Board of Appeals, August 12, 2026
Votes on Continuance with intent to grant appeal of PG&E excavation permit on 25th/Homestead Street, 3-0
How this board votes
The Board of Appeals approved 31% of 16 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: Jose Lopez (1 of 14 recorded votes).
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The San Francisco Board of Appeals held no zoning entitlements; its most consequential action was continuing appeal 26-020 (PG&E excavation permit 26EXC-00282 for utility pole replacement on Homestead/25th Street) to September 16 with stated intent to grant the appeal 3-0 on the…
- Jurisdiction
- San Francisco, CA
- Date
- August 12, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Voted, 3-0
Free sample: decision 1 of 4
Continuance of unauthorized dwelling unit appeal at 1261-1263 3rd Avenue
Appeal 26-026 concerning an unauthorized dwelling unit enforcement matter (dating to 2016 amnesty legalization program). Appellant Ali Chen, through her son Chris Chen, requested a continuance due to family health circumstances. Zoning Administrator Corey Teague opposed, noting the matter was rescheduled twice. Board continued to September 2, 2026 on a 3-0 vote.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The San Francisco Board of Appeals held no zoning entitlements; its most consequential action was continuing appeal 26-020 (PG&E excavation permit 26EXC-00282 for utility pole replacement on Homestead/25th Street) to September 16 with stated intent to grant the appeal 3-0 on the…
Key Decisions (4)
Continuance of unauthorized dwelling unit appeal at 1261-1263 3rd Avenue
Rehearing request denied for Serenity Spa massage permit revocation at 3446 Balboa Street
Rehearing request denied for ADU/conditional use letter of determination at 2722-2724 Folsom Street
Continuance with intent to grant appeal of PG&E excavation permit on 25th/Homestead Street
Market Signals (3)
Infrastructure
San Francisco is piloting a Rule 20B assessment-district model for…
Infrastructure
PG&E's obligation to serve a single customer's increased load can…
Commercial Demand
Multiple long-term patrons testified in support of Serenity Spa as…
Who Spoke (17)
On the record: the chair, 2 commissioners, 2 staff members, the clerk, an attorney, 3 applicant's representatives, and 4 members of the public.
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