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1) Continuances (Gateway and Hancock)
- Motion: Continue Gateway items (case 2015‑012491ENV and related planning actions) to June 26; continue item 12a (70 Hancock CUA) to July 10; zoning administrator also continued item 12b (variance for 70 Hancock) to July 10.
- Mover: Commissioner Imperial (motion recorded by the clerk). Second: not specified in the public roll call record.
- Vote: 7‑0 (Commissioners Campbell, McGarry, Williams, Braun, Imperial, Moore, President So — all “Aye”).
- Notes: Continuance to permit ongoing stakeholder negotiations; no substantive approvals made.

2) Consent calendar (items 1 and 2)
- Motion: Adopt recommendation for approval for item 1 (case 2025‑003622 PCA — reproductive health clinics planning code amendment) and approve item 2 (case 2025‑001585 CUA — 2258 Market Street) with conditions.
- Mover: Commissioner Braun (moved to approve items 1 and 2 on consent). Second: not specified in the public roll call record.
- Vote: 7‑0 (unanimous).
- Notes: Items placed on consent; no public pulls recorded.

3) 2722–2726 Folsom Street (case 2024‑011657 CUA)
- Motion: Approve conditional use authorization to replace an unauthorized merged dwelling unit with a rent‑controlled accessory dwelling unit; staff recommended approval.
- Mover: Vice President Moore (moved to approve with conditions). Second: not specified.
- Vote: 7‑0 (unanimous).
- Notes: Department reported 21 letters of support and no opposition.

4) 1919 Fillmore Street — Nordstrom Local (case 2024‑010748 CUA)
- Motion: Approve conditional use authorization to allow Nordstrom Local at 1919 Fillmore with staff conditions.
- Mover: Commissioner Campbell. Second: not specified.
- Vote: 5‑2 (Campbell, McGarry, Braun, Imperial, President So — yes; Williams and Moore — no).
- Notes: Significant public comment in opposition focused on curb management, double‑parking and impacts to the 22 Fillmore Muni line; staff recommended approval with conditions.

5) Discretionary review — 14–16 30th Avenue (case 2020‑047305 DRP)
- Motion: Do not take discretionary review; approve the building permit application to restore five dwelling units with a fourth‑floor addition and a detached ADU at the rear.
- Mover: Commissioner Campbell. Second: not specified.
- Vote: 7‑0 (unanimous).
- Notes: Staff found the project code‑compliant and consistent with the residential design guidelines; the Doctor requester raised privacy, light and view concerns.

How to read these entries: The Planning Commission’s meeting minutes and staff reports contain full motion language and the conditioned approvals. This roundup highlights recorded votes and brief context for newsroom readers.

Speakers referenced in votes list: Commissioners Campbell, McGarry, Williams, Braun, Imperial, Moore and President So; Vice President Moore (moved Folsom item); Commissioner Braun (moved consent items); Commissioner Imperial (moved continuance).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of San Francisco - Video Open Video Only in Windows Media Player - Jun 05, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The San Francisco Planning Commission took several formal actions on June 5: continuances for Gateway and Hancock items, consent calendar approvals, and conditional use and discretionary decisions (including the Nordstrom Local CUA). Here are the motions, vote tallies and brief notes.","taxTitle","San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California","taxId",5751,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6633945,"Planning commission approves Nordstrom Local at 1919 Fillmore over residents’ objections; vote 5‑2",5759,6067000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3684449-f7dfa9d5ce225e534e78c6d4869641f2&start=6067&end=11826","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3684449-f7dfa9d5ce225e534e78c6d4869641f2/thumbnail_6067000.jpg","/articles/6633945/San-Francisco-City/San-Francisco-County/California/Planning-commission-approves-Nordstrom-Local-at-1919-Fillmore-over-residents-objections-vote-52","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6633945-f8e6e8ce73556a5daecf8c471741c296/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447907&Signature=hnRhoQTqXlocPLVs7Rm404ebADfVBCUi~7Y2YjayD9JivqGOyzCTdc3vgtO4fEDCJ~Dja33n2sQ3CAc-hgnZxaRR~19NlYcV5kU9sY27dUNd8DpezDXQc0f2DnVcKqeQf1rRt87EEQ-ZNrnUd0ruOUYBIUSES4j~uvL5SOdWnaYLB9TYWuDWaBKv45gTt4Iy-ZMSZHqfF~ig4mCtS1p5Sx6TXg6omlh8xBVmJQi47kR5MU61MUmGULyIGs1J-9c-HC7kPxaYcWjS8oS9gDHgox-USHqnhNWCVXVO1GEd0brGGNXMRjIrcpwoLofg~aTYBeNwaYwt1UEBAqYKF~JoYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Francisco Planning Commission on Thursday approved a conditional use authorization allowing Nordstrom Local to occupy 1919 Fillmore Street, a decision that drew sharp public opposition from neighborhood groups and transit advocates.

