2712 MISSION STREET

- He lives on 25th Street. He filed DR because this building is massive and out of character with the neighborhood. - If this project is going to be Arubber stamped,@ he would like to have all rules and regulations followed.

- According to the DR analysis summary, 1420 DeHaro is oversized in it?s relationship to the buildings around it. The problem with its size relative to the rest of the neighborhood is compounded by its typography. - He would like to know what variances, easement or special conditions were required in the DR hearing of 1989 that allowed the construction of 1420 DeHaro in the first place, and what bearing that might have on the expansion of this building.

Sun Architecture - Prior to this meeting, he attempted several times to contact Mr. Hanson to resolve issues. The only compromise was to not go forward with the project. - There are a few neighbors who contacted him and he was able to resolve their issues. - He doesn?t believe that the construction would block Mr. Hansen?s view . - He would like the Commission to approve the project.

- As everyone else has pointed out, everyone on this street will drive. Parking will be a real issue. - The area is just too dense. - Why does the developer expect approval of all these units. - There is a great deal of crime in the area. - Please recognize the limitations of the block.

- She lives on 1500 25th Street for 16 years. - There have been many apartment projects built in the area and there are no more place to park. - She and her family belong to a church and when they return there are no places to park. - Her husband has been assaulted and mugged with a gun.

- He lives on the corner of 25th Street and Mississippi - 4 times a car has hit his car. - The project sponsor is not going to live there when the project is complete. He and his family will have to live with all the problems. - The problem is in the Commissioner?s hand now.

- The rendering submitted to the Commissioners is very deceptive. - There will be another large project which will be at the Commission in January on this same street. This is just too much for this street. - The Commission is making people?s lives extremely difficult.

- He is a property owner across the street from subject property. - He also leases the adjacent building. - This proposal is a very good use of the property. - It is important to him on how the building will look and he likes the design of the building.

- He takes offence when someone states that this area is a crime area. - There is a sore spot and this area is being dealt with. - In the area there are people of every race. - This project should move forward. - He is looking forward to having this project in the neighborhood. - People move their groceries up and down that hill. - He looks forward to having workers work on this project

- This project is approprate for live/work since the block is residential. - The existing structure on the site is an open shed with a small office. It was used before by a number of difference users. Because of the steep grade, it makes it difficult for trucks to travel.

- He is opposed to the project as it is currently planned because it is too dense. - There are not that many parking spaces left when people come home from work. - 25th Street is the main thoroughfare to Potrero Hill and it?s very dangerous. - He has had frightening experiences. He can no longer walk his dog. - Please prevent more problems by reducing the density of this project.

650 2 nd Homeowners Association - He lives in the neighborhood. - He is representing about 25 homeowners and their concerns. - The parking in the neighborhood has become critical. - If and when the offsite-parking lease is up, he is worried that this will not be monitored.

- This is the first time he speaks in public so he is a little nervous. - This area is not good for a project, which involves cooking. - This area could be done in any other place.

- He owns the property with his son. - Staff has requested that this project be modified. - Since November of 2000, he hasn't been able to come before the Commission because of family emergencies. - The construction would add value to the other properties. - Displaced a diagram comparing the height of the adjacent homes.

- He lives in the neighborhood. - He purchased his property there because of the look of the neighborhood. - The construction will invade his privacy.

- This project will not add any positive value to the other homes in this neighborhood. - This large structure will change the feeling of the neighborhood. - She works at home and spends a lot of time there; this construction will invade her privacy and block the sunlight coming into her home.

- He won't speak unless the Commission has any questions.

- The area is a residential area and she would like to keep it that way. - Although the idea is a good one, it should be constructed in another place.

Project Architect - They have met with neighbors and neighborhood groups regarding this project. - Displayed a model of the proposed project.

- She has lived in the Mission District for many years. - Her main point is that the neighborhood is healthier and safer. - She would be proud to have the incubator project on her block. - This is a great opportunity for Latino women to start their own business and survive in this economy. - She agrees to have this project in her back yard.

- President of the Women's Foundation - The Women's Foundation has provided funds of various projects in the Mission District. - This project will provide a great opportunity for women of Latino descent to be able to start their own businesses. - She urges the Commission to approve this project.

- Spoke in Spanish - She is also a member of ALAS. - She believes that this is a very important project for the community. - She has tried many times to establish her own catering business but has not had the opportunity to do so. - This site is perfect because it's close to her family. - Submitted a translation of her statement to the Commissioners.

- Spoke in Spanish - She is a member of ALAS. - Submitted a translation of her statement to the Commissioners.

- She works with ALAS. - She has two clients who are in support of the project and live near the project site.

Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Womens Initiative for Self-Employment. - Womens Initiative will lease the commercial kitchen space from Jane Seagal. - This project is referred to as MIKI (Mission Kitchen) and will help low-income women receive self-employment, industry-specific training and be able to start their own businesses. - In 1990, Womens Initiative started ALAS (Alternativas para Latinas en Autosuficiencia).

Project Sponsor - She purchased this property about a year and a half ago. - This project would help women begin their own catering business. - She is not motivated solely by profit. - She would like to have the Commission consider approving this project.

Board Member of Womens Initiative - She has participated in the ALAS project since it's initiation. - This is such a wonderful project for providing economic opportunities for Latino Women.