10 SOUTH VAN NESS AVE

2015-004568 · 10 SOUTH VAN NESS AVENUE

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2018-12-06 · 9 comments · 7 / 0

Jim Abrams · spoken · 2018-12-06 · support

Project presentation

Jim Haas · spoken · 2018-12-06 · neutral

Pedestration safety at Market and Van Ness

Aaron Tavakovsky · spoken · 2018-12-06 · support

Wastewater recycling

Joe Lopez · spoken · 2018-12-06 · support

10 SVN event space

Larry Mousbacht · spoken · 2018-12-06 · neutral

Superior alternative, retention of the ballroom

Jordan Langer · spoken · 2018-12-06 · support

Cultural significance of 10 SVN

Corey Smith · spoken · 2018-12-06 · support

950 total homes

Larry Mansbach · email · 2018-12-06 · support · source packet

Preservation of Fillmore West - 10 South Van Ness Avenue
President Hillis and Commissioners, My name is Larry Mansbach. I will be speaking at the Thursday, December 6 Planning Commission hearing regarding the proposed project for 10 South Van Ness Avenue. I will be speaking in favor of the Preservation of the Fillmore West ballroom within the new development. With the permission of Commission Secretary Ionin, I have attached the CEQA required Historical Resources Ev… show more

Dennis Hong · email · 2018-12-06 · support · source packet

SF Planning Commission 12.11.2018 Ten South Van Ness
Good afternoon Honorable Members of the San Francisco Planning Commission. Thank you for the opportunity to submit my opinion and comments for the 10 South Van Ness Project; your agenda for item number 8 for 12/6/2018, case 2015-004568ENV. I'm in full support of this Project, see my check list below. I'm a long time resident and tax payer of this wonderful City; 70+ years currently living in District 7… Good afternoon Honorable Members of the San Francisco Planning Commission. Thank you for the opportunity to submit my opinion and comments for the 10 South Van Ness Project; your agenda for item number 8 for 12/6/2018, case 2015-004568ENV. I'm in full support of this Project, see my check list below. I'm a long time resident and tax payer of this wonderful City; 70+ years currently living in District 7. Before that, Forty + years out of District 3. I have worked in this part of the Town for over twenty plus years; worked at One South Van Ness, 30 Van Ness, 1455 Market Street. A retired construction project manager. I have patronized most of these wonderful (small business' in this hub area) - mostly the restaurants. It is a safe area. These small business are thriving at their best. Anything we do could to help these small business during the course of this projects build out (construction) would be really appreciated. All across the city - construction projects like this really puts a toll on these small business and sadly some out of business too. At times the Best Practices do not work well. This can not happen! In closing please include my email and check-list with this Projects - project files, as my support and this format. If anyone has any questions to my comments, please reach out to me. Best, Dennis ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: 10 South Van Ness Mixed-Use Project CASE# 2015-004568ENV DEIR Public Hearing 12/6/2018 my support for the project Miss Rachel Schuett, EIR Coordinator ----------------------------------------------------------------- My initial comments to the DEIR-IS in full support was submitted on June 4, 2018 and May 2, 2018. My full support remains unchanged. The overall design of the project is unique and goes beyond the CEQA section of aesthetics in their proposal and not a large dark building. The details are architecturally pleasing to look at and will add value to this HUB Plan and the Central SOMA Plan. With the other proposed projects it makes a nice transition. I will be submitting my final comments to this DEIR on or before December 11, 2018. Appreciate how the Project relocated the Honda Dealership with little impact. Great job with the 984 units of housing, nice spread of units from studio to 3 bedroom units. Not supporting this project would mean a great loss of these 984 housing units. The State and San Francisco is lacking both funds and space to do this accomplish this. Just an off the wall opinion on the housing: While these new units will allow an existing home owner/s to purchase these units, it will release their current homes for others to purchase and or rent. May sound strange, but think about it, our housing issues are too complicated to address, just hope this made some sense. Would like to see the proposed MUNI elevator added as a (variant) Market, South Van Ness and Van Ness. Mainly because to navigate crossing of the cross walk- cross in this windy section can become very challenging. Given the limited site configuration, the Project Plan does a great job with the Open Space both at street level and at with the Roof Plan/s. Both the Developer/Sponsor and the Planning Department has done a great job with this DEIR-IS and the October 17, 2018 DEIR. I feel that this project along with a few others in this HUB area make a great transition and will encourage other developers to bring forth their projects as well. We need to encourage this, because we are loosing too many wonderful projects like this. Any additional added conditions, etc. added in support from the Planning Commission would be appreciated, i.e., expediting the planning, permit and etc. process would be appreciated. Hopefully the One Oak will see daylight. OKAY Enough said, I will continue with my December 11, 2018 Comments as requested. In closing, I hope that everyone will share my belief that this Project will benefit the community and the City with additional revenue, housing and business along this corridor and give it your support too. If anyone has any comments pleas reach out with your concerns. Best, Dennisshow more