The commission voted 5‑2 to approve the application with conditions. The roll call recorded votes as: Campbell (yes), McGarry (yes), Braun (yes), Imperial (yes), Commission President So (yes); Williams (no), Moore (no). Commissioner Campbell moved the approval; the motion was seconded and carried.

What the project is: Nordstrom Local is a small‑footprint neighborhood hub offering services such as order pickup, returns, alterations and clothing donations rather than a full department store. Jacqueline Gamble, Nordstrom’s director of selling programs, told the commission the Fillmore location was chosen for its “vibrant retail environment, strong foot traffic, and proximity to public transit,” and that roughly half of the store’s customers would live within a 10–15 minute walk.

Opposition from neighbors and merchants: Dozens of speakers — including residents, merchants and the Pacific Heights Residents Association — urged denial. Speakers highlighted repeated double‑parking and delivery blockages on Fillmore Street, and several urged the commission to prioritize uses that rely less on curbside pickup or short‑term parking. Transit riders and advocates urged the commission to consider impacts on the 22 Fillmore bus line; Lisa Platt, a daily rider, said double‑parked vehicles cause the route to “bunch” and turn a seven‑minute headway into longer waits.

Community groups and merchants raised these main concerns:
- Curb and curb‑lane congestion: opposing speakers said the block already has frequent delivery trucks and double‑parked vehicles that impede traffic and Muni buses.
- Transit impacts: multiple commenters described bus delays on the 22 line attributable to blocked stops.
- Loading and deliveries: speakers disputed the applicant’s description of available loading zones and said the proposed operational plan would not prevent daytime double‑parking.
- Storefront and neighborhood fit: some merchants and residents said the proposed storefront treatment and blanking were inadequate for an important neighborhood commercial district.

How Nordstrom responded: Jacqueline Gamble and Cameron (Nordstrom program staff) said the company intends to validate parking at nearby garages, share parking and loading guidance with customers, and restrict store‑side deliveries to the same carrier trucks already serving Fillmore merchants. Gamble said Nordstrom Local typically receives many overnight store‑to‑store deliveries to minimize daytime truck activity, and that the company seeks to be an active community partner through donations and local programming.

Commissioners’ reasoning: Commissioners in favor emphasized the benefit of reactivating a long‑vacant storefront, bringing services that attract foot traffic and supporting the Fillmore commercial district’s vitality. Commissioners opposing the project, including Williams and Moore, cited unresolved curb‑management and transit impacts and said Fillmore’s specific block may not be appropriate for this model.

Why it matters: The 1919 Fillmore parcel has been vacant for about a year; neighbors and business owners argued the proposed Nordstrom Local would change curb demand on one of the street’s most congested blocks and that delivery and double‑parking patterns require clear and enforceable operational controls.

What the approval requires: Staff recommended approval with conditions and the commission adopted the item; conditions include standard sidewalk and curb maintenance requirements and other measures the planning staff customarily imposes on formula retail conditional uses (detailed conditions are recorded in the Planning Department staff recommendation and the commission’s adopted resolution).

