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Parcel (Block/Lot)
Parcel History
Address(es) for this Parcel
Reports
1309/008A
496 seacliff ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
Current Planning Team
Team Manager: sylvia.jimenez@sfgov.org
Schools (K-12) Within 600ft
Katherine Delmar Burke School
Port Facilities
None
City Properties
None
Official Maps
Assessor's Block Map Supervisor District
Census Tract
2020 Census Tract 042800
Neighborhood (Planning Dept)
Seacliff
Neighborhood Groups Map Services nearby (street cleaning, parks, MUNI, etc.)
Transportation (transit, ped & bike safety, etc.)
Recommended Plants
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Housing Element Reused Sites
None
State Opportunity Map
Within a High Resource Area
National Park Service
n/a
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Zoning Information
Planning Department Zoning and other regulations.
Zoning Districts
Height & Bulk Districts
Special Use Districts
Special Sign Regulations
Legislated Setbacks
None
Cultural Districts
None
Limited and Nonconforming Uses
None
Planning Areas
None
Public Realm and Streetscape Plans
None
Coastal Zone
Not in the Coastal Zone
Port
Not under Port Jurisdiction
Redevelopment Areas
None
Neighborhood-Specific Impact Fees
In addition to those impact fees that apply throughout the City, the following neighborhood-specific impact fees apply to this particular property:None An overview of Development Impact Fees can be found on the Impact Fees Website
Mayor's Invest in Neighborhoods Initiative Areas
None
Community Benefit Districts
None
Other Notices and Regulations
Accessory Dwelling Units
More DetailsMay be eligible for adding new accessory dwelling unit(s).
Added:
Stormwater Management Ordinance
More DetailsProjects that disturb 5,000 square feet or more of the ground surface must comply with the Stormwater Design Guidelines and submit a Stormwater Control Plan to the SFPUC for review. To view the Guidelines and download instructions for preparing a Stormwater Control Plan, go to http://stormwater.sfwater.org/ . Applicants may contact stormwaterreview@sfwater.org for assistance.
Added: 8/6/2010
Urban Bird Refuge
More DetailsThis property is within 300' of a possible urban bird refuge. Planning Commission Resolution 18406 established policies concerning the window treatment, lighting design, and wind generation for certain projects in this area. For more information please consult the 'Standards for Bird-Safe Buildings'.
Added: 11/8/2011
Design Guidelines
Area Specific Design Guidelines
More Details
The Residential Design Guidelines articulate expectations regarding the character of the built environment and are intended to promote design that will protect neighborhood character, enhancing the attractiveness and quality of life in the city. These guidelines are integral to the Department's design review process for residential districts.
The Urban Design Guidelines are an implementation document for Urban Design Policy in the General Plan. Sites in National Register, California Register, Article 10 and Article 11 Historic Districts are exempt. They apply in Residential districts only for projects with non-residential uses or residential projects with twenty-five units or more or with a frontage longer than 150’.
Citywide Design Guidelines
More Details
This design guide should provide guidance on how to maintain the historical character of a building when conducting seismic retrofit.
General information only. Use of this information for specific applications should be determined in each instance by the user and only upon the professional advice of competent experts.
General information only. Use of this information for specific applications should be determined in each instance by the user and only upon the professional advice of competent experts.
These guidelines should be applied to new construction and alterations that require treatment options fo meet the Bird-Safe Building Standards.
The guide describes the Green Landscaping Ordinance and helps san Francisco residents and property owners understand the benefits, requirements, and ways to comply with the ordinance.
Planning Code; Public Works Code
Planning Code; Public Works Code
These guidelines explain the criteria in which new garages and curb cuts are reviewed when installing to an existing or an historic building.
The Ground Floor Residential Design Guidelines (Draft) promote buildings that enhance the pedestrian experience and the livability of dwelling by encouraging the ground floor to contribute to active, safe, and comfortable streets.
Draft Document
Draft Document
These standards promote a transparent storefront that welcomes customers inside with producets and services on display, discourage crime with more "eyes on the street," reduced energy consumption with use of natural light, and enhances the curb appeal and value of the tsore and the entire neighborhood.
Planning Code Requirements for Commercial Buildings
Planning Code Requirements for Commercial Buildings
The Better Streets Plan contains guidelines that focus on pedestrian comfort, safety, and the usability of streets as public spaces. They contain pedestrian-oriented guidelines for curb lines, crosswalks, and other street design features to enable generous, usable public spaces.
The purpose of this document is to evaluate the appropriateness of each individual formula retail establishment's use, design, and necessity to help preserve the character of the City's neighborhoods.
