Record No.: 2021-004901CUA -- Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 - ATT Mobility Meeting on Thursday September 9,2021 at 1:00 PM Record No.: 2021-004901CUA Block/Lot # 0253/020 Zoning District RM-4/65A Dear Sir/Madam: I am a resident of Gramercy Towers located at 1177 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. The Gramercy Towers building is located directly adjacent and west of the p… Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 - ATT Mobility Meeting on Thursday September 9,2021 at 1:00 PM Record No.: 2021-004901CUA Block/Lot # 0253/020 Zoning District RM-4/65A Dear Sir/Madam: I am a resident of Gramercy Towers located at 1177 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. The Gramercy Towers building is located directly adjacent and west of the project site. I request that the San Francisco Planning Commission not approve this project at this time and instead require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures. My concerns are as follows: 1) The proposed project would increase the number of cell antenna equipment from 1 cannister antenna to 6 cell panels. This would increase the level of radio frequency (RF) exposure to the residents of 1177 California Street. 2) A CEQA study should not be waived. The <U+201C>calculated<U+201D> radio frequency exposure is only an estimate of exposure to the residents of the adjacent building. There are no concrete numbers showing the actual RF exposure residents will endure on a long-term basis. Actual readings should be taken from the roof of the residential building at 1177 California Street to ascertain the actual current RF readings from the single cannister and then calculate the projected RF exposure from the actual current readings. 3) The applicant should be required to move the project further East on the Masonic Auditorium roof where it won<U+2019>t be so close to the residential building. There appears to be several alternative locations on the roof of the Masonic Auditorium that would not endanger the residents of the adjacent residential building. 4) The applicant has addressed the visual mitigation of the increased number of antennas in the form of cell panels from the street with a fiberglass enclosure. The applicant should be required to provide some sort of screening of the project from above the fiber glass enclosure looking down. Both residential towers at 1177 California Street have residential units that overlook the roof of the Masonic Auditorium and will look directly into the antenna enclosure. 5) The Applicant should be required to amend the drawing in Figure 3 of EME-1. The EME Report shows the boundary markings in yellow and red where the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). The lines should be fully extended to show how they will affect the residential building directly adjacent to the project site. The drawings do not reflect where these boundaries will intersect with the adjacent residential building. I request the Planning Commission not move forward with approval of the application at this time. Instead, the Commission should require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures. Please acknowledge receipt of these comments and requests. Sincerely, David Rakonitz 1177 California Street #1030 San Francisco, CA 94108show more
Jacques R Artus · email · 2021-09-09 · oppose · campaign email · source packet
Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No.: 2021-004901CUA) September 6, 2021 To: San Francisco Planning Commission [email removed]) Kalyani Agnihotri [email removed]), Staff Eric Lentz [email removed]) Applicant CC: Aaron Peskin [email removed]), Board of Supervisors, District 3 Representative Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No.: 2021- 004901CUA) Dear Sir/Madam: I am a resident of Gramercy Towers locate… September 6, 2021 To: San Francisco Planning Commission [email removed]) Kalyani Agnihotri [email removed]), Staff Eric Lentz [email removed]) Applicant CC: Aaron Peskin [email removed]), Board of Supervisors, District 3 Representative Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No.: 2021- 004901CUA) Dear Sir/Madam: I am a resident of Gramercy Towers located at 1177 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. The Gramercy Towers building is located directly adjacent and west of the project site. It would be my request to the San Francisco Planning Commission that you continue the project and do not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. The following section articulate my concerns and provides more detail on project application as it is currently proposed: 1) The proposed project would increase the number of cell antenna equipment from 1 canister antenna to 6 cell panels and thereby would increase the level of radio frequency (RF) exposure to the residents of 1177 California Street. The RF exposure to residents would be estimated to be at an unacceptable 60% more than the exposure to a person walking by the project site at street level. 2) A CEQA study should not be waived. The <U+201C>calculated<U+201D> radio frequency exposure is only an estimate of exposure to the residents of the adjacent building. There are no concrete numbers showing the actual RF exposure residents will endure on a long-term basis. Actual readings should be taken from the roof of the residential building at 1177 California Street to ascertain the actual current RF readings from the single canister and then calculate the projected RF exposure from the actual current readings. 3) Applicant should be required to move the project further East on the Masonic Auditorium roof where it won<U+2019>t be so close to the residential building. There appears to be several alternative locations on the roof of the Masonic Auditorium that would not endanger the residents of the adjacent residential building. 