Renderings have been released for the proposed 50-story skyscraper at 2700 Sloat Boulevard in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset. The 589-foot structure will replace the Sloat Garden Center across from the San Francisco Zoo with 680 condominiums and new retail stores designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz. Raelynn Hickey from CH Planning is responsible for the application.

The original plans submitted to the city were rejected by the planning department, which wrote in its first plancheck letter that, among other objections, “the current proposal includes six buildings in the base density calculation, but the bonus density includes only one building with that requirement.” Recent documents at 2700 Sloat Boulevard include a new response from a CH Planning representative, a second plan-check letter from city officials released last Friday, and a detailed plan set containing project facts, renderings and design information.

2700 Sloat Boulevard, full view of Sloat Boulevard looking west, depicting Solomon Cordwell Buenz

2700 Sloat Boulevard updated mass development, illustration by Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Revised plans have now been submitted, including a response from representatives of CH Planning stating that the plans were submitted “under protest and with full reservation of writings” and further stating that “the applicant’s interpretation of the State Density Bonus Law disputed by the city”. ….” The revised plan now calls for a single building base zoning, creating a 12-story base project with 325,350 square feet of living space. The developer uses the State Density Bonus program to increase the living space by 48% to 484,930 square feet of living space. That calculation for the 50 percent density bonus is disputed by staff, who write that the proposal is 316 percent higher than base zoning, with a 372 percent increase in floor count and a 70 percent increase in housing.

In response, the San Francisco Planning Department’s second plan review letter states that the revised plan “also does not comply with the planning code.” Again, this is considered non-compliant and not subject to the Housing Accountability Act.” Without the Housing Accountability Act’s decision, the filing could not be streamlined for ministerial approval by Senate Bill 330. The Department further suggests “that if the applicant wishes to advance the new project as proposed, the applicant may request an amendment to the law.” Because the new project does not meet the requirements of the Planning Act, even allowing for possible bonuses under the State Density Bonus Act , repurposing would be the only option for the new project.”

2700 Sloat Boulevard, seen across Wawona Street, depiction by Solomon Cordwell Buenz

The city’s latest response concerns affordable housing. Applicant has sought to lower the income requirement from 80% AMI to 50% AMI to better align with the State Density Bonus Act’s description of very low-income housing. The applicant’s representative writes that he “saw no rationale for the city’s refusal to allow the applicant to further reduce AMIs for low-income earners.” In response, city officials stated that “units with a 50% AMI interest are not currently eligible under the city’s inclusion program,” adding that there is no administrative avenue for appeal.

Solomon Cordwell Buenz is the project architect. New renderings show the tower with glass railing balconies. The facade will consist of floor-to-ceiling windows and aluminum panels. Its triangular baseplate is softened by rounded edges, making the building appear at its narrowest when viewed from the west on Ocean Beach toward the 50-foot-wide nose. The floor slab transitions into a 78-foot-wide east facade. On the other hand, if you look at it from the north and south, you will see the 179-foot profile.

2700 Sloat Boulevard podium view, portrayed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz

Along the podium overlooking Sloat Boulevard, the terrace will feature large, double-height windows framed by silver and faded international orange metal supports that conform to the gradual slope of the property, with transparent glass serving the shops and gym come into play indoors. Along the third floor, the rectangular mass is punctuated by a continuous row of windows that provide a rigid reference point below the communal deck for residents. Along Wawona Street, a series of six retail spaces will be housed in two-story townhouse-style units with landscaped staircases.

Confluence is the landscape architect. Landscaping details are scarce at this preliminary stage. As for the streetscape, the project applicant writes that they expect to make “a number of public space improvements along all four fronts, including sidewalk widening, street tree installation and landscaping, lighting, and landscaping improvements.” The illustrations show lightbulb failures at every corner, an expanded plaza near the residential lobby, and widened sidewalks around retail.

