Ordinance No. 0222-16

Ord. No. 0222-16

in effect

AMENDED IN COMMITTEE FILE NO. 160820 10/24/2016 ORDINANCE NO. 222-16 [Planning Code - Landmark designation of 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses)] Ordinance amending the Planning Code to designate 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses), Lot 050 in Assessor's Block 6942, as a Landmark under Article 1 O; affirming the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings under Planning Code Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan and the eight priority policies of Planning Code Section 101.1. NOTE: Unchanged Code text and uncodified text are in plain Arial font. Additions to Codes are in single-underline italics Times New Roman font. Deletions to Codes are in strikethrough italics Times Nert' Roman font. Board amendment additions are in double-underlined Arial font. Board amendment deletions are in strikethrough Arial font. Asterisks (* * * *) indicate the omission of unchanged Code subsections or parts of tables. Be it ordained by the People of the City and County of San Francisco: Section 1. Findings. (a) Legislative Findings. (1) The Planning Department has determined that the proposed Planning Code amendment is subject to a Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code section 21000 et seq., "CEQA") pursuant to Section 15308 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the statute for actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment (in this case, landmark designation). Said determination is on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in File No. 160820 and is incorporated herein , by reference. (2) Pursuant to Planning Code Section 302, the Board of Supervisors finds that the proposed landmark designation of 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Supervisors Yee, Breed, Avalos BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page 1 ''',,,3 I I I I Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses), Lot 050, in Assessor's Block 6942, will serve the public necessity, convenience and welfare for the following reasons~ set forth in Historic Preservation Commission Resolution No. (A) The 1345 Ocean Avenue Landmark Designation Report prepared by Planning Department staff and submitted to the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is in the form prescribed by the HPC and contains supporting historic, architectural, and/or cultural documentation: (B) 1345 Ocean Avenue conveys its architectural significance as an embodiment of the distinctive characteristics of the Neoclassical style and represents the work of master architect Joseph A. Leonard; (C) 1345 Ocean Avenue conveys its artistic significance through the interior "collage-mural," a folk artists' environment. entitled The Great Cloud of Witnesses, created by Reverend Roland Gordon; (D) 1345 Ocean Avenue meets the eligibility requirements per Section 1004 of the Planning Code and warrants consideration for Article 10 landmark designation; and - (E) The boundaries and the list of exterior and interior character-defining features, as identified in the Landmark Designation Report, should be considered for preservation under the proposed landmark designation as they relate to the building's historical significance and retain historical integrity. (3) The Board finds that the proposed landmark designation of 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses), Lot 050, in Assessor's Block 6942 is consistent with the San Francisco General Plan and with Planning Code Section 101.1 (b) for the reasons set forth in Historic Preservation Commission Supervisors Yee, Breed, Avalos BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page2 Resolution No. 762, recommending approval of the proposed designation, which is [ incorporated herein by reference. (b) General Findings. (1) Pursuant to Section 4.135 of the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco, the Historic Preservation Commission has authority "to recommend approval, disapproval, or modification of landmark designations and historic district designations under the Planning Code to the Board of Supervisors." (2) On May 15, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission added 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses), Lot 1 O 050 in Assessor's Block 6942, to the Landmark Designation Work Program. (3) The Designation report was prepared by experts and Planning Department Preservation staff. All preparers meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards and the report was reviewed it for accuracy and conformance with the purposes and standards of Article 10. (4) The Historic Preservation Commission, at its regular meeting of March 16, 2016, reviewed Department staff's analysis of 1345 Ocean Avenue's historical significance per Article 10 as part of the Landmark Designation Case Report dated March 16, 2016. (5) On May 4, 2016, the Historic Preservation Commission passed Resolution No. 760, initiating designation of 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses), Lot 050 in Assessor's Block 6942, as a San Francisco Landmark pursuant to Section 1004.1 of the San Francisco Planning Code. Such motion is on file with the Clerk of the Board in File No. 160820 and incorporated herein by reference. (6) On June 1, 2016, after holding a public hearing on the proposed designation and having considered the specialized analyses prepared by Planning Department staff and the Landmark