4) Applicant has addressed the visual mitigation of the increased number of antennas in the form of cell panels from the street with a fiberglass enclosure. Applicant should be required to provide some sort of screening of the project from above the fiber glass enclosure looking down. Both residential towers at 1177 California Street have residential units that overlook the roof of the Masonic Auditorium and will look directly into the antenna enclosure. 5) Applicant should be required to amend the drawing in Figure 3 of EME-1. The EME Report shows the boundary markings in yellow and red where the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). The lines should be fully extended to show how they will affect the residential building directly adjacent to the project site. The drawings do not reflect where these boundaries will intersect with the adjacent residential building. 6) See attached photos of the boundary markings of the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). These photos were taken from 1177 California St. You will see the RF boundary lines for the single canister antenna do not come near to the residential building unlike the projected boundaries for the 6 antennas per applicants Figure 3, EME-1. As the application stands now, I would respectfully request the Planning Commission continue the application and not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. Thank you Jacques R Artus, 1177 California St., San Francisco CA 94108 [email removed]show more
Message From John · email · 2021-09-09 · oppose · campaign email · source packet
Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 (Record No.: 2021-004901CUA) September 6, 2021 To: San Francisco Planning Commission [email removed]) Kalyani Agnihotri [email removed]) Eric Lentz [email removed]) CC: Aaron Peskin [email removed]), Board of Supervisors, District 3 Representative Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No.: 2021-004901CUA) Dear Sir/Madam: I am a resident of Gramercy Towers located at 1177 Californ… September 6, 2021 To: San Francisco Planning Commission [email removed]) Kalyani Agnihotri [email removed]) Eric Lentz [email removed]) CC: Aaron Peskin [email removed]), Board of Supervisors, District 3 Representative Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No.: 2021-004901CUA) Dear Sir/Madam: I am a resident of Gramercy Towers located at 1177 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. The Gramercy Towers building is located directly adjacent and west of the project site. It would be myrequest to the San Francisco Planning Commission that you continue the project and do not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. The following section articulate my concerns and provides more detail on project application as it is currently proposed: 1) The proposed project would increase the number of cell antenna equipment from 1 cannister antenna to 6 cell panels and thereby would increase the level of radio frequency (RF) exposure to the residents of 1177 California Street. The RF exposure to residents would be estimated to be at an unacceptable 60% more than the exposure to a person walking by the project site at street level. 2) A CEQA study should not be waived. The <U+201C>calculated<U+201D> radio frequency exposure is only an estimate of exposure to the residents of the adjacent building. There are no concrete numbers showing the actual RF exposure residents will endure on a long-term basis. Actual readings should be taken from the roof of the residential building at 1177 California Street to ascertain the actual current RF readings from the single cannister and then calculate the projected RF exposure from the actual current readings. 3) Applicant should be required to move the project further East on the Masonic Auditorium roof where it won<U+2019>t be so close to the residential building. There appears to be several alternative locations on the roof of the Masonic Auditorium that would not endanger the residents of the adjacent residential building. 4) Applicant has addressed the visual mitigation of the increased number of antennas in the form of cell panels from the street with a fiberglass enclosure. Applicant should be required to provide some sort of screening of the project from above the fiber glass enclosure looking down. Both residential towers at 1177 California Street have residential units that overlook the roof of the Masonic Auditorium and will look directly into the antenna enclosure. 5) Applicant should be required to amend the drawing in Figure 3 of EME-1. The EME Report shows the boundary markings in yellow and red where the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). The lines should be fully extended to show how they will affect the residential building directly adjacent to the project site. The drawings do not reflect where these boundaries will intersect with the adjacent residential building. 6) See attached photos of the boundary markings of the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). These photos were taken from 1177 California St. You will see the RF boundary lines for the single cannister antenna do not come near to the residential building unlike the projected boundaries for the 6 antennas per applicants Figure 3, EME-1. As the application stands now, I would respectfully request the Planning Commission continue the application and not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. Thank you. John D. Rosin, M.A., KGSJshow more
