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2018-012648 · 2001 37TH AVENUE

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Campaign emails (100)

letter of support saint ignatius new learning commons — 53 emails (53 / 0)

John P. · email · 2023-10-19 · support · campaign email · source packet

New Learning Commons at St. Ignatius College Preparatory
October 17, 2023 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am writing to you today as a resident, a neighbor, the father of a St. Ignatius graduate ('23), and the dad of a hopeful incoming freshman for next fall. I strongly urge you to approve the "expansion of the secondary school" located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has been educati… show more

Bryan Spaulding · email · 2023-10-19 · support · campaign email · source packet

St. Ignatius New Learning Commons
San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a St. Ignatius alum (Class of '89) and I am a Board member of the SI Father's Club. I also have a Senior Student at SI, an… San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a St. Ignatius alum (Class of '89) and I am a Board member of the SI Father's Club. I also have a Senior Student at SI, and an aspiring 8th grader. My wife also works at SI as Director of Wellness. I am writing today to strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Bryan Spauldingshow more

Jennifer Carter · email · 2023-10-19 · support · campaign email · source packet

Saint Ignatius College Preparatory Expansion of Secondary School
San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Clerk: Jonas Ionin Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Jennifer Carter, I'm a third generation San Franciscan, raising my two children in the City I love and continue to call home. I am a member of the… San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Clerk: Jonas Ionin Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Jennifer Carter, I'm a third generation San Franciscan, raising my two children in the City I love and continue to call home. I am a member of the first class of women at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory (class of 1993) and I currently serve as a Trustee. This school has served as a second family to the Carters and so many other families for many decades and that is why I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Jennifer Carter 620 2nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118show more

William Muller · email · 2023-10-19 · support · campaign email · source packet

St. Ignatius College Preparatory
October 18, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, Though born in San Francisco I do not live in the City. I have been involved with the school over many years, beginning in … October 18, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, Though born in San Francisco I do not live in the City. I have been involved with the school over many years, beginning in 1968. I have been and now again am a member of the St. Ignatius College Preparatory Board of Trustees. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for the school to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius Prep has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from its middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students,staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, William Henry Muller -- Bill Muller, S.J. Executive Director Jesuit Schools Networkshow more

Jason Maestas · email · 2023-10-19 · support · campaign email · source packet

Please Approve the New Learning Commons at St. Ignatius College Preparatory
Oct 17, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Jason Maestas, I<U+2019>m a San Francisco native and resident, and I<U+2019>m an alum of St. Ignatius,… Oct 17, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Jason Maestas, I<U+2019>m a San Francisco native and resident, and I<U+2019>m an alum of St. Ignatius, Class of 89. I am writing to you all to urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory. Since its founding in 1855, St. Ignatius has provided an exceptional educational experience to San Franciscans, with significant, positive impacts on its students, our city, and the world. When I attended SI, my family used the tuition assistance program to cover the costs of my amazing education. As a person of Mexican and White/Caucasian ethnicities, I experienced firsthand how SI provides an exceptional education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. As the SI campus is now 55 years old, the current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Jason Maestas 278 Sanchez St. APT 2 SF, CA 94114show more

Brad Angeja · email · 2023-10-19 · support · campaign email · source packet

St. Ignatius expansion
Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am an alumnus of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, Class of 1988. Both of my children are currently enrolled at SI. We live in Forest Hill on the west side of San Francisco. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and moderniz… show more

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lights at st. ignatius field - in support — 47 emails (47 / 0)

Tony Hennessy · email · 2020-05-14 · support · campaign email · source packet

Support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: My name is Tony Hennessy and we have lived in the sunset area since 1994. We have two sons who attended and graduated St. Ignatius in 2015 and 2017. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accordance to CA State law. There are fe… show more

Sandy Yib · email · 2020-05-14 · support · campaign email · source packet

Lights At St. Ignatuis Field
Dear Commissioners: My name Sandy Yib and my daughter is an alumni from St. Ignatuis Class of 2018. I<U+2019>ve lived in the Sunset District of San Francisco for 20 years. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accordance to CA State law. … show more

Jason Cherniss · email · 2020-05-14 · support · campaign email · source packet

St. Ignatius Field Lighting
Dear Commissioners: My name is Jason Cherniss. I am a 3rd generation San Franciscan and while I grew up in the Richmond District, I have been an active Sunset community member for more than 25 years. I am raising my four daughters in the Sunset District. The oldest of my daughters attends Saint Ignatius High School. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in orde… show more

Gabe Manzanares · email · 2020-05-14 · support · campaign email · source packet

Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: I am a native San Franciscan, born and raised in the City, and 2010 graduate at St. Ignatius College Prep. Ever since I was a high school student there has been discussion of installing lights at S.I. Field. When I think back to my experience of not having lights, I have two strong memories - one, carpooling from campus to get to practice and often having to come back to campus after practice, onl… show more

Marsha Sokoloff · email · 2020-05-14 · support · campaign email · source packet

In Support of the St Ignatius Field Lights
May 12, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: My name is Igor Sokoloff and I have lived here for 55 years in the Sunset, my children went to SI and I have lived in San Francisco for over 80 years. We live at 150 San Marcos, currently. The way the city is turning is such a disappoint… show more

Brian Kennedy · email · 2020-05-14 · support · campaign email · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: My name is Brian Kennedy. I was born, raised and currently own my home in the Sunset District. I graduated from SI in 1990 and I would have loved to have lights on the sports fields when I was there. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start t… show more

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Comments by hearing (119)

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2020-04-23 · 1 comments · 0 / 1

Maryalice Fischer · email · 2020-04-23 · oppose · source packet

May 14 Planning Hearing Record #: 2018-012648CUA: 2001 37th Avenue
Hello - I am seeking guidance on how to submit materials in advance of the May 14 Planning Hearing for Record # 2018-012648CUA, Project location: 2001 37th Avenue. The Department's hearing procedures (https://sfplanning.org/resource/hearing- procedures-cpc) state: "Advance Submissions: To allow Commissioners the opportunity to review material in advance of a hearing, materials must be received by the Plann… show more

2020-05-07 · 1 comments · 0 / 1

Kai Ng · email · 2020-05-07 · oppose · source packet

Comments regarding project record number 2018-012648CUA
Hi: As a neighbor of St. Ignatius College Prep, we have patiently dealt with traffic and parking issues in our neighborhood during the weekend football games. The idea of holding games on weeknights when we return home from work, having to deal with traffic, lack of parking, and unruly teens late at night, is completely inappropriate for a residential neighborhood. We have young children, and the noise and light poll… show more

2020-05-14 · 19 comments · 18 / 1

Angela Isola · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius College Prep
Dear Commissioners, I have been a resident of Parkside/Sunset since 2011 and take pride in our neighborhood, I am thankful for our district community. I am writing in strong support for approval of the lights for the St. Ignatius field. These lights would create more options for student athletes as there are fewer spaces for these young athletes to practice in San Francisco and by allowing S.I. to build these l… show more

Georgia Davey · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: My name is Georgia Davey and I am a born and raised Sunset girl. I grew up on 31st in Rivera and since I can remember, St. Ignatius has always been a part of my life, especially when it came to athletics. At SI, I was one of the few that enjoyed going to the football games and soccer games. School spirit was pretty low and no one seemed to care about it enough to change it. After graduating from… Dear Commissioners: My name is Georgia Davey and I am a born and raised Sunset girl. I grew up on 31st in Rivera and since I can remember, St. Ignatius has always been a part of my life, especially when it came to athletics. At SI, I was one of the few that enjoyed going to the football games and soccer games. School spirit was pretty low and no one seemed to care about it enough to change it. After graduating from SI, I went to Gonzaga University, home of the Bulldogs. If you have heard anything about Gonzaga, it's probably because of their basketball team. That's where I felt school spirit for the first time in my life. Not only was Gonzaga basketball in the hearts of all the students and faculty, but in Spokane as a whole. Now I know college athletics is different than high school, but Saint Ignatius is in the heart of the Sunset. I've been working at SI since August 2019, and there has been a total culture shift. It's fun going to games, plays and even going to work. The lights give Saint Ignatius an opportunity to bring the Sunset community together. These lights will allow young athletes to play their sports and practice longer. As a resident of the Sunset, a proud alumna, a faculty member, coach and sibling of two current students. I support the lights at SI. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accordance to CA State law. There are fewer spaces for students to practice field sports in San Francisco and allowing S.I. to build these lights will keep students closer to the campus rather than traveling great distances to practice. St. Ignatius College Preparatory has been an excellent center of learning not just to take tests and get good grades but to be in service to others. Many of those lessons are learned through the shared experience on the field. Even the students who participate as spectators gain a strong feeling of community by supporting their friends and fellow classmates. Please vote YES! to the lights at St. Ignatius Field and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Georgia Davey 2182 31st Ave [email removed]show more

Dominic Truoccolo · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Lights on St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners, My name is Dominic Truoccolo and I<U+2019>m a San Francisco native, class of 2012 from Ignatius College Prep. Currently, I reside on 29th and Santiago in the Sunset. I<U+2019>m writing to you today regarding the Lights for J.B. Murphy Field in on the 39thand 38th avenues in the Sunset district and also allow a alter start in accordance to CA State law. Having lights on the fie… show more

Annie Moriarty · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: My name is Annie Reilly. I grew up in San Francisco and attended grammar school (St. Cecilia) in the Sunset District. For high school, I attended Sacred Heart Cathedral and graduated in 1999. Many friends and family members attended St. Ignatius College Prep (<U+201C>SI<U+201D>). Even though I didn<U+2019>t go to SI myself, I spent a good deal of time there in high school goi… Dear Commissioners: My name is Annie Reilly. I grew up in San Francisco and attended grammar school (St. Cecilia) in the Sunset District. For high school, I attended Sacred Heart Cathedral and graduated in 1999. Many friends and family members attended St. Ignatius College Prep (<U+201C>SI<U+201D>). Even though I didn<U+2019>t go to SI myself, I spent a good deal of time there in high school going to sporting events and meeting friends. For me, SI has been a huge part of the Sunset District my whole life. Following high school, I left the city to go to college, but returned to attend law school at the University of San Francisco. I now live at 2127 25th Avenue with my husband and 3 children <U+2013> making a home for my family in the very area I grew up. Two years ago, I started working at SI in the Advancement Department and now witness firsthand what a great school and community it is. I<U+2019>m writing to convey my strong support for the approval of the lighting project at SI<U+2019>s field. Academic excellence is part of an SI education, but we know that so much learning happens outside the classroom. Learning happens out in the community, being of service to others. It happens in the theater where students practice and perform a school play. And it also happens on the field, participating in SI<U+2019>s extraordinary athletic programs. Building these lights will allow busy student athletes more use of the field that is right on campus, giving them back precious time previously spent traveling to off-campus practice locations. The project will also allow SI to implement a later start time to the school day. This change will benefit the entire student body. Indeed, research shows that teenagers need more sleep to perform well in school and California law supports later start times. More students will be able to attend on campus games, giving them a chance to support their friends and classmates, build community and make memories together. Please vote YES! to the lights at St. Ignatius Field. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Annie Reilly 2127 25th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116 [email removed]show more

Joseph Chan · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: My name is Joseph chan resident at 1600 36th Avenue in the Sunset district since 1980. My son graduated from St. Ignatius High School. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval for lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for later school start time as required by new CA State Law signed by Governor Newsom. Research studies by the American Academy of Pediatr… show more

Marie Murphy · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius field
May 12, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: I am a native San Franciscan who lived in San Francisco for 52 years, 27 of those years in the outer Sunset District. I raised three children in the outer Sunset who are proud graduates of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, as is t… show more

Tim Egan · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius
Commissioners, My name is Tim Egan, and I have lived in District 4 (26th & Ulloa) for the past three years, when my wife and I bought our home as we plan to make our lives in San Francisco. Our two daughters attend St. Gabriel and hopefully someday they will go to St. Ignatius. I know that many of the student-athletes at SI have to take buses to practice facilities that are outside of the city. Allowing lights to… show more

Michael Sweeney · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius field
To the Planning Commission, I am writing to you in support of lights for the sports field at St Ignatius College Preparatory. I am a native and current resident of the Sunset District. I am also a practicing attorney with an office in the nearby West Portal neighborhood for the last 20 years. As a graduate of St Anne's elementary school, St Ignatius, the University of California at Berkeley and the University o… show more

Jeannie Quesada · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius
May 12, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: My name is Jeannie Quesada. I am a lifelong resident of San Francisco and a 30-year resident of the Sunset District. My husband Richard, a city native, and I raised three children in the neighborhood. All three children graduated from… show more

Brent Faye · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Addition of Lights to St.Ignatius Field
Dear President Koppel and Honorable Commissioners, Attached please find a letter expressing my wife an my support of lights on St. Ignatius's Field. We hope that this will assist you in reaching a decision in favor of St. Ignatius. Thank you for your consideration, Brent Faye