Speakers
- Jacqueline Gamble, Director of Selling Programs, Nordstrom (project sponsor representative; business)
- Cameron, Nordstrom program staff (project sponsor representative; business)
- Paul Wirmer, President, Pacific Heights Residents Association (community organization)
- Carol Brownson (resident; citizen)
- Brenda Berlin (resident; citizen)
- Lisa Platt (resident and transit rider; citizen)
- Deka Reiner (Fillmore Merchant / community organizer; citizen)
- Commissioners Campbell, Braun, Imperial, McGarry, Williams, Moore and President So (San Francisco Planning Commission)

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Adam Vanderwater, executive director of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority, described the Portal as the remaining step in the Transbay program to connect peninsula rail service directly into downtown. The project envisions a new accessible station under Townsend Street and a two‑level train box beneath the transit center that would contain three platforms and six tracks to serve Caltrain and high‑speed rail.

Vanderwater told commissioners the project is currently in the Federal Transit Administration engineering phase and that the FTA last year committed about $3.38 billion through the New Starts program. The agency also counts a prior 2010 investment of roughly $729 million as a local match. Vanderwater said that combination puts the program “over 70% funded,” and that TJPA is working to close the remaining gap through a combination of state contributions, regional allocations and development‑derived funds. He said the agency’s near‑term goal is to sign a full funding grant agreement (FFGA) around 2027, with heavy civil tunneling procurement and construction following if funding is secured.

The project team told commissioners it expects service to the train box in the early‑to‑mid 2030s if funding and schedule remain on track. Vanderwater emphasized the schedule and cost remain funding‑dependent; he also said tunneling methods have been refined to remove about 10% of the previous scope without reducing projected ridership and benefits.

Key details Vanderwater and TJPA staff discussed:
- Scope: three platforms and six tracks in a two‑level train box beneath the Salesforce Transit Center, with a new station beneath Townsend Street and an alignment that continues under Second Street into the transit center basement.
- Funding: $3.38 billion FTA New Starts commitment plus roughly $729 million in earlier investments; additional state commitments under discussion, including a proposed capital contribution from the California High‑Speed Rail Authority and a potential $500 million allocation through the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP). TJPA staff said the remaining funding shortfall is being pursued through a combination of smaller slices (land/development contributions, impact fees, discretionary grants).
- Schedule: engineering and early procurement now; FFGA target about 2027; heavy civil construction could begin around 2028 and take multiple years with testing before passenger service in the 2030s, subject to funding and schedule.
- Risks and coordination: TJPA is preparing utility relocations, right‑of‑way acquisitions and master cooperative agreements with operators Caltrain and the California High‑Speed Rail Authority. TJPA also plans to issue a notice of street vacation to secure the easement under Second/Townsend for subsurface work.

Commissioners asked technical and neighborhood questions about construction methods, impacts to existing foundations and Caltrain operations. Kansai Uchida, Caltrain’s director of system‑wide planning, said Caltrain and TJPA are working on a construction‑operations plan to ensure Caltrain service can continue while certain construction activities occur in the yard. Vanderwater said most of the alignment will be deep under Second Street and use sequential excavation methods; cut‑and‑cover work will be concentrated at the station throat and at the shallow Townsend station area.

Why it matters: The Portal aims to close a longstanding gap between Caltrain’s Fourth & King terminal and downtown San Francisco, eliminating a transfer for many riders and reducing travel times; Vanderwater estimated a one‑seat ride could save 15 to 20 minutes each direction for some passengers.

Speakers
- Adam Vanderwater, Executive Director, Transbay Joint Powers Authority (agency head; government)
- Matt Snyder, Planning Department staff (staff presenter; government)
- Kansai Uchida, Director of Systemwide Planning, Caltrain (operator representative; government)
- Commissioners Campbell, Braun, Imperial, McGarry, Williams, Vice President Moore and President So (San Francisco Planning Commission)

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Commissioner Imperial moved to continue the Gateway items (case 2015‑012491ENV and associated permits) to June 26 and related items to July 10; the motion passed unanimously, 7‑0. The commission also accepted a continuance for the conditional use authorization and variance for 70 Hancock Street to July 10.