Cellular Antennas at Masonic Center September 6, 2021 To: San Francisco Planning Commission [email removed]) Kalyani Agnihotri [email removed]), Staff Eric Lentz [email removed]) Applicant CC: Aaron Peskin [email removed]), Board of Supervisors, District 3 Representative Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No.: 2021-004901CUA) Dear Sir/Madam: I am a resident of Gramercy Towers located… September 6, 2021 To: San Francisco Planning Commission [email removed]) Kalyani Agnihotri [email removed]), Staff Eric Lentz [email removed]) Applicant CC: Aaron Peskin [email removed]), Board of Supervisors, District 3 Representative Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No.: 2021-004901CUA) Dear Sir/Madam: I am a resident of Gramercy Towers located at 1177 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. The Gramercy Towers building is located directly adjacent and west of the project site. It would be myrequest to the San Francisco Planning Commission that you continue the project and do not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. The following section articulate my concerns and provides more detail on project application as it is currently proposed: 1) The proposed project would increase the number of cell antenna equipment from 1 cannister antenna to 6 cell panels and thereby would increase the level of radio frequency (RF) exposure to the residents of 1177 California Street. The RF exposure to residents would be estimated to be at an unacceptable 60% more than the exposure to a person walking by the project site at street level. 2) A CEQA study should not be waived. The <U+201C>calculated<U+201D> radio frequency exposure is only an estimate of exposure to the residents of the adjacent building. There are no concrete numbers showing the actual RF exposure residents will endure on a long-term basis. Actual readings should be taken from the roof of the residential building at 1177 California Street to ascertain the actual current RF readings from the single cannister and then calculate the projected RF exposure from the actual current readings. 3) Applicant should be required to move the project further East on the Masonic Auditorium roof where it won<U+2019>t be so close to the residential building. There appears to be several alternative locations on the roof of the Masonic Auditorium that would not endanger the residents of the adjacent residential building. 4) Applicant has addressed the visual mitigation of the increased number of antennas in the form of cell panels from the street with a fiberglass enclosure. Applicant should be required to provide some sort of screening of the project from above the fiber glass enclosure looking down. Both residential towers at 1177 California Street have residential units that overlook the roof of the Masonic Auditorium and will look directly into the antenna enclosure. 5) Applicant should be required to amend the drawing in Figure 3 of EME-1. The EME Report shows the boundary markings in yellow and red where the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). The lines should be fully extended to show how they will affect the residential building directly adjacent to the project site. The drawings do not reflect where these boundaries will intersect with the adjacent residential building. 6) See attached photos of the boundary markings of the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). These photos were taken from 1177 California St. You will see the RF boundary lines for the single cannister antenna do not come near to the residential building unlike the projected boundaries for the 6 antennas per applicants Figure 3, EME-1. As the application stands now, I would respectfully request the Planning Commission continue the application and not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. Thank you. Joe Gatchalian Gramercy Towers Residentshow more
Frank Jeung · email · 2021-09-09 · oppose · campaign email · source packet
To City and planning commission Hi, Please see the attached. Thank you, Frank Jeung Resident of 1177 Cal St September 6, 2021 To: San Francisco Planning Commission [email removed]) Kalyani Agnihotri [email removed]), Staff Eric Lentz [email removed]) Applicant CC: Aaron Peskin [email removed]), Board of Supervisors, District 3 Representative Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 9410… Hi, Please see the attached. Thank you, Frank Jeung Resident of 1177 Cal St September 6, 2021 To: San Francisco Planning Commission [email removed]) Kalyani Agnihotri [email removed]), Staff Eric Lentz [email removed]) Applicant CC: Aaron Peskin [email removed]), Board of Supervisors, District 3 Representative Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No.: 2021-004901CUA) Dear Sir/Madam: I am a resident of Gramercy Towers located at 1177 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. The Gramercy Towers building is located directly adjacent and west of the project site. It would be myrequest to the San Francisco Planning Commission that you continue the project and do not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. The following section articulate my concerns and provides more detail on project application as it is currently proposed: 1) The proposed project would increase the number of cell antenna equipment from 1 cannister antenna to 6 cell panels and thereby would increase the level of radio frequency (RF) exposure to the residents of 1177 California Street. The RF exposure to residents would be estimated to be at an unacceptable 60% more than the exposure to a person walking by the project site at street level. 2) A CEQA study should not be waived. The <U+201C>calculated<U+201D> radio frequency exposure is only an estimate of exposure to the residents of the adjacent building. There are no concrete numbers showing the actual RF exposure residents will endure on a long-term basis. Actual readings should be taken from the roof of the residential building at 1177 California Street to ascertain the actual current RF readings from the single cannister and then calculate the projected RF exposure from the actual current readings. 