2000-07-06 · 6 comments · 4 / 2
Tim Tosta · spoken · 2000-07-06 · support
Baker and McKenzie - Attorney for Project Sponsor
- There are two owners: the undeveloped parcel is one
ownership and 160 Harrison building is another related ownership.
- The 160 Harrison Street building will store computer
servers for Internet content.
- There will be billions of dollars of commerce going
through the computer servers installed in this building.
- This building will provide security and reliable… Baker and McKenzie - Attorney for Project Sponsor
- There are two owners: the undeveloped parcel is one
ownership and 160 Harrison building is another related ownership.
- The 160 Harrison Street building will store computer
servers for Internet content.
- There will be billions of dollars of commerce going
through the computer servers installed in this building.
- This building will provide security and reliable power to
address loss of power, brownouts and power surges.
- The building will also be enhanced for protection from
natural disasters.show more Michael Duncan · spoken · 2000-07-06 · support
Skidmore, Owens and Merril - Equipment needs to be put on the roof for height and
airflow concerns.
Air must go through
where the equipment will be located.
The equipment must be ventilated vertically and the air then allowed to
flow out.
- If this equipment was placed in the basement there would
be a need to merge the first floor with the basement.
There would also be a need to install ducts for air to ventilate
ve… Skidmore, Owens and Merril - Equipment needs to be put on the roof for height and
airflow concerns.
Air must go through
where the equipment will be located.
The equipment must be ventilated vertically and the air then allowed to
flow out.
- If this equipment was placed in the basement there would
be a need to merge the first floor with the basement.
There would also be a need to install ducts for air to ventilate
vertically and another for air to come out.
- The cost to rehab this building would be comparable to the
cost of two 25-story high-rises.show more Arnold Townsend · spoken · 2000-07-06 · support
- He has been working with the prospective tenant and the
contractor.
They have been very
proactive and aggressive in terms of their first source hiring
commitments.
They will be working with
training programs through community-based organizations and the City (e.g.
people who are moving from welfare to work).
- One of the opportunities that is about to be missed with
all of these dot.com companies is that they are … - He has been working with the prospective tenant and the
contractor.
They have been very
proactive and aggressive in terms of their first source hiring
commitments.
They will be working with
training programs through community-based organizations and the City (e.g.
people who are moving from welfare to work).
- One of the opportunities that is about to be missed with
all of these dot.com companies is that they are complaining that there are no
people to hire.
He believes these
companies should hire people of color or disadvantaged and give them
opportunities to work.
The 160 Harrison
project program will do just that.show more Debra Stein · spoken · 2000-07-06 · support
- They had an opportunity to speak to about 18 different
organizations and mailed out about 1,000 mailers.
Most everyone was very pleased with this project and are willing
to work with them.
A few concerns
consisted of: lighting, security cameras, paint to reflect character of the
neighborhood, etc.
- They have not come across any opposition to this project.
Sue Hestor · spoken · 2000-07-06 · oppose
- She is not in agreement with the way staff has handled
this project.
This site needs to be re
zoned for housing when it falls from public use.
- Is this a business service use?
If it is, then it has to pay transportation impact development
fees.
- If the site next door can hold a 600,000 sf building and
500,000 of it will be housing and this is a building of 125,000 sf then the
ratio is 6 to 1 housing to commerci… - She is not in agreement with the way staff has handled
this project.
This site needs to be re
zoned for housing when it falls from public use.
- Is this a business service use?
If it is, then it has to pay transportation impact development
fees.
- If the site next door can hold a 600,000 sf building and
500,000 of it will be housing and this is a building of 125,000 sf then the
ratio is 6 to 1 housing to commercial, there should be another 50,000 sf on the
adjacent site.
- Require the developer to initiate rezoning and pay for all
the fees and put some restrictions now on the use next door.show more Anastasia Yovanopoulos · spoken · 2000-07-06 · oppose
- This use is more like an e-commerce thing.
It is also a bit of science fiction.
- Not very much business will go to the average citizen,
therefore driving up the cost of housing.
This will make the project next door not affordable and not compatible
to the affordable housing needed in this city.
2000-09-07 · 6 comments · 4 / 2
Leo Cassidy · spoken · 2000-09-07 · support
- He has been working on this project for over 2 years.
- It has been a long process to deal with the EIR.
