SF Planning: Urban Design Guidelines in final draft

On December 2, 2017December 6, 2017 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn development, Housing, SF Planning Dept, UncategorizedLeave a comment

SF Planning: New guidelines are being developed that will affect future building in the city, Urban Design Guidelines. The public is invited to participate in the review process.

After the latest round of feedback and in response to public comment at the Planning Commission on May 11th, 2017, the Department is proposing a revised structure to how guidance can be provided for Neighborhood Commercial (NC) districts within the city. Continue reading “SF Planning: Urban Design Guidelines in final draft” →

This Saturday: Balboa Reservoir walking tour with the developers

On November 27, 2017 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Balboa Reservoir Project, development, Housing, Ocean Ave, parking, Parks, SF Planning Dept, SFPUC, Streets, Traffic, transportation, Uncategorized, Unity PlazaLeave a comment

Members of the development team will be conducting a walking tour of the Balboa Reservoir site, open to interested members of the surrounding communities.

WHAT: A walking tour and discussion with interested community members of the Balboa Reservoir led by representatives from the Avalon Bay/BRIDGE housing development and architecture team. We will explore potential locations of the proposed large park open space, new pedestrian connections to the surrounding neighborhood, and the proposed new housing, along with a possible childcare center, dog play area, and other community amenities.

WHEN: Saturday December 2, from 10am-12pm

WHERE: Meet at Philz Coffee at Unity Plaza, 1110 Ocean Avenue, San Francisco

slide3_Avalon_Bay_Balboa_Reservoir_plan_2017_06 — CLICK FOR LARGER:

Monday: Balboa Reservoir Project community meeting

On November 13, 2017November 14, 2017 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Balboa Reservoir Project, CCSF, development, Housing, Meetings, parking, Parks, SF Planning Dept, SFPUC, Streets, Traffic, transportationLeave a comment

The Balboa Reservoir Community Advisory Committee (BRCAC) is meeting this evening. The CAC is the focus of local community participation in planning the housing development at the Balboa Reservoir. All residents are welcome at the meetings of the BRCAC. Monday Nov 13, 6:15-8pm, Multi-Use Building, Room 140, 55 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco CA.

Here is the agenda: http://default.sfplanning.org/plans-and-programs/planning-for-the-city/public-sites/balboareservoir/balboareservoir_CAC_Agenda_111317.pdf
Here are the unapproved minutes from the last meeting: http://default.sfplanning.org/plans-and-programs/planning-for-the-city/public-sites/balboareservoir/BRCAC_Unapproved_Meeting_Minutes-100217.pdf
Meeting details: http://sf-planning.org/balboa-reservoir-cac-meeting-schedule
More about the project at the Balboa Reservoir tab at the top of this page.

Avalon_Balboa_Reservoir_Project_2_2017_08_23 — Slide from Avalon group developer team. See links for full proposal here: https://sunnysideassociation.wordpress.com/2017/08/23/balboa-reservoir-developer-chosen/

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Nov 13: Balboa Reservoir Project community meeting

On November 7, 2017November 7, 2017 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Balboa Reservoir Project, CCSF, City College of San Francisco, development, Greening, Housing, Meetings, parking, Parks, SF Planning Dept, SFPUC, Traffic, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Now that the selection of the developer for the Balboa Reservoir site has been made, the prospect of the new housing project directly to the south is becoming more real for residents in Sunnyside. Community involvement through the Balboa Reservoir Community Advisory Committee (BRCAC) will be an ongoing process for at least the next 12 months, as the developer is called to develop plans that mitigate the impacts–parking, traffic and public amenities–on Sunnyside and other adjacent neighborhoods.

All residents are welcome at the meetings of the BRCAC. Next meeting is Monday Nov 13, 6:15-8pm, Multi-Use Building, Room 140, 55 Phelan Avenue, San Francisco CA. Continue reading “Nov 13: Balboa Reservoir Project community meeting” →

SF Examiner: ‘CCSF board disagrees over future of Balboa Reservoir development’

On October 30, 2017October 31, 2017 By Sunnyside Neighborhood AssociationIn Balboa Reservoir Project, CCSF, City College of San Francisco, development, parking, SF Planning Dept, SFPUC, Traffic, transportation, UncategorizedLeave a comment

Balboa Reservoir parking at 12:30 as classes get out. Taken Aug 28 2017 by Otto Pippenger. — Balboa Reservoir parking at 12:30pm as CCSF classes get out. Taken Aug 28 2017 by Otto Pippenger for CCSF Guardsman.

Article below from: SF Examiner http://www.sfexaminer.com/ccsf-board-disagrees-future-balboa-reservoir-development/ More about Balboa Reservoir Project at tab at top. See also SF Business Times: ‘1,100 proposed homes near S.F. BART station face pushback over parking, teacher housing’ [paywall]

CCSF board disagrees over future of Balboa Reservoir development

By Laura Waxmann on October 30, 2017 1:00 am

City College of San Francisco trustees last week declined to take a stance against a proposed housing project on city-owned land adjacent to campus.

A resolution introduced by CCSF Trustee John Rizzo and Board of Trustees Vice President Brigitte Davila urging the college to claim ownership of the 17-acre Balboa Reservoir was tabled Thursday after failing to win sufficient support by the trustees. A housing development is planned for the site, which is owned by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.

The resolution called on the college to enter negotiations with the SFPUC on transferring its ownership of the lot, which provides over 1,000 parking spots. Continue reading “SF Examiner: ‘CCSF board disagrees over future of Balboa Reservoir development’” →