Overview of the 2700 Sloat Boulevard air pedestal, depiction by Solomon Cordwell Buenz

2700 Floor Plans of Sloat Boulevard, illustration by Solomon Cordwell Buenz

2700 Sloat Boulevard Cross Sections, illustration by Solomon Cordwell Buenz

The revised plan calls for a 589-foot structure with an area of ​​669,010 square feet, of which 484,930 square feet will be residential, 43,730 square feet will be common areas, 15,300 square feet will be commercial, 31,070 square feet will be a commercial fitness center on the podium deck, etc. 94,090 square feet of parking space. Unit sizes vary: 328 studios, 176 one-bedroom apartments, 108 two-bedroom apartments, and 68 three-bedroom apartments. Of the 680 units, 110 are designated as affordable for households earning about 80% of the region’s median income.

The two-storey underground car park offers space for 212 cars as part of the city’s car-sharing program. The San Francisco planning department writes that the code program aims to “mitigate the negative impact of new developments by lowering the rate of individual car ownership per household, the average number of vehicle miles driven per household, and the total amount of vehicles produced by automobiles .” Pollution per household.”

2700 Sloat Boulevard, portrayed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz

The 0.87-acre lot is located between Sloat Boulevard and Wawona Street between 45th and 46th Avenues. The project is located in the Sunset Chinese Cultural District area, which was established in July 2021 and is the only cultural district in the west of the city. Residents will live opposite the recently opened Westerly Apartments, Java Beach at the Zoo and the United Irish Cultural Center. The San Francisco Zoo is directly across Sloat Boulevard. Ocean Beach is two blocks away, just across the Great Highway.

2700 Sloat Street, Image via Google Satellite, sketched by SFYIMBY

Thornton Tomasetti is the Civil Engineer, Langan is the Civil Engineer and Meyers+ advises MEP Engineering. Construction is expected to cost $210 million, just over a fifth of a billion dollars, and take about 20 months. City records show the property sold for $8.5 million in December 2020.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing five of his neighbors after he stormed into their Texas home indicated on Thursday that anything that led to the deadly shooting was still unclear and that the suspect was someone who was generous and well – fallen.

Francisco Oropeza, 38, appeared in court for the first time on Thursday. All five victims were from Honduras.

Oropeza, dressed in a faded pink and white striped prison uniform, said nothing to reporters as he was led into a courthouse in Coldspring, Texas, about 60 miles (97 km) north of Houston. He also did not comment during the trial hearing. Oropeza is a Mexican citizen who was deported four times between 2009 and 2016, US immigration officials said.

After the hearing, his lawyers said it was too early to know what happened on the night of the killings and that tensions between Oropeza and its neighbors had been building for some time.

“The initial story about not shooting a gun in the backyard because a baby was sleeping probably won’t turn out to be an accurate account of events,” said Anthony Osso, one of Oropeza’s attorneys.

Osso said that while the killings were portrayed as a mass shooting, it will end up being “a very different situation”.

Wilson Garcia, whose wife and 9-year-old son were among those killed, previously told reporters he and two others “respectfully” asked Oropeza if he could continue shooting from his home because Garcia’s newborn son was trying to sleep.

“He told us he was on his property and could do whatever he wanted,” Garcia said after a vigil at his son’s school on April 30.

Osso said Oropeza and his neighbors were friends. Oropeza, a handyman, would help anyone in the neighborhood doing electrical or plumbing work, his attorneys said.

The relationship between Oropeza and his neighbors began to deteriorate after the neighbors’ dogs entered Oropeza’s yard and killed his family’s sheep and chickens, Osso said.

Lisa Andrews, another of Oropeza’s attorneys, said what led to the shooting was “much more complicated and a very different picture than the original testimony.”

Both Andrews and Osso declined to comment on what happened the night of the shooting or what Oropeza may have told them about it.

Garcia said he never had any problems with Oropeza and that their wives sometimes talked. He said Oropeza once helped him cut down a tree.

Rob Freyer, the first assistant district attorney for the San Jacinto County District Attorney’s Office, declined to comment on claims by Oropeza’s attorneys that not everything is known about what led to the shooting.

“It was a massacre. The whole world knows that… It was a tragedy,” Freyer said.

Andrews said she expects the murder charges against Oropeza to be escalated to murder, which would see him face the death penalty.

