11-23-2022 Public Works Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the Director of Public Works will hold a remote public hearing via teleconference to consider the item(s) listed below and that said public hearing will be held as follows:

DATE:                   November 23rd, 2022

Time:                    10:00 AM

Location:             REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

1. Call to Order

2. Public Comment

Members of the public may address the hearing officer on matters that are within the department’s jurisdiction but not on today’s agenda.

3. Hearing Order 207160               

To consider a request from the property owner of 30 Otis Street, for a major sidewalk encroachment permit for the construction of an approximately 7,200-square foot public plaza at the corner of 12th Street and South Van Ness Avenue, fronting the subject property at 30 Otis Street (block 3505, lots 010, 012, 013, 016 and 018).                         

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Persons unable to participate in the videoconference may submit written comments regarding the subject matter to Bureau of Street Use and Mapping at 49 South Van Ness Avenue. Suite 300, San Francisco, CA 94103 or email to Berhane. Gaime at Berhane.gaime@sfdpw.org or SFPW-BSM BSMpermitdivision@sfdpw.org. Comments received before the hearing will be brought to the attention of the hearing officer and made a part of the official public record.

Further information, if desired, on this matter may be obtained prior to the hearing by contacting Berhane Gaime at Berhane.gaime@sfdpw.org Or BSMpermitdivision@sfdpw.org.

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Language Interpreters

Request must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing to ensure availability.

ESPAÑOL: La solicitud de un intérprete debe recibirse 48 horas antes de la reunión.

中文: 如需即時傳譯，請於會議前最少四十八小時通知