Aligns with Planning Code Sections 303.1, 703.3, 803.6(c), Article 6, Article 11
Aligns with Planning Code Sections 303.1, 703.3, 803.6(c), Article 6, Article 11
With such a variety of different window shapes, muntin profiles, methods of operation and configurations, windows can alter the appearance of a building or overall neighborhood character. These standards are meant to inform the applicant on these details and provide design standards that allow new or replacement windows to be approved.
Zoning Letters of Determination
None
Official Zoning Maps
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Environmental Information
The sections below list environmental monitoring requirements and general environmental topics related to this property.
Environmental Monitoring
The following projects on this property require Environmental Monitoring, which may include mitigation measures, improvement measures, and/or conditions related to Director Bulletin No. 2 for clean construction projects. If a project is listed below, the Environmental Monitoring document can be found under More Details. For questions about a project's environmental monitoring requirements contact cpc.environmentalmonitoring@sfgov.org.
Projects with Monitoring Requirements
CEQA Information
Known environmental issues related to this property are listed below. Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), certain types of work on this property may require additional environmental review.
Air Pollutant Exposure Zone
Not applicable.
Archeologically Sensitive Areas
Public landAdded: 6/30/2023
Archaeological Sensitivity Zone 3 (deeply buried high sensitivity; moderate to low sensitivity)Added: 6/30/2023
Cortese List – State Database of Hazardous Sites
Not applicable.
Flooding: 100-Year Storm Flood Risk Zone (Stormwater)
Not applicable.
Flooding: FEMA FIRM Flood Hazards (Coastal)
This location does not fall within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) pursuant to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). Read more about the City’s Floodplain Management Program and the Floodplain Management ordinance or contact the City Administrator’s Office at floodplainadminister@sfgov.org.
More DetailsAREA OF LOW OR MINIMAL FLOOD RISK
This location has an area of Low or Minimal Flood Risk - Flood Zone: X Unshaded
"Shaded" Zone X represents areas of moderate or low flood risk – these areas are subject to inundation during a flood having a 0.2-percent-annual-chance of occurrence, or during the 1-percent-annual-chance flood with depth less than 1 foot. "Unshaded" Zone X represents areas of minimal flood risk or areas that FEMA did not study or map. For San Francisco, FEMA did not study or map inland areas where stormwater flooding occurs during heavy rains. Flood insurance purchase requirements do not apply in these areas, but flood insurance may be purchased at reduced cost.
Flooding: Sea Level Rise
This location does not fall within the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Zone, pursuant to end-of-century projections utilized by the City and County of San Francisco for Capital Planning Guidance (CPC Guidance). To learn more about the City’s sea level rise adaptation programs, please visit: https://sfplanning.org/sea-level-rise-action-plan
Maher Ordinance and Article 31
Not applicable.
Seismic Hazard – Landslide
Does the project involve any of the following: (1) New building construction, except one-story storage or utility occupancy, (2) horizontal additions, if the footprint area increases more than 50%, (3) horizontal and vertical additions increase more than 500 square feet of new projected roof area, or (4) grading performed at a site in the landslide hazard zone? Additionally, any new construction is subject to a mandatory Interdepartmental Project Review.
Added: 3/20/2013
Seismic Hazard – Liquefaction
Not applicable.
Serpentine Rock
Not applicable.
Slopes of 25% or Greater
Projects on a parcel with an average slope of at least 25 percent and include any of the following: (1) New building construction, except one-story storage or utility occupancy, (2) horizontal additions, if the footprint area increases more than 50%, or (3) horizontal and vertical additions increase more than 500 square feet of new projected roof area? For more information contact cpc.epintake@sfgov.org.Added: 5/13/2019
Slope Protection Areas - San Francisco Building Code
Not applicable.
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Historic Preservation
Historic preservation surveys and evaluations. The Historic Resource status shown on this page is tentative, to confirm the status of your property please speak to a Preservation Technical Specialist. Tel: 628.652.7300; Email: pic@sfgov.org. For a glossary of terms, visit the Help section of this site.
Historic Evaluation
Planning Dept. Historic Resource Status:
A - Historic Resource Present Parcel:
1309/008A
Building Name:
Address:
496 SEACLIFF AVE
Status Reason:
California Register Historic District
National Register of Historic Places
None
California Register of Historical Resources
Eligible Sea Cliff Historic District
The Sea Cliff neighborhood is located at the northwest corner of San Francisco overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge. The Sea Cliff neighborhood is distinguished from the surrounding Outer Richmond neighborhood by its residential park planning, including the curvilinear street pattern and cohesive architectural character. The neighborhood is entered through columned entrances, and the houses are all similar in massing and style. Buildings and ornamentation were largely executed in French/Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, Edwardian, and hybrid Arts & Crafts/Tudor styles. Development of the neighborhood began after the 1906 Earthquake and Fire which pushed many city residents to the outer lands of San Francisco. The development of the former Baker Tract, which became the exclusive Seacliff residential park, was undertaken by the John Brickell Company, builder and developer Harry B. Allen, and engineer William B. Hoag. The sale of lots in the new neighborhood began in 1913 with later subdivisions occurring in 1916, 1923, and 1928. Buyers of lots within Sea Cliff could either commission their own homes subject to approval by the developer or hire Allen & Company to build them one. Many of the homes were designed by prominent Bay Area architects such as Willis Polk, Bliss & Faville, Albert Farr, Charles Whittelsey, Edward G. Bolles, George W. Kelham, William W. Wurster, Hyman & Appleton, Earl Bertz, Frederic Nickerson, Bakewell & Weihe, Sylvain Schnaittacher, Matthew V. Politeo, Houghton Sawyer, George McCrea, Warren Charles Perry, and Will H Toepke.