San Jacinto County District Attorney Todd Dillon said Oropeza’s case likely won’t appear before a grand jury until next month.

Oropeza’s next court date is August 10. His wife and one of Oropeza’s friends have each been charged with obstructing the arrest or prosecution of a known criminal.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing five of his neighbors after he stormed into their Texas home indicated on Thursday that anything that led to the deadly shooting was still unclear and that the suspect was someone who was generous and well – fallen.

Francisco Oropeza, 38, made his first court appearance Thursday after being arrested on May 2 following a four-day manhunt. He faces five counts of murder in the April 28 shooting in a rural neighborhood in Cleveland, 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Houston. Authorities allege that after being told by his neighbors to stop firing his AR rifle because a baby was trying to sleep, Oropeza stormed into their home and killed five people, including a nine-year-old boy . All five victims were from Honduras.

Oropeza, dressed in a faded pink and white striped prison uniform, said nothing to reporters as he was led into a courthouse in Coldspring, Texas, about 60 miles (97 km) north of Houston. He also did not comment during the trial hearing. Oropeza is a Mexican citizen who was deported four times between 2009 and 2016, US immigration officials said.

After the hearing, his lawyers said it was too early to know what happened on the night of the killings and that tensions between Oropeza and its neighbors had been building for some time.

“The initial story about not shooting a gun in the backyard because a baby was sleeping probably won’t turn out to be an accurate account of events,” said Anthony Osso, one of Oropeza’s attorneys.

Osso said that while the killings were portrayed as a mass shooting, it will end up being “a very different situation”.

Wilson Garcia, whose wife and 9-year-old son were among those killed, previously told reporters he and two others “respectfully” asked Oropeza if he could continue shooting from his home because Garcia’s newborn son was trying to sleep.

“He told us he was on his property and could do whatever he wanted,” Garcia said after a vigil at his son’s school on April 30.

Osso said Oropeza and his neighbors were friends. Oropeza, a handyman, would help anyone in the neighborhood doing electrical or plumbing work, his attorneys said.

The relationship between Oropeza and his neighbors began to deteriorate after the neighbors’ dogs entered Oropeza’s yard and killed his family’s sheep and chickens, Osso said.

Lisa Andrews, another of Oropeza’s attorneys, said what led to the shooting was “much more complicated and a very different picture than the original testimony.”

Both Andrews and Osso declined to comment on what happened the night of the shooting or what Oropeza may have told them about it.

Garcia said he never had any problems with Oropeza and that their wives sometimes talked. He said Oropeza once helped him cut down a tree.

Rob Freyer, the first assistant district attorney for the San Jacinto County District Attorney’s Office, declined to comment on claims by Oropeza’s attorneys that not everything is known about what led to the shooting.

“It was a massacre. The whole world knows that… It was a tragedy,” Freyer said.

Andrews said she expects the murder charges against Oropeza to be escalated to murder, which would see him face the death penalty.

San Jacinto County District Attorney Todd Dillon said Oropeza’s case likely won’t appear before a grand jury until next month.

Oropeza’s next court date is August 10. His wife and one of Oropeza’s friends have each been charged with obstructing the arrest or prosecution of a known criminal.

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HOUSTON (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of killing five of his neighbors after he stormed into their Texas home indicated on Thursday that anything that led to the deadly shooting was still unclear and that the suspect was someone who was generous and well – fallen.

Francisco Oropeza, 38, made his first court appearance Thursday after being arrested on May 2 following a four-day manhunt. He faces five counts of murder in the April 28 shooting in a rural neighborhood in Cleveland, 45 miles (72 km) northeast of Houston. Authorities allege that after being told by his neighbors to stop firing his AR rifle because a baby was trying to sleep, Oropeza stormed into their home and killed five people, including a nine-year-old boy . All five victims were from Honduras.

Oropeza, dressed in a faded pink and white striped prison uniform, said nothing to reporters as he was led into a courthouse in Coldspring, Texas, about 60 miles (97 km) north of Houston. He also did not comment during the trial hearing. Oropeza is a Mexican citizen who was deported four times between 2009 and 2016, US immigration officials said.

