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Squarespace Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support · email · 2021-10-14 · support · campaign email · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - I support 4300 17th mixed-affordable housing project
Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housing @ 4300 17th Street Name: Jordon Wing City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: I support 4300 17th mixed-affordable housing project Message: I am a District 8 Resident, writing in support of the mixed-affordable housing project proposed at 4300 17th Street in San Francisco. San Francisco is one of the most beautiful and magical cities on Earth. However,… show more

Squarespace Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support · email · 2021-10-14 · support · campaign email · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - I support the mixed-affordable housing project at 4300 17th St
Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housing @ 4300 17th Street Name: Robert Fruchtman City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: I support the mixed-affordable housing project at 4300 17th St Message: I am writing in support of the mixed-affordable housing project proposed at 4300 17th Street in San Francisco. While this modest project won<U+2019>t solve San Francisco<U+2019>s housing … show more

Squarespace Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support · email · 2021-10-14 · support · campaign email · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - I support 4300 17th mixed-affordable housing project
Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housing @ 4300 17th Street Name: Benya Chongolnee City: San diego Email: [email removed] Subject: I support 4300 17th mixed-affordable housing project Message: I am writing in support of the mixed-affordable housing project proposed at 4300 17th Street in San Francisco. San Francisco is one of the most beautiful and magical cities on Earth. However, San Francisco is also… show more

Squarespace Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support · email · 2021-10-14 · support · campaign email · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - I support the 4300 17th Street mixed-affordable housing project because it"s the right and fair thing to do
Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housing @ 4300 17th Street Name: Steve Reeder City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: I support the 4300 17th Street mixed-affordable housing project because it's the right and fair thing to do Message: As a resident of San Francisco for 7 years, a San Francisco homeowner, taxpayer, and a ninth-generation Californian, I am writing in support of the mixed… show more

Squarespace Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support · email · 2021-10-14 · support · campaign email · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - I am proud to write to you in support of the proposed mixed-affordable housing project at 4300 Seventeenth Street
Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housing @ 4300 17th Street Name: Molly Bierman City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: I am proud to write to you in support of the proposed mixed-affordable housing project at 4300 Seventeenth Street Message: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "4300 17th Street Letters of Support" group. To unsubscribe fro… show more

Squarespace Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support · email · 2021-10-14 · support · campaign email · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - I support 4300 17th mixed-affordable housing project
Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housing @ 4300 17th Street Name: Ashok Rajendran City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: I support 4300 17th mixed-affordable housing project Message: I am writing in support of the mixed-affordable housing project proposed at 4300 17th Street in San Francisco. San Francisco is one of the most beautiful and magical cities on Earth. However, San Francisco is a… show more

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2020-10-22 · 1 comments · 0 / 1

William Holtzman · email · 2020-10-22 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th Street: 2019-01-3808PJR
15+ years serving/protecting the neighborhood Please note, the following resolution was passed by the board of the Corbett Heights Neighbors, CHN on October 15, 202. We urge the Planning Commission to send this appeal back to the Planning Department for further review and community input. The Planning Department has refused to approve this development proposal, so now the sponsor is appealing directly to the Board. … show more

2020-11-12 · 1 comments · 0 / 1

Paul Allen · email · 2020-11-12 · oppose · source packet

Nov. 19 Hearing; 4300 17th St. Project
Nov. 19 Hearing; 4300 17th St. Project

2020-11-19 · 22 comments · 0 / 22

Jessica Leclerc · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

OPPOSITION of the mixed-affordable housing project at 4300 17th st
Dear Planning Department and Planning Commission, I am writing this letter to express my views in opposition of the mixed-affordable housing project at 4300 17th street. My fianc and I have been tenants next door at 4304 17th street since September 2018. I am well aware of the life cycle of the project proposed by Scott Pluta, because when I first heard the plan, I was devastated at how it would negatively impact our… Dear Planning Department and Planning Commission, I am writing this letter to express my views in opposition of the mixed-affordable housing project at 4300 17th street. My fianc and I have been tenants next door at 4304 17th street since September 2018. I am well aware of the life cycle of the project proposed by Scott Pluta, because when I first heard the plan, I was devastated at how it would negatively impact our neighborhood. In August 2019, Pluta invited neighbors to attend a pre-application meeting to present the first draft of his project plan before submitting to The Planning Department. Neighbors that attended collectively opposed the proposal containing nine variances. Pluta<U+2019>s initial story stated he needed financial support from tenants to afford his property, though it is clear that the main goal of this project is to build a new multi- million dollar structure in what is currently open space so that he could create a custom designed two story luxury penthouse to upgrade his own personal dwelling, using 33% of the square footage of the total project. Once his plans were denied the first time, the marketing storyline for the project pivoted to being a champion for social justice. In the new plan, affordable housing units only represent 18% of the proposed square footage. The other 82% is for-profit, market-rate rental. On a personal level, my fianc and I are a mixed couple. I am white and he is black. Pluta has never been openly friendly or communicative to us, so it was extremely surprising that he claimed to care so deeply about the issue of racially based housing inequality segregation in our neighborhood. Frankly, we are personally insulted and disgusted that Pluta would use social justice and housing affordability as a platform to justify a project that ultimately is about his own personal gain. Additionally, we have not witnessed any signs that he is committed to the wellbeing of the Corbett Heights neighborhood. Submitting his plans even though immediate neighbors opposed, his absence from home for extended periods of time resulted in trash build up outside his property, and many random people staying at the property for mere days, before and during Covid-19 Shelter in Place. Recently, we reported to 311 a Jeep Rubicon with a Virginia license plate illegally parked in the red zone by our garage in a construction zone. The Jeep was Pluta<U+2019>s and he inaccurately blamed our upstairs neighbors, escalating the incident by uploading recorded Nest footage on YouTube of them walking next to his illegally parked car, falsely titling the video <U+201C>SF Neighbors Harassing Affordable Housing Project<U+201D>. To be clear, this incident was not related to his housing project, I fear this is not a project that is trying to actually solve San Francisco<U+2019>s affordable housing crisis, but rather someone who is riding on current events to disguise his true focus, to build a luxury two-level penthouse condominium at the expense of the neighborhood which will lose green space and replace it with a monstrous construction containing a personal 500 square foot deck for only the resider to enjoy. I urge The Planning Department to reject this project (again). Thank you for taking the time to read my letter voicing my concerns. Sincerely, Jessica LeClercshow more