Article 10 Designated Historic Districts and Landmarks
None
Article 11 Preservation Designation
None
Mills Act
Properties with Mills Act approval.None
Legacy Business Registry
None
Property Photos
Historic Assessor's Photo: 496 SEA CLIFF
Further Info: SF Public Library
Historic Resource Evaluation Responses
Evaluations for the Purposes of CEQA - These evaluations do not result in the automatic listing or designation of any property within the project area.None
Historic Resource Assessments
None
Historic Resource Reviews
Planning App. No.: 2024-003376HRR
Date: 5/21/2024
Assessment: No Historic Resource
Individual or District: District Non-Contributor
Further Information:
Historic and Cultural Resource Surveys
SF Survey
The San Francisco Citywide Cultural Resources Survey (SF Survey) is underway. SF Survey is a multi-year effort to identify and document places and resources of cultural, historical, and architectural importance to San Francisco's diverse communities. As a part of this effort, staff have been auditing past survey findings to ensure accuracy. To learn more, please visit
https://sfplanning.org/sfsurvey .
This property is not in an Active SF Survey Area.
Past Surveys
None
Historic Context Statements
The mention of a property in a historic context statement does not mean it is a Category A, Historic Resource Present. A formal evaluation must be conducted using the document's evaluative framework.
None
Architecture
Unknown
Planning Applications
Permits are required in San Francisco to operate a business or to perform construction activity. The Planning Department reviews most applications for these permits to ensure that the projects comply with the Planning Code . The 'Project' is the activity being proposed. For a glossary of terms, visit Planning Code section 102 , or the Help section of this site.
2024-006320LLA Lot Line Adjustments-REF (LLA) 496 Seacliff Ave
Opened: 7/10/2024 Status: Closed - Approved 8/9/2024
Contact: Mary Cheung-Woods mary.woods@sfgov.org 628.652.7350
DPW referral - Lot Line Adjustment
More Details Address: 496 SEACLIFF AVE 94121
Further Info:
Related Records: None
2024-004871PRJ Project Profile (PRJ) 496 SEACLIFF AVENUE
Opened: 5/30/2024 Status: Closed - Approval Ltr Issued 11/13/2024
Contact: Mary Cheung-Woods mary.woods@sfgov.org 628.652.7350
The proposed project is to demolish the existing two-story over basement, single-family residence (approximately 5,500 square feet), and construct a new three-story over basement, single-family residence (approximately 7,500 square feet). The project would also construct a one-story rear-yard unit in the required rear yard (approximately 900 square feet) pursuant to Planning Code Section 249.94. The project proposes 1,400 cubic yards of excavation with a depth of approximately 12 feet. The project also proposes to reconfigure the lot lines of the vacant lot (under Assessor’s Block 1307, Lot 002D) and the lot occupied by the existing single-family house (under Assessor’s Block 1309, Lot 008A).
More Details Address: 496 SEACLIFF AVE 94121
Further Info:
Related Records:
2024-003376HRR Historic Resource Review (HRR) 496 Seacliff Avenue
Opened: 4/17/2024Status: Closed - Informational 5/22/2024
Contact: Shannon Ferguson Shannon.Ferguson@sfgov.org 628-652-7354
More Details HRR
Address: 496 SEACLIFF AVE 94121
Further Info:
Related Records:
-2024-003376HRR
2024-004871ENV Environmental (ENV) 496 SEACLIFF AVENUE
Opened: 6/3/2024Status: Closed - CEQA Clearance Issued 10/24/2024
Contact: Don Lewis don.lewis@sfgov.org 628-652-7543
More Details The proposed project is to demolish the existing two-story over basement, single-family residence (approximately 5,500 square feet), and construct a new three-story over basement, single-family residence (approximately 7,905 square feet). The project would also construct a one-story dwelling unit in the rear-yard (approximately 905 square feet). The project proposes 1,400 cubic yards of excavation with a depth of approximately 12 feet. The project also proposes to reconfigure the lot lines of the vacant lot (under Assessor’s Block 1307, Lot 002D) and the lot occupied by the existing single-family house (under Assessor’s Block 1309, Lot 008A).