After the hearing, his lawyers said it was too early to know what happened on the night of the killings and that tensions between Oropeza and its neighbors had been building for some time.

“The initial story about not shooting a gun in the backyard because a baby was sleeping probably won’t turn out to be an accurate account of events,” said Anthony Osso, one of Oropeza’s attorneys.

Osso said that while the killings were portrayed as a mass shooting, it will end up being “a very different situation”.

Wilson Garcia, whose wife and 9-year-old son were among those killed, previously told reporters he and two others “respectfully” asked Oropeza if he could continue shooting from his home because Garcia’s newborn son was trying to sleep.

“He told us he was on his property and could do whatever he wanted,” Garcia said after a vigil at his son’s school on April 30.

Osso said Oropeza and his neighbors were friends. Oropeza, a handyman, would help anyone in the neighborhood doing electrical or plumbing work, his attorneys said.

The relationship between Oropeza and his neighbors began to deteriorate after the neighbors’ dogs entered Oropeza’s yard and killed his family’s sheep and chickens, Osso said.

Lisa Andrews, another of Oropeza’s attorneys, said what led to the shooting was “much more complicated and a very different picture than the original testimony.”

Both Andrews and Osso declined to comment on what happened the night of the shooting or what Oropeza may have told them about it.

Garcia said he never had any problems with Oropeza and that their wives sometimes talked. He said Oropeza once helped him cut down a tree.

Rob Freyer, the first assistant district attorney for the San Jacinto County District Attorney’s Office, declined to comment on claims by Oropeza’s attorneys that not everything is known about what led to the shooting.

“It was a massacre. The whole world knows that… It was a tragedy,” Freyer said.

Andrews said she expects the murder charges against Oropeza to be escalated to murder, which would see him face the death penalty.

San Jacinto County District Attorney Todd Dillon said Oropeza’s case likely won’t appear before a grand jury until next month.

Oropeza’s next court date is August 10. His wife and one of Oropeza’s friends have each been charged with obstructing the arrest or prosecution of a known criminal.

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Carolin Hagenstroem and I are staring down an octagon-shaped hole in the hardwood floor of her home at 724 Brazil Ave. in San Francisco’s Excelsior District. It reveals a dizzying drop that plummets at least 19 feet down to an artist’s studio, and at the center is a fire pole that inspired one of the most influential movies of my childhood.

“I’ll go down first, and then you can try it,” Hagenstroem says to me with a reassuring nod.

She wraps her arms and legs around the brass, and carefully slides to the bottom with ease.

I gulp. I’m not afraid of heights, but let’s just say the drop appears much more intimidating than it did in one of my favorite scenes in “The Princess Diaries,” a landmark San Francisco movie that just celebrated its 20th anniversary. 

But if the clumsy Mia Thermopolis could take the plunge before school each morning, so could I. Suppressing a scream, I cling on for dear life and make my way down. 

Carolin Hagenstroem slides down the fire pole inside Engine 43 art studio, otherwise known as Mia Thermopolis’ house in “The Princess Diaries,” which is in the Excelsior District of San Francisco, on Sept. 15, 2021.

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The fire house that became a castle

Perhaps one of the most beloved coming-of-age stories of the early aughts, the Disney film based on the bestselling series by Meg Cabot follows an awkward San Francisco teenager (Anne Hathaway, in her breakout role) who discovers that her deceased father was a prince, making her the heir to the throne of the fictional European country of Genovia. She must come to terms with this life-shattering news when her estranged grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews in a role that kicked off her career renaissance) stops by for tea at the fire house-turned-artist’s loft where Mia lives with her mother Helen (Caroline Goodall).

“The Princess Diaries” was a surprise critical and commercial success, garnering more than $165 million worldwide after its premiere on July 29, 2001. It’s filled with funny one-liners — “I don’t want to rule my own country, I just want to pass the 10th grade!” — apology pizzas topped with M&Ms, a feline sidekick named Fat Louie, probably one of the best makeover scenes of all time and plenty of San Francisco scenery considering the crew only had two and a half weeks to film exterior shots in the city (the rest of production took place in Los Angeles). 