2018-12-13 · 1 comments · 1 / 0

Dennis Hong · email · 2018-12-13 · support · source packet

Comments to for the Ten South Van Ness Ave. - Case 2015-004568ENV
sources. Good morning Miss. Schuett, Thank you for the opportunity to continue to comment on the above Projects DEIR (October 17, 2018). In addition to my email comments to the SF Planning Commission of 12/5/2018, here are a few more of my comments to this Projects December 11 'final comment period'. As usual, please continue to include my emails to the Project file. Sorry if they continue to be redund… sources. Good morning Miss. Schuett, Thank you for the opportunity to continue to comment on the above Projects DEIR (October 17, 2018). In addition to my email comments to the SF Planning Commission of 12/5/2018, here are a few more of my comments to this Projects December 11 'final comment period'. As usual, please continue to include my emails to the Project file. Sorry if they continue to be redundant to my past and present comments. Should anyone have any questions to my comments, please feel free to reach out to me at the above email. I trust this email works, only because the internet on my side is barley hanging on. My initial comments in full support was submitted on June 4, 2018 and May 2, 2018 - to the DEIR-IS and my email to the planning Commission of 12/5/2018. As of this date, my full support remains unchanged. Planning Commission: The Dec 6, 2018 SF Planning Commission meeting went well and with great support. Will this meetings trans-script be documented in the RTC? DEIR/IS: In the DEIR on page 1.7, Table 1.2 Summary of comments on the Initial Study - my name may have been misspelled as Wong, vs Hong. It maybe a typo. Were these written comments documented in the DEIR? MTA/Muni: Would like to see MTA/Muni work on possibly new safety traffic patterns for both the vehicles and pedestrians. This busy and congested intersection. I like the possibility of a new elevator here, per Figure 2.14, page 2.26, only because with the other major projects in this area, this is going to be a very congested hub/area. I use this Market/Van Ness station a lot and often get blown away form the winds, including honking horns. This includes both during and after construction and chiming in on the Cities Vision 0 plan. It will also help the in ADA process vs trying to cross the street to the existing elevator. Retail Space: The project will also bring the much needed retail that will revitalize and help keep the Market Street corridor area alive, including the current retails shops. Has a retail vendor been selected for this project? As a starter, how about some small pop ups, maybe have the SF SBA help secure a few? Trees: Figure 2.4, page 2.10 shows the existing palm trees along South Van Ness, but was unable to see in the DEIR if or how they will remain/protected. Will they remain and be protected during construction? Construction work: Like all these construction projects small and large - While there are Mitigation Measures in place, I feel there still needs to be more accountability with the Noise, Debris, Dust, staging of material and traffic control on this projects, including the use and operation of construction cranes. All to often history shows this type of work really impacts the business and residents and in some cases out of business. This is already a windy area. There is a need to coordinate this work, especially with the up coming 1629 Market Street Project and a few others out there and to protect the adjacent brick buildings from construction vibration. Parking: How or will the new Board Of Supervisors "no Parking issues" impact this project and how will the no parking space be used? Retaining part of the existing bldg: In any of the 'project variants', how will the noise, activities and etc. impact the occupants of the new building? Project Variants: Table S.3:, page S.51 as handed out at the December 6 meeting - does a nice job with the Project Variants to the alternative and recapping this. I prefer Alternative 3, only because it's seems less intrusive to the buildings height, at the same time offers a partial preservation of the existing building/site, which would be a win win. If the "Proposed Project" could some how include just part of the exciting building it would be preferred, just my opinion. Construction projects/etc: small or large - I feel there needs to be more accountability with the; Noise, Debris, Dust, staging of material and traffic control all to often really impacts the business and residents. Should there be an in place joint type of communication process for meetings, notices, signs, person to contact for ongoing issues etc., with the local business', neighbors, agencies and etc. with dates and etc. Similar to the MTA Weekend Traffic notices, Construction Forecast Van Ness Improvement Project or Rain ReadySF. Just a loose thought. As I see it, Communication is a key to any projects success. Cumulative Projects - Table 4.0.1, page 4.0.10; Could both the 1500 and the 1546 Mission be part of this table? Additionally could Construction timelines be shown for each of these listed projects? 1,500 foot radius: Given this projects unusual property configuration, in Figure 4.0.1 (Map) how was the "1,500 foot Radius" determined? I.E., at each of the center of the property or at each of the properties corners. Not important just food for my thought. Some of these projects show different radius. Housing, while this issue is complicated and too many variables it still does a Great job with the 984 units of housing, nice spread of units from studio to 3 bedroom units. Not supporting this project would mean a great loss of these 984 housing units. San Francisco, the State and the Feds are lacking both funds and space to do this accomplish our housing needs. Use of Open Space: Given the limited site configuration, the Project Plan does an an excellent job with the open space issue at both the street level and the Roof Plans, including the site plan on Figure 2.14, page 2.26 at the Mid Block Alley. Includes how it will transition with the 1629 Market Project. Great job with the DEIR: Both the Developer/Sponsor, community and the Planning Department has done a great job with the DEIR-IS and the October 17, 2018 DEIR. Due the the current cost of construction and lengthy delays we are loosing too many of these projects and missing our housing goals. The developers are moving out side the city and even bay area. I feel that this project along with a few others in these HUB Plan areas all make for a great transition, especially with the current Central SOMA Plan. As I see it, it will also encourage other developers to bring forth their projects. Hopefully the One Oak and the 30 Van Ness Project will soon see some day lite. In closing: I'm a resident, a property owner of San Francisco for seventy plus years. Studied both City Planning and Architecture, a retired Construction Project Manger. Currently living in District seven (thirty-five plus years prior to that in District 3 for thirty years. Worked in this HUB area for twenty five plus years. I guess that makes me a San Francisco Native. In my opinion, this is another win win project for the city. Again, the San Francisco Planning Department has done a fine job with this DEIR and covers it all. Looking forward to - RTC. I can only hope it is placed on a fast track process, planning and all the permits. Sincerely, Dennisshow more