Susie Coliver · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

Letter in oppostion to 4300 17th Street
Hello Mr. Horn & San Francisco Planning Commissioners: I<U+2019>m writing in opposition to the proposed development at 4300 17th Street. I live a block away, and pass this corner almost daily. When I first saw a notice of the proposed project a few weeks ago, I thought I must not have understood the drawing. Surely no one would propose a building that covers the entire rear yard open space of a parcel in … show more

Thomas Hauenstein · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

Regarding the development proposal at 4300 17th Street
Dear Mr. Horn, We live across the street from the development proposal at 4300 17th Street. Although we do appreciate the inclusion of 2 affordable units to the proposal, we object to it overall. We can't claim that what Mr. Pluta is doing is illegal but his overall course of action is egregious. The lack of support from the Planning Department is certainly a red flag. The lack of consideration for residents… show more

Todd Huss · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

Writing about 4300 17th St
Dear Mr Horn and Planning Commission, I'm a property owner and business owner and live at Douglass St and 17th St and I oppose the current project at 4300 17th St. The project: <U+2022> Doesn't comply with Planning Code <U+2022> Doesn't comply with the Corona Heights Large Residence SUD <U+2022> Doesn't maintain required open space <U+2022> Doesn't maintain adjacent pr… show more

Jared Waterman · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th
Hi Jeffrey, I read about plans for a new building at 4300 17th. One of the things I appreciate about our neighborhood is the green space around many buildings. I remember when the neighborhood was struggling with mega houses taking over lots, and I am glad we found a good legislative solution to foster our community<U+2019>s development. I believe that legislation and other codes related to green space refle… show more

Carol Buell · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th Street - Proposed changes - Commission Meeting, Thursday, November 19
Dear Sir, Through a friend in my neighborhood, I learned about the proposed development at 4300 17th Street, which I am opposed to for the following reasons: Numerous violations of the City's Planning Code. The side yard will be replaced by a massive structure, that runs from lot line to lot line. It will dramatically reduce sun, light and airflow to the residents on the North, East and West sides. … Dear Sir, Through a friend in my neighborhood, I learned about the proposed development at 4300 17th Street, which I am opposed to for the following reasons: Numerous violations of the City's Planning Code. The side yard will be replaced by a massive structure, that runs from lot line to lot line. It will dramatically reduce sun, light and airflow to the residents on the North, East and West sides. All developments are required to leave 45% of the yard intact. This proposal leaves zero percentage of the yard intact. A mandatory environmental review has not been completed, yet this is a firm requirement. Corbett Heights Neighbors believes homeowners and renters should not fear what might happen to a neighbor's yard, but we do care and are greatly concerned! The terrace at 90 Ord Street will lose its southern exposure from full sun to semi- darkness and the open space disappears forever! The developer continues to promote the benefits of including two <U+201C>affordable<U+201D> units, but these units represent only 18% of the proposed square footage. The other 82% of the square footage support for-profit, market-rate rentals. This complex includes a luxury, two-level penthouse which takes up 33% of total square footage AND the developer has publicly stated his desire to move into the new development. So who really is going to benefit from this? The history of the developer's plans goes back to September 2019 at a pre- application meeting. All the attending neighbors objected to this 6,349 square foot project. In April 2020, the SF Planning Department issued a memo citing 8 areas of concern. In September 2020, the developer ignored these concerns and appealed directly to the Planning Commission which is highly unusual and not good business practice. For obvious reasons, the Planning Department did not support this proposed development. In conclusion, we live in friendly, tight-knit community and take pride of ownership and look out for one another. As the above facts indicate the developer is only thinking about his profits and himself and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Please ask the Planning Commission to act wisely and to deny this developer<U+2019>s request to build at 4300 17th Street. Thank you. Carol Buell 30 Ord Court, #7 San Francisco, CA 94114show more

Katherine Zinsser · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th Street planned development
Dear Mr. Horn and Planning Commission: My husband and I live in our condo at 40 Ord Street (x is 17th). We are very concerned about the proposed development around the corner from us. We are writing to oppose the development. We understand that the project has not undergone environmental review and has numerous violations of the City's planning code. It will be a massive structure running from lot line to l… show more