The Engine 43 art studio, otherwise known as Mia Thermopolis’ house in “The Princess Diaries,” which is in the Excelsior District of San Francisco, seen Sept. 15, 2021.

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Even two decades later, the burgundy-and-white fire house is among one of the most recognizable San Francisco filming locations for “The Princess Diaries.” It helps that a large print next to the front door of the Mission Revival style building bears the painted likenesses of Princess Mia and Princess Leia standing side-by-side — something I noticed when I visited on a recent Wednesday morning.  

The film’s production designer, Mayne Berke, said his team scrutinized all 25 of San Francisco’s vintage fire houses before settling on Engine Company No. 43, not only because it was located at the top of one of the city’s quintessential hills, but also for the reason that it had a tower jutting out of it, evoking a subtly royal look and feel.

A sign outside Engine 43 art studio, otherwise known as Mia Thermopolis’ house in “The Princess Diaries,” in the Excelsior District of San Francisco on Sept. 15, 2021.

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“After all, she was a princess, and this was her castle,” Berke said with a laugh. The late Garry Marshall, who directed the film, liked the idea so much that he changed a line in the script, said Berke, adding a joke about a frustrated Mia storming off to her tower.

Although the interior scenes were shot on a sound stage in Los Angeles, the space bears a near-identical resemblance, with its high ceilings, a spiral staircase and, of course, the fire pole. 

Not Fat Louie, but Sapphire, one of two cats living inside the Engine 43 art studio, sits in her favorite position on the spiral staircase. 

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‘There are people taking pictures almost every day’

Hagenstroem has lived in the refurbished fire house  (now the Engine 43 Art Studio) with her husband and 9-year-old son since 2015, but at first she was unaware of its ties to the popular film and was more interested in its origins as a fire house dating back to 1911, when Engine Company No. 43 formed. It was run with horse-drawn carriages that were replaced by engines seven years later, and functioned as a fire house until 1970, when the company relocated. It was then sold to Dr. Steve Shohet as a private residence in a 1976 surplus auction, according to Guardians of the City. Shohet didn’t actually live there, said Hagenstroem, though he did build a sailboat on the empty lot next to it, in addition to hosting several artists for a number of years, including dancers, sculptors and painters. 

When Hagenstroem and her family moved in, they kept the tradition of a communal artists’ space going. The ground floor still serves as a studio today, not unlike the fictional loft where Helen Thermopolis painted, and two artists-in-residence are currently living there — Ryan Smith, a goldsmith and hatmaker, and Anastasia Podlysovka, an architect and painter. 

Artist Ryan Smith makes custom tailored hats inside Engine 43 art studio, otherwise known as Mia Thermopolis’ house in “The Princess Diaries,” which is in the Excelsior District of San Francisco, seen Sept. 15, 2021.

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Unfortunately, because it’s now a private residence, fans of the movie aren’t allowed to go inside — with the exception of periodic events held by the studio — which many are disheartened to discover, said Smith. 

“One day, there were these people who showed up and wouldn’t stop ringing the doorbell. So I came out and politely had to tell them we don’t do tours. They said, ‘Really? We drove three hours to get here.’ I thanked them for their interest, but it was early on during COVID, and I was in my pajamas just trying to eat my breakfast,” he said with a laugh. 

For the most part, though, fans are polite and respectful, added Podlysovka. 

“There are people coming and taking pictures in front of the house almost every day,” she said. “They’re very sweet.” 

Artist Anastasia Podlysovka’s studio is located at the top of the tower at Engine 43 art studio, otherwise known as Mia Thermopolis’ house in “The Princess Diaries,” which is in the Excelsior District of San Francisco, seen Sept. 15, 2021.

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Setting the scene in San Francisco

Cabot’s novel was originally set in Manhattan, but director Marshall (“Pretty Woman,” “Beaches”) thought the film was better suited for San Francisco — primarily because he wanted to spend time there with his granddaughters, who were then just 4 years old. Their mother also appears, as well as Marshall’s sister, daughter-in-law and son, who served as a second unit director on the film. In addition to their cameo, his granddaughters also helped with casting and were responsible for choosing Hathaway.