2019-01-17 · 8 comments · 6 / 1

Corey Smith · spoken · 2019-01-17 · support

A good pizza place

Aaron Tartakovsky · spoken · 2019-01-17 · support

Sustainability

Jordan Longhart · spoken · 2019-01-17 · support

Entertainment venues, spirit of the site

Michael Patterson · spoken · 2019-01-17 · support

Support

Sue Hestor · spoken · 2019-01-17 · neutral

Buses from the peninsula

Adam Tartakovsky · spoken · 2019-01-17 · support

Project presentation

Larry Monsbach · spoken · 2019-01-17 · oppose

Fillmore west

Angela Wu · spoken · 2019-01-17 · support

Design presentation

2020-05-14 · 1 comments · 0 / 1

Anastacia Yovanapolous · spoken · 2020-05-14 · oppose

Support continuance, need more equity and community involvement.

2020-05-21 · 9 comments · 5 / 3

Jorgen Cleeman · spoken · 2020-05-21 · neutral

Response to questions

Lucio Sanchez · spoken · 2020-05-21 · support

Support

Corey Smith · spoken · 2020-05-21 · support

Support

Jim Haas · spoken · 2020-05-21 · support

Enhance pedestrian condition and experience

Carlos Bocanegra · spoken · 2020-05-21 · oppose

Increase in demand, take a closer look on preservation

Larry Mansbach · spoken · 2020-05-21 · support

Support, preserving carousel ballroom, Fillmore West

Sue Hestor · spoken · 2020-05-21 · oppose

Not ready to go

Jordan Langer · spoken · 2020-05-21 · support

Support

Anastasia Yovanopoulos · spoken · 2020-05-21 · oppose

Transportation, traffic

2020-06-11 · 12 comments · 8 / 4

Sara Ogilvie · spoken · 2020-06-11 · support

Support

Alan Tse · spoken · 2020-06-11 · oppose

Endorse equitable

Tracy Everline · spoken · 2020-06-11 · support

Vibrant and safe

Carlos Bocanegra · spoken · 2020-06-11 · oppose

Equity rate

Tim Paulsen · spoken · 2020-06-11 · support

Support

Jordan Langer · spoken · 2020-06-11 · support

Clean up block

Theo Gordon · spoken · 2020-06-11 · support

Housing trust fund

Jason Henderson · spoken · 2020-06-11 · oppose

Luxury parking

Anastasia Yovanopoulos · spoken · 2020-06-11 · oppose

Commitment to equity

Angela Woo · spoken · 2020-06-11 · support

Design presentation

Corey Smith · spoken · 2020-06-11 · support

Support

Adam Tartakovsky · spoken · 2020-06-11 · support

Project presentation