Myra Friel · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

Opposition to proposed project 4300 17th Street
Dear Planning Department and Planning Commission, My name is Myra Friel and I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed project on 4300 17th street. I live in the Castro and have been walking up 17th street frequently since the beginning of this pandemic, so I am very familiar with the neighborhood and it's charms. I am also friends with one of the neighbors who will be impacted by the proposed pr… Dear Planning Department and Planning Commission, My name is Myra Friel and I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed project on 4300 17th street. I live in the Castro and have been walking up 17th street frequently since the beginning of this pandemic, so I am very familiar with the neighborhood and it's charms. I am also friends with one of the neighbors who will be impacted by the proposed project at 4300 17th, which is why I am writing to you today. My main concern with this project is that it entirely consumes the backyard/open space of the existing structure. Our lives have changed drastically in the past year due to the pandemic and one thing that we have come to treasure in this city is access to open space, either in our backyard or out our windows. The proposed project at 4300 17th St leaves no open space for the inhabitants of the existing structure and doesn't afford any to the inhabitants of the new structure, unless you are the fortunate occupant of what looks to be a luxurious upper unit. This new structure also has extremely negative impact on the inhabitants of surrounding buildings. Given how much time our residents are forced to stay indoors these days, the loss of light on neighboring buildings is additionally impactful. There must be a reasonable alternative to offer people who live adjacent to the project sponsor's open space/backyard. The project sponsor is positioning this as a benefit in terms of affordable housing, yet of the 3 new units proposed, only 1 is targeted to be affordable. The other affordable unit is in the existing structure, which doesn't require a variance. I point this out because there must be other ways to provide affordable housing without obscuring/obliterating all of the existing open space. Have alternatives or compromises been suggested? Is there a way to extend the existing structure to provide an additional affordable unit without requiring the lot to be subdivided? San Francsicos is undergoing a major change as a result of the pandemic, and this has changed how much time we spend inside of our homes and how our homes influence our emotional and mental health. A proposal that would take away light and open space doesn't feel to be in the best interest of the community. I ask that you reject this proposed project. Thank you, Myra Myra Friel [email removed] [phone removed] 311 Eureka St, SF CA 94114show more

Jann Reed · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th Street
Attention: SF Planning Commisssion I own a condominium at 4307 17th Street, across the street from the proposed project. My concerns: 1) My property is also built lot line to lot line. This is unfortunate because it makes access to the south side of my building difficult and depends on the willingness of that property owner to allow me to enter his property. It also restricts the type of windows I can have on t… Attention: SF Planning Commisssion I own a condominium at 4307 17th Street, across the street from the proposed project. My concerns: 1) My property is also built lot line to lot line. This is unfortunate because it makes access to the south side of my building difficult and depends on the willingness of that property owner to allow me to enter his property. It also restricts the type of windows I can have on that side of the condo (fixed only) which does not provide for cross ventilation. I do not believe full build out to lot lines should be allowed for any future infill projects at 4300 17th Street. 2) There is a huge project on Ord Street (completed prior to my time in the neighborhood) that was supposed to be a 2 unit building but once completed the smaller unit was incorporated into the larger. This proposed new 2 unit building could also become one very large (expensive) unit which might further increase the number of white, male inhabitants in the neighborhood, something Scott Pluta/applicant pointed out is a concern of his. 3) Although Scott Pluta states he is providing 2-ADU<U+2019>s which will become part of the Mayor<U+2019>s stock for below market rate housing, there is no way to guarantee these spaces will always be used for that purpose, by Scott Pluta or future owners. Also future legislation concerning ADU<U+2019>s is unknown but could negatively affect the neighborhood. However we do know ADU<U+2019>s cannot be designated as only for rental to BIPOC as Scott suggests is needed in the neighborhood. 4) The loss of light, ventilation, views and proximity to green space will be lost to the neighbors to the West of the project if built as currently proposed. This seems to go against the idea of being a good neighbor. The people who own that property believed the green space separating their property from Scott Pluta<U+2019>s current building at 4300 17th Street was permanent and would remain as green space when they purchased their home. The people who own the home to the North of the property would lose light in their garden and their home and also believed the existing green space was permanent. 5) Scott Pluta does not appear to be informed about the Corona Heights Large Residence SUD which is to keep new projects to a size/value that would allow more persons the opportunity to purchase a residence in San Francisco and to insure that infill projects are compatible with existing residential structures. A 5000+ square foot building is an extremely large dwelling that is inconsistent with many properties in Corona Heights. I use my condominium as a comparison at approximately 750 square feet. I am in favor of increasing the number of multi-unit residential buildings in Corona Heights to provide housing, especially affordable housing (although I do not know the exact parameters of what San Francisco believes is affordable) but that does not seem to be the focus of this proposed project. It feels like the tiny ADU<U+2019>s were added (and garage space removed) to try to convince the Planning Department that adding housing was the applicant<U+2019>s goal. In actuality Scott Pluta is hoping to build his two story dream home while negatively affecting the dream homes of his neighbors. Please do not allow this project to move forward. Sincerely, Jann Reed 4307 17th Street San Francisco, CA 94114 Sent from my iPhoneshow more

Anna M · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

oppose 4300 17th St
Dear Mr Horn and Planning Commission, I live on Douglass St near 17th St, and I oppose the proposed project at 4300 17th St. This project has been put forth as "small scale ... affordable housing" on the sponsor's website (https://430017th.com/) and postings on the building itself. I am a strong supporter of affordable housing, and believe we need more in our neighborhood. However, only 18% of the … show more

Bonnie Day · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

Opposition to 4300 17th Street Development
Dear Planning Commission, As homeowners in the Corbett Heights neighborhood, we strongly oppose the 4300 17th Street Development. As the CHN Board has expressed, this project does not conform to code, will be harmful to the neighbors and the neighborhood, and the two proposed ADUs could be accommodated on the existing property, without the lot split and new building construction. Thank you, Bonnie Day and Desiree R… show more