“[Garry] showed them the audition tapes and asked, ‘Who looks the most like a princess?’ They chose Annie because they thought she had the best hair,” Scott Marshall, Garry’s son and a second unit director for the film, said with a laugh. 

Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews) faces off with the arm wrestling machine at the Musée Mécanique while Mia (Anne Hathaway) cheers her on in “The Princess Diaries.”

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Several other recognizable locations also played a role in “The Princess Diaries,” like the Musée Mécanique, where the queen faces off with a coin-operated arm wrestling machine as Laffing Sal looks on and cackles. At the time, the attraction was still at Land’s End, and additional scenes were shot near the observation deck at the shuttered Cliff House.

The fictional Grove High School was shot at two locations. For the exterior, they used a mansion at 2601 Lyon St., which belonged to former Giants owner Bob Lurie, said location manager Laurie Noll. 

“It was dumb luck and perfect timing,” she said, adding that he had just moved to Atherton and planned to sell the house shortly after. “I couldn’t believe it.”

Lilly (Heather Matarazzo) chats with Mia (Anne Hathaway) on the roof of the fictional Grove High School in “The Princess Diaries.” 

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Meanwhile, the tennis and basketball courts where Mia and her best friend Lilly (Heather Matarazzo) hang out were shot on the roof of the Hamlin School on Broadway, Garry Marshall told the Chronicle in a 2001 interview (the public is not permitted to visit). And the infamous cable car accident scene was filmed at the intersection of Broadway and Taylor streets.

“I really don’t believe we could have filmed that scene anywhere else,” said Scott Marshall. “The hills were what made filming the movie in San Francisco so fun.”  

Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews) pretends to knight a police officer after Mia (Anne Hathaway) accidentally crashes her Mustang into a (fake) cable car. 

Courtesy of Disney Plus

Some scenes were more difficult to shoot than others. Only a few second unit shots were taken at Baker Beach for the high school party scene where Mia is bombarded by the paparazzi.

“The day we scouted it, it was beautiful and warm. Then we came back and realized how cold it could get,” said Berke, laughing. “We shot the rest in Malibu, and the second unit crew told us we made the right choice.”

Mia (Anne Hathaway) and Queen Clarisse Renaldi (Julie Andrews) chow down on a corn dog at Lands End. 

Courtesy of Disney Plus

Originally, during the sequence where Mia is showing the queen around San Francisco, the script had them take an elevator up to the top of the Golden Gate Bridge. When the crew got there, they realized it only held two people and took 17 minutes to reach the top — not to mention it was rather rickety, said Berke. 

“The wind could blow you right off that thing. I turned to our cinematographer and said, ‘The cast is never coming up here.’” (They opted for the Musée Mécanique instead.) 

Noll remembers filming the scene when Mia is attempting to drive her ’60s Mustang to the coronation, only for it to get stuck on Russian Hill in the rain.

“That was a pretty crazy night. We were making all of this fake rain and shooting until one in the morning,” she said. 

Mia (Anne Hathaway) and Helen Thermopolis (Caroline Goodall) throw darts at paint-filled balloons in a fan-favorite scene of “The Princess Diaries.” 

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But the best story might be one of the film’s most iconic moments, when Mia and her mother spend an evening together shooting darts at paint-filled balloons on a canvas. The crew never tested it beforehand, figuring that if they threw the darts at the balloons, they would pop. 

They didn’t. 

“Annie threw the first dart and it bounced right off the balloon,” said Berke. “So the prop master tried throwing a dart as hard as he could, and again, it bounced off. I got really scared at first — I thought, ‘My god, this was my idea.’” 

In the end, they made the scene happen by having the prop master stand just behind the camera, shooting a BB gun each time the actresses threw a dart.

“It required so many takes,” said Berke, laughing. “We probably spent an hour or two longer on that scene than we should have, but it’s a very fun moment.” 

Of course, I have to ask Hagenstroem if she’s ever tried to replicate the scene at home. She chuckles.

“We haven’t, but we’ve filled water guns with paint and sprayed them on a sheet,” she said. “We decided to create our own twist.”

It’s Excelsior Month at SFGATE. We’ll be diving deep into the neighborhood for the entirety of September as part of a new series where we’ll be highlighting a different corner of San Francisco every month this year. 

The tower on top of Engine 43 art studio, otherwise known as Mia Thermopolis’ house in “The Princess Diaries,” which is in the Excelsior District of San Francisco, seen Sept. 15, 2021.

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The view from the roof of Engine 43 art studio, otherwise known as Mia Thermopolis’ house in “The Princess Diaries,” which is in the Excelsior District of San Francisco, seen Sept. 15, 2021.

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Some of the gear artist Carolin Hagenstroem helped created for the Engine 43 art studio, otherwise known as Mia Thermopolis’ house in “The Princess Diaries,” which is in the Excelsior District of San Francisco, on Sept. 15, 2021.

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ABC revealed the cast for Season 29 of “Dancing With the Stars” on Tuesday, with “Tiger King” star Carole Baskin, “Selling Sunset’s” Chrishell Stause and “Catfish” host Nev Schulman set to compete on the ballroom dancing competition next month.

Other cast members include Nelly, “One Day at a Time” star Justina Machado, “Cheer” coach Monica Aldama, Kaitlyn Bristowe of the “Bachelor” franchise, Backstreet Boys singer AJ McLean, former NBA player Charles Oakley, and former Olympic figure skater Johnny Weir. See the full cast list and bios below.

The new season of “Dancing With the Stars” is set to premiere Monday, Sept. 14 on ABC.

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Returning pros include Sharna Burgess and Keo Motsepe, who will be joined by new professional ballroom dancers Britt Stewart and Daniella Karagach. The other pros who will compete on the new season are Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Cheryl Burke, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Jenna Johnson, Peta Murgatroyd, Pasha Pashkov, Gleb Savchenko and Emma Slater.

The list of pairs will be revealed on the season premiere, which will also mark the debut of the show’s new host, Tyra Banks. The “America’s Next Top Model” and “America’s Got Talent” host will bring a “fresh take on the competition,” according to ABC, as she takes over for outgoing hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews and joins the series as an executive producer.

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Check out the promo above and learn more about Season 29’s cast:

MONICA ALDAMA – One of the most successful athletic coaches in the country, Monica Aldama became an overnight sensation after starring in the hit Netflix docu-series “Cheer,” which chronicles her tremendous leadership in building one of the country’s most successful cheerleading programs from the ground up. Celebrated for her hallmark phrase, “You keep going until you get it right, then keep going until you can’t get it wrong,” Aldama is her students’ biggest advocate, always encouraging them to be the best versions of themselves. She has been with Navarro College for 25 years and has led the cheer squad to win 14 national championships, and was inducted into the inaugural class of the Navarro College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019. A true force and inspiration that has captured the hearts of the world, she brings her empowering messages on leadership, resilience, teamwork and success to audiences worldwide. Aldama also shares messages of inclusivity and acceptance, drawing on her experiences working with racially diverse, LGBTQ+ and low-income students in an insular, small town.

CAROLE BASKIN – Carole Baskin is the founder and CEO of Big Cat Rescue, the world’s most influential, accredited rescue facility for exotic cats. She and her family volunteer for the Tampa-based nonprofit as unpaid staff and have 100+ volunteers and a dozen interns from around the world. Successfully rehabilitating and releasing a number of bobcats and other native animals since 1992, Baskin and the organization have been featured on CNN, Animal Planet, Discovery, People Magazine, “The Today Show,” Sports Illustrated, local media outlets and many more national and international programs. She also recently gained public attention in “Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness,” Netflix’s documentary series about Oklahoma-based private zoo operator Joe Exotic in a true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding. Over the years, Baskin has lectured in Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Brazil, Australia and countless cities across the U.S. as the host of Big Cat Rescue’s Cat Chat Show, a live interview with cat experts from around the world. Additionally, she lectures at universities, law colleges and in numerous animal association conferences on cage construction, legislative affairs and sanctuary standards.

KAITLYN BRISTOWE – From the small town of Leduc, Alberta, Canada, to the global stage, Kaitlyn Bristowe is the