3) Applicant should be required to move the project further East on the Masonic Auditorium roof where it won<U+2019>t be so close to the residential building. There appears to be several alternative locations on the roof of the Masonic Auditorium that would not endanger the residents of the adjacent residential building. 4) Applicant has addressed the visual mitigation of the increased number of antennas in the form of cell panels from the street with a fiberglass enclosure. Applicant should be required to provide some sort of screening of the project from above the fiber glass enclosure looking down. Both residential towers at 1177 California Street have residential units that overlook the roof of the Masonic Auditorium and will look directly into the antenna enclosure. 5) Applicant should be required to amend the drawing in Figure 3 of EME-1. The EME Report shows the boundary markings in yellow and red where the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). The lines should be fully extended to show how they will affect the residential building directly adjacent to the project site. The drawings do not reflect where these boundaries will intersect with the adjacent residential building. 6) See attached photos of the boundary markings of the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). These photos were taken from 1177 California St. You will see the RF boundary lines for the single cannister antenna do not come near to the residential building unlike the projected boundaries for the 6 antennas per applicants Figure 3, EME-1. As the application stands now, I would respectfully request the Planning Commission continue the application and not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. Thank you,show more
WIRELESS: 1111 California Street CUA Re: Conditional Use Authorization- 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No. 2021-004901CUA Dear Sir/Madam, I am an owner/resident of Gramercy Towers located at 1177 California Street, San Francisco, California 94108. The Gramercy Towers building is located directly adjacent and west of the project site. It would be my request to the San Francisco Planning Commission that you continue the project a… Re: Conditional Use Authorization- 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No. 2021-004901CUA Dear Sir/Madam, I am an owner/resident of Gramercy Towers located at 1177 California Street, San Francisco, California 94108. The Gramercy Towers building is located directly adjacent and west of the project site. It would be my request to the San Francisco Planning Commission that you continue the project and do not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. The following section articulate my concerns and provides more detail on project application as it is currently proposed: 1) The proposed project would increase then umber of cell antenna equipment from 1 canister antenna to 6 cell panels and thereby would increase the level of radio frequency (RF) exposure to the residents of 1177 California Street. The RF exposure to residents would be estimated to be at an unacceptable 60% more than the exposure to a person walking by the project site at street level. 2) A CEQA study should not be waived. The "calculated" radio frequency exposure is only an estimate of exposure to the residents of the adjacent building. There are not concrete numbers showing the actual RF exposure residents will endure on a long- tern basis. Actual readings should be taken from the roof of the residential building at 1177 California Street to ascertain the actual current RF readings from the single cannister and then calculate the projected RF exposure from the actual current readings. 3) Applicant should be required to move the project further East on the Masonic Auditorium roof whiere it won't be so close to the residential building. There appears to be several alternative locations on the roof of the Masonic Auditorium that would not endanger residents of the adjacent residential building. 4) Applicant has addressed the visual mitigation of the increased number of antennas in the form of cell panels from the street with a fiberglass enclosure. Applicant should be required to provide some sort of screening of the project from above the fiber glass enclosure looking down. Both residential towers at 1177 California Street have residential units that overlook the roof of the Masonic Auditorium and will directly into the antenna enclosure. 5) Applicant should be required to amend the drawing in Figure 3 of EME-1. The EME Report shows the boundary markings in yellow and red where the RF levels "Exceeds Public Exposure" (yellow lines) and "Exceeds Occupational Exposure" (red lines). The lines should be fully extended to show how they will affect the residential building directly adjacent to the project site. The drawings do not reflect where these boundaries will intersect with the adjacent residential building. 6) See attached photos of boundary markings of the RF levels "Exceeds Public Exposure" (yellow lines) and "Exceeds Occupational Exposure" (red lines). These photos were taken from 1177 California. You will see the RF boundary lines for the single cannister antenna do not come near the residential building unlike the projected boundaries for the 6 antennas per applicants Figure 3, EME-1. As the application stands now, I would respectfully request that the Planning Commission continue the application and not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. Thank you, Donna Castro 1177 California Street #406 San Francisco, CA 94108 View from 1177 California Street of Masonic Auditorium, 1111 California Street (9.2021)show more
Regarding the Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No.: 2021-