J. Soulsby · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th - bad for the neighborhood.
Mr. Horn, The multi-unit construction project proposal at 4300 17th is wrong for Corbett Heights. It is roughly three times the size of any recent construction project in our neighborhood and will diminish the character, green space, and architectural integrity of an inner city neighborhood. 1. Designs show that this structure will span from lot line to lot line. How does this meet or more importantly violate cu… show more

Patricia & Frederick Holden · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

Comment for:11/19/20 Mtg
RE: 4300 17th Street Project Please forward to all Planning Commissioners. Thank you Patricia & Frederick Holden 298 Upper Terrace, SF CA

Aaron Chapman · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th Street at Ord
Dear Senior Planner Horn: I am writing to you to express my opposition to the proposed development at 1700 17th Street. I am a resident of the "Upper Market/Corbett Heights" neighborhood. Unfortunately this is one of many proposed projects over the years that threaten to seriously detract from the character of the neighborhood. I understand that the owner developer has thrown a "twist" into thi… show more

Richard Nizzardini · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

Development Proposal for 4300 17th Street
Dear Mr. Horn: I am writing to voice my opposition to the proposed project at 4300 17th Street. My primary concerns are that the Planning Department itself doesn't support the proposal, and the fact that while this is proposed as an affordable housing development project, only 18% of the proposed square footage is devoted to affordable units. It seems that number should at least be in the 30- 40% range. Ad… show more

Susan Detwiler · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

Eric Gervet · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th proposal violates San Francisco's Planning Code
San Francisco City team, The 4300 17th development proposal has a long list of issues, including: Numerous violations of the City<U+2019>s Planning Code. Attempt to bypass the Planning Department: that has not approved the proposal. The side yard will be replaced by a massive structure, that runs from lot line to lot line. It will dramatically reduce sun, light and airflow to the residents on the North, Eas… show more

Susan Shepard · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

Opposition to 4300 17th St.
Dear Mr. Horn, Although the Corona Heights Large Residence Special Use District was established to protect light, air, space and the unique quality of our neighborhood (isn<U+2019>t that what makes SF the city it is?), developers continue to flout Planning Department rules and neighbor objections by seeking conditional use and variance applications like the one for 4300 17th St. (2019<U+2013>013808CUAVAR)… show more

Judith Hoyem · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th Street
November 18, 2020 Dear Mr. Horn and Planning Commissioners, I have lived on 17th Street between Castro and Diamond Streets for 49 years. I was active in the Castro/Eureka Valley Neighborhood Association for many years as Chair of our Planning Committee but am now retired. As a 17th Street neighbor, I would like to express my opposition to the proposed project at 4300 17th Street. The project is characterized as <… show more

Dan Frost · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th St
Hello, I am writing to express my disapproval of the proposed building at 4300 17th St. The main concerns I have are around the how the proposal does not leave any yard space, the lack of significant affordable units, and the fact that there has been no environmental review. Please do not approve this building under the current plans! Best, Dan Frost 4167 17th St.

Richard Nelson · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th street
Dear Mr. Horn, Please stop the proposed new construction at 4300 17th street. They have not followed the planning code and the building they want to construct will detrimentally affect the neighbors and neighborhood greatly. I live nearby on Douglass street. Thank you, Richard Nelson

Maria Chambers Hutchins · email · 2020-11-19 · oppose · source packet

Regarding 4300 17th Street - HEARING NOV 19th
Dear Planning Commission, As a long-time teacher and artist, I have experience being low-income and am personally committed to the issue of affordable housing. It is essential that we begin to explore the best ways to add affordable housing to our neighborhoods. The development proposed at 4300 17th Street is not a true solution, and certainly not one to "repeat hundreds of times" throughout the city. Here … Dear Planning Commission, As a long-time teacher and artist, I have experience being low-income and am personally committed to the issue of affordable housing. It is essential that we begin to explore the best ways to add affordable housing to our neighborhoods. The development proposed at 4300 17th Street is not a true solution, and certainly not one to "repeat hundreds of times" throughout the city. Here is why: First, to the extent that the need for affordable housing requires us to reexamine our priorities and potentially shift our zoning regulations, it also requires us to have a thoughtful respectful process within our communities. This means soliciting input broadly, considering the varied needs, compromising where necessary and achieving substantial community buy-in. To do so will be neither easy nor quick, but is essential to success, especially if we want to create a project exemplary enough to be used as a "blueprint" throughout San Francisco. The contentious project proposed at 4300 17th Street fails on this "process" front first and foremost. It has already increased the divisions within our community through it's very failure to honestly consider the needs of neighbors or to compromise. It is a project based on the needs of an individual. Second, from my reading of the MANY pages of fine print, this project is simply not what it claims to be: "Mixed Use Affordable Housing". To be clear, I was actually quite excited when I first read Mr. Pluta's statement about creating affordable housing and his deep concerns about social and racial justice. I felt I had found a kindred spirit; someone who shared some of my own concerns and priorities. However, I had a one-on-one conversation with Mr. Pluta about his project in September, and my understanding of his priorities shifted. In that conversation he told me about the evolution of his project, including the fact that he added the racial justice language to his proposal (and website) after the protests following the murder of George Floyd. I am not a person of color, but I find this willingness to use the crises of the moment to advance his own purposes deeply offensive. Meanwhile, he has represented his project as a racial justice issue, soliciting support online from anyone and everyone who - like me - cares about racial and social justice. But do people even know the details of his project before they hit "send" on their letters of support? Mr Pluta quotes city policy on his website: "Construction of new affordable housing projects should likewise be distributed throughout the city" I agree with this wholeheartedly. However, this also implies that 4300 17th street is a "new affordable housing project". It is a proposed 3705sqft new building of which a 540sqft unit at ground level next to the garage would be an "ADU" and therefore affordable. If less than 15% of the new construction would be affordable housing, is it fair or accurate to call this new building affordable housing? To me, this is misleading at best. Mr. Pluta is adept at using facts to his own advantage. Indeed, I believe that most of the information on his website is factually true. Certainly, the deep history of racial and economic disparities are indisputable, but is it relevant to his true objectives here? Clearly, that is implied. Facts are facts, but they can be used selectively. What is omitted matters, too. To me, the way this project has been represented - indeed "sold" - to the public is dishonest. We should take up the affordable housing issue together, with all stakeholders represented. I will gladly come to the table, and I believe many others will as well. It must be a thorough, careful, thoughtful process resulting in policy and projects with a broad base of support. The people - all the people - of San Francisco deserve nothing less. In the meantime, I respectfully ask that you reject this project which is masquerading as something it's not in an attempt to bypass numerous zoning restrictions. Thank you so much for your time, Maria Hutchins 47 Levant Street ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ "We must be the change we wish to see in the world." - Mahatma Gandhishow more

