Two palestinian men armed with knives, axes and guns storming a synagogue in jerusalem. Coming into the synagogue and we heard gun shots from downstairs. Reporter a fifth victim, a policeman, died later. At least five others were injured, many from direct axe blows to the head. Police who arrived at the scene shot and killed the two terrorists. Reporter this was the first time in the longstanding israel Palestinian Conflict that worshippers inside a synagogue were targeted. It took place in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood that has a Large Population of englishspeaking immigrants. Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas condemned the attacks. No Palestinian Group has claimed responsibility but hamas applauded the violence. Tensions in jerusalem are at their highest point in years. Centered around the mosque on the site thats one of the holiest places to jews and muslims. Tragically, this is not the first loss of life that we have seen in recent months. Too many israelis have died. Too many pal
Everybody was getting along fine with the new house. Instruction was well advanced and the project architect went to the Planning Department counter with a set of plans for a revision, is what he called it, a new permit revising the previous permit adding a roof deck and skylight and saw over the counter approval of this. It was brought to mr. Omakaro, but many knowledgeable architectings might go to the planning counter at that time if they were trying to get approval for something that might be questionable or sketchy. In fact, this permit authorized construction of a deck that similar mrip cant be approved. It is above the limit set by the special use district. The height limit of the general planning code for residential design is further limited by the special use district and no exception for anything above the 35 foot height limit is granted under that special use district. Its very unfortunate that the project sponsor sought to permit it in this way and frankly, im kind of baff
Planning counter at that time if they were trying to get approval for something that might be questionable or sketchy. In fact, this permit authorized construction of a deck that similar mrip cant be approved. It is above the limit set by the special use district. The height limit of the general planning code for residential design is further limited by the special use district and no exception for anything above the 35 foot height limit is granted under that special use district. Its very unfortunate that the project sponsor sought to permit it in this way and frankly, im kind of baffled by the argument made by the project sponsors council saying that the neighborhood discussions were conducting in good faith and that the fact that they didnt abide by those agreements is a civil matter. Ive done this kind of negotiation with rubins office for 27 years and never heard something quite as cynical as that, that people should stand by what they say theyre going to do and neighbors fulfill
This has been a long and winding road for the other neighbors. Its the longest case ive ever had, more than ten years. I summarize this appeal should be granted on page 2 of our brief and ill start by reviewing those quickly. First is the legality issue. Article 9 of the public works code governs all and any work in the unaccepted right away. The permit was not granted with article 9 and not properly granted. The owners of the property are financially and personally liable for maintenance and use for anything consent is required. D just as specified in article 9 and thats probably the most important point in this appeal tonight. The sebd second is that the general plan, the planning code and numerous other policies and programs mandate preservation of open green space and these unaccepted undeveloped streets and rights of way a specifically defined in the planning code as Public Open Space and must be treated as Public Open Space because thats what they are. This is why the driveway so
[inaudible] hearing before you where there was evidence that the department had caused and you relied on that. Youve gone down this road before and you have been able to decide that discretion. Im going to make a motion to grant the jurisdiction request on the basis that department inadvertently caused the appellant not be able to file on a timely manner. We are a motion from commissioner honda to grant this jurisdiction request. Three or four votes are needed. Commissioner fung. I. President lazarus. I. Commissioner wilson. I. Thank you. The vote is four to zero. Jurisdiction is granted. The requesters now have a five day appeal period to appeal this variance and this appeal period end this coming monday. Thank you. Were going to take a very short break. Welcome back to the december 17 meeting on San Francisco board of appeals. We are on item 10. The subject property is at 1614 noe street. The requester asked that the board take jurisdiction over applicant holder which was issued on a