Designation Case Report, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended Supervisors Yee, Breed, Avalos BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page 3 approval of the proposed landmark designation of 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses), Lot 050, in Assessor's Block 6942, in Resolution No. 762. Such resolution is on file with the Clerk of the Board in File No. 160820. (7) 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses) contains a culturally and artistically significant interior "collage-mural," a folk artist's environment entitled The Great Cloud of Witnesses. The collage-mural was created by church pastor Reverend Roland Gordon, to inspire the community and highlight the accomplishments of African Americans. This collage-mural covers many of the interior surfaces of the Church. The Great Cloud of Witnesses provides an illustrated history of the 1 O church itself, its post-1906 Earthquake beginnings, and the community at large; and it highlights prominent people who have helped to shape San Francisco. A work-in-progress since 1980, The Great Cloud of Witnesses is a rare tribute and the largest, most imaginatively executed Folk Artists' Environment dedicated to religion, culture, African American history and role models in the country. (8) The Board of Supervisors hereby finds that 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses), Lot 050, in Assessor's Block 6942, has a special character and special historical, architectural, and aesthetic interest and value, and that its designation as a Landmark will further the purposes of and conform to the standards set forth in Article 10 of the San Francisco Planning Code. Section 2. Designation. Pursuant to Section 1004 of the Planning Code, 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses), Lot 050, in Assessor's Block 6942, is hereby designated as a San Francisco Landmark under Article 10 of the Planning Code. Supervisors Yee, Breed, Avalos BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page4 Section 3. Required Data. (a) The description, location, and boundary of the Landmark site consists of the City parcel located at 1345 Ocean Avenue, Lot 050, in Assessor's Block 6942, in San Francisco's Ingleside neighborhood. (b) The characteristics of the Landmark that justify its designation are described and shown in the Landmark Designation Case Report and other supporting materials contained in Planning Department Case Docket No. 2015.007219DES. In brief, 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses), Lot 050, in Assessor's Block 6942, is eligible for local designation under National Register of Historic Places Criterion 1 O C (as it embodies distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, conveys high artistic values, and represents the work of a master architect). Specifically, designation of the Ingleside Presbyterian Church is proper given its association with master architect Joseph Leonard, who designed the Neoclassical style building in 1923, and given its interior collage-mural, a folk artists' environment entitled "The Great Cloud of Witnesses." The collage-mural was created by church pastor Reverend Roland Gordon, to inspire the community and highlight the accomplishments of African Americans. (c) The particular features that shall be preserved, or replaced in-kind as determined necessary, are those generally shown in photographs and described in the Landmark Designation Case Report, which can be found in Planning Department Docket No. 2015.007219DES, and which are incorporated in this designation by reference as though fully set forth. Specifically, the following features shall be preserved or replaced in kind: (1) All exterior elevations, architectural ornament and rooflines of 1345 Ocean Avenue, and identified as: (A) Compound cornice, including the pediment, cornice, frieze, dentils, and molding details; Supervisors Yee, Breed, Avalos BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page 5 (B) Configuration of the symmetrical entry portico supported by the six Ionic columns (two central columns flanked on either side by an engaged column and pilasters) with straight run stairs, with terrazzo treads and risers, mosaic tile landing with the word "WELCOME;" three stairways located between the portico's column bases, the landing, and three sets of wood paneled, half-glazed, double-leaf d.oors with single light transoms above; brass cornerstone located in the column base; three hanging globe-style pendant lights centered above each entry door; and the configuration of the bays, pilasters, and corresponding breaks in the entablature across the primary and secondary elevations; (C) Wooden cross located between the first and second floors at the 1 O curving corner; (D) Lettering on the building, including: (i) At the front of building the word "INGLESIDE" is centered within the portico's pediment; (ii) "PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH & COMMUNITY CENTER" is centered within the portico's entablature; (iii) "INGLESIDE CHURCH & COMMUNITY CENTER" is centered in the entablature at the curving corner; and (iv) "WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT. II COR. 5:7" is centered in the entablature of the first bay on the Granada Avenue fac;ade; (E) Fenestration at the primary elevation, including the double-hung wood-sash windows set in wood surrounds; and (F) Fenestration at the secondary elevation, including the two sets of wood