2020-12-03 · 1 comments · 0 / 1

Jf Keating · email · 2020-12-03 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th Street
Dear Mr. Horn, As a 26-year resident of 17th Street, living within two blocks of 4300 17th Street, I would like to write to express my opposition to the proposed project at the site. There are many alternative project options that would not eliminate the important open space in the property's yard. These open spaces are a key element of our neighborhood character, and the proposed project is neither necessar… show more

2021-09-09 · 1 comments · 0 / 1

Carol Buell · email · 2021-09-09 · oppose · source packet

Expansion at 4300 17th Street
Dear Sir and Madam: My response to 4300 17th Street I don't believe for a minute that the building expansion at 4300 17th Street is based on goodwill for the community and affordable housing. Most importantly, Mr. Pluta should consider what effect this expansion will have on his neighbors. Will they lose privacy or be deprived of sunlight? From what I've read over the past year or months, the original … Dear Sir and Madam: My response to 4300 17th Street I don't believe for a minute that the building expansion at 4300 17th Street is based on goodwill for the community and affordable housing. Most importantly, Mr. Pluta should consider what effect this expansion will have on his neighbors. Will they lose privacy or be deprived of sunlight? From what I've read over the past year or months, the original plans were declined because of numerous violations of the City's Planning Code. Since then, Mr. Pluta is gaming the system and now saying he wants to provide housing for teachers and is touting the S.F. guidelines for building needed housing in S.F. Even though the original plan has been scaled back, the new plan calls for the total elimination of the back yard. Besides the lot being too small to do anything constructive, here are other reasons for this plan not to be approved: Natural disasters. California is facing drought, fires and power shortages and with climate change these things will only get worse. MUNI. If San Francisco ever gets fully up and running with most people returning to their work offices, MUNI will be back to its usual packed sardine trains/buses. I took transit at Castro and Market and most days going and returning from work, it was standing room only in the underground. Not only do we have a dense population in San Francisco, we have hordes of people coming from San Bruno on the #9 MUNI bus and then transferring to other bus routes. q Since both Mr. and Mrs. Pluta work for Google, this is not a problem as the Google tech shuttle stops at Castro and 18th Street. Parking. There is a push for back-yard add-ons, duplexes, and add-ons in the Sunset district which is zoned for single structures. People like it that way, that's why they moved there in the first place. And don't forget, the people you are trying to serve, firemen, policemen and others are married to their cars. Where is the parking going to come from? Are they all going to crowd into MUNI? People use their cars to go grocery shopping and conduct other similar errands, so without parking, this is not a good plan, not to mention added congestion on the streets and pollution. What can be done Government subsidization. Canada subsidizes housing for the middle which we do here for our seniors. Using this as an example, you instead subsidize housing in the new condos being built to house our essential workers such as firemen and teachers. But you need to have a plan for when they retire so that this benefit ends and others can take their place in this housing. Universal rent control. This will never happen, but if it could, what would help the essential workers and the middle class would be to have universal rent control for all buildings no matter when they were built. Roll back the rents. You also need to roll back the rents to a decent level as most residents have cars and those recently made homeless were those who did not have enough emergency money <U+2013> the cost of a car and rent plus the essentials of daily living did not leave enough money to save. That's why market rate, below market rate rents are meaningless. End predatory capitalism. Adding to the problem across the U.S. is the fact that many large corporations are gobbling up foreclosed housing and renting them out. This shuts out the middle class from being able to buy as the rents in some cases have gone up 35% over three years. Again, as a result the renters can no longer save enough money to buy a house and will be renters forever. We are on a precipice right now and if government doesn't do something about this, which they won't because of the lobbyists, in time you will see the middle class become the lower class. Reasonable return on sale of a home. Also consider not having houses sell for what the market will bear because each time the house turns over, the price gets higher. Why not have the seller recoup his improvement costs plus perhaps a 5-10% at most profit. Otherwise, salaries cannot keep up with this home inflation. What to do. Like homelessness with so much money involved, nothing seems to get done. There has to be accountability and the best way is to have one executive at the top of a housing program in charge of overseeing all the other departments and being held accountable! What Mandelman and Wiener are proposing are not the answer. Tougher measures as listed above need to be done! We need new laws with teeth! Another alternative to Pluta's expansion Keep the lot next to Pluta's a green lot. From the pictures I've seen on the Web, the vacant yard looks good. If I lived next door and owned it, I'd add a couple of park benches, a bird bath, some plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. When I checked his address on the Web, I couldn't see a backyard at 4300 17th Street, but only saw a small deck with two chairs. The property was valued at over $2 million by the site I visited. q See Diana Beresford Kroeger's video: Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees. She is also the author of "The Global Forest." Several years ago, I received a letter in the mail, and I suspect many others in the neighborhood did, from a man wanting to develop an empty lot on States Street. He was from out of state, said he had a dog, and wanted eventually to start a family. If he is the same man, I think he is, who wants to start a family, wouldn't it be nice to have a yard for children to play? This begs the question for them insisting on break-even expansion, how long would they stay? My guess is what was once a house hunting venture is now an investment venture. This is a tony neighborhood and flipping is not uncommon. I know of one recent buyer on States Street who is planning on doing this. The houses here sell and fast! Sincerely, Carol Buell 30 Ord Court, #7 San Francisco, CA 94114 [phone removed] (landline turned off because of robo calls)show more