The commission’s vote came after several speakers representing labor and neighborhood groups asked the commission to allow additional time for ongoing talks. Mark Gleason, speaking for Teamsters Joint Council 7, thanked the supervisor’s office and planning staff for continuing to consider concerns about the project’s operation and employment terms and said discussions had been “productive” and deserved time to continue. Rudy Gonzalez of the San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council also said he was authorized to “remark on behalf of all three entities today” — Teamsters Joint Council 7, the trades council and Prologis — and asked for “a brief continuance” while stakeholder negotiations continue.

Residents and neighborhood advocates urged the commission to move more quickly to address health and environmental impacts near Bayview Hunters Point. Rochelle Holmes of All Things Bayview told commissioners she was “appalled” at another continuance and urged the commission to “get this on the calendar” for substantive review. Blair Sandler, a Bayview resident who described himself as an environmental economist, said the neighborhood is already “overburdened” by air pollution and called the proposed industrial trucking development an example of environmental racism.

Why it matters: The Gateway site is linked to several planning approvals and an environmental impact report (EIR) previously circulated under CEQA (case 2015‑012491ENV). Residents and labor stakeholders said new or more detailed mitigation, traffic plans, and employment agreements were still under discussion and that a short delay would allow additional outreach and negotiation.

What the commission did and next steps: The commission’s action set a two‑week continuance date of June 26 for the Gateway-related hearing. Commissioners also set July 10 for the conditional use authorization and variance review at 70 Hancock Street. Planning staff indicated they will continue coordinating with stakeholders and will return materials to the commission and public prior to the new hearing dates.

Voices at the hearing: The record included testimony from union and labor representatives urging time for negotiations, and multiple neighborhood speakers from Bayview organizations including All Things Bayview and Thousand Grandmothers for Future Generations, who raised health and pollution concerns and asked staff and the commission to prioritize community‑level mitigation.

What wasn’t decided: The commission’s continuance does not imply approval or rejection of the underlying Gateway proposal. No final permit decisions or EIR certifications were made on Thursday; those substantive approvals remain scheduled for future hearings.

Speakers
- Mark Gleason, representative, Teamsters Joint Council 7 (union representative; labor)
- Rudy Gonzalez, representative, San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council (union representative; labor)
- Rochelle Holmes, All Things Bayview (community organizer; citizen)
- Ronnie DeMott Wilson, All Things Bayview / 1,000 Grandmothers (community organizer; citizen)
- Donna Canale, Thousand Grandmothers for Future Generations (retired nurse; citizen)
- Blair Sandler (Bayview resident; environmental economist)
- Commission Vice President Moore (commissioner; government)
- Commissioner Imperial (commissioner; government)
- Commission President So (commissioner; government)

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- {\"category\":\"evidence_citation\",\"detail\":\"Speakers asked commissioners to consider CalEnviroScreen and CARB data; health impacts cited by residents\",\"source_speaker\":\"Blair Sandler / community speakers\"}

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community_relevance:{\"geographies\":[\"Bayview Hunters Point\",\"South of Market\"],\"impact_groups\":[\"nearby residents\",\"students\",\"elderly\"],\"funding_sources\":[]},
meeting_context:{\"engagement_level\":{\"speakers_count\":9,\"duration_minutes\":60,\"items_count\":3},\"implementation_risk\":\"medium\",\"history\":[{\"date\":\"2025-06-05\",\"note\":\"Continuance granted; stakeholder negotiations ongoing\"}]}

salience:{\"overall\":0.68,\"overall_justification\":\"Large development near an overburdened neighborhood with active union and community engagement; continuance affects schedule for EIR and permits.\",\"impact_scope\":\"local\",\"impact_scope_justification\":\"Project directly affects Bayview Hunters Point and adjacent neighborhoods.\",\"attention_level\":\"high\",\"attention_level_justification\":\"Multiple community groups, labor and the developer are negotiating; project has been contentious.\"},
engagement_forecast:{\"newsworthiness\":{\"local\":0.85,\"regional\":0.32,\"national\":0.05,\"justification\":\"Local health and environmental justice concerns; labor engagement increases local news interest.\"},\"notify_recommendation\":{\"audience\":\"city\",\"reason\":\"Local residents, neighborhood groups, supervisorial offices, environmental justice advocates should be notified.\"}}

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