004901CUA) Dear Sir/Madam: I am a resident of Gramercy Towers located at 1177 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. The Gramercy Towers building is located directly adjacent and west of the project site. It would be my request to the San Francisco Planning Commission that you continue the project and do not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and i… Dear Sir/Madam: I am a resident of Gramercy Towers located at 1177 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. The Gramercy Towers building is located directly adjacent and west of the project site. It would be my request to the San Francisco Planning Commission that you continue the project and do not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. The following section articulate my concerns and provides more detail on project application as it is currently proposed: 1) The proposed project would increase the number of cell antenna equipment from 1 cannister antenna to 6 cell panels and thereby would increase the level of radio frequency (RF) exposure to the residents of 1177 California Street. The RF exposure to residents would be estimated to be at an unacceptable 60% more than the exposure to a person walking by the project site at street level. 2) A CEQA study should not be waived. The <U+201C>calculated<U+201D> radio frequency exposure is only an estimate of exposure to the residents of the adjacent building. There are no concrete numbers showing the actual RF exposure residents will endure on a long-term basis. Actual readings should be taken from the roof of the residential building at 1177 California Street to ascertain the actual current RF readings from the single cannister and then calculate the projected RF exposure from the actual current readings. 3) Applicant should be required to move the project further East on the Masonic Auditorium roof where it won<U+2019>t be so close to the residential building. There appears to be several alternative locations on the roof of the Masonic Auditorium that would not endanger the residents of the adjacent residential building. 4) Applicant has addressed the visual mitigation of the increased number of antennas in the form of cell panels from the street with a fiberglass enclosure. Applicant should be required to provide some sort of screening of the project from above the fiber glass enclosure looking down. Both residential towers at 1177 California Street have residential units that overlook the roof of the Masonic Auditorium and will look directly into the antenna enclosure. 5) Applicant should be required to amend the drawing in Figure 3 of EME-1. The EME Report shows the boundary markings in yellow and red where the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). The lines should be fully extended to show how they will affect the residential building directly adjacent to the project site. The drawings do not reflect where these boundaries will intersect with the adjacent residential building. 6) See attached photos of the boundary markings of the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). These photos were taken from 1177 California St. You will see the RF boundary lines for the single cannister antenna do not come near to the residential building unlike the projected boundaries for the 6 antennas per applicants Figure 3, EME-1. As the application stands now, I would respectfully request the Planning Commission continue the application and not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. Thank you, Richard Karplus 1177 California Street Unit 223 San Francisco, CA 94108 September 6, 2021 To: San Francisco Planning Commission [email removed]) Kalyani Agnihotri [email removed]), Staff Eric Lentz [email removed]) Applicant CC: Aaron Peskin [email removed]), Board of Supervisors, District 3 Representative Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No.: 2021-004901CUA) Dear Sir/Madam: I am a resident of Gramercy Towers located at 1177 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. The Gramercy Towers building is located directly adjacent and west of the project site. It would be myrequest to the San Francisco Planning Commission that you continue the project and do not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. The following section articulate my concerns and provides more detail on project application as it is currently proposed: 1) The proposed project would increase the number of cell antenna equipment from 1 cannister antenna to 6 cell panels and thereby would increase the level of radio frequency (RF) exposure to the residents of 1177 California Street. The RF exposure to residents would be estimated to be at an unacceptable 60% more than the exposure to a person walking by the project site at street level. 2) A CEQA study should not be waived. The <U+201C>calculated<U+201D> radio frequency exposure is only an estimate of exposure to the residents of the adjacent building. There are no concrete numbers showing the actual RF exposure residents will endure on a long-term basis. Actual readings should be taken from the roof of the residential building at 1177 California Street to ascertain the actual current RF readings from the single cannister and then calculate the projected RF exposure from the actual current readings. 3) Applicant should be required to move the project further East on the Masonic Auditorium roof where it won<U+2019>t be so close to the residential building. There appears to be several alternative locations on the roof of the Masonic Auditorium that would not endanger the residents of the adjacent residential building. 4) Applicant has addressed the visual mitigation of the increased number of antennas in the form of cell panels from the street with a fiberglass enclosure. Applicant should be required to provide some sort of screening of the project from above the fiber glass enclosure looking down. Both residential towers at 1177 California Street have residential units that overlook the roof of the Masonic Auditorium and will look directly into the antenna enclosure. 