2021-09-30 · 1 comments · 0 / 1

Gary Weiss · email · 2021-09-30 · oppose · source packet

4300 17th Street
September 27, 2021 Jeffrey Horn San Francisco Planning Department RE: 4300 17th Street Dear Mr. Horn, The San Francisco Land Use Coalition, as you may know is made up of members of neighborhood associations and residents of districts throughout the city. We are not anti-housing, and we don<U+2019>t often comment on individual small projects - - unless they are particularly egregious. In … show more

2021-10-07 · 5 comments · 0 / 5

Morgan Jenkins · email · 2021-10-07 · oppose · source packet

Development Concern
Dear Mr. Horn, Mr. Teague and Mr. Ionin: The proposed development at 4300 17th Street must be denied as is currently proposed. It does not conform with zoning code and is too large for the current lot. The development would have severe impacts on the adjacent neighbors and is simply bad for the neighborhood. SF might need more housing, but many alternatives exist that would not require so many exemptions to the … show more

John Rushforth · email · 2021-10-07 · oppose · source packet

Opposition to the Proposed Development at 4300 17th Street
Dear Mr. Horn, I represent the occupants of 4328 17th St, San Francisco. A few doors up the street from 4300 17th Street. As long-time bay area residents, we are very much in support of the creation of housing, most importantly, housing that is affordable for all of us; regardless of background and income. Our first responders, teachers, and the people who support our tourism/hospitality economy come top of min… Dear Mr. Horn, I represent the occupants of 4328 17th St, San Francisco. A few doors up the street from 4300 17th Street. As long-time bay area residents, we are very much in support of the creation of housing, most importantly, housing that is affordable for all of us; regardless of background and income. Our first responders, teachers, and the people who support our tourism/hospitality economy come top of mind when I think about housing needs in San Francisco in the current climate. Splitting off the rear yard at 4300 17th Street from the main property to create a new lot seems like it could have some potential to provide an opportunity to build affordable housing that San Francisco craves. That said, we have very strong concerns that the proposed design is flawed and needs rejection in favor of a plan that has greater cohesiveness with the immediate environs in mind. Hence, a proposal that supports the enhancement and development of the neighborhood, and, includes features that meld with the other properties in the immediate vicinity, such as a garage and open space between properties. Our concerns are: Splitting a lot is very unusual for the neighborhood and agreeing to split the yard will set precedents in the area for others to start to do the same. This particular portion of 17th Street is very busy, especially so with emergency vehicles; while I love and am a huge proponent of public transportation, a lack of off-street parking will generate even more challenges for access and parking for the residents of this portion of 17th Street. The project is creating a disproportionate impact on its neighbors, setting an unwelcome precedent for all open space in our Special Use District. This project does not comply with the 45% setback requirements. Lack of mindfulness in terms of the development of our neighborhood and how light, privacy, tree planting, and open spaces are critical to the continued enjoyment of our neighborhood. Thank you for your attention to this matter. With the very best of wishes, John -- John Rushforth [phone removed] 4328 17th St San Francisco 94114show more

