Developments currently in pipeline in the Lower Polk neighborhood of San Francisco. For more details, go to lowerpolk.org

1. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Lower Polk Neighbors intends to engage with Developers and Project Sponsors in a
positive, transparent, and collaborative manner. Lower Polk Neighbors would like to
work closely with developers to develop projects that are compatible and a benefit
to the neighborhood.
Lower Polk Neighbors is preparing Development Principles to provide to
Developers as a starting point for discussions. Principles will be discussed in an
agenda item following this presentation.
Development Principles will be finalized with input from the membership and will
guide the Executive Committee in discussions with Developers. The Executive
Committee will work with Developers prior to presenting at LPN meetings. In
general, a sponsor will present two or more times to the membership. One or more
informational/feedback meetings, followed by an approval by the membership at a
subsequent meeting. The Executive Committee (with members invited to testify at
public meetings) will work with City Officials to ensure our organization's position is
considered during entitlements.

2. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Definitions:
Conditional Use Authorization- A mandatory hearing at the Planning Commission (appealable to the Board of
Supervisors) that requires a project to be found to be necessary or desirable.
Discretionary Review- A requested review of a building permit application that triggers a hearing at the Planning
Commission. A DR may be requested by an individual or neighborhood organization. A DR request must be
submitted within 30 days of certain building permit notices.
Preliminary Project Assessment- A review by the Planning Department staff which provides input to project
sponsors on project logistics and designs and other details. It is non binding and is
advisory only.
Planning Commission- 7 member panel appointed by the Mayor (4 seats) and Board of
Supervisors (3) that approve projects. If a project is approved or denied by the Planning
Commission, it can be appealed to the Board of Supervisors and 8 votes are required to
reverse a Planning Commission decision.
These projects below are in various stages. It is likely that some may come forward for consideration
in 2016, others will be 2017 or later, depending on the size, scope and approvals necessary.

3. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Address: 1055 Geary Blvd
Stage: Preliminary Project Assessment
13 Stories
120 Units (48 studio and 72 one-bedroom)
Includes parking for residential and the adjacent Hotel Opal.

4. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Address: 719 Larkin
Stage: Conditional Use Submitted
8 Stories (80 feet)
40 Units
1400 SF commercial space
3 car share spaces
*No resident parking

5. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Address: 1033 Polk
Stage: Conditional Use Filed
85 Feet
9 Units
1300 SF commercial space
*No resident parking
No Affordable Housing (under 10 units)

6. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Address: 965 Post
Stage: Preliminary Project Profile submitted (Due 3/2/16)
85 Feet (9 stories)
106 Units
10,000 SF commercial space
53 Parking spaces

7. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Address: 1200 Van Ness
Stage: Preliminary Project Profile (completed)
130 Feet
13 Story
272,796 gsf
357 car garage
Ground floor retail, Floors 2-5 are medical offices, plus 8 stories
residential

8. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline

9. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline

10. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Address: 1335 Larkin
Stage: Discretionary Review Filed.
5 stories residential over historic facade.
65 foot tall (80 feet with stair and elevator penthouses)
Parking ground floor for 17 vehicles and 20 bicycles
15 one bedroom and 5 two bedroom units.

11. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Address: 1145 Polk Street
Stage: Preliminary Project Assessment complete
65 Feet
6 Story 54 Studios
23 car garage
There are two existing tenants with long term leases. Cafe
Zitouna and Hemlock Tavern. Developer has not entered into
agreements with tenants.

12. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Address: 1244 Larkin
Stage: Building Permit applied (No CU required)
Note: Likely 30 day DR period closes approx 2/7/16
53 Feet
4 Story
3 Units
8 car garage
Retail at base

13. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Address: 1436 Polk
Stage: Conditional Use Hearing Pending (Lower Polk Neighbors
supported)
80 Feet
7 Story
47 Residential Units
47 car garage
12,429sf Retail

14. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Address: 1238 Sutter
Stage: Fully Permitted- Construction commencing Spring.
87 Feet
9 Stories
37 Residential Units
Two commercial spaces- One fronting Sutter, one fronting Fern
No off-street parking

15. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Address: 1433 Bush
Stage: Fully Permitted- Modified CU pending for revisions
Entitled for 115 feet. 32 Units (mix between 1,2,3 bedroom)
Multiple revised CU’s pending, ranging from 32 to 50 units. Not
clear from public records which project proposal is moving forward.
The previous CU included an auto rental business. Revised is
traditional retail.

16. Lower Polk Neighbors Development Pipeline
Next Steps:
● The Development Principles will be reviewed at the February LPN meeting.
● Lower Polk Neighbors will update our website to include all projects in the
pipeline.
● The website will also include an ability to provide comments.
LET US KNOW IF YOU WANT TO ENGAGE ON A SPECIFIC PROJECT!
The Executive Committee looks forward to working with members who want to help
make a project better and more compatible with the community. Please email
lowerpolkneighbors@gmail.com to let us know if you want to be involved in one or
more project.