5) Applicant should be required to amend the drawing in Figure 3 of EME-1. The EME Report shows the boundary markings in yellow and red where the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). The lines should be fully extended to show how they will affect the residential building directly adjacent to the project site. The drawings do not reflect where these boundaries will intersect with the adjacent residential building. 6) See attached photos of the boundary markings of the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines). These photos were taken from 1177 California St. You will see the RF boundary lines for the single cannister antenna do not come near to the residential building unlike the projected boundaries for the 6 antennas per applicants Figure 3, EME-1. As the application stands now, I would respectfully request the Planning Commission continue the application and not move forward with approval at this time and require the applicant to provide additional environmental analysis and incorporate additional mitigation measures including the identification of alternatives to alleviate some of my concerns. Thank you,show more
Re: Public Comment Letter on the Proposed Conditional Use Authorization for AT&T at 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA; Record No.: 2021-004901CUA Received, thank you. On Wed, Sep 22, 2021 at 4:39 PM Phillip Woods [email removed]> wrote: Dear San Francisco Planning Commission, Please find attached a public comment letter on the proposed Conditional Use Authorization for AT&T at 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA; Record No.: 2021-004901CUA. This letter is being subm… 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA; Record No.: 2021-004901CUA Received, thank you. On Wed, Sep 22, 2021 at 4:39 PM Phillip Woods [email removed]> wrote: Dear San Francisco Planning Commission, Please find attached a public comment letter on the proposed Conditional Use Authorization for AT&T at 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA; Record No.: 2021-004901CUA. This letter is being submitted to request that the San Francisco Planning Commission take action and direct the applicant/property owner to move the proposed AT&T Mobility Macro Wireless Telecommunications facility including a frp enclosure to a location and incorporate a design that would meet the requirements of a Category A/historic resource building; maintain the architectural integrity of the SF Masonic Auditorium; avoid visual and aesthetic impacts to scenic resources; maintain the integrity of the Nob Hill neighborhood fabric; and mitigate visual and view impacts from the adjacent neighboring Gramercy Towers building. It is requested that the San Francisco Planning Commission consider the new information provided and evidence presented in this letter and prepare a new CEQA evaluation of environmental impacts in order to make the proper CEQA environmental determination on the proposed project. Can you please confirm that you have received this letter by a return email response? Thank you Phillip Woods, AIA, AICP 1177 California St, Apt. 506, San Francisco, CA 94108 [phone removed]show more
Record No.: 2021-004901CUA - Conditional Use Authorization 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Record No.: 2021-004901CUA - Conditional Use Authorization - 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 To: San Francisco Planning Commission, Kalyani Agnihotri, Eric Lentz Cc: Mayor London Breed From: Rich Weissman 1177 California Street - Apt. 1431 San Francisco, CA 94108-2248 Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 - ATT … Francisco, CA 94108 Record No.: 2021-004901CUA - Conditional Use Authorization - 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 To: San Francisco Planning Commission, Kalyani Agnihotri, Eric Lentz Cc: Mayor London Breed From: Rich Weissman 1177 California Street - Apt. 1431 San Francisco, CA 94108-2248 Re: Conditional Use Authorization <U+2013> 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 - ATT Mobility Record No.: 2021-004901CUA Block/Lot # 0253/020 Zoning District RM-4/65A I live at Gramercy Towers, 1177 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94108. The Gramercy Towers building is directly adjacent and west of the project site. I face the roof of the proposed site, and am deeply concerned about additional radiation that will come from the proposed tower and its location into my unit, as well as having to look out onto a massive cellular tower facing my window. I strongly urge the San Francisco Planning Commission to deny the project. It does not belong directly facing housing in which people live. Specifically ... 1. The proposed project would increase the number of cell antenna equipment from 1 cannister antenna to 6 cell panels and thereby would increase the level of radio frequency (RF) exposure to the residents of 1177 California Street. The RF exposure to residents would be estimated to be at an unacceptable 60% more than the exposure to a person walking by the project site at street level. 2. 3. A CEQA study should not be waived. The <U+201C>calculated<U+201D> radio frequency exposure is only an estimate of exposure to the residents of the adjacent building. There are no concrete numbers showing the actual RF exposure I am other residents will endure on a long- term basis. Actual readings should have been from the roof of Gramercy Towers at 1177 California Street to ascertain the actual current RF readings from the single cannister and then calculate the projected RF exposure from the actual current readings. 4. 5. Applicant has not addressed the visual mitigation of the increased number of antennas as seen from the residents on Gramercy Towers. including me. 6. 7. Applicant did not note that the boundary markings in yellow and red where the RF levels <U+201C>Exceeds Public Exposure<U+201D> (yellow lines) and <U+201C>Exceeds Occupational Exposure<U+201D> (red lines) would now encroach onto the Gramercy Towers building itself and into my unit. Please do whatever you can to halt this project in its entirety. Please acknowledge receipt of these comments and requests. Sincerely, Rich Weissman 1177 California Street, Apt. 1431 San Francisco, CA 94108 [phone removed] (cell) [email removed]show more