Eric Quesada · spoken · 2000-09-07 · oppose
Mission Anti-Displacement Coalition
- Although this project is out of his neighborhood, it is
outrageous that not 1 of these units is labeled affordable.
- He met with people from the Filipino community regarding
evictions that they are facing.
- He would like the Commission to
turn this project down.
Sue Hestor · spoken · 2000-09-07 · oppose
- This is the largest live/work project ever.
- There are many live/work developments that are being used
as businesses.
- The staff report does not talk about affordable housing.
- It?s hypocritical that the Commission cries about housing
which is affordable and this project does not have 1 unit which is labeled
affordable.
Alice Barkley · spoken · 2000-09-07 · support
- There is a letter of opposition which states issues
regarding parking, view blockage, etc.
- All issues were answered in the
EIR.
(neutral) Perry Tomei
- He owns property on Zoe Street.
- He would like to receive the new plan for the project so
he can review it.
(neutral) Jeff Gotelli
- He is a San Francisco resident and business owner.
- He has major concerns of this development because the
proposed buildin… - There is a letter of opposition which states issues
regarding parking, view blockage, etc.
- All issues were answered in the
EIR.
(neutral) Perry Tomei
- He owns property on Zoe Street.
- He would like to receive the new plan for the project so
he can review it.
(neutral) Jeff Gotelli
- He is a San Francisco resident and business owner.
- He has major concerns of this development because the
proposed building will be directly abutting his property.
- He would like time to inspect structural drawings.
- He would like as a condition that sellers of these units
advise buyers that there is a shop next door.show more Jeffrey Leibovitz · spoken · 2000-09-07 · support
- Rincon Point/South Beach Advisory Committee
- Their advisory committee took a unanimous vote on the access
issue
regarding the wharf.
They believe that at some point they might
entice the developer into opening up the gates or removing them completely.
David Cincotta · spoken · 2000-09-07 · support
representing project sponsor - This is the only site that is not
in the Redevelopment zoning area.
- Some of the aspects of the project
are still being dealt with.
- He is working with the Citizens
Advisory Committee of Mission Bay.
2000-11-02 · 6 comments · 4 / 2
Steve Vettel · spoken · 2000-11-02 · support
Morrison and Forrester This project is entirely consistent and implements many policies of the general
plan. In particular the Rincon Hill plan and the Rincon SpecialUse District.
This is the largest project to come forward in the Rincon Hill area.
There will be no displacements.
Clark Manus · spoken · 2000-11-02 · support
Heller-Manus This project will be good for the area.
He gave a brief description of how the project will look.
The project will provide views in the east-west direction and a commonpavilion
in the middle.
Jeffrey Leibovitz · spoken · 2000-11-02 · support
He is a property owner near the port.
He thinks this is a wonderful project in an area that is underutilized.
It?s about time that housing catch up with the production of jobs in the City.
One of the things that this neighborhood is really lacking is a grocery store.
Brad Paul · spoken · 2000-11-02 · support
He was here for another item but he just wanted to thank the developerof this
project for providing this City what it really needs.
Edward Wiener · spoken · 2000-11-02 · oppose
He is a resident of the area.
He has submitted written comments which state that the opposition to this
project is not because it will block his view.
The issue that he raised in his written comment is that the project
iscompletely out of scale of the Rincon Hill area.
The important thing here is the scale of the building and the design is very
unattractive.
Anastasia Yovanopoulos · spoken · 2000-11-02 · oppose
Although she wants housing, her reservation if this 27-story building is
earthquake safe and if there will be any more similar developments what are
they going to fall on?
2001-02-08 · 6 comments · 5 / 1
Jacqueline Pitcher · spoken · 2001-02-08 · support
Homeowner
in the neighborhood
Empty lot
has been there for sometime.
It
is a haven for drug dealers
It is completely
open for anybody to come and do anything
Police Department
has been notified
Our neighborhood
would much safer with a building on this lot
This will
upgrade the neighborhood
Tom Delante · spoken · 2001-02-08 · support
Recommend
that the Commission approve the revised permit
Construction
has been going on since 1997, no work has been done since last August
It is very
unsightly right now
Would like
to see this project finalized
Main concern
is to have construction start again
Ian Warner · spoken · 2001-02-08 · support
Presented
a letter from Lu Shamp
in support
of the project
Joe O'Donaghue · spoken · 2001-02-08 · support
Project Sponsor
bought a set of approved plans, he didn't make up these plans, and was not
aware of a private agreement.
