it's zones ncd with a hide limit of 65. because of the zoning control, it's limited to 8 units on this site. so the plans we received are just that, 8-unit building, con towning no bmr units, because it's under the 10-unit threshold for inclusionary. and it's not even going to the full 65 feet that it's allowed to. so we just -- some estimations, if they were to use home-sf on the same site, could yield 26 units with 8 bmrs. the site could fit up to 20 units. so it's definitely underdeveloped, i would say. so we've heard that -- aside from the cost and complexity of including bmr units, the project sponsor was not interested in taking on the extra process of conditional use, which is what home-sf requires. we've also seen projects like this one at 2670 geary, lucky penny site. here they came to us with mixed-use project containing just 21 units, which is what the base zoning allowed. we asked them to explore a home-sf option that provided more housing and they developed a scheme with 121 units of which 36 would have been af

commissioners, that will place us on item 10, 2018-007346pca, permit review procedures for ncds in d4 and d11. >> diego sanchez. i'll be presenting an ordinance proposing to amend the planning code to create a two-year pilot program removing public notice on planning commission review for the commercial district, ncds, and 4 and 11. also proposes to modify zoning controls for certain uses in the supervisor districts as well. before i begin the presentation, provide supervisors tang and safai the legislative sponsors with time to present to you. >> thank you very much, planning commissioners, good afternoon, i promise this is the last of my appearances before you before recess, i think. so, this is actually one of my most favorite piece of legislation, i think, that i have introduced so far, since becoming a supervisor and really centers around trying to help our small businesses in san francisco. for so many years i have heard even as an aide working in the office people have so many barriers to opening up their business, whether it has to do with the notifications, different agencies

so, i do make a motion to approve with the modifications as requested and adding the named ncds for the arts. >> second. >> seeking clarity due to other amendments other than what supervisor tang's aide had -- >> those would be -- just the amendment to the named ncs. that was part of the proposed modification. added. >> president hillis: ok. that's ok with the motion maker. >> very good then, commissioner. a motion and seconded to approve this planning code amendment with modifications proposed by staff as well as including the amended modifications to include the named ncs to support arts activities and the reporting requirement. on that motion -- [roll call vote taken] so moved, commissioners. motion passes unanimously 6-0. commissioners, item 11 for the caltrans grant, this is for your consideration. >> good afternoon, commissioners, long range planning, grantor letter from the california department of transportation. i do have a map of the project area in case that helps lend a little bit more reality to -- so, commissioners, we are bringing a resolution before you today to confirm