Eric Lentz · spoken · 2021-09-23 · support
Project Sponsor response to questions
Phillip Woods · spoken · 2021-09-23 · oppose
Location impact views of resident at 1177 CA Street
Public Comment Letter on the Proposed Conditional Use Authorization for AT&T at 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA; Record No.: 2021-004901CUA Dear San Francisco Planning Commission, Please find attached a public comment letter on the proposed Conditional Use Authorization for AT&T at 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA; Record No.: 2021-004901CUA. This letter is being submitted to request that the San Francisco Planning Commission take action and direct the applicant/prope… California Street, San Francisco, CA; Record No.: 2021-004901CUA Dear San Francisco Planning Commission, Please find attached a public comment letter on the proposed Conditional Use Authorization for AT&T at 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA; Record No.: 2021-004901CUA. This letter is being submitted to request that the San Francisco Planning Commission take action and direct the applicant/property owner to move the proposed AT&T Mobility Macro Wireless Telecommunications facility including a frp enclosure to a location and incorporate a design that would meet the requirements of a Category A/historic resource building; maintain the architectural integrity of the SF Masonic Auditorium; avoid visual and aesthetic impacts to scenic resources; maintain the integrity of the Nob Hill neighborhood fabric; and mitigate visual and view impacts from the adjacent neighboring Gramercy Towers building. It is requested that the San Francisco Planning Commission consider the new information provided and evidence presented in this letter and prepare a new CEQA evaluation of environmental impacts in order to make the proper CEQA environmental determination on the proposed project. Can you please confirm that you have received this letter by a return email response? Thank you Phillip Woods, AIA, AICP 1177 California St, Apt. 506, San Francisco, CA 94108 [phone removed] 1 September 22, 2021 Conditional Use Authorization for AT&T at 1111 California Street, San Francisco, CA; Record No.: 2021-004901CUA Dear San Francisco Planning Commission, This letter is being submitted to request that the San Francisco Planning Commission take action and direct the applicant/property owner to move the proposed AT&T Mobility Macro Wireless Telecommunications facility including a frp enclosure to a location and incorporate a design that would meet the requirements of a Category A/historic resource building; maintain the architectural integrity of the SF Masonic Auditorium; avoid visual and aesthetic impacts to scenic resources; maintain the integrity of the Nob Hill neighborhood fabric; and mitigate visual and view impacts from the adjacent neighboring Gramercy Towers building. By the way of background, the SF Masonic Auditorium building was designed by noted San Francisco Bay Area architect Albert Roller (1891-1981). The building opened in 1958. The massive scale of the building is broken up by various architectural elements including a large mural frieze by Emile Norman; architectural fins; projecting metal windows, a stained glass window element; window/vent elements designed as elegant, punctured openings in a wall clad with white Carrera Marble. The building is a landmark. The AT&T Mobility Macro Wireless Telecommunications facility would expand the cell antennas facility and enclosed it with a frp enclosure roof structure that is approximately 16<U+2019>-0<U+201D> long by 16<U+2019>-0<U+201D> wide and by 9<U+2019>-0<U+201D> high. The size and location of the frp enclosure structure would represent a significant alteration to a Category A/historic resource building. The roof line is one of the distinctive elements of the architectural design of this building. The SF Masonic Auditorium building was originally designed with all mechanical equipment located behind an enclosed wall. The proposed AT&T Mobility Macro Wireless Telecommunications facility is sited in a very visible location and is not integrated with the roofline. The proposed cell antennas facility/frp enclosure on the roof is not compatible and is distracting from the architectural design of the SF Masonic Auditorium. The size, height and location of the frp enclosure roof structure is problematic and also creates view and aesthetic impacts to the neighboring Gramercy Towers building. The structure will block views from many apartments to the Huntington Park area. CEQA Environmental Analysis The SF Masonic Auditorium property is a Category A/historic resource building. Historical Resources are defined as including properties listed in or formally determined eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or listed in an adopted local historic register. Buildings listed as a Category A have to be evaluated as historical resources for purposes of CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act). In addition, buildings under this category have to follow very strict design guidelines from the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the treatment of historic properties as soon as commencing any alteration to the structure. 2 The AT&T Mobility Macro Wireless Telecommunications facility is enclosed with a cell antennas facility/frp enclosure would need to take into consideration the design limitations of the enclosure and also determine a design that would need to preserve the building architectural features of the building. The scale, massing and height of the proposed cell antennas facility/frp enclosure structure is not integrated and not compatible with the historic architectural design of the SF Masonic Auditorium building. The CEQA evaluation of environmental impacts that would need to be followed for this project and the CEQA sections include the following. I. AESTHETICS. Except as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21099, would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to 15064.5 It is requested that the San Francisco Planning Commission consider the new information provided and evidence presented in this letter and prepare a CEQA evaluation of environmental impacts in order to make the proper CEQA environmental determination on the proposed project The following section identifies other significant issues that need to be addressed with the proposed project. Scenic Vista The SF Masonic Auditorium is located on several scenic vistas including the Barbary Coast Trail, Huntington Park, Grace Cathedral, and the California Street Cable Car Line. The equipment structure enclosure will be visible from the Huntington Park steps on Taylor Street and visible from the Grace Cathedral front steps. The treatment of the cell antenna and enclosure is not consistent with the architectural fabric of the immediate neighbor and surrounding buildings around Huntington Park. The proposed cell antennas facility/frp enclosure would be the only building where the equipment and enclosure structure is visible. The expansion of additional equipment would deteriorate the neighborhood fabric of a very unique architectural environment. This would set a neighborhood precedent that would impact the physical character of the neighborhood. Visual and View Impacts from Gramercy Towers The AT&T Mobility Macro Wireless Telecommunications facility is enclosed with a frp enclosure screening structure that is 16<U+2019>-0<U+201D> long by 16<U+2019>-0<U+201D>wide and by 9<U+2019>-0<U+201D> high. The cell antenna facility/frp enclosure structure is located approximately 30<U+2019>-0<U+201D> away from Gramercy Towers. The project will impact views from condominium units located on the 7th, 8th and 9th floors and have aesthetic impacts to the condominium units located from 7th floor to the 18th floors. The SF Masonic Auditorium building is a large structure that occupies half of a city block. It would appear that there are other cell antenna site options on the SF Masonic Auditorium building roof that would meet the technical requirements and not require locating the cell antenna and screening 3 structure to be located so close to Gramercy Towers. In addition, the project needs to implement siting criteria that takes into consideration both the historic and architectural integrity of the SF Masonic Auditorium building. This letter has been prepared and endorsed by following property owners and occupants at the Gramercy Towers. Name Property Address Email address Phillip Woods 1177 California Street, Apt. 506 [email removed] Ted Bartlett 1177 California Street [email removed] Mary Rubel 1177 California Street, Apt. 1224 [email removed] Susan Macaulay 1177 California Street, Apt.1224 [email removed] David Wetzel 1177 California Street, Apt.624 [email removed] Monica Foyer 1177 California Street, Apt.1102 [email removed] Meta Pasternak 1177 California Street, Apt.501 [email removed] Michele Forge 1177 California Street, Apt.1819 [email removed] Rich Weissman 1177 California Street, Apt 1431 [email removed] J.D. Horn 1177 California Street, Apt. 1431 [email removed] Cindy Macsween 1177 California Street, Apt. 1525 [email removed] Ian Macsween 1177 California Street, Apt. 1525 [email removed] Par Kamangar 1177 California Street, Apt. 1124 [email removed] Umesh Ksab 1177 California Street, Apts. 1423 and 1424 [email removed] Elizabeth Lewis 1177 California Street, Apts. 308 and 309 [email removed] Randy Lehrer 1177 California Street, Apt 1024 [email removed]show more
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Steven (25) X4902 Vettel · email · 2023-07-20 · support · source packet
1111 California Street (Masonic Auditorium) Dakota, I am enclosing a support letter from the SF Bar Owner Alliance. Please include this letter in the materials presented to the Commission today. Thanks. Steven Vettel Of Counsel [email removed] D. [phone removed] M. [phone removed] 974 One Bush Street, Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94104 www.fbm.com This email has been scanned for email related threats and delivered safely by Mimecast. F… Dakota, I am enclosing a support letter from the SF Bar Owner Alliance. Please include this letter in the materials presented to the Commission today. Thanks. Steven Vettel Of Counsel [email removed] D. [phone removed] M. [phone removed] 974 One Bush Street, Suite 900 San Francisco, CA 94104 www.fbm.com This email has been scanned for email related threats and delivered safely by Mimecast. For more information please visit http://www.mimecast.com July 17, 2023 SF Board of Supervisors Re: Support for Additional Shows @ Masonic Dear San Francisco Board of Supervisors, On behalf of bar owners across in the City of San Francisco, we are writing to express our support for extending Masonic<U+2019>s permit to allow for more shows in the space. Nightlife establishments across the city are struggling. Arts and entertainment are struggling. Small business is struggling. More shows at Masonic will have a huge economic and cultural impact not just for our members but for the city as a whole. Sincerely, Ben Bleiman Founder SF Bar Owner Allianceshow more