Francois Carrara · email · 2021-10-07 · oppose · source packet

Housing project at 4300 17th street
Dear Mr. Horn, Mr. Teague and Mr. Ionin: I am writing to you today to express my outrage at the housing project proposed for 4300 17th street, an initiative purely driven by greed and yet presented as a solution for affordable housing. That project is asking for several exceptions to the housing code that would in essence turn 2 lots into a massive structure whose scale is unlike anything else in the area. Corona… Dear Mr. Horn, Mr. Teague and Mr. Ionin: I am writing to you today to express my outrage at the housing project proposed for 4300 17th street, an initiative purely driven by greed and yet presented as a solution for affordable housing. That project is asking for several exceptions to the housing code that would in essence turn 2 lots into a massive structure whose scale is unlike anything else in the area. Corona Heights is a residential neighborhood with single family homes. People living here have built a community of respect and peace. Rather than work with existing neighbors to understand and address legitimate concerns with the scale of the project, the developer/owner has engaged in a campaign of intimidation, is refusing to discuss anything with neighbors and instead has hired a publicity firm to spin this into a charitable project. The website for this project is a perfect example of hiding the truth. Repeated mentions of affordable housing but barely any mention of the monstrous nature of the building. I have lived in the Castro for 20+ years. All renovations must abide by strict rules set by the City to fit the overall scale of the neighborhood. Added floors cannot affect the front of buildings to be less visible. Backyard sizes must be respected to protect neighbors. This building is nothing more than a bunch of overpriced oversized luxury condos, hidden behind the benefits of adding 2 affordable units. Do not get fooled. If that developer truly wanted to make an impact and address affordable housing in SF, why not propose a building that would fit the neighborhood and would be made entirely of affordable units. That is not what they're proposing. We are being scammed. Time and time again, I have seen city officials protect long term residents from get-rich-schemes brought by developers who have no intention to improve our neighborhoods. I am asking for your help stepping in and forcing this project to abide by city rules and come to an agreement with neighbors. I need your help enforcing zoning codes. Thank you Francois Carrarashow more

Kenneth Rando · email · 2021-10-07 · oppose · source packet

Proposed Development at 4300 17th Street
Dear Mr. Ionin: The proposed development at 4300 17th Street must be denied as is currently proposed. It does not conform with zoning code and is too large for the current lot. The development would have severe impacts on the adjacent neighbors and is simply bad for the neighborhood. SF might need more housing, but many alternatives exist that would not require so many exemptions to the Planning and Zoning Codes. It … show more

David Ziegler · email · 2021-10-07 · oppose · source packet

Proposed development at 4300 17th Street
Dear Mr. Horn, Mr. Teague and Mr. Ionin: The proposed development at 4300 17th Street must be denied as is currently proposed. It does not conform with zoning code and is too large for the current lot. The development would have severe impacts on the adjacent neighbors and is simply bad for the neighborhood. SF might need more housing, but many alternatives exist that would not require so many exemptions to the Pl… show more

2021-10-14 · 15 comments · 10 / 5

Squarespace Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support · email · 2021-10-14 · support · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - Support for 4300 17th mixed-affordable housing project
Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housing @ 4300 17th Street Name: Anna Hamilton City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: Support for 4300 17th mixed-affordable housing project Message: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "4300 17th Street Letters of Support" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an ema… show more

Squarespace Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support · email · 2021-10-14 · support · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - I support 4300 17th
Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housing @ 4300 17th Street Name: David Broockman City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: I support 4300 17th Message: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "4300 17th Street Letters of Support" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to 4300-17th- [email removed].… show more

'Squarespace' Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support <4300-17th-Street-Letters-Of- · email · 2021-10-14 · support · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - In support of 4300 17th mixed-
affordable housing Name: Connor Shepherd City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: In support of 4300 17th mixed-affordable housing Message: The project at 4300 17th is a great proof of concept for individual homeowners helping out with San Francisco's overwhelming housing crisis. It's a wonderful effort and there should be a lot more like it. I hope this project gets full approval. Sincerely,… show more

Squarespace Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support · email · 2021-10-14 · support · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - As a neighbor I feel this is a no brainer application. Please approve expeditiously. thanks
Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housing @ 4300 17th Street Name: Victor Gonzalez City: san francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: As a neighbor I feel this is a no brainer application. Please approve expeditiously. thanks Message: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "4300 17th Street Letters of Support" group. To unsubscribe from this group and sto… show more

'Squarespace' Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support <4300-17th-Street-Letters-Of- · email · 2021-10-14 · support · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - Mixed-affordable Housing Project at
4300 17th Street Name: Gregory Weber City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: Mixed-affordable Housing Project at 4300 17th Street Message: I support the mixed-affordable housing project proposed at 4300 17th Street in San Francisco. This project is a model for small scale, infill opportunities in San Francisco. It is projects like this one that can make a significant dent in SF's housing crises. … show more

'Squarespace' Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support <4300-17th-Street-Letters-Of- · email · 2021-10-14 · support · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - I am writing in support of the mixed-
affordable housing project proposed at 4300 17th Street in San Francisco. Having lived in SF in 2017, I have a connection to the highs and lows of the city.I<U+2019>ve live... Name: Anna Ruch City: Athens Greece Email: [email removed] Subject: I am writing in support of the mixed-affordable housing project proposed at 4300 17th Street in San Francisco. Having lived in SF in 2017, I have a connection to the … affordable housing project proposed at 4300 17th Street in San Francisco. Having lived in SF in 2017, I have a connection to the highs and lows of the city.I<U+2019>ve live... Name: Anna Ruch City: Athens Greece Email: [email removed] Subject: I am writing in support of the mixed-affordable housing project proposed at 4300 17th Street in San Francisco. Having lived in SF in 2017, I have a connection to the highs and lows of the city. I<U+2019>ve lived abroad since, but have not seen any comparable horror of homelessness than I did when I lived in SF. When I looked for an apartment in the mission, a woman showing me the room said I wouldn<U+2019>t <U+201C>have to worry as much<U+201D> about homeless people on that end of the mission. I was disgusted, and I know SF can do better. I<U+2019>m eager to support Pluto<U+2019>s project in whatever capacity I can. Thank you for reading. Message: Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housing @ 4300 17th Street Name: Anna Ruch City: Athens Greece Email: [email removed] Subject: I am writing in support of the mixed-affordable housing project proposed at 4300 17th Street in San Francisco. Having lived in SF in 2017, I have a connection to the highs and lows of the city. I<U+2019>ve lived abroad since, but have not seen any comparable horror of homelessness than I did when I lived in SF. When I looked for an apartment in the mission, a woman showing me the room said I wouldn<U+2019>t <U+201C>have to worry as much<U+201D> about homeless people on that end of the mission. I was disgusted, and I know SF can do better. I<U+2019>m eager to support Pluto<U+2019>s project in whatever capacity I can. Thank you for reading. Message: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "4300 17th Street Letters of Support" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to 4300-17th-street- [email removed]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/4300-17th-street- letters-of-support/1366339512.12755.1634018850636.JavaMail.root%40v6-aux-7b9856d5cc-54t25.show more