Address: 496 SEACLIFF AVE 94121
Further Info:
Related Records:
-2024-004871ENV
2024-003291PRV Project Review Meetings (PRV) 496 Seacliff Avenue (Interdepartmental)
Opened: 4/15/2024 Status: Closed - Informational 4/30/2024
Contact: Mary Cheung-Woods mary.woods@sfgov.org 628.652.7350
The Project proposes the demolition of an outdated single-family home to construct a new multi-generational single-family home with an attached JADU and a detached one-story ADU in the rear. The Project will utilize environmentally sustainable construction methods and will enhance wildlife corridor connections through a new landscape design. The Project intends to utilize the provisions of the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District (Planning Code Section 249.94)
More Details Address: 496 SEACLIFF AVE 94121
Further Info:
Related Records: None
2024-002070PRV Project Review Meetings (PRV) 496 Seacliff Avenue
Opened: 3/8/2024 Status: Closed - Informational 6/27/2024
Contact: Mary Cheung-Woods mary.woods@sfgov.org 628.652.7350
The Project proposes the demolition of an outdated single-family home to construct a new multi-generational single-family home with an attached JADU and a detached one-story ADU in the rear. The project will utilize environmentally sustainable construction methods and will enhance wildlife corridor connections through a new landscape design. The Project intends to utilize the provisions of the Family Housing Opportunity Special Use District (Planning Code Section 249.94)
More Details Address: 496 SEACLIFF AVE 94121
Further Info:
Related Records: None
2018-013728PRV Project Review Meetings (PRV) 496 Seacliff Avenue
Opened: 10/10/2018 Status: Closed - Informational 12/4/2018
Contact: Planning counter pic@sfgov.org 628.652.7300
496 Seacliff Avenue (1309/008A); Project Review meeting to discuss the following: The house was built in 1938 but has gone through several remodels including a complete recladding of the exterior finish sometime in the 1990s. The owner would like to reclad the exterior in a new finish, replace all of the windows, relocate the existing entry stair and add two deck areas at the entry level. The asphalt driveway would be replaced with permeable pavers. Minor interior renovations are also in the scope. Applicant would like to have a Preservation Planner attend the meeting.
More Details Address: 496 SEACLIFF AVE 94121
Further Info:
Related Records: None
Permitted Short Term Rentals
This section does not include pending or denied applications. Eligible applicants at qualifying properties may host short-term rentals while an application is pending.
None
Building Permits
Applications for Building Permits submitted to the Department of Building Inspection.
Active Permits
Status: TRIAGE - 11/18/2024
Address: 496 SEACLIFF AV
Originally Filed:
11/18/2024
Parcel:
1309/008A
Existing Use:
Proposed Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Existing Units:
0
Proposed Units:
1
Construction Cost:
$0.00
Status: TRIAGE - 11/18/2024
Address: 496 SEACLIFF AV
Originally Filed:
11/18/2024
Parcel:
1309/008A
Existing Use:
1 FAMILY DWELLING
Proposed Use:
Existing Units:
1
Proposed Units:
0
Construction Cost:
$0.00
Completed Permits
None
Additional Permits
Additional Permits (electrical, plumbing, etc) lodged with the Department of Building Inspections.
Other Permits
Other miscellaneous permits reviewed by the Planning Department. Depending on the activity being proposed a permit may need to be obtained from the Fire Department, Department of Public Health, Police Department, Alcoholic Beverage Commission or other organization. The Planning Department reviews most applications for these permits in order to ensure compliance with the Planning Code .
Complaints
The Planning Department and the Department of Building Inspection receive public complaints and operate enforcement programs to ensure compliance with the SF Planning Code and Building Inspection Commission Code.
Planning Department Complaints
Active
None
Completed
None
Department of Building Inspection Complaints
Disclaimer
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Appeals
Appeals related to Planning Department review. More information on Board of Appeals records can be found here.
Block Book Notifications (BBNs) & Notices of Special Restrictions (NSRs)
A Block Book Notification (BBN) is a request made by a member of the public to be notified of permits on any property that is subject to the San Francisco Planning Code. You can also sign up to be emailed when new planning applications or building permits are filed in your neighborhood through our Permits in Your Neighborhood website.
A Notice of Special Restriction (NSR) is a document recorded to the Office of the Assessor-Recorder and lists specific conditions and/or limitations associated with a property. The NSRs listed below are limited to those related to the Planning Code. Other NSRs on the property may be recorded with the Office of the Assessor-Recorder.
A Notice of Special Restriction (NSR) is a document recorded to the Office of the Assessor-Recorder and lists specific conditions and/or limitations associated with a property. The NSRs listed below are limited to those related to the Planning Code. Other NSRs on the property may be recorded with the Office of the Assessor-Recorder.
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