to enhance the feasibility of preserving the building. they review proposed a -- i found the part of to be compliant with secretary of interior standards and noted thei

kraska afternoon. -- good afternoon. i am 84 and a member of the senior leaders group of open house. previously i volunteered as a board member from both operation concerns and believe services for our community. when new leaf was forced to close due to lack of funding, i became concerned about what would happen, what would become of our senior program in san francisco? i am happy to report that with funds from the department of aging, open house is doing a spectacular job trying their best to continue aging services. i have taken part in an benefited from a griff group, an ongoing aging support group, nutrition sharing and various locations in the city. of special importance and in need of more funding is the housing referral program. this is essential to our more frail, often isolated seniors. and deserving of increased funding and recognition. members of our community live alone. having to keep their minority status a closely guarded secret. in the existing lawn chair -- long term care facilities. they're not-we're no