paneled double-leaf sanctuary exit doors and one single-leaf wood paneled exit door; and the configuration of six multi-light, multi-colored glass sanctuary windows at the first and Supervisors Yee, Breed, Avalos BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page6 second floor level, divided by a stucco spandrel panel with stucco casings, including those in the bay above the exit door (currently covered with plywood). (2) The character-defining interior features of the building are those associated with the 1923 Joseph Leonard architectural design that have historically been accessible to the public, and depicted in the floor plans or photos the designation report dated March 16, 2016, including: (A) The Entry Lobby, including the stairs to the lobby level, main staircase materials and configuration, wood wainscot, paneled doors, and casings with pediments above; (B) The Gymnasium, including its open volume, trusses, skylights, basketball goals, wooden flooring with basketball court markings, light fixtures, and light pendants; and (C) The Sanctuary space, including its open volume, the balcony, octagonal dome, supporting wooden knee brackets, redwood coffers, and colored glass skylights, and the configuration and materials of the six-multi-light, multi-colored colored glass 1 windows at the main level and balcony level. ! (3) The character-defining interior features of the building also include those interior features associated with the collage-mural entitled The Great Cloud of Witnesses that have historically been accessible to the public, and depicted in the floor plans or photos the designation report dated March 16, 2016, including the collage-mural itself, including: (A) All wall surfaces, doors, doorways, casings, moldings, ceiling, and ceiling beams covered with the completed portions of the collage-mural known as the Great Cloud of Witnesses, , as well as the completed portions of the collage-mural itself, which consists of paper clippings and posters, framed artwork, objects and painted portraits and painted lettering. These areas include the rooms known by the following names: Supervisors Yee, Breed, Avalos BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page 7 (i) The Reverend Roland Gordon Fellowship Hall; (ii) The Michael Jackson Room; (iii) The Barack Obama Technology Center; (iv) The Mayor Willie Brown Room; (v) Legacy Room I; (vi) Legacy Room 11; and (vii) The Nelson Mandela Bathroom; (B) All millwork throughout the church including wood wainscoting, baseboards, and door casings with entablatures, chair rails and picture rails including finishes 1 O (painted or stained). Section 4. All future conservation and stabilization work to the collage-mural shall be guided by the Architectural Resources Group (ARG) Conditions Assessment and Recommendations Report included as Appendix B within the designation report dated March 11, 2015, subject to the consent of the artist, Reverend Roland Gordon; the Visual Artists Rights Act of 1990, 17 U.S.C. § 106A; and the California Art Preservation Act, California Civil Code Section 987. II II II II II II II II Supervisors Yee, Breed, Avalos BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page 8 Section 5. The property shall be subject to further controls and procedures pursuant to the San Francisco Planning Code and Article 10, except that, with respect to the collage- mural known as the Great Cloud of Witnesses, a Certificate of Appropriateness shall be required only for the proposed removal, demolition, or permanent covering of the collage- mural. Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective 30 days after enactment. Enactment occurs when the Mayor signs the ordinance, the Mayor returns the ordinance unsigned or does not sign the ordinance within ten days of receiving it, or the Board 1 O of Supervisors overrides the Mayor's veto of the ordinance. APPROVED AS TO FORM: DENNIS J. HERRERA, City Attorney By: n:\land\as2016\0900449\01135708.doc Historic Preservation Commission BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Page 9 City and County of San Francisco Tails Ordinance City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 File Number: 160820 Date Passed: November 15, 2016 Ordinance designating 1345 Ocean Avenue (aka Ingleside Presbyterian Church and the Great Cloud of Witnesses), Assessor's Parcel Block No. 6942, Lot No. 050, as a Landmark under Planning Code, Article 1 O; affirming the Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; and making findings under Planning Code, Section 302, and findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1. October 24, 2016 Land Use and Transportation Committee -AMENDED, AN AMENDMENT OF THE WHOLE BEARING SAME TITLE October 24, 2016 Land Use and Transportation Committee - RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED November 01, 2016 Board of Supervisors - PASSED, ON FIRST READING Ayes: 11 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin, Tang, Wiener and Yee November 15, 2016 Board of Supervisors - FINALLY PASSED Ayes: 9 - Avalos, Breed, Campos, Cohen, Farrell, Kim, Mar, Peskin and Tang Excused: 2 -Wiener and Yee File No. 160820 I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was FINALLY PASSED on 11/15/2016 by the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco. Angela Calvillo · Clerk of the Board Date Approved City and County of San Francisco Pagel Printed at 10:33 am on 11116116

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