'Squarespace' Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support <4300-17th-Street-Letters-Of- · email · 2021-10-14 · support · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - Let 1,000 4300 17th st more-affordable
housing projects bloom! Name: Michael Ducker City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: Let 1,000 4300 17th st more-affordable housing projects bloom! Message: I am writing support of the more-affordable housing project proposed at 4300 17th st in SF. As a gay man raising my adopted son in the city, I can only hope we make room and build more spaces for our young LGBT neighbors looking for a safe city. … show more

Corey Smith · email · 2021-10-14 · support · source packet

Supporting 4300 17th Street
Members of the Planning Commission, I'm reaching out in a personal capacity to express my support for 4300 17th Street, which you're considering at Thursday's Commission meeting. This is the exact type of housing our City needs to be adding. Please approve the project. Best, Corey Smith 94117 -- Thanks, Corey Smith I Pronouns: he/him Cell: [phone removed] LinkedIn l @CoreySmith_17

'Squarespace' Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support <4300-17th-Street-Letters-Of- · email · 2021-10-14 · support · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - I support 4300 17th mixed-affordable
housing project Name: Kris Campos-Flores City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: I support 4300 17th mixed-affordable housing project Message: Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housing @ 4300 17th Street Name: Kris Campos-Flores City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: I support 4300 17th mixed-affordable housing project Message: -- You received this message because you are su… show more

Paul Moffett · email · 2021-10-14 · oppose · source packet

Proposed Development
Mr. Ionin: The proposed development at 4300 17th Street must be denied as is currently proposed. It does not conform with zoning code and is too large for the current lot. The development would have severe impacts on the adjacent neighbors and is simply bad for the neighborhood. SF might need more housing, but many alternatives exist that would not require so many exemptions to the Planning and Zoning Codes. It… show more

Fabiola Cobarrubias · email · 2021-10-14 · oppose · source packet

Opposition: 4300 17th Street
Dear Mr. Horn, I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed development at 4300 17th Street. The current design has an unnecessary and disproportionate impact on its neighbors. This sets a bad precedent for all open space in our Special Use District. It is my understanding that alternative design options would have supported the same number of housing units in a manner that is in keeping with our Special Us… show more

Fabiola Cobarrubias · email · 2021-10-14 · oppose · source packet

Opposition: 4300 17th Street
Opposition: 4300 17th Street

Nigel Richards · email · 2021-10-14 · oppose · source packet

Opposition 4300 17th Street
Dear Mr. Horn As a resident of this close community, I am opposed to the proposed development at 4300 17th Street. Having reviewed the current design there have to be better alternatives which don<U+2019>t create a very bad precedent in our Special Use Community. The impact of the current design would have a highly negative effect on us neighbors, and an alternative will support the same number of housing units… show more

Rachel Bobruff · email · 2021-10-14 · oppose · source packet

Deny proposed development at 4300 17th
Dear Mr. Horn, Mr. Teague and Mr. Ionin: The proposed development at 4300 17th Streetmust be denied as is currently proposed. It does not conform with zoning code and is too large for the current lot. The development would have severe impacts on the adjacent neighbors and neighborhood. SF might need more housing, but many alternatives exist that would not require so many exemptions to the Planning and Zoning Codes… show more

Squarespace Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support · email · 2021-10-14 · support · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - I support 4300 17th affordable housing project! We need more housing in San Francisco!!
Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housing @ 4300 17th Street Name: Joe DiMento City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: I support 4300 17th affordable housing project! We need more housing in San Francisco!! Message: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "4300 17th Street Letters of Support" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiv… show more

2021-10-21 · 1 comments · 1 / 0

'Squarespace' Via 4300 17th Street Letters Of Support <4300-17th-Street-Letters-Of- · email · 2021-10-21 · support · source packet

Form Submission - 4300 17th Street Support Form - I support 4300 17th mixed-affordable
housing project! Name: Daniel Murphy City: San Francisco Email: [email removed] Subject: I support 4300 17th mixed-affordable housing project! Message: Hello, I strongly support this project. We need more housing units in SF, and this project adds more of them. This supports the local small businesses nearby as well. Please allow this project to happen. Daniel Sent via form submission from mixed affordable housin… show more

2021-11-18 · 1 comments · 0 / 1

Scott Pluta · email · 2021-11-18 · oppose · source packet

quick housekeeping note re 4300 17th Street
President Koppel, Members of the Commission, Director Hillis, and Zoning Administrator Teague, I am looking forward to presenting to you all later today. I wanted to briefly share one housekeeping item ahead of the hearing. Because I know that today<U+2019>s schedule is packed, given the robustness of last year's discussion, and out of respect for your time (and inboxes), I<U+2019>ve asked the man… show more