Jon Lefors · email · 2020-05-14 · oppose · source packet

Regarding Planning Department record number 2018-012648CUA
Greetings I am writing in regards to record number 2018-012648CUA, the St. Ignatius College Prep at 2001 37th Avenue request to install LED lights on their main sports field. I have six main areas of concern regarding the project (See below). 1. Parking: Parking is already an issue during the daytime hours with their regular students. I have lost track of the number of vehicles I have had to tow so that I cou… Greetings I am writing in regards to record number 2018-012648CUA, the St. Ignatius College Prep at 2001 37th Avenue request to install LED lights on their main sports field. I have six main areas of concern regarding the project (See below). 1. Parking: Parking is already an issue during the daytime hours with their regular students. I have lost track of the number of vehicles I have had to tow so that I could get out of my garage. Based on my weekend experiences with kids / parents attending events at the school, who are less familiar with the neighborhood and the parking rules, it will be a nightmare when there are events in the evening. I have already had the experience of someone purposely blocking my driveway knowing that I wouldn<U+2019>t be able to get parking enforcement here before they were done with their event. All of the above will be further exacerbated by the fact that there are far fewer parking spots available in the evening due to folks coming home from work and parking on street. Families on my street have a lot of vehicles, with five and six cars for two of the households, so this is a big deal. 2. Traffic: As with parking, this is already a madhouse in the morning and when school lets out. Parents regularly pull to a stop in the middle of the lane on Rivera to drop off and pick up kids, often on both sides of the street at once, making it scary / dangerous to get past. The traffic coming off of 37th onto Rivera is aggressive, not wanting to wait for a break, so they often pull in front of cars with the right of way. When there are sporting events it is not uncommon for one of the team busses to be double parked on Rivera between 37th and 38th, visually obscuring two cross-walks and the exit from the St. Ignatius parking structure. Getting past the bus requires pulling into oncoming traffic. And so on. 3. Pedestrian Safety: I am really thinking of myself (And my dog!) here, but the issues impact everyone walking in the area. Other than the crosswalk at Sunset, where there is a signal, and walk/don<U+2019>t-walk signs, all of the other crosswalks are uncontrolled. In the case of the ones at 37th and 38th there aren<U+2019>t even stop signs on Rivera, so pedestrians are reliant on motorists seeing them. Seeing people waiting to cross before they are already in the lane, everywhere except at Sunset, is very difficult / impossible, especially if SUV<U+2019>s are in the adjacent parking spaces. Add in the urgency on the pedestrians part to get to class / the game / practice and it gets dangerous. The final pedestrian danger zone is the exit from the St. Ignatius parking structure / campus onto Rivera as there is not stop sign for those exiting, and poor visibility for those entering. Even though the exit crosses the sidewalk, and pedestrians have the right of way, vehicles are often aggressive here and expect pedestrians to yield. 4. Noise: My house was built in 1946 and try as I might, it is proving very difficult to soundproof. As it stands now I hear everything for any of the events; every starters pistol, every coaches whistle, and every song when they just have music on during practice. Closing all of my windows helps, but not enough that I can<U+2019>t still hear everything over the sound of my stereo or TV. Having this noise continue into the evening hours when I am trying to relax would be very objectionable. 5. Litter: I have gotten used to the amount of litter the students generate and have accepted that it will never go away. I have also accepted that St. Ignatius would never send students or their own people out to pick things up, which is unfortunate. What I have noticed on the weekend events is that the parents are the real problem, leaving beer and wine bottles, pizza boxes, grocery sacks full of tail-gating trash, dirty diapers (Really), etc. This really gives me the sense, more than anything else, that they think this whole area is just a parking lot. And this is during the daytime. 6. Communication with St. Ignatius: I attended several community meetings with St. Ignatius soon after I bought my home in 2013. I found St. Ignatius to be less than candid, manipulative, and entirely self-serving. They said whatever they needed to in order to get us out of the room. They cried poverty at any suggestion that they spend money to address a problem. They don<U+2019>t want to take responsibility for anyone they loan their field to. Etc. If I thought there was a chance at an honest dialog, where my/our concerns could be heard and accepted as anything other than an impediment, I would be more willing to go along with their plans. In summary, please do not approve their request to add lights and hold more nighttime events. I feel that there are too many existing issues with St. Ignatius as a neighbor to introduce even more with night activities at their main sports field. Regards, Jon LeFors 2936 Rivera Street, San Francisco CA 94116 C [phone removed]show more

Nick Calabrese · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field
May 12, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: My name is Nicholas Calabrese and I am a parent, an educator, a therapist and a resident of the Sunset District for nearly 20 years. I have the pleasure of working at St. Ignatius and supporting and educating students there on a… show more

Marie Murphy · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Kevin Reavey · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
May 12, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: As members of the Planning Commission in this great city of San Francisco, which I made my home almost 40 years ago, you have the power to make a significant difference in the lives of many of the youth and families in the Sun… May 12, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: As members of the Planning Commission in this great city of San Francisco, which I made my home almost 40 years ago, you have the power to make a significant difference in the lives of many of the youth and families in the Sunset District. As a former parent of two St. Ignatius students who participated in various sports, a former soccer coach at St. Ignatius, and a Sunset District resident for 40 years, I am able to provide a unique perspective of the benefits that the initiative to install lights on the field at St. Ignatius can provide. I encourage you to approve the installation of lights at the St. Ignatius Field to provide the following benefits to the youth and families associated with this distinguished college preparatory, including: Allow for additional activities with later start times to take place on the fields with the later availability that lights can provide; Encourage participation and a sense of belonging and camaraderie for the youth attending St. Ignatius; Create additional options for student athletes as the number of available sports fields in San Francisco have dwindled; Provide safety to students, student athletes, and their friends and families as they congregate close to campus in a well-attended and supervised environment to play sports or cheer on and provide support to their fellow classmates; and Ignatius College Preparatory is an excellent school and has a long history of giving back to the community and providing service to others. I trust that the school can find new ways to do just that with the added resource of a lighted field. As a coach at St. Ignatius, I was honored to play a large part in many of the benefits students gain from team sports, such as encouraging a healthy style of living, learning the benefits of working as a team, recognizing and utilizing the different strengths of each team member, or even just having a trusted adult that they feel comfortable talking to when issues arise. The addition of lights on the St. Ignatius field will extend the ability to provide even more of these benefits to prepare students to go out into the world. Lights were installed at South Sunset fields several years ago. I live very close and have had the benefit of witnessing the impact that these lights have provided at this local field. The fields are utilized extensively in a very positive, healthy, and community driven way encouraging exercise and a healthy living style for people in the community with little to no negative impact to the surrounding area. In conclusion, I am asking that you vote YES and approve the installation of lights at the St. Ignatius Field, and I thank you for making a difference in our community. Sincerely, Kevin Reavey 2531 42 nd Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116 [email removed]show more

Jim Spahr · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
May 13 2020 Dear President Joel Koppl, and Honorable Commissioners, My name is Jim Spahr, and reside at 2079 28th Avenue. I am a neighbor of St. Ignatius, and a parent of a current sophomore at St. Ignatius. Our family has lived up the hill from St. Ignatius for over 20 years. We value having an institution like St. Ignatius in our neighborhood. I am writing to strongly support the approval of lights at St. Ign… show more

Angela Isola · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Kerry Crowley · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field (and why the decision is so easy)
Dear Commissioners: My name is Kerry Crowley, I'm a resident of the Sunset District and a proud graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep. I<U+2019>m writing to you in strong support of lights at St. Ignatius' J.B. Murphy Field which will expand opportunities for student-athletes and ensure our neighborhood can remain one of the few places in San Francisco that's still family-friendly. As a native … show more

John Bechelli · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Lights
My hello my name is John B Kelly native servants iskcon I've lived in the sunset for over 30 years now and I live pretty close to Saint Ignatius College Prep there and I think having it lighted up there out with the lights would be great for the school very beneficial for the students and I think it's a great idea so I'm all for it I'm all in and I think it'll be a positive thing for the neig… show more

Joseph P Moriarty · email · 2020-05-14 · support · source packet

Approval of Lights at St Ignatius Field
President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners SF Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Dear Commissioners, My name is Joe Moriarty. I have lived in the Sunset District my entire life (70 years). My wife, Carol and I raised our three children here. They are adults now and all live in the west side of the City. We have resided on 34th Av. for the past 29 years. My grandchildren are being raised at 25… show more

2020-05-21 · 8 comments · 8 / 0

Jonas Satuito · email · 2020-05-21 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
May 18, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: My name is Jonas Satuito and I have owned property in the Sunset Area since 2002. I am an SI alumnus and I currently have a niece and nephew who attend SI. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for lights at St. Ignati… show more

Joseph Mcguire · email · 2020-05-21 · support · source packet

SI Lighting Project
Supervisor Mar and Planning Commissioners: As a native San Franciscan, a Sunset resident since age 9, an alumnus of St. Ignatius College Prep (Class of '80), and SFSU and UCSF graduate, I was interested to learn that SI hopes to install lighting for their football and practice fields. I can understand that this can be a complicated issue with competing interests: the benefits to the students and school are clear… show more

Richard P. Murphy · email · 2020-05-21 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius
Dear Commissioners, We are writing in enthusiastic support of St. Ignatius<U+2019> plans for lighting the athletic field at 2001 37th Avenue. We have lived in Parkside for over 50 years, and in this house for nearly 25. Our bedroom windows overlook the football field. The most recent SI graduate in our household graduated in 2017. The state mandate to begin school later is crucial to teen health and sleep cycle… show more

Molly Mcfadden · email · 2020-05-21 · support · source packet

Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field
May 16, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Dear Commissioners: My name is Molly McFadden, and I'm an Alumna of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, as well as the Alumni Class Representative for the Class of 2014. I'm also a resident of the Sunset District and have been my entire life of 24 years. I<U+2019>m writing in… May 16, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Dear Commissioners: My name is Molly McFadden, and I'm an Alumna of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, as well as the Alumni Class Representative for the Class of 2014. I'm also a resident of the Sunset District and have been my entire life of 24 years. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accordance to CA State law. There are fewer spaces for students to practice field sports in San Francisco and allowing S.I. to build these lights will keep students closer to the campus rather than traveling great distances to practice. If the field lights were in place during my time at S.I., I would have benefitted from them in so many ways, which is why I strongly support the approval of this project. As a team manger for our Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity football teams during my 4 years at S.I., I spent countless nights at football practice- many of which were hindered by the early sunset in the fall. My colleagues and I (all young women) had to complete our job of assisting in cleaning the field after practice and making sure all of our equipment was locked away safely. Unfortunately, all of this had to be done in the dark as we had no lights at our field. Not only was this inconvenient, but frankly, it was scary as a young woman who stands at 5'3 and only 115 pounds and was often walking to my car or to Muni in the dark. Thankfully, our students and coaches were kind enough to look out for myself and the other team managers and walk us to our cars. All of the St. Ignatius students and staff can feel safe at night, though, if you approve this project. St. Ignatius College Preparatory has been an excellent center of learning not just to take tests and get good grades but to be in service to others. Many of those lessons are learned through the shared experience on the field. Even the students who participate as spectators gain a strong feeling of community by supporting their friends and fellow classmates. Please vote YES! to the lights at St. Ignatius Field and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Molly McFadden 2655 22nd Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116 [email removed]show more

Jennifer Jordan · email · 2020-05-21 · support · source packet

Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field
May 16, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: My name is Jennifer Jordan, I am a current resident of the Sunset (2+ years), parent of two Saint Ignatius Students (current juniors), a daughter of an alumni, and a former San Francisco Catholic High School Student (St. Rose … May 16, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: My name is Jennifer Jordan, I am a current resident of the Sunset (2+ years), parent of two Saint Ignatius Students (current juniors), a daughter of an alumni, and a former San Francisco Catholic High School Student (St. Rose Academy) with many years of fond experiences at Saint Ignatius. St. Ignatius is a school about community, so appropriately lives in one of the strongest communities in San Francisco, the Sunset! I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accordance to CA State law. There are fewer spaces for students to practice field sports in San Francisco and allowing S.I. to build these lights will keep students closer to the campus rather than traveling great distances to practice. Over the years the lack of space available has changed the lives of students. The lack of local fields available for use on a regular basis (like West Sunset), has changed the way students live. Students were able to be home and get work done and have family time. Now they are getting on busses and home at 7pm. With the later start time being implemented this will get even worse. Many of these students are juggling to keep up with classes, athletics, community service, and so much more. By eliminating commute time for these student athletes on a daily basis we can help to maintain some balance for them. Which I think is so important for today<U+2019>s young adults. St. Ignatius College Preparatory has been an excellent center of learning not just to take tests and get good grades but to be in service to others. Many of those lessons are learned through the shared experience on the field. Even the students who participate as spectators gain a strong feeling of community by supporting their friends and fellow classmates. Now more than ever these students need to have an outside activity they can depend on, and a safe and spirited environment to come together within their campus. Please vote YES! to the lights at St. Ignatius Field and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jennifer Jordan 93 Escondido Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 [email removed] _______________ JENNIFER JORDAN CHIEF OF STAFF DRAGONEER INVESTMENT GROUP OFFICE OF MARC STAD + 1 [phone removed] [email removed] The information transmitted (including any attachments) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.show more

Andrei Terebilo · email · 2020-05-21 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
May 18, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: We are writing to voice our support for approval of the installation of new lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accordance to CA State… show more

Carole Weir · email · 2020-05-21 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: As a 25 year resident of the sunset and parent of 2 St. Ignatius alumni- I want to encourage you to vote "YES" on installing lights at St. Ignatius Field. Illuminating the field for night activities will not only offer more hours of outdoor activity/competitions for SI students, but also offer the community access to school events that can start after the workday. Clearly, there are… show more

William Moore · email · 2020-05-21 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field (SF)
May 20, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: My name is William Moore and my wife is Francesca Felizzatto Moore, we are Sunset District residents who live within a couple blocks of St. Ignatius College Prep (Santiago Street). I currently have a daughter that will be a senior in the fall and… May 20, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: My name is William Moore and my wife is Francesca Felizzatto Moore, we are Sunset District residents who live within a couple blocks of St. Ignatius College Prep (Santiago Street). I currently have a daughter that will be a senior in the fall and a soon to be freshman daughter -both "wildcats" of St. Ignatius. I<U+2019>m writing to you in an effort to show support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field. Even before my children attended this school, I felt the camaraderie of the athletic programs, the healthiness of extracurricular activities and the "sunset spirit" excluded from this location. We would often sit in the backyard on weekends and listen to announced games, and events bellowing from the campus. Adding lights will only help create a more communal environment and instill healthy competition. Moreover, the ability to illuminate the field will create more options for student athletes and also allow St. Ignatius to implement a better schedule for students by playing games or attending events in the evening. Furthermore, I'd rather see the kids of St. Ignatius be able to play at their schools opposed to traveling long distances. In this new (post Covid) environment, having a designated area, controlled by an institution we can count on to be socially responsible is paramount today. Finally, St. Ignatius College Preparatory has always been a learning institution that has brought the best out of young adults. They instill giving back to others and have always treated the residents of the Sunset District with generosity, integrity and with humility. The addition of lights around their field will only enhance that opposed to impeding on it. Most of the lessons taught happen on those fields through coaching, and team building events. While not all students play sports and not every sport is played on these fields, the events that do happen there, and the few that happen in the evening would only help those attendees feel a stronger sense of community - especially by supporting colleagues, friends and strangers!. Please vote YES! to the lights at St. Ignatius Field, we appreciate your leadership and willingness to be open to the advantages this has for everyone, when brought on responsibly. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, William Moore/Francesca Moore 2926 Santiago St., San Francisco, CA 94116 [email removed]show more

2020-05-28 · 6 comments · 6 / 0

Giancarlo Loeffler · email · 2020-05-28 · support · source packet

St. Ignatius - Lights at Field
Good Afternoon Commissioners, My name is Giancarlo Loeffler. I've lived in San Francisco my entire life and graduated from St. Ignatius in 2001. I was raised in the Richmond District, but have lived in the Sunset District since 2006. I'm writing to you today in support of approval of the installation of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes as well as to allow… show more

Art Howard · email · 2020-05-28 · support · source packet

Support for St. Ignatius Field Light
05/25/2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: My name in Art Howard, a San Francisco Sunset native resident and graduate of the class of 1983 from Saint Ignatius High School. I have lived in the Sunset most of my life and since 2005 I live on 47th Ave and Quintara, 7 blocks away from t… 05/25/2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: My name in Art Howard, a San Francisco Sunset native resident and graduate of the class of 1983 from Saint Ignatius High School. I have lived in the Sunset most of my life and since 2005 I live on 47th Ave and Quintara, 7 blocks away from the football field. I grew up on 48th Ave between Kirkham and Lawton in front of the SF Ice Rink that was torn down in 1991. I know what it is like to live next to a night time facility for for family and youth in the Sunset. I believe that facilities like this make the neighborhood safer and more vibrant for all. The Sunset used to be a neighborhood of youth activities and slowly over the years they have eroded away. I feel that anything to bring youth together day or night needs to be encouraged in our neighborhood. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval for lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for later school start time as required by new CA State Law signed by Governor Newsom. Research studies by the American Academy of Pediatrics have confirmed starting school later in the morning leads to better overall health and school performance. This will be the new normal for most California schools.The lights will allow for practices in the Winter when the sun goes down at 5:00 p.m. Another key benefit of the field lights will be allowing kids a safe option to participate in community building Friday night athletic games. These will be on the campus with supervision by faculty, parents and school security to make sure the kids are in a safe and organized event. Even the students who participate as spectators gain a strong feeling of community by supporting their friends and fellow classmates. Please vote YES! to the lights at St. Ignatius Field and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Art Howard 2131 47th Ave SF, CA 94116 [email removed]show more

Rachel Noack · email · 2020-05-28 · support · source packet

Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: My name is Rachel White, and I have owned a home in the Outer Sunset for the past 9 years. My son will start Kindergarten next year at Francis Scott Key school, and I look forward to him growing up in this neighborhood. I recently found out that St. Ignatius Field does not have lights to allow for evening sporting events, etc. As a student athlete myself growing up in Wisconsin, I have fond me… show more

Mike Matza · email · 2020-05-28 · support · source packet

Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field
May 27, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Dear Commissioners: My name is Mike Matza. I have lived in San Francisco all my life and currently live in the Parkside at 2263 25th Ave, which has been my home since 1984. I attended St. Ignatius High School when it was located on Stanyan Street, graduating in 1968. I have maintained m… May 27, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Dear Commissioners: My name is Mike Matza. I have lived in San Francisco all my life and currently live in the Parkside at 2263 25th Ave, which has been my home since 1984. I attended St. Ignatius High School when it was located on Stanyan Street, graduating in 1968. I have maintained my connection to the school for over 50 years as a member of the Alumni Association and as a parent: my son, Patrick, graduated from St. Ignatius in 2002. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accordance to CA State law. Later school start dates will cause some after school outdoor activities to extend into the early evening. These activities will require outdoor lighting, especially in the Fall and Winter months. I live near Lincoln High School, which, like St. Ignatius and every other California high school, will be affected by the change to later school hours. Myself and my neighbors near Lincoln will no doubt need to accommodate future changes at Lincoln High School similar to those proposed by St. Ignatius and for much the same reasons. All San Francisco high schools, public and private, will need to support having after school outdoor activities starting later and extending into the early evening hours. They all will want to do this on campus as much as possible, as there is a severe shortage of nearby athletic fields, and they will be reluctant to force students to extend an already later day by traveling to an off campus location. The current St. Ignatius lights project may be just the first of more to follow as San Francisco high schools adjust to conforming their activities to later school hours. While neighbors should be included in the planning and have input, these projects do not need to be Zero Sum. Newer lighting technologies now allow for better light focusing and less spill over. Other mitigating factors like trees and additional landscaping can be included in some projects. The project at the Beach Chalet soccer field is one recent successful example. St. Ignatius teaches to the whole person, while encouraging service to others. After school athletic team activities provide essential shared experiences working to achieve common goals and provide incomparable lifelong lessons. Spectators to athletic events, family and students, develop a sense of valuable community and fellow feeling. It is the same for all other high schools in San Francisco. Please vote YES! to the lights at St. Ignatius Field and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Mike Matza 2263 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116 [email removed] Sent from Yahoo Mail on Androidshow more

Phillip Loeffler · email · 2020-05-28 · support · source packet

Vote Yes on St. Ignatius Field Lights
Dear Commissioners: My name is Phillip Loeffler and I am a graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep (c/o 2011). I was born and raised in the City and the only extended period of time I spent away from San Francisco was to attend UC Davis for college. My first year out of college I completed a year of service as an Alumni Volunteer Corps (AVC) member at St. Ignatius, so the school definitely has a special place in my h… show more

William Q · email · 2020-05-28 · support · source packet

re: Our endorsement for Saint Ignatius High School Field Lights
Dear Planning Commissioners and Supervisor Gordon Mar, I am enclosing my letter of strong support for the installation of Saint Ignatius Field lights. I believe this will bring community engagement that will benefit the Sunset District. Cheers, Drs. Charlene & William Quach -- IMPORTANT NOTICE: This message may contain confidential information. If you have received this e-mail in error, do not use, co… show more

2020-06-04 · 11 comments · 11 / 0

Albert Lam · email · 2020-06-04 · support · source packet

Please Support Saint Ignatius Lights for the benefit of our community
June 1, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: I am Albert Lam and I been part of this community for over 30 years. I am proud that my son attended Saint Ignatius and be part of this great academic institution. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval for lights at St. Ignati… show more

Sheila Fonseca · email · 2020-06-04 · support · source packet

Lights at SI Field
June 2, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: I have lived in San Franciso all of my life. I grew up in Forest Hill and currently live in the West Portal Area. I am a graduate of Mercy High School and have two children at Saint Cecilia<U+2019>s in 5th and 7th grad… show more

Mark Delucchi · email · 2020-06-04 · support · source packet

Lighting Project at St. Ignatius College Prepatory
Dear Planning Commissioners: I am writing asking for you to support to St. Ignatius College Preparatory<U+2019>s request to install lights on St. Ignatius' athletic field. This project will greatly benefit the students by allowing them to not be constrained by time, allowing the high school to better meet the needs of the students and to build a greater sense of community. That is what Jesuit education i… show more

Guo Ning Huang · email · 2020-06-04 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners, I am Eric Huang, I have been living in the Sunset district/San Francisco for more than 20 years. I am a parent of a student who is currently attending St. Ignatius. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval for lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for later school start time as required by new CA State Law signed by Governor Newsom. Research studies by t… show more

Maureen O'riordan Lundy · email · 2020-06-04 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
May 31, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: Our family has lived in Parkside and the Sunset districts for more than 30 years <U+2013> 25 years just three blocks from St. Ignatius Prep. Our three adult children graduated from St. Ignatius and continue to work professionally i… May 31, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: Our family has lived in Parkside and the Sunset districts for more than 30 years <U+2013> 25 years just three blocks from St. Ignatius Prep. Our three adult children graduated from St. Ignatius and continue to work professionally in the Bay Area, two in the medical field and currently on the front lines of the pandemic, the third a high school teacher. My husband and I consider their education at St. Ignatius to be the foundation on which they built their professional education. On graduating from St. Ignatius, they were ready to commit to university; and on graduating university with various distinctions, to take on careers that support and enhance the quality of life for all in their native city. The opportunity to be educated at a Jesuit school presented a major financial challenge for us, an immigrant family. We will always be thankful for the decision we made in sending our children to St. Ignatius, and we wish to support St. Ignatius in its effort to continue to provide for its student population. My husband and I are writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accordance to CA State law. There are fewer spaces for students to practice field sports in San Francisco and allowing S.I. to build these lights will keep students closer to the campus rather than traveling great distances to practice. Men and women educated at St. Ignatius College Preparatory provide leadership in all areas of life in this city. They are front-runners in service careers, and in nonprofit and volunteer projects wherever they settle. Important lessons in teamplay, in sustained commitment, and in stepping up to the plate when needed are learned through shared experience on the field. Students who participate as spectators along with their families gain a strong feeling of community by supporting their friends and fellow classmates. This is the cohesion needed in our city now in time of crisis. Every effort should be made to support the development of community and the pursuit of common goals. Where better to naturally nurture this growth than on a sports field? Please vote YES! to the lights at St. Ignatius Field, yes to the consistent development of community and leadership in our youth; and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Seamus and Maureen Lundy 2174 33rd Ave. San Francisco, CA 94116 [email removed]show more

Nicole Trierweiler · email · 2020-06-04 · support · source packet

Alumna/Parkside Resident in Support of Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: My name is Nicole Trierweiler, and I was born and raised in the Sunset/Parkside neighborhoods of San Francisco. I graduated from SI in 2011 and still currently live in Outer Parkside. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accor… show more

Chris And Lilly Angelopoulos · email · 2020-06-04 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners, My name is Chris Angelopoulos. I am born and raised in the Sunset District of San Francisco and attended St. Ignatius Class of '88 and still reside and do business here in the City with my family. My oldest daughter graduated from SI in 2018, and I have a son and daughter still at SI. My son is entering his Senior year of Wildcat Football. I am a strong supporter of the lights at J.B… show more

Mr. Michael Shaughnessy · email · 2020-06-04 · support · source packet

Lights at Saint Ignatius Field
May 29,2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Dear Commissioners: I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accordance to CA State law. I am a life-long Sunset r… show more

Hugh Donohoe · email · 2020-06-04 · support · source packet

Re: Installation and Responsible Use of Lights at St. Ignatius J.B. Murphy Field
June 2, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners Joel Koppel, President Kathrin Moore Sue Diamond Frank S. Fung Theresa Imperial Milicent A. Johnson Jonas Ionin, Clerk San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Honorable Commissioners: I am a seven decade resident and native son of the Sunset. My family has roots in San Francisco dating from the 1880's. We have n… June 2, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners Joel Koppel, President Kathrin Moore Sue Diamond Frank S. Fung Theresa Imperial Milicent A. Johnson Jonas Ionin, Clerk San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Honorable Commissioners: I am a seven decade resident and native son of the Sunset. My family has roots in San Francisco dating from the 1880's. We have numerous generations of graduates and athletes who attended and graduated into careers of education, medicine, public service, athletics, business, law and ministry in service to the people of San Francisco from Saint Ignatius College Preparatory. I have served as an Assistant District Attorney ay YGC, Youth Counsellor, Youth Basketball, Soccer and Baseball Coach and Legal and Athletic Club Board Officer and can strongly attest to the value of athletics in young San Franciscans' positive development and relationships in their lives. I join with the many Sunset District neighbors, friends and supporters of Saint Ignatius to voice my strong support for approval of the installation and responsible use of night illumination at J.B. Murphy Field at the St. Ignatius College Preparatory campus. These lights are engineered to minimally affect the peace and ambiance of the nearby residential neighborhood. The planned lights will create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later school start time in accordance to CA State law. The project will align with the requirements and limitations pertinent to the systems that have been allowed and have proven to be as minimally intrusive and successful at Kezar Stadium and Beach Chalet Soccer Fields. San Francisco high school student athletes have established a traditional of excellence and accomplishment, including State and National Championships in football. The WCAL is a highly respected and competitive league throughout Northern California. The St. Ignatius' sports program has produced innumerable accomplished men and women student athletes and community leaders. There are too few athletic fields in San Francisco. Permitting S.I. to install these lights will keep students closer to the campus and reduce travel to practice and compete. The field will also be a welcoming venue for families and provide inspiration for children aspiring to high school excellence. St. Ignatius College Preparatory has been an excellent center of learning that instills a deep commitment of service to others in its diverse and talented students. Many of those lessons are learned through the shared experience on the athletic field. The students who participate as spectators gain a stronger feeling of community responsibility by supporting their friends and fellow classmates. Please vote YES - to allow the installation and responsible use of lights at J.B. Murphy Field at St. Ignatius College Preparatory. Very truly yours, Hugh A. Donohoe 1354 26th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94122-1527 [email removed] cc: Honorable Gordon Mar - Supervisor - District 4show more

Tom Mcguigan · email · 2020-06-04 · support · source packet

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Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset="utf-8" <html xmlns:o=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w=3D"urn:sc= hemas-microsoft- com:office:word" xmlns:m=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/of= fice/2004/12/omml" xmlns=3D"http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"><head><meta ht= tp-equiv=3DContent-Type content=3D&quo… Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset="utf-8" <html xmlns:o=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w=3D"urn:sc= hemas-microsoft- com:office:word" xmlns:m=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/of= fice/2004/12/omml" xmlns=3D"http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"><head><meta ht= tp-equiv=3DContent-Type content=3D"text/html; charset=3Dutf-8"><meta name= =3DGenerator content=3D"Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"><style></style></head><body lang=3DEN-US link=3Dblue vlink=3D"#954F72"><div -->cla= ss=3DWordSection1><o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p>style=3D'font-size:13= .5pt;color:black'>June 1, 2020<o:p></o:p><s= pan style=3D'font- size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p>President Joe= l Koppel<o:p></o:p>and Honorable Commissioners<o:p></o:p>San Francisco = Planning Commission<o:p> </o:p>San Francisco City Hall<o:p></o:p>= &nbsp= ;<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>Dear Commissioners: <o:p></o:p>=  <o:= p></o:p>style=3D'font-size:13.5pt;col= or:black'>My name is Tom McGuigan and I was born and raised in the Sunset a= nd also attended St. Ignatius, class of 1986.=C2=A0=C2=A0 My time at St. Ig= natius provided me with a sense of community and all around excellence as t= he education there is for the whole person, not only academically, but spir= itually and physically.=C2=A0 The commitment to excellence taught to me at = St. Ignatius is still with me today, and the teamwork and dedication, as we= ll as leadership, taught on the sports fields is just as important as the l= essons in the classrooms.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>I=E2=80=99m writi= ng in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order = to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius = to implement a later start time in accordance to CA State law.<o:p></o:p></= span>style=3D'font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>=  <o:p></o:p>There are fewer spaces for students to practice field sp= orts in San Francisco and allowing S.I. to build these lights will keep stu= dents closer to the campus rather than traveling great distances to practic= e.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p>St. Ignatius College Preparatory has been= an excellent center of learning not just to take tests and get good grades= but to be in service to others.  Many of those lessons are learn= ed through the shared experience on the field.  Even the students= who participate as spectators gain a strong feeling of community by suppor= ting their friends and fellow classmates.<o:p></o:p>style=3D'font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <o:p></o:p></sp= an>style=3D'font-size:13.5pt;color:black'>Pl= ease vote YES! to the lights at St. Ignatius Field and thank you for your c= onsideration.<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p>= Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></= p>style=3D'font-size:13.5pt;color:black'> <= o:p></o:p>Tom McGuigan1200 =E2=80=93 39th AvenueSan mal>Franc= isco, CA 94122<o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p></div></body></html>=show more

James Byrne · email · 2020-06-04 · support · source packet

Lights at Saint Ignatius
Dear Commissioners, I am a native of San Francisco. I attended Saint Ignatius (Class of 73). My four children also graduated from Saint Ignatius. I have lived a few blocks from SI for the last 36 years. I am writing to you to encourage you to vote for the installation of lights at Saint Ignatius Field. Allowing lights will allow practices to go on longer. Students, especially freshmen, will have a greater opp… show more

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Martha Shaughnessy · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Lights at J.B. Murphy Field
June 10, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Dear Commissioners - My name is Martha Shaughnessy Convery, a lifetime resident of San Francisco, with both my childhood home and the home in which I am currently raising my children located in District 4. I am a third generation Ignatian, having graduated within the first give years of c… June 10, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Dear Commissioners - My name is Martha Shaughnessy Convery, a lifetime resident of San Francisco, with both my childhood home and the home in which I am currently raising my children located in District 4. I am a third generation Ignatian, having graduated within the first give years of coeducation at St. Ignatius College Preparatory. My father, Michael Shaughnessy, retired last year after 40 years as a teacher and spiritual leader of generations of men and women who learned to serve others as part of their Jesuit education. I am writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field. I grew up watching S.I. sports - both on this field and at Kezar among other more distant locales, and was a student athlete throughout my schooling - a Lakeshore Leopard who played on a traveling kickball team, a Giannini Jaguar who - with my sister - brought girls to the soccer team for the first time in the school's history, at S.I. and then at Cornell. I've also played soccer on every field in the greater Bay Area, as a child and as an adult, up until my second child was born in 2014. Adding lights to fields throughout The City has been a great boon - with Crocker Amazon and Beach Chalet being two more recent examples. Doing so at St. Ignatius will not only allow for later start times in accordance with CA State law, it will also give more equitable access to field time across sports, levels and between genders. Having more consistent and extended access to our own field will also take St. Ignatius out of the competition for limited field space/time at Park & Rec fields that are already in greater demand than they can serve. The Jesuit teachings of St. Ignatius College Prep run bone deep in me, and it's teaching for which I will be forever grateful, and which serve the greater city in my role as a small business owner, a founding member of Women's March San Francisco, and a community organizer. Along with what I learned on my father's proverbial knee and in the classroom, my time spent in service to my teammates is as instrumental as any in forming lifelong bonds to the community that raised me up. Please vote YES! to the lights at St. Ignatius field and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Martha Shaughnessy Convery 2431 26th Avenue [email removed] Martha Shaughnessy she/her/hers E: [email removed] C: [phone removed] Sent via Superhumanshow more

Elise Corin · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Voting for the lights on the St Ignatius field
To the Commissioners: I have lived in the Sunset district for 65 years. I am not a parent of a student at that school, however I am a neighborhood supporter of events and improvements that benefit our district and families that live within. I am writing in support for the approval for lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for later school start time, as required by new CA State Law signed by Go… show more

Meghan Williams Scherbatskoy · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
June 10, 2020 President Joel Koppel And Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall RE: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners, I am contacting you to request your approval for the lights at St. Ignatius field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accordance to CA State law. I wa… show more

Kathleen Montague · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Lights at St.Ignatius Field
June 5, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commision San Francisco City Hall Dear Commissioners: My name is Michael Montague. I was born and raised in San Francisco, and I have lived in the Sunset district my entire life. Our daughter Megan graduated from St Ignatius in 1998. I strongly support the placing of lights at St Ignatius Field to give the school more flexib… show more

Stephen And Laurie Williams · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
June 9, 2020 President Joel Koppel And Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall RE: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners, My wife and I are contacting you to request your approval for the lights at St. Ignatius field. As background information, here is some info about us and our thoughts about this subject. We were born, raised, educated, married, worked… show more

Adam Handlos · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: My name is Adam Handlos and I am a 4th generation San Franciscan, a third generation St. Ignatius alumnus and a former member of the Wildcat football and track teams. I grew up in Ingleside Terrace, have worked downtown as an accountant since my college graduation in 2006 and in 2017, I became a homeowner in District 4, just two blocks from S.I. I'm writing in strong support for the appro… Dear Commissioners: My name is Adam Handlos and I am a 4th generation San Franciscan, a third generation St. Ignatius alumnus and a former member of the Wildcat football and track teams. I grew up in Ingleside Terrace, have worked downtown as an accountant since my college graduation in 2006 and in 2017, I became a homeowner in District 4, just two blocks from S.I. I'm writing in strong support for the approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field for many reasons but know that all of them are centered on one common theme; improving the experience for the students and community of S.I. S.I. has come so far in its offerings to students since I graduated in 2002 and part of this has been the expansion of its sports programs. They have been using off campus fields and holding practices in the early morning before school since I attended. Sporting events that are held on campus often start in the early afternoon to ensure they end prior to sunset, leading to missed class time for the student athletes. There is a simple answer, which is the installation of lights on the main field which will lead to more sleep and adequate practice and game time for all. This will also strengthen our community by having more opportunities to come together to support its student athletes. We all know that this has been a long and well thought out process. The leaders of S.I. have done their homework and are looking to implement state-of-the art technology within their lighting to ensure it is not disruptive to their neighbors. S.I. has always had a good relationship with its neighbors and been active in serving its community. On a more personal note, as a former football player, there was nothing I looked forward to more than a Friday night game under the lights at Kezar. These games carried much more excitement which was evidenced by the increase in attendance and support from our students and the community as a whole. The only thing that could have topped this experience would have been replicating this environment and allowing the team to band together to defend their own home field with pride. These students and their community deserve the opportunity to experience what no other player in the 50-year history of this campus has. St. Ignatius College Preparatory is an excellent center of learning, whether in preparation for tests, battles on the field or in service to and justice for others. I have learned more than I sometimes realize during my time at S.I, but so many of those lessons were learned from my teammates and coaches, which is why the athletics programs and proper field time is so vital to the students. Since I have lived in District 4, one way I have supported St. Ignatius is through an athletic sponsor pass and I have attended many events on campus with my family. I hope to be able to continue to do this as my children grow up and one day, experience the pride of watching them defend the same field I once did...under the lights! I implore you to please vote Yes to the lights at St. Ignatius Field and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Adam Handlos 2174 35th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116 [email removed] [phone removed]show more

Chris Dunn · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Lights at Saint Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners, I am a native San Franciscan, Saint Ignatius (SI) alumnus, and an Outer Sunset resident. My two brothers attended SI and my three sons will soon be SI graduates. I am now also a mathematics teacher at Saint Ignatius. I have seen and approved of the lights that have been erected on South Sunset Playground and the turf at Beach Chalet and Crocker-Amazon. These improvements have significantly i… show more

Tony Talarico · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Proposed Lights at St. Ignatius J.B. Murphy Field
June 7, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: I am Tony Talarico, a 26-year resident of San Francisco, a constituent in Supervisorial District 4, and the parent of a current Senior at St. Ignatius College Preparatory. I am writing you to voice my support for the light s… June 7, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: I am Tony Talarico, a 26-year resident of San Francisco, a constituent in Supervisorial District 4, and the parent of a current Senior at St. Ignatius College Preparatory. I am writing you to voice my support for the light structures that have been proposed for SI's J.B. Murphy Field. The lighting will create more options for our student-athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time for the school day in accordance to CA State law. There are fewer spaces for students to practice field sports in San Francisco and allowing S.I. to build these lights will keep students closer to the campus rather than traveling great distances to practice. My daughter currently travels offsite each day for her athletic practices, so the lighting will help my daughter and her entire team in the sense that the teams will be able to practice longer since they would not have to dedicate time to return to campus. St. Ignatius College Preparatory is an excellent center of learning and our curriculum is enhanced by the tradition of service to others. Many classroom lessons are reinforced by the shared experiences in sports on the field. Even the students who participate as spectators gain a strong feeling of community by supporting their friends and fellow classmates. The proposed lighting will be most beneficial during the winter months, when darkness falls early in the day and a great percentage of SI students are participating in extracurricular activities. I live within a mile of the SI campus, and as a resident of the Sunset, I think the lights represent an improvement to the already beautiful SI campus. They will provide for expanded usage of the campus facilities and give our students more opportunities to fully experience all that high school has to offer. Please vote YES! to the lights at St. Ignatius J.B. Murphy Field. Thank you for your consideration, and best wishes for a great day! Sincerely, Tony Talarico 1979 - 46th Avenue San Francisco CA 94116 [email removed] [phone removed] (home) [phone removed] (mobile)show more

Walter Nicolson · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: My name is Walter Nicolson and I am an alumnus of Saint Ignatius College Prep (SI), class of 2016. I was raised here in the Sunset District of San Francisco, went to Saint Cecilia School for grade school, and honestly could not have asked for a better community to grow up in. I love this neighborhood and would only advocate for changes that would be in its best interest. With that in mind, I bel… show more

At&T I Yahoo Mail · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Lights at Saint Ignatius Field
May 20, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Re: Lights at the St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: Hello, my name is Regan Stuart-Killion, and I moved to San Francisco in 1999. I have lived in the Sunset since 2004. I am a pediatrician, and can<U+2019>t think of a better and healthier San Francisco neighborhood to raise our ch… show more

Teo Manzo · email · 2020-06-11 · oppose · source packet

SI Lights
Dear San Francisco Planning Department, My name is Teo Manzo I am a sophomore at George Washinton high school. I live right down the block from Saint Ignatius. Almost every day (Pre Covid-19) I come home to seeing SI athletes using a hill of Quintara street between 39th and 40th Ave as a hill to run-up as an exercise. They will continually run-up all while the coaches are screaming and yelling. To me, this isn't… show more

Nina & Jay Manzo · email · 2020-06-11 · oppose · source packet

S.I. Lights: 2018-012648CUA
Dear Planner Horn and Planning Commissioners, I am a homeowner (with my family of four) living at 3025 Quintara Street just around the corner and very near S.I.'s proposed stadium lights and cell antenna project. I am opposed to this project and I urge you to deny the proposed project. As I've expressed before, this project does not benefit our neighborhood community or my family in any manner, but rath… Dear Planner Horn and Planning Commissioners, I am a homeowner (with my family of four) living at 3025 Quintara Street just around the corner and very near S.I.'s proposed stadium lights and cell antenna project. I am opposed to this project and I urge you to deny the proposed project. As I've expressed before, this project does not benefit our neighborhood community or my family in any manner, but rather is detrimental to us in many ways and would diminish the livability (and thus the value) of our property. I believe this project does not meet the requirements of a Conditional Use permit and should not be approved. I am hopeful that instead of this proposed project, S.I. and our neighborhood can arrive at a mutually-agreeable solution. As an architect, I'd like to address the aesthetics and scale of the proposed project: - The light poles are totally out of scale for this residential neighborhood, and ugly. At 90' high, they are far taller than anything in the area. Their presence would be dominating and unavoidable when illuminated at night (particularly glowing in the fog, so common out here), but also in the daytime they would appear as huge structures looming over the sidewalk, and reaching more than twice as high than all the surrounding homes. Two of the light poles would be visible from our backyard and roof deck as well, dominating the sky where we now watch the hawks, ravens, doves and swallow fly around. Aesthetically these light poles would detract from our neighborhood, adding ugliness, and would be out of scale and character for this low-lying residential neighborhood. - No story poles were erected, so the surrounding neighbors (and Planning Commissioners) cannot see the actual visual impact that these light poles will have on us. Please erect story poles. - The light poles are very much in the public vistas, and will be in the ocean and sunset views from homes on much of the uphill slope east of Sunset Blvd. - No drawings were submitted which show the dimensions of the light arrays at the top of the four light masts. They appear to be at least 12' wide and 7' tall, as scaled off the drawings submitted. This is very large, about the length and height of a vw beetle! The width is more than half the width of the 25' wide homes on 39th ave. But we really don't know the dimensions. - No scale drawings of the Site Cross-Section have been provided to show the light poles in context. I drew such drawings (in the SINA submittal) because I wanted to see the impact of these structures on the neighborhood and based on the site-lines, I believe they will be visible from hundreds of homes in the sunset. - It is unclear exactly how close the poles will be to the 32 homes on 39th ave. There is a major discrepancy between the pole locations in the two drawings sets provided by S.I. Verizon's Sheet A-2 indicates the poles are to be +/- 12'-6" from the street property line at 39th Ave, and Verde's Sheet L2.0 indicates they are to be +/- 2'-10" from the property line. This is a 9'-8" discrepancy as to the location of the poles across from the 32 homes on that block of 39th avenue. This application doesn't seem to be accurate/complete. (see attached illustrations) - The light poles are more than twice the 40' height allowed for the area. While there is a code exception for light masts, these are so massive that they should be considered as "structures" and should not be allowed under the code exception. Regarding the Conditional Use permit: - The application is for a change in the use, because there has been no regular night-time stadium lights use historically. - The proposal is an expansion of the current use of the stadium (the timeframe of the use is extended into evening, after we all come home from work - the timing of the use really makes a difference to us!). In addition to the above I am concerned about: - Friday night football games: these would fall when we typically have a quiet family meal and rest and relaxation (sabbath). - Return of drug dealers: Over the years, I have worked with S.I.'s security and the police to get rid of the drug dealers who park along Quintara St. These nighttime venues will likely attract them back to the neighborhood for more extended access to customers (with the cover of night). - Disruption of the natural life cycles of the birds and the bats in the area. We are avid birdwatchers and bird - feeders and we know many birds (including hawks) nest in the tall trees (along Sunset Blvd, the Soccer Fields, and our block's backyards) which will be in the vicinity of the light or the reflected light from the stadium. Thank you for your consideration of my concerns. Sincerely, Nina Manzo, AIA Architectshow more

Joseph Mcfadden · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field
President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Dear Commissioners: My name is Joseph McFadden, and I'm an Alumnus of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, as well as the Alumni Class Representative for the Class of 1981 and a parent of two SI graduates. I'm also a resident of the Sunset District and have been my entire life of 56 years. I<U+… President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall Dear Commissioners: My name is Joseph McFadden, and I'm an Alumnus of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, as well as the Alumni Class Representative for the Class of 1981 and a parent of two SI graduates. I'm also a resident of the Sunset District and have been my entire life of 56 years. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accordance to CA State law. There are fewer spaces for students to practice field sports in San Francisco and allowing S.I. to build these lights will keep students closer to the campus rather than traveling great distances to practice. If the field lights were in place during my time at S.I., I would have benefitted from them in so many ways, which is why I strongly support the approval of this project. As a member of the football and soccer teams during my time at Saint Ignatius I used the fields regularly. I spent countless nights on the field and believe strongly that adding necessary lights would only enhance the experience of students who currently attend the college preparatory. It is also a safety issue for students these days. As a recently retired member of the San Francisco Police Department, after a 30 year career, I can tell that the addition of lights to the field would make not only the students feel safe, but also the surrounding neighbors. People of ill intent would be less likely to attempt crimes in a well lit area. Both my son and my daughter attended SI and I would have felt much more comfort as a parent knowing that the area was well lit. All of the St. Ignatius students, staff and the neighbors would feel more comfortable with lighting at night if you approve this project. St. Ignatius College Preparatory has been an excellent center of learning not just to take tests and get good grades but to be in service to others. Many of those lessons are learned through the shared experience on the field. Even the students who participate as spectators gain a strong feeling of community by supporting their friends and fellow classmates. Please vote YES! to the lights at St. Ignatius Field and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Joseph McFadden 2655 22nd Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116show more

Kathleen Carouba · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Please vote YES to the lights at St. Ignatius Field
June 5, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear Commissioners: My name is Kathleen Carouba and I am a 1st generation, native San Franciscan. I have lived in the sunset district for over 50 years. My son graduated from St. Ignatius in 1983 and was actively involved in their athletics program. I… show more

Greg Teshara · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

SUPPORT LETTER for Installation of Lights at St. Ignatius Field (Teshara)
June 8th, 2020 To: President Koppel, Honorable Commissioners, Clerk Ionin CC: Supervisor Gordon Mar San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco, CA VIA EMAIL RE: SUPPORT LETTER for Installation of Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear President Koppel & Honorable Commissioners: Thank you for taking the time to receive and review this letter in support of the installation of lights at St. Ignatius (S.I.) Field. … June 8th, 2020 To: President Koppel, Honorable Commissioners, Clerk Ionin CC: Supervisor Gordon Mar San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco, CA VIA EMAIL RE: SUPPORT LETTER for Installation of Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear President Koppel & Honorable Commissioners: Thank you for taking the time to receive and review this letter in support of the installation of lights at St. Ignatius (S.I.) Field. My name is Greg Teshara and I am a proud native San Franciscan, homeowner in District 4 and member of the St. Ignatius Class of 1998. I blessed to be the son of two native San Franciscans (homeowners in District 7 for over 40 years), and have been born into the Hennessy / Teshara Family that has for decades been involved in our communities through civic engagement, public service and elected office. Most importantly, I am the father to two wonderful little boys, Benjamin Mathew (St. Stephen) & Declan Gregory (Lakeside Presbyterian) - St. Ignatius Classes of <U+2019>32 & <U+2019>35, hopefully. Today it is a privilege to write to you and ask for your support and approval of installation of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options and opportunities for our students while allowing the school to implement a later start time for certain athletic and community events in accordance to CA State law. As the current COVID-19 pandemic has acutely shown, the need for safe outdoor areas for recreation and athletic teams to practice are in greater need than ever. Unfortunately, as we all can recognize, there are fewer spaces for students to practice field sports in our City and allowing S.I. to install these lights will keep students closer to the campus rather than being forced to travel great distances <U+2013> all at an expense to the student athletes, St. Ignatius and the environment. For decades St. Ignatius College Preparatory, at its very core, has been an outstanding center of learning - creating men and women for others! This foundation is not only about being able to study hard, take tests and get good grades <U+2013> but to be always present in service of others. As team-centered experiences in your own lives has likely shown, many of those lessons are learned through the shared experience <U+2013> and often extend to spectating students, families and friends who participate in the creation of community by supporting their classmates, children and friends. Please vote YES! on the installation of the lights at St. Ignatius Field and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely & Warmly Yours, Greg Teshara, S.I. '98 GREGORY L. TESHARA San Francisco / CA / 94122-4244 C: [phone removed] E: [email removed] (personal)show more

Dr. Earl A. Capuli · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Letter of Support St. Ignatius Field Lights
President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission Please see attached letter of Support for field lights at St. Ignatius College Prep. Thank you for your consideration. Dr. Earl A. Capuli

Chris Crowley · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: My name is Coach Christopher Crowley. I am a graduate of Saint Ignatius (class of 2012), an assistant football coach of seven seasons, and a proud fifth-generation San Franciscan. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later start time in accordan… show more

Mark Dowdy · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

RE: Conditional Use Authorization Public Hearing - Lighting at JB Murphy Field/St Ignatius
College Preparatory Members of the Planning Commission-- My wife and I have been residents of the Parkside district for more than 35 years, have raised our children here, and have had two children who attended high school at Saint Ignatius College Prep in the past. In consideration of the proposal before you for Conditional Use Authorization for Lighting at Murphy Field as SI, we would like to register our s… show more

Mr. Ken Stupi · email · 2020-06-11 · oppose · source packet

Request for Voluntary Continuance
Jeff - We would like to request a voluntary continuance from this Thursday's Planning Commission meeting. Based on input from various sources, we would like time to work with your department to develop a more detailed project proposal for the planning commission. I believe the next available meeting is in the latter half of July. We would greatly appreciate it if you can please reschedule us to this timeframe.… show more

James Lenox · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Lights at St Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: I<U+2019>m writing in support of lights at St. Ignatius Field. As a 24 year resident of the Outer Sunset, I feel it important to help raise attention to any issue that stands to improve the experience of students, parents, and teachers at SI, our neighborhood high school. I support the lights at SI as a means to create more options for students engaged with sports and to allow the schoo… show more

John Paul Bruno · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Lights at St.Ignatius
June 9, 2020 President Joel Koppel and Honorable Commissioners San Francisco Planning Commission San Francisco City Hall VIA EMAIL Re: Lights at St. Ignatius Field Dear President Koppel and Commissioners: My name is John Bruno and I grew up in the Sunset District, attended St. Ignatius, as did my children who are forth generation Ignatians. We continue to live in San Francisco and are active in our neighb… show more

Mr. John Regalia · email · 2020-06-11 · support · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Dear Commissioners: My name is John Regalia and I am the head football coach and a teacher of Mathematics at St. Ignatius College Preparatory. I have been a coach and member of the St. Ignatius faculty for 23 years. I<U+2019>m writing in strong support for approval of lights at St. Ignatius Field in order to create more options for student athletes and also to allow St. Ignatius to implement a later star… show more

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Marta Juul · email · 2020-06-18 · oppose · source packet

Lights at St. Ignatius Field
Lights at St. Ignatius Field

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Jeffrey Rigo · email · 2020-07-23 · oppose · source packet

PLANNING CASE NUMBER 2018-012648CUA - SAINT IGNATIUS STADIUM LIGHTING PROJECT
Sunset Rises to Action www.facebook.com/D4wardSF [email removed] July 20, 2020 San Francisco Planning Commission Planning Department, City and County of San Francisco 1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103 Re: PLANNING CASE NUMBER 2018-012648CUA - SAINT IGNATIUS STADIUM LIGHTING PROJECT Mr. Jeff Horn, Senior Planner, Current Planning, D4Ward has reviewed the materials on the proposed Saint Ign… Sunset Rises to Action www.facebook.com/D4wardSF [email removed] July 20, 2020 San Francisco Planning Commission Planning Department, City and County of San Francisco 1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, San Francisco, CA 94103 Re: PLANNING CASE NUMBER 2018-012648CUA - SAINT IGNATIUS STADIUM LIGHTING PROJECT Mr. Jeff Horn, Senior Planner, Current Planning, D4Ward has reviewed the materials on the proposed Saint Ignatius (SI) Stadium Lighting CUA proposal, and we have concerns regarding the impacts of these 90-ft tall permanent stadium lights and SI<U+2019>s planned usage of these lights for 200 nights a year and until 9-10 PM. We join with the SI neighborhood community and share their legitimate concerns regarding the combined adverse effects of the project on nighttime light and glare, noise, traffic congestion and parking availability on the surrounding community. The school is located in a residential neighborhood with some homes only 90 feet away from their football field. The school is also adjacent to the Sunset Boulevard Greenbelt and the Sunset Community Garden. These proposed Stadium Lights will be enormous -- four towers rising 90 ft high with light arrays atop measuring roughly the size of two dumpsters. These poles will not only be out of character with the residentially-based Sunset neighborhood, and will be an eyesore for many blocks around. The SI Stadium Lighting project has received a CEQA exemption <U+2013> and this exemption determination is incomplete and flawed. Specifically, a full EIR is needed to understand this project<U+2019>s impacts; including light/glare, traffic/parking studies, and noise study. It is not uncommon, and in fact, standard practice for similar California high school stadium lighting projects to prepare an EIR and undergo a full CEQA review (see attached). Saint Ignatius is an exclusive private school, its campus and facilities are closed for public use, has very few students from the neighborhood, and this project would only benefit the school to the permanent detriment of the Sunset neighborhood community. The field would not be available for use by the public, the field would only be utilized for games and practices associated with the school<U+2019>s athletic programs. Permanent stadium lights will clearly enhance Saint Ignatius<U+2019> exclusive reputation and recruitment efforts. No other San Francisco high school has nighttime stadium lights and they are able to have vibrant and healthy sports programs without pushing their students until 9 <U+2013> 10 pm. Currently, after SI<U+2019>s classes and daytime sports activities <U+2013> the campus is locked up and the school population drives home to their own presumably quiet and peaceful neighborhoods. Evenings are the only quiet times in the SI adjacent neighborhood and they will be irrevocably disrupted -- significantly affecting the livability of the neighborhood. In conclusion, the SI Stadium Lighting Project will, in no conceivable way, benefit the public or enhance the Sunset neighborhood or its character. Sincerely, Jeffrey Rigo Corresponding Secretaryshow more

Sisunset Neighbors · email · 2020-07-23 · oppose · source packet

Request to Present as Opposition: July 23 -- # 2018-012648 CUA
The Saint Ignatius Neighborhood Association (SINA) is requesting to present as organized opposition in accordance with Commission Hearing Procedures. This is in opposition to the proposed installation of permanent stadium lighting at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory # 2018-012648 CUA, on the agenda for the July 23, 2020 Planning Commission Hearing. We will have three speakers in this order: Deborah Brown (slide… show more

Michelle Nevin Levine · spoken · 2020-07-23 · support

Project presentation

Ken Stupi · spoken · 2020-07-23 · support

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Deborah Brown · spoken · 2020-07-23 · oppose

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Mary Alice Fischer · spoken · 2020-07-23 · oppose

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Bryan Vi · spoken · 2020-07-23 · support

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Katherine Howard · spoken · 2020-07-23 · neutral

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Cristine Crosby · spoken · 2020-07-23 · oppose

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Michael Thomas · spoken · 2020-07-23 · support

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Hugh Donohue · spoken · 2020-07-23 · support

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Bill Moore · spoken · 2020-07-23 · support

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David Crosby · spoken · 2020-07-23 · oppose

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Yonathan Randolph · spoken · 2020-07-23 · support

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Tom Harlan · spoken · 2020-07-23 · support

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Joy Chen · spoken · 2020-07-23 · oppose

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Brenda Lamb Lewis · email · 2023-10-19 · support · source packet

St. Ignatius College Preparatory expansion of secondary school
Dear Planning Commissioners, Mr. Ionin, and Supervisor Engardio, I am both an alumni and parent of St. Ignatius College Preparatory. I was a member of the first coed graduating class of 1993 and my oldest of four children is currently a sophomore. My four years at St. Ignatius played a tremendous role in shaping my life. The foundation those four years laid for my faith, friendships, education, and life of service… Dear Planning Commissioners, Mr. Ionin, and Supervisor Engardio, I am both an alumni and parent of St. Ignatius College Preparatory. I was a member of the first coed graduating class of 1993 and my oldest of four children is currently a sophomore. My four years at St. Ignatius played a tremendous role in shaping my life. The foundation those four years laid for my faith, friendships, education, and life of service was tremendous. I am hopeful and confident that it will do the same for my children. In order to do that, however, the school needs to continue to grow and keep up with the evolving demands and needs of the students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students, including myself. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Brenda Lewis -- Brenda Lamb Lewis, D.D.S., M.S.D. Notice of Confidentiality: This communication and any accompanying document(s) may contain health information that may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended for the sole use of the individual named above. If you receive this electronic transmission in error you are advised that any disclosure including copying, distribution, or the taking of any action is strictly prohibited. Moreover any such inadvertent disclosure shall not compromise or waive the HIPAA compliance privilege in the communication or otherwise.show more

Ian Macleod · email · 2023-10-19 · support · source packet

Letter in Support of the New Learning Commons at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory
October 16, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a Trustee at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco. My son attended Saint Ignatius from 2011-2016… October 16, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a Trustee at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco. My son attended Saint Ignatius from 2011-2016 and had an exceptional academic, social and cultural experience. He is currently serving in the US Navy. While my son was attending Saint Ignatius, I had the good fortune to lead the Father<U+2019>s Club Scholarship Auction, raising money for the Saint Ignatius Scholarship endowment. That is a cause that is very important to me and my family and a core reason why I joined the Board to help ensure access to Saint Ignatius regardless of economic means. The project which you all will review provides the opportunity to further Saint Ignatius College Preparatory's academic and social mission of educating young people from all backgrounds to be great servants in support of their friends, families and community. For that reason, I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on thousands of students and families. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Ian MacLeod [email removed] October 16, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a Trustee at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory in San Francisco. My son attended Saint Ignatius from 2011-2016 and had an exceptional academic, social and cultural experience. He is currently serving in the US Navy. While my son was attending Saint Ignatius, I had the good fortune to lead the Father<U+2019>s Club Scholarship Auction, raising money for the Saint Ignatius Scholarship endowment. That is a cause that is very important to me and my family and a core reason why I joined the Board to help ensure access to Saint Ignatius regardless of economic means. The project which you all will review provides the opportunity to further the Saint Ignatius academic and social mission of educating young people from all backgrounds to be great servants to their friends, families and community. For that reason, I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on thousands of students and families. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Ian MacLeodshow more

Mary Cranston · email · 2023-10-19 · support · source packet

Expansion of St. Ignatius College Preparatory
October 4, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners: I am a San Francisco resident, and a former Trustee of St. Ignatius College Preparatory (SI). I am also the parent … October 4, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners: I am a San Francisco resident, and a former Trustee of St. Ignatius College Preparatory (SI). I am also the parent of an alumni who benefited greatly from his education at SI which included exceptional support for his learning differences. He went on to graduate cum laude in engineering from Princeton University---which both he and I attribute to work of his SI teachers. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave which will allow SI to update and modernize its facilities. SI has been a premier educational institution in San Francisco since 1855, and it has had a transformative impact on many students, including my son. The current school<U+2014>which is 55 years old-- simply does not have the space in its current buildings to teach in the methods demanded by modern standards, including collaborative learning, flexible space and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes to protect students and staff during earthquakes. There will be new landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. SI is committed to providing its exceptional education to a range of diverse students. 25% of the student body is receiving tuition assistance, and school has created a middle school which provides tuition free education to first generation college students. The upgraded buildings in this expansion will allow SI to continue and improve these important programs. I am a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, and I hope that you will approve this project to allow SI to continue it<U+2019>s 168 years of service to the youth of San Francisco. Mary B Cranston 2957 Pacific Ave San Francisco, CA 94115 [email removed]show more

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Brian Jones · email · 2023-10-26 · support · source packet

New Learning Commons project at St Ignatius - to SF Planning Commission
October 23, 2023 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a parent of a student at St Ignatius College Prep and a voting resident of San Francisco, and I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a s… show more

Bernie Naughton · email · 2023-10-26 · support · source packet

St. Ignatius Expansion of Secondary School
24th October, 2023 To: San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz and Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Dear Planning Commissioners, We are the parents of a St. Ignatius graduate and the grandparents of two current St. Ignatius students and a St. Ignatius alumnus. The excellent edu… 24th October, 2023 To: San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz and Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Dear Planning Commissioners, We are the parents of a St. Ignatius graduate and the grandparents of two current St. Ignatius students and a St. Ignatius alumnus. The excellent education offered by St. Ignatius, in the Jesuit tradition, and its goal of working to extend educational opportunities to a diverse body of students (from those of great means to those of lesser means) makes us proud that our offspring are attending an institution that embraces all members of our community and works to provide educational opportunities for all. As immigrants ourselves, having been raised in families of limited means, and for the most part being self-taught in order to succeed in life, we are very aware that, were it not for institutions like St. Ignatius providing educational opportunities to them, many individuals with very great ability would never be able to utilize that ability for the betterment of themselves and the communities in which they live. St. Ignatius is committed to educating a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body receives tuition assistance and many of the students come from SI<U+2019>s middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy), which provides tuition-free education to first-generation college students. The existing school plant is 55 years old. As we all know, much has changed in those 55 years and the current school does not have room enough to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Knowledge has increased exponentially, and all educational institutions now need space for resource centers, increased faculty, computer labs and many other needs. Therefore, we strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Avenue for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. Very truly yours, Peter and Bernadette Naughton 369 Magellan Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116 Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4show more

Andrew Foster · email · 2023-10-26 · support · source packet

St. Ignatius - Expansion of Secondary School
San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, Thank you for your service to the City of San Francisco and its citizenry. I appreciate the time you have taken to consider my letter. I a… San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, Thank you for your service to the City of San Francisco and its citizenry. I appreciate the time you have taken to consider my letter. I am the father of one alumna and two students currently enrolled at St. Ignatius College Preparatory High School. St. Ignatius has made a lasting impact on our children and our family as a whole. My daughters have received an excellent education, but more importantly, they have grown engaged with the city of San Francisco through service and volunteer work, and we cherish the school. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a profound and positive impact on students, families, surrounding neighborhoods and the city as a whole. I know firsthand that St. Ignatius is committed to providing a superior education to a range of diverse students. My daughters chose their high school for two principal reasons: its educational excellence and the diversity of its student body. With respect to the latter: St. Ignatius' students span a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, matriculating from a variety of San Francisco neighborhoods. I understand that the school actively promotes this diversity with tuition assistance: at least 25% of the current student body receives tuition assistance and many of the students come from an associated middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first- generation college students. As marvelous as St. Ignatius is, the school's aging facilities are falling short of the demands of modern educational requirements. We support Jesuit education because it places its primary emphasis on cura personalis, otherwise known as "development of the whole person" promoting intellectual, physical, spiritual and ethical growth, rooted in service to and for others. However, to continue this mission amid anticipated changes in modes of education, the school will need new and flexible spaces to promote collaboration, experimentation and even laboratory work. The existing buildings simply don't cut it for what the future requires. I understand that the school's administration has proposed updating certain antiquated buildings at the north end of the campus to meet current seismic codes so as to better protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, I understand that the proposed project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. I also understand that St. Ignatius will undertake material steps to beautify its neighborhood through new landscaping while mitigating impacts of the project felt by immediate neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for so many students across San Francisco, with resonant impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and the city as a whole. Sincerely, Andrew Fostershow more

Michael Antonini · email · 2023-10-26 · support · source packet

NEW LEARNING COMMONS AT SAINT IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY
Dear President Tanner, Vice President Moore and Commissioners Braun,Diamond,Imperial,Koppel,and Ruiz, I am totally supportive of a proposal, of which you will consider on Thursday, November 2, 2023, to renovate the campus of Saint Ignatius College Preparatory, an excellent secondary educational institute, that has been located at 2001 37th Avenue in San Francisco since 1968. The existing footprint of their curr… Dear President Tanner, Vice President Moore and Commissioners Braun,Diamond,Imperial,Koppel,and Ruiz, I am totally supportive of a proposal, of which you will consider on Thursday, November 2, 2023, to renovate the campus of Saint Ignatius College Preparatory, an excellent secondary educational institute, that has been located at 2001 37th Avenue in San Francisco since 1968. The existing footprint of their current facility includes some buildings whose usefulness has lessened in recent decades and others whose height and design constitute less than ideal land use. Among the former is a multistory residence hall, with seismic challenges, that had previously provided housing for priests of the Jesuit order-also known as the Society of Jesus- who administer and teach at Saint Ignatius. These priests are now housed at the University of San Francisco, a Jesuit institution of higher learning. Among the latter are a series of single story buildings, including a cafeteria, a chapel, and lengthy, poorly located corridors, dating from the 1960s, which occupy space in which higher and better uses could prevail. In place of the aforementioned buildings, Saint Ignatius plans to erect multistory facilities aimed at establishing additional classroom space to include state of the art laboratory and specialized learning structures allowing for a sophisticated, seismically sound learning environment to educate students to meet present day demands in a top notch secondary educational setting. In addition, a food service facility and a new chapel will be designed to efficiently meet their essential uses. Some existing buildings will retrofit by the same exacting standards. The proposed, above described, New Learning Commons appear to have no noticeable negative effects on the surrounding neighborhood, seem to have wide support, and- in fact- will provide its Sunset District neighborhood with improved aesthetics, more greenery, and a more welcoming profile. Saint Ignatius College Preparatory ( S.I.) had been educating young men in San Francisco since 1855, but since 1988 has also, in equal student body numbers, provided its exceptional education to young women. Graduates of Saint Ignatius College Preparatory, for 165 years, have assumed and excelled in leadership roles not only in San Francisco, but statewide and nationally. Much of their success is a result of an education that emphasizes," services to others." In fact all students at S.I. are required to spend many hours participating in activities to benefit the needs of society's less fortunate. In addition, over its existence, S.I. has counted many among its students who represent in first in their families to receive a college preparatory education and to advance and succeed in higher education. Of equal importance, S.I. educates the total person. It offers a vast variety of extracurricular activities in sports, theatrics, music, and a myriad of subjects to create a well rounded person that can meet life's challenges.Of course, the spiritual, moral, disciplinary, and behavioral needs of S.I. students, be they of the Roman Catholic faith or not, are met in a caring and inclusive manner. My wife, Linda and I, were very fortunate to have had our three children, John, Peter, and Gina, attend and graduate from Saint Ignatius College Preparatory. We are hopeful that many of our six grandchildren may choose and be qualified to also attend S.I. Regardless, we do and will continue to remain active supporters of Saint Ignatius College Preparatory. In reviewing the New Learning Center project presented by Saint Ignatius and applying the standards of which developments were required to meet to gain my approval during my years of service as a Planning Commissioner for the City and County of San Francisco, that project well fulfills such standards. I greatly appreciate and deeply respect your many hours of service to the City and County of San Francisco, and welcome any questions or concerns for which I may provide information. Sincerely, Michael J. Antonini, DDS 110 Broadmoor Drive San Francisco, CA. 94132-2011 [phone removed] or [phone removed] Tuesday, October 24, 2023show more

Robert Bianco (Via Google Docs) · email · 2023-10-26 · support · source packet

St. Ignatius Planning Letter.docx
Robert Bianco attached a document Robert Bianco [email removed]) has attached the following document: St. Ignatius Planning Letter.docx Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA You have received this email because [email removed] shared a document with you from Google Docs. 10/23/23 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue… Robert Bianco attached a document Robert Bianco [email removed]) has attached the following document: St. Ignatius Planning Letter.docx Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA You have received this email because [email removed] shared a document with you from Google Docs. 10/23/23 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Bob Bianco. I am a 3rd generation San Franciscan and I live in Noe Valley. My father, my brothers and I all attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory. And now my children attend high school at Saint Ignatius. Saint Ignatius has been a vital part of my family<U+2019>s education for the last 75 years. It also has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. Our 55-year old campus does not have any room left in its current buildings. We need more space in order to adequately teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. We want to update the older buildings on campus to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. Our project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces, landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project. Sincerely, Bob Bianco 1209 Douglass St. San Francisco, Ca. 94131show more

Danielle Lee · email · 2023-10-26 · support · source packet

St. Ignatius College Prep Project
October 24, 2023 To: San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, As parents at St. Ignatius College Preparatory and San Francisco residents, we are in support of and strongly urge you t… October 24, 2023 To: San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, As parents at St. Ignatius College Preparatory and San Francisco residents, we are in support of and strongly urge you to approve the expansion of the secondary school, located at 2001 37th Ave. so that St. Ignatius College Preparatory can update and modernize its facilities. Its current buildings have been functioning in the same capacity for 55 years, while its student and administrative body have expanded, and student learning and teaching methods have evolved. The teaching facilities must be aligned with the way teaching and learning happen best - in a space that encourages and facilitates collaboration and engagement - flexible enough for today and the future. Not only would the project modernize the campus to include current and anticipated modes of education, but it would facilitate more environment-friendly commuting, as well as enhance outdoor space to positively impact the neighborhood and community. The project includes the addition of 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting, as well as updated landscaping - new trees and medians - to positively impact the neighborhood. Finally, older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes, as protecting students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake is a must. As a family, we have experienced first-hand the positive impact St. Ignatius has on students and its community. Our school provides education to a range of diverse students - at least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. St. Ignatius also places a strong emphasis on service, and encourages and facilitates students' efforts to give back to the community while in high school, and as they become young adults. St. Ignatius has maximized as much of its building as it can; it needs this project to continue to build and maintain an environment where students thrive. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless students. Sincerely, Danielle & Sherman Lee 33 Aloha Ave San Francisco, CA 94122 October 24, 2023 To: San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, As parents at St. Ignatius College Preparatory and San Francisco residents, we are in support of and strongly urge you to approve the expansion of the secondary school, located at 2001 37th Ave. so that St. Ignatius College Preparatory can update and modernize its facilities. Its current buildings have been functioning in the same capacity for 55 years, while its student and administrative body have expanded, and student learning and teaching methods have evolved. The teaching facilities must be aligned with the way teaching and learning happen best - in a space that encourages and facilitates collaboration and engagement - flexible enough for today and the future. Not only would the project modernize the campus to include current and anticipated modes of education, but it would facilitate more environment-friendly commuting, as well as enhance outdoor space to positively impact the neighborhood and community. The project includes the addition of 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting, as well as updated landscaping - new trees and medians - to positively impact the neighborhood. Finally, older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes, as protecting students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake is a must. As a family, we have experienced first-hand the positive impact St. Ignatius has on students and its community. Our school provides education to a range of diverse students - at least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. St. Ignatius also places a strong emphasis on service, and encourages and facilitates students' efforts to give back to the community while in high school, and as they become young adults. St. Ignatius has maximized as much of its building as it can; it needs this project to continue to build and maintain an environment where students thrive. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless students. Sincerely, Danielle & Sherman Lee 33 Aloha Ave San Francisco, CA 94122show more

Tripp Jones · email · 2023-10-26 · support · source packet

Letter of Support for the New Learning Commons at St. Ignatius
Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Tripp Jones and I write you today as a Member of the St. Ignatius Board of Trustees, a General Partner of a San Francisco-based investment firm, Uncork Capital, and a father of three children, who are the fifth generation of our family to grow up on the Westside of San Francisco. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of… Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Tripp Jones and I write you today as a Member of the St. Ignatius Board of Trustees, a General Partner of a San Francisco-based investment firm, Uncork Capital, and a father of three children, who are the fifth generation of our family to grow up on the Westside of San Francisco. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first- generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Letter attached. Sincerely, Tripp Jones 500 2nd St., Floor 3, San Francisco, CA 94107 -- Tripp Jones Partner, Uncork Capital email: [email removed] | mobile: [phone removed] Get updates about our companies: @uncorkcap October 20, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Tripp Jones and I write you today as a Member of the St. Ignatius Board of Trustees, a General Partner of a San Francisco-based investment firm, Uncork Capital, and a father of three children, who are the fifth generation of our family to grow up on the Westside of San Francisco. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Tripp Jones 500 2nd St., Floor 3, San Francisco, CA 94107show more

Kate Nicolai · email · 2023-10-26 · support · source packet

Letter of Support: St. Ignatius College Prep
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a St. Ignatius Alumni (Class of 2002), resident of the West Side of San Francisco, member of SI<U+2019&g… Wednesday, October 25, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a St. Ignatius Alumni (Class of 2002), resident of the West Side of San Francisco, member of SI<U+2019>s Board of Trustees, and a working mother to three young San Franciscans (ages 8, 6 and 3). My children and their friends love attending SI<U+2019>s many community events and activities for families (robotics competitions, sporting events, plays, international food fairs, festivals, academic & sports camps) and often talk with excitement about working hard so they can one day attend a high school like St. Ignatius in their future. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St.Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students - myself included. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. In my role as a Human Resources professional in the Tech Industry, I can attest to the need for our educational institutions to evolve their learning environments and modes of teaching to better prepare our youth to be successful and prepared adults, whatever their path may be. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. I believe in the importance of helping educational institutions like SI to thrive and evolve, especially in a city like San Francisco, which is at the forefront of innovation. Let us not leave our own San Francisco youth behind, but prepare them all to be successful leaders in our community, city and beyond. Sincerely, Kate Nicolai Ward Alton Ave San Francisco CA 94116 pdf letter attached Wednesday, October 25, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a St. Ignatius Alumni (Class of 2002), resident of the West Side of San Francisco, member of SI<U+2019>s Board of Trustees, and a working mother to three young San Franciscans (ages 8, 6 and 3). My children and their friends love attending SI<U+2019>s many community events and activities for families (robotics competitions, sporting events, plays, international food fairs, festivals, academic & sports camps) and often talk with excitement about working hard so they can one day attend a high school like St. Ignatius in their future. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St.Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students - myself included. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. In my role as a Human Resources professional in the Tech Industry, I can attest to the need for our educational institutions to evolve their learning environments and modes of teaching to better prepare our youth to be successful and prepared adults, whatever their path may be. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. I believe in the importance of helping educational institutions like SI to thrive and evolve, especially in a city like San Francisco, which is at the forefront of innovation. Let us not leave our own San Francisco youth behind, but prepare them all to be successful leaders in our community, city and beyond. Sincerely, Kate Nicolai Ward Alton Ave San Francisco CA 94116show more

Jamie Rey · email · 2023-10-26 · support · source packet

Support for Expansion of Saint Ignatius College Prep
Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Jamie Rey, alumnae from the class of 2006 and I am currently serving as a volunteer Alumni Board Member at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory. I volunteer my time and energy back to SI because of the values and community instilled in me during my 4 years at the institution. The motto of being <U+201C>men and women with and for others&l… Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Jamie Rey, alumnae from the class of 2006 and I am currently serving as a volunteer Alumni Board Member at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory. I volunteer my time and energy back to SI because of the values and community instilled in me during my 4 years at the institution. The motto of being <U+201C>men and women with and for others<U+201D> continues to be a driving force in my daily life playing an influential part in my everyday life as a labor and delivery nurse here in the city. During my time at <U+201C>The Prep<U+201D>, SI allowed me to be a renaissance woman participating in many academic, social and sports programs. I served on student body government councils and ultimately served as the first female Asian American student body president, I was a member of the diving and swimming team, Asian coalition, completing over 230+ hours of community service, along with so much more. SI allowed me to explore all my interests and opened the world up to me. All the opportunities available to us as students at SI influenced us to become better individuals for both the local community and ultimately the world. In my graduating class alone, we have a Blue Angel Pilot, an Emmy Award winning national journalist, several non- profit organizers, 10 + teachers, and a plethora of medical field specialists (ie. Doctors, nurses, etc). I believe these professions exemplify the important values of compassionate, successful, critical thinking, think outside of the box in real world practice. This willingness to be able to experiment and play allowed all of us to think outside of social norms and question. Because of this, I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St.Ignatius as a beloved institution has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first- generation college students. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Jamie Reyshow more

Nick Calabrese · email · 2023-10-26 · support · source packet

Letter of Support for St. Ignatius College Preparatory Planning
October 23, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, As a resident of the Sunset for the past 21 years, and an employee of St. Ignatius College Preparatory for the last 8 yea… October 23, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, As a resident of the Sunset for the past 21 years, and an employee of St. Ignatius College Preparatory for the last 8 years, I am writing this letter to respectfully urge you to approve the school<U+2019>s proposed expansion. In my time working at St. Ignatius, I can attest to the quality education and formation that it is providing to 1500 students each year that are then graduated out into our greater community. However, I can also confirm that its facilities are in need of updating and modernization to continue its work safely and efficiently. It is clear to me that St. Ignatius is constantly striving to provide a safe and welcoming environment to a diverse range of students from all over San Francisco. It is no longer just a place to come for quality academics, but is the home to a true community where students can compete in their chosen athletics, explore their spirituality, develop and share their fine art, unite under common goals of social justice, and experience joy and a sense of belonging through social gatherings. And it should be known that St. Ignatius is a school that is benefitting a wide range of students demographically - the school is more ethnically and culturally diverse than ever, more than 25% of the students receive tuition assistance, and the school supports a large population of first-generation college bound students. Considering the number and diversity of its student body population, and the positive impact these students have on the greater community, I respectfully encourage you to support and approve the proposed project to allow this quality formation and education continue for our youth. Thank you for your time and attention in reading this, Nick Calabrese 2235 27th Ave San Francisco, CA 94116show more

Perry Mcdowell · email · 2023-10-26 · support · source packet

Expansion of St. Ignatius Campus
Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a 1984 graduate of St. Ignatius College Preparatory. I look back very fondly on my time at SI and recognize how it made me a man for others who has based his life upon service since then. My time at SI made me much closer to the city of San Francisco and taught me the strength of the city lies in its population. At this time of crisis in Sa… Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a 1984 graduate of St. Ignatius College Preparatory. I look back very fondly on my time at SI and recognize how it made me a man for others who has based his life upon service since then. My time at SI made me much closer to the city of San Francisco and taught me the strength of the city lies in its population. At this time of crisis in San Francisco, when it has become a punchline for jokes across the nation, we need to do everything we can to again rise Phoenix-like and reclaim its position as one of the great cities of the world. One of the most important ways to make this happen is to improve the education of the children of the city. Therefore, I strongly urge you to approve St. Ignatius College Preparatory<U+2019>s request to expand its secondary school at 2001 37th Ave. The school has educated San Franciscans for almost 170 years and has grown and changed as the city has. SI no longer just educates the male children of Irish and Italians but is committed to providing its exceptional education to a range of diverse students. This had been the case for some years by the early-1980<U+2019>s when I attended, and since then it has continued to transition to a more diverse community by admitting female students and greatly increasing the numbers of minority students. At least 25% of the current student body receives tuition assistance and many of the students come from SI<U+2019>s middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy), which provides tuition-free education to first-generation college students. The requested expansion is necessary for SI to maintain its position as a preeminent educational facility for San Francisco students across the demographic spectrum. I work in education, both teaching and doing research into the best methods to educate people. The old ways of <U+201C>the sage on the stage<U+201D> imbuing their knowledge to dozens of students in desks has been replaced by active learning. Instead of being passive listeners, students become vigorous participants in the process. However, this type of education requires significantly more space than the older methods, and the school does not have any room left in its existing infrastructure to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person<U+201D> and <U+201C>educating people for others,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Perry Lewis McDowellshow more

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Francesca Moore · email · 2023-11-02 · support · source packet

Please Support
October 26, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioner Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, As a current parent of an St. Ignatius student, as well as a child who has already graduated and neighbor to the school, I am writing to you today to ask for your support to help St. Ignatius continue to provide excellent education with opportunities fo… October 26, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioner Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, As a current parent of an St. Ignatius student, as well as a child who has already graduated and neighbor to the school, I am writing to you today to ask for your support to help St. Ignatius continue to provide excellent education with opportunities for young men and women to practice what they are taught in a safe and innovative space that foster all learning styles. St. Ignatius has already done an incredible job implementing new learning programs for children like my daughter who have been diagnosed with learning differences and anxiety disorder; however, they new space to continue to support children like my daughter, and provide safe learning environments that foster the current teachings and future learning opportunities. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. My daughter has thrived while attending St. Ignatius and about to graduate as a well-rounded young women. With your support to approve the new learning center/secondary school space, I will be excited to witness more children like my daughters who are ready to do good in the world implementing their education foundation taught and support by their education. St. Ignatius is a special place that is committed not only to the current students, but ready to welcome all new students and continue to salute those who have already graduated. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. St. Ignatius needs more space to continue the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal of updating its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space is necessary to continue to provide appropriate learning spaces in the near future. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect and keep students and staff safe, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Francesca Felizzatto Moore 2926 Santiago San Francisco, Ca 94116show more

Randolf Arguelles · email · 2023-11-02 · support · source packet

Letter of support for SI expansion
Dear Planning Commissioners: I am a resident of San Francisco and have loved our city since my family moved here in 1976. I attended St. Ignatius College Prep (class of 1986). My older son graduated from SI in 2020 and my younger son will graduate from SI this May. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparator… Dear Planning Commissioners: I am a resident of San Francisco and have loved our city since my family moved here in 1976. I attended St. Ignatius College Prep (class of 1986). My older son graduated from SI in 2020 and my younger son will graduate from SI this May. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Randolf Arguelles 5149 Diamond Heights Blvd, SF, CA 94131-1735 Randolf Arguelles Founder | Independent College Admissions Consultant [email removed] +1 [phone removed] mobile www.linkedin.com/in/randolf-arguelles/ Book a meeting with me 26 October 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners: I am a resident of San Francisco and have loved our city since my family moved here in 1976. I attended St. Ignatius College Prep (class of 1986). My older son graduated from SI in 2020 and my younger son will graduate from SI this May. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a signicant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to rst-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, exible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon- free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Randolf Arguelles 5149 Diamond Heights Blvd, SF, CA 94131-1735show more

Katherine Ladd · email · 2023-11-02 · support · source packet

Letter of Support for St. Ignatius" New Learning Commons
Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Katherine Mitchell Ladd and I<U+2019>m a native San Franciscan, raised in the city of San Francisco, alum of San Francisco schools, I attended UC Berkeley, and I still live in San Francisco today. My son is a freshman at St. Ignatius and he has dyslexia, ADHD and SPD. I<U+2019>m in higher education consulting at Deloitte Consulting and we need to accept that teachin… Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Katherine Mitchell Ladd and I<U+2019>m a native San Franciscan, raised in the city of San Francisco, alum of San Francisco schools, I attended UC Berkeley, and I still live in San Francisco today. My son is a freshman at St. Ignatius and he has dyslexia, ADHD and SPD. I<U+2019>m in higher education consulting at Deloitte Consulting and we need to accept that teaching and learning is changing. We cannot pretend that the buildings and classrooms of yesteryear will meet the need of current students and teachers and especially students like my son who have learning challenges. We need different space, more space, for small classrooms, breakout spaces, student collaboration spaces, and individual instruction. We need to think about the ongoing advancements in learning. I am so proud and grateful that SI is on the forefront of making these types of thoughtful changes but we need your support and approval. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its incurrent buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Katherine Mitchell Ladd 548b Presidio Blvd San Francisco, CA 94129 Katherine Mitchell Ladd Deloitte Consulting LLP Tel/Direct: +1 [phone removed] | Mobile: +1 [phone removed] www.deloitte.com Please consider the environment before printing. This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, by you is strictly prohibited. Deloitte refers to a Deloitte member firm, one of its related entities, or Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"). Each Deloitte member firm is a separate legal entity and a member of DTTL. DTTL does not provide services to clients. Please see https://url.avanan.click/v2/___www.deloitte.com/about___.YXAzOnNmZHQyOmE6bzowYj E0Yzk2Yjc0YTA2NGJlMGJiNTRjZDlhNTFmZTA1ZDo2OjhlYzE6OThhMmFhMTg1ODQ 1YjhkOTk1MzY3NjdlYmQzMmYxYjgyMDBiNDYyZWM0OGYyMTM0MTNiYmJjNjNh OGE4MzhiODp0OkY to learn more. v.E.1show more

Becka Hydorn · email · 2023-11-02 · support · source packet

St. Ignatius College Preparatory | Expansion of Secondary School
October 26, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a proud parent and a long time supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory. l have been involved in the St. Ignatius … October 26, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a proud parent and a long time supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory. l have been involved in the St. Ignatius community for the past 9 years, with two graduated daughters and a current senior. St. Ignatius has been a wonderful experience for all of us and I hope many more young adults and families will be able to share the same incredible experience as we have. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I'm hopeful that you will approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Rebecca Hydorn From: Amy Naughton To: Tanner, Rachael (CPC); Moore, Kathrin (CPC); Ruiz, Gabriella (CPC); Koppel, Joel (CPC); Imperial, Theresa (CPC); Diamond, Sue (CPC); Braun, Derek (CPC); Ionin, Jonas (CPC); CPC-Commissions Secretary; Engardio, Joel (BOS) Cc: Jim Naughton Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023 9:24:00 PM October 26, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Amy Naughton, and I am a graduate of St Ignatius, Class of 1994 (2nd co-ed class at SI,) and my husband James graduated in the class of 92 (the last class of all boys.) We both loved our experience at SI, and we are both so grateful that we were able to attend this wonderful school, not only for its education, but also for its outstanding community and alumni connection that continues on some 30+ years after we both graduated from high school. And if you grew up in San Francisco, the number one question is, where did you go to high school? St Ignatius is more than just a high school, it is a community that teaches kids to give back to others in need, and also lays a foundation for students to become lifelong learners. James and I are also current San Francisco residents, and we love that SI is expanding so that more kids can experience this school and further their education. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Amy and James Naughton 1926 16th Avenue San Francisco, CA 94116show more

Si Communications · email · 2023-11-02 · support · source packet

2001 37th Avenue CUA for St. Ignatius <U+2013> November 2, 2023 Planning Commission
Hearing Commission President Tanner San Francisco Planning Commission 40 South Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94103 Dear President Tanner, Vice-President Moore, and Commissioners: We are very pleased to present the subject project to you for consideration. St. Ignatius College Preparatory was founded in 1855. For over 168 years, SI has been educating students in the Jesuit spirit seeking to send … Hearing Commission President Tanner San Francisco Planning Commission 40 South Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94103 Dear President Tanner, Vice-President Moore, and Commissioners: We are very pleased to present the subject project to you for consideration. St. Ignatius College Preparatory was founded in 1855. For over 168 years, SI has been educating students in the Jesuit spirit seeking to send graduates into the workforce as men and women with and for others, leaders concerned about society and the world in which they live. To keep this mission relevant, we need facilities that will enable our students academically while continuing to nurture them socially and spiritually. Our campus has existed on the current site since 1970. The addition to our campus is 100% dedicated to spaces for student instruction and learning. The additional space is essential in order to replace outdated educational space and to create future modes of education including collaborative learning, flexible space, more science, lab and robotics space and student engagement spaces. This extension of our campus will improve and modernize how we teach current and future students and have impacts that will be felt for generations to come. Among the future students of our high school will be those of the sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students of the Fr. Sauer Academy, a middle school on the SI campus dedicated to educating promising scholars from historically under-resourced economic backgrounds. The Fr. Sauer Academy is tuition-free because we are committed to ensuring our Jesuit education is accessible to those who would not otherwise be able to access it. We are confident that our investment will be worthwhile for these young scholars when the first Fr. Sauer Academy class becomes first-generation college-bound students at the end of this academic year. Community members have reached out to the Planning Commission concerned for the welfare of the Sunset Community Garden. While almost all of the boxes in the garden will get some sun exposure over the course of each day, our addition will cast a shadow over part of the garden for approximately three months between the end of October to the beginning of February. In a community meeting we held on October 19 to address their concerns, the members requested we look at modifying our proposed addition to eliminate any shadows from falling on the garden. On October 24, during a tour of the garden, we explained that we did consider the garden when the decision was made to hold the building back over 35 feet from the north property line even though the Planning Code does not require side setbacks. We further explained that to keep any shadow from falling on the garden during the winter months would require removing the entire second and third floors of the north wing of our proposed addition, eliminating roughly 25% of the new educational space. Please see the attached letter to the Sunset Community Garden sent on October 26 where we offer a collaborative solution for decreasing the impact of the shadow on the garden. We invite you to learn more about our school and the need for this project, please see this three- minute video: https://vimeo.com/794576692 We respectfully ask you to approve our project so that we can continue to serve San Francisco families for generations to come. Please contact me at [phone removed] or [email removed] if you have any questions. Respectfully, Michelle Nevin Levine Principal, St. Ignatius College Preparatory Oct. 26, 2023 Dear Lance, Thank you for taking the time to walk us through the Sunset Community garden on Tuesday, 10/24. I wanted to follow up with you on some of the items we discussed at both our tour and the community meeting we held on Thursday, 10/19. We reviewed the shadow animations sent by Ms. Manzo and they align with our ndings that while almost all of the boxes will get some sun exposure over the course of each day, a partial shadow will be cast on the garden for approximately 3 months between the end of October to the beginning of February. The areas of the garden most heavily impacted are the tool shed and the dahlia beds. The garden community asked us to look at modifying our proposed building to keep the shadow from falling on the garden. Mark Cavagnero Associates (MCA) did look into this. Felicia of MCA explained during our tour on Tuesday, that the garden was taken into consideration when the decision was made to hold the building back over 35 feet from the north property line even though the Planning Code does not require side setbacks in this Zoning District. To keep any shadow from falling on the garden during the winter months would require removing the entire second and third oors of the north wing of our proposed building. This would eliminate roughly 25% of the new educational space. The classrooms in our present facility are outdated and lacking the capacity for the current student body. We need this additional space not only to accommodate our existing students, but also to align with modern pedagogy demanding larger more exible teaching spaces for project work and group collaboration. As we discussed during our tour on Tuesday, there are areas along the north side of the garden that will not be shaded during these winter months. The impact of the shadow could be reduced by adding new garden planters to these areas of the garden. SI would be willing to participate in this undertaking. Additionally as we mentioned in the community meeting, SF Planning required St. Ignatius to widen the buer along the northern end of our property that borders the Community Garden and landscape that edge appropriately. We would like to do this in collaboration with the garden members. SI will be responsive to your concerns throughout the construction of this project. We look forward to forming an enduring relationship with the Sunset Community Garden on future collaborative gardening projects. Sincerely, Liz Goodrowshow more

Brian Bell · email · 2023-11-02 · support · source packet

St. Ignatius development plans
Dear Planning Commissioners, I am a San Francisco resident and a parent of two St. Ignatius students. I strongly urge you to approve the expansion of St. Ignatius, so more young people can benefit from the education and sense of community this school offers and prepare themselves for the modern era. My sons have thrived at this Jesuit high school where they not only received an excellent education but also learned th… show more

Bob Omeara · email · 2023-11-02 · support · source packet

Expansion of Secondary School _ Letter of Support
October 26, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Robert O<U+2019>Meara, and I graduated from Saint Ignatius College Preparatory in 1978. My son, Johnny… October 26, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Robert O<U+2019>Meara, and I graduated from Saint Ignatius College Preparatory in 1978. My son, Johnny, graduated in 2020; and my younger son, Michael, will graduate in 2024. Today, Saint Ignatius continues its tradition of forward-looking education, with a commitment to intellectual excellence, leadership, service, and justice. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Avenue for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body receives tuition assistance, and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first- generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Robert E. O<U+2019>Meara p: [phone removed] e: [email removed] Sent from Mail for Windows October 26, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners Rachael Tanner, President Kathrin Moore, Vice-President Derek Braun, Sue Diamond, Theresa Imperial, Joel Koppel, Gabriella Ruiz Jonas Ionin, Director of Commission Affairs Cc: Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, My name is Robert O<U+2019>Meara, and I graduated from Saint Ignatius College Preparatory in 1978. My son, Johnny, graduated in 2020; and my younger son, Michael, will graduate in 2024. Today, Saint Ignatius continues its tradition of forward-looking education, with a commitment to intellectual excellence, leadership, service, and justice. I strongly urge you to approve the <U+201C>expansion of secondary school<U+201D> located at 2001 37th Avenue for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to update and modernize its facilities. St. Ignatius has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on many students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. At least 25% of the current student body receives tuition assistance, and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. The current school does not have any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Robert E. O<U+2019>Meara p: [phone removed] e: [email removed]show more

Greg Teshara · email · 2023-11-02 · support · source packet

SUPPORT LETTER for Expansion of Secondary School at St. Ignatius College Preparatory (Teshara)
October 27th, 2023 To: President Tanner, Vice President Moore, Honorable Commissioners, Clerk Ionin CC: Supervisor Joel Engardio District 4 San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco, CA SENT VIA EMAIL RE: SUPPORT LETTER for Expansion of Secondary School at St. Ignatius College Preparatory Dear President Tanner & Honorable Commissioners: Thank you for taking the time to receive and review this letter in support of… October 27th, 2023 To: President Tanner, Vice President Moore, Honorable Commissioners, Clerk Ionin CC: Supervisor Joel Engardio District 4 San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco, CA SENT VIA EMAIL RE: SUPPORT LETTER for Expansion of Secondary School at St. Ignatius College Preparatory Dear President Tanner & Honorable Commissioners: Thank you for taking the time to receive and review this letter in support of the expansion of the secondary school at St. Ignatius (S.I.). My name is Greg Teshara and I am a proud native San Franciscan, homeowner in District 7, property owner in District 4 and member of the St. Ignatius Class of 1998. I blessed to be the son of two native San Franciscans (homeowners in District 7 for over 40 years), and have been born into the Hennessy / Teshara Family that has for decades been involved in our communities through civic engagement, public service and elected office. Most importantly, I am the father to two wonderful little boys, Benjamin Mathew (9) & Declan Gregory (6) - St. Ignatius Classes of <U+2019>32 & <U+2019>35, hopefully. Today it is a privilege to write to you and ask for your support and approval of the expansion of the secondary school at 2001 37th Ave. for St. Ignatius College Preparatory to both update and modernize the facility. <U+201C>The Prep<U+201D> has educated citizens of San Francisco since 1855 and has had a significant, positive impact on thousands of students. St. Ignatius is committed to providing this education to a range of diverse students. Over a quarter of the current student body is receiving tuition assistance and many of the students come from our middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy) which provides tuition free education to first-generation college students. This expansion is necessary as the great work done at S.I. has functionally and physically outgrown its current footprint, leaving the school without any room left in its current buildings to teach in the ways modern students demand. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. Importantly, the older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting and S.I. will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. For decades St. Ignatius College Preparatory, at its very core, has been an outstanding center of learning - creating men and women for others! This foundation is not only about being able to study hard, take tests and get good grades <U+2013> but to be always present in service of others. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Please vote YES! Sincerely & Warmly Yours, Greg Teshara, S.I. '98 GREGORY L. TESHARA San Francisco / CA / 94127-2805 C: [phone removed] E: [email removed] (personal)show more

William P Lynch Jr. · email · 2023-11-02 · support · source packet

Expansion of Secondary School at SI
Attached is my letter. Thank you, Bill Lynch WILLIAM P. LYNCH, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW 740 BIRCHWOOD COURT SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA 94903 TELEPHONE [phone removed] [email removed] CERTIFIED SPECIALIST ESTATE PLANNING, TRUST AND PROBATE LAW THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION October 26, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commissioners 49 South Van Ness Avenue, 14''" Floor San Francisco, CA 941… show more

Gretchen Mcdowell · email · 2023-11-02 · support · source packet

Expansion of St. Ignatius Campus
Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am the mother of a 1984 graduate of St. Ignatius College Preparatory. I look back very fondly on his time at SI and recognize how it made him a man for others who has based his life upon service since then. His time at SI made him much closer to the city of San Francisco and taught him the strength of the city lies in its population. At this t… Supervisor Joel Engardio, District 4 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am the mother of a 1984 graduate of St. Ignatius College Preparatory. I look back very fondly on his time at SI and recognize how it made him a man for others who has based his life upon service since then. His time at SI made him much closer to the city of San Francisco and taught him the strength of the city lies in its population. At this time of crisis in San Francisco, when it has become a punchline for jokes across the nation, we need to do everything we can to again rise Phoenix-like and reclaim our position as one of the great cities of the world. One of the most important ways to make this happen is to improve the education of the children of the city. Therefore, I strongly urge you to approve St. Ignatius College Preparatory<U+2019>s request to expand its secondary school at 2001 37th Ave. The school has educated San Franciscans for almost 170 years and has grown and changed as the city has. SI no longer just educates the male children of Irish and Italians but is committed to providing its exceptional education to a range of diverse students. This had been the case for some years by the early-1980<U+2019>s when he attended, and since then it has continued to transition to a more diverse community by admitting female students and greatly increasing the numbers of minority students. At least 25% of the current student body receives tuition assistance and many of the students come from SI<U+2019>s middle school (the Fr. Sauer Academy), which provides tuition-free education to first-generation college students. The requested expansion is necessary for SI to maintain its position as a preeminent educational facility for San Francisco students across the demographic spectrum. Modern education has changed the educational process greatly. Instead of being passive listeners, students become vigorous participants in the process. However, this type of education requires significantly more space than the older methods, and the school does not have any room left in its existing infrastructure to teach in the ways demanded by the modern era. Driven by the Jesuit tradition of <U+201C>developing the whole person<U+201D> and <U+201C>educating people for others,<U+201D> St. Ignatius hopes to modernize its 55-year-old campus. The goal is to update its educational spaces to meet the needs of current and anticipated modes of education, including collaborative learning, flexible space, and additional lab space. The older buildings at the north end of the campus will be updated to meet current seismic codes that will protect students, staff, and the neighborhood in the event of an earthquake. In addition to safety and facility improvements, the project includes 150 new bicycle parking spaces to encourage carbon-free commuting. St. Ignatius will update the landscaping with new trees and medians to mitigate the impact on neighbors. As a strong supporter of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, I respectfully request that you approve this project which will yield many positive outcomes for countless young lives. Sincerely, Gretchen McDowellshow more