When private
agreements are made they should have some method of recordation to validate
them.
Christine Bender · spoken · 2001-02-08 · oppose
Drawings should be more specific
Asked to
withdrawn her DR in 1987, because Planning Department did not see any ambiguity
Here today
to asked and respect the time and money that was put in this project and
honor the agreement
Agreement
between owner
Submitted
several documents: 1) Proposed elevations under the current height restriction;
2) What the building will look like with the… Drawings should be more specific
Asked to
withdrawn her DR in 1987, because Planning Department did not see any ambiguity
Here today
to asked and respect the time and money that was put in this project and
honor the agreement
Agreement
between owner
Submitted
several documents: 1) Proposed elevations under the current height restriction;
2) What the building will look like with the new height; 3) Maps of neighbors
in support
Was offered
$10,000 by Mr. Warner
Sympathize
with everyone that wants a building to be constructed on that site
Her fence
has been torn down
Mr. Warner
does not care about anybody or the neighborhood, he only wants to build
his wayshow more Patrick Decent · spoken · 2001-02-08 · support
Mr. Warner attached and painted things to and on his property
Mr. Warner
has attach gutters to my property
Mr. Warner
is not being cooperative
2001-03-08 · 14 comments · 14 / 0
Bill Barnes · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
Office of Supervisor Daly All of these projects are in District 6.
Read a letter from Supervisor Chris Daly in support of the project.
Greg Cosko · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
President of Hathaway/Dinwiddie Construction Co.
His company has a contract to construct this project.
The financing is in place.
His company has been in San Francisco for 75 years and he lives in San
Francisco.
Everyone is ready to begin construction pending the approval of the Commission.
His company is 100% union and has been since unions were organized in San
Francisco.
This project has certainty of budget and ce… President of Hathaway/Dinwiddie Construction Co.
His company has a contract to construct this project.
The financing is in place.
His company has been in San Francisco for 75 years and he lives in San
Francisco.
Everyone is ready to begin construction pending the approval of the Commission.
His company is 100% union and has been since unions were organized in San
Francisco.
This project has certainty of budget and certainty of financing.
He hopes that the Commission approves this project.show more Jeffrey Leibovitz · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
Representing Mr. Rick Dickerson, President of South Beach Rincon Point
Citizen's Advisory Committee
He would like the Director of the department to work with Supervisor Daly so
they can call for a hearing in front of the Land Use Committee.
They have a resolution drafted to remove the gates.
This would be the one and only opportunity to remove the gates.
The BCDC permit allows them to have gates there restricti… Representing Mr. Rick Dickerson, President of South Beach Rincon Point
Citizen's Advisory Committee
He would like the Director of the department to work with Supervisor Daly so
they can call for a hearing in front of the Land Use Committee.
They have a resolution drafted to remove the gates.
This would be the one and only opportunity to remove the gates.
The BCDC permit allows them to have gates there restricting access.
With this project this would become open
space for Mission Bay, South Beach and for all San Franciscans.
It comes into compliance with the open space
requirements of BCDC.
Their permit is
outdated since it was done in 1976.
The developer is willing to work with them.
This project goes a long way in creating affordable inclusionary units in the
Mission Bay Area, which are desperately needed.
This project is located near the China Basin Landing ferry terminal, it is
located a block away from the Cal Train station and a block away from MUNI; the
transportation aspect is excellent.
He urges the Commission to approve this project.show more Jim Hornback · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
Director of Business Development of AMPCO System Parking
There is plenty of parking at this project.
Parking is not a problem.
He agrees with Ms. Hestor that this area needs to be rezoned.
David Snyder · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
President of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition
He has been working with this project for a long time.
The project is a good one and is good for
transportation.
He agrees with Ms. Hestor that the area needs to be rezoned.
The voters spoke on behalf of housing.
It is worthwhile for the Commission to approve this project because it includes
housing.
Richard Mulkerrins · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
Able Maintenance Company
His company has been established in San Francisco since 1926.
He supports the expansion of China Basin.
The additional space will create more jobs as well as more housing.
Terry Fancher · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
Payne Weber Real Estate Their firm has had hundreds of employees in San Francisco for decades.
They made an investment in China Basin recently.
They are very pleased and very proud to be able to bring housing along with
office at a wonderful location.
They are substantial owners of various properties in the Bay Area.
They hope to bring companies from Silicon
Valley to the San Francisco area.
Kim Jackson · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union Local 2
She urges the Commission to place their award to 185 Berry Street instead of
801 Market Street.
Housing is a priority of this commission.
We need housing now.
This project will meet the priority of this Commission and this City.
This is the kind of development we need in this City.
Sue Hestor · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
She was the attorney working with the community organization of the
ballpark.
One of the things she noticed
with the community surrounding the ballpark was that they had various issues:
access to the waterfront and adding housing.
She worked with housing developers and there were a lot of issues with housing
along the bay.
Have these issues been
resolved?
Yes.
The one thing she does not agreement with in the staf… She was the attorney working with the community organization of the
ballpark.
One of the things she noticed
with the community surrounding the ballpark was that they had various issues:
access to the waterfront and adding housing.
She worked with housing developers and there were a lot of issues with housing
along the bay.
Have these issues been
resolved?
Yes.
The one thing she does not agreement with in the staff report is the zoning of
this area.
When the commission has problems with solving problems with parking in this
area it is because of the rezoning.
The
parking requirements are out of date.
She would like the Commission to step back and look at the parking requirements
and the rezoning of the area.
185 Berry is a much better project.show more Dan Howard · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
Fisher Friedman Associates Working with City staff and neighbors such as Mission Housing, they moved to a
mixed-use project by introducing 62 residential units including 6
affordable.
This housing is over and
above the in lieu-housing fee for the housing portion.
It was a challenge to be able to come up with this design.
The streetscape and the landscape will be softer and more pedestrian friendly
because of under g… Fisher Friedman Associates Working with City staff and neighbors such as Mission Housing, they moved to a
mixed-use project by introducing 62 residential units including 6
affordable.
This housing is over and
above the in lieu-housing fee for the housing portion.
It was a challenge to be able to come up with this design.
The streetscape and the landscape will be softer and more pedestrian friendly
because of under grounding of the Berry Street utility lines.
This is the basis for the best urban design and the best City living.
This is the right project at the right time.
This project provides housing now at the right site.show more Rodney Friedman · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
Fisher Friedman Associates
He has been in practice since 1956.
The
first mixed use project in North America was the Golden Gateway project and his
company worked on it.
He has received many awards for his project at the wharf.
China Basin is almost 3 blocks long.
He made several references to a model displayed at the hearing.
Tom McCarthy · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
Co- President of McCarthy/Cook and Company
China Basin is a 689,000 square foot (sf), two building office project located
next to Pac Bell Park.
The project consists of a 480,000 sf wharf side building and a 209,000 sf Berry
Street side building.
- The wharf
side building was built in 1922 as a lumber warehouse and was converted to
office space beginning in the 1970s.
It
features an 800 foot long, 33,000 sf award-w… Co- President of McCarthy/Cook and Company
China Basin is a 689,000 square foot (sf), two building office project located
next to Pac Bell Park.
The project consists of a 480,000 sf wharf side building and a 209,000 sf Berry
Street side building.
- The wharf
side building was built in 1922 as a lumber warehouse and was converted to
office space beginning in the 1970s.
It
features an 800 foot long, 33,000 sf award-winning wharf in Mission Creek.
The Berry Street building was built in 1992
- There
are many very important companies located in this area.
In 1998, they filed the initial application for office space under Prop M.
In the next two years, they met with various companies, organizations, and
groups regarding the project.
During these years, they have received various comments, suggestions and ideas.
This facility more than meets the needs of the expansion and provides the
tenants with a convenient parking alternative.
Yet, there are various choices for public transportation.
The Third Street Light Rail project is
underway and there is a shuttle service available at China Basin.
The project includes 62 residential units including 6 affordable units.
The proposed expansion of China Basin Landing is the correct project.
China Basin sits at the gateway of Mission Bay.
They have secured all construction financing.show more Pete Goldsmith · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
President of GCI He has been a tenant of China Basin for 10 years.
He believes that China Basin has been at the front of renovating this area.
He hopes that the Commission will approve the expansion of this project.
Jacque Keller · spoken · 2001-03-08 · support
Principal of Keller/Mitchell Landscape Architects
She is a member of the design team but she is also a member of BCDC.
They have been reviewing the Catellus project and open space.
This project will add to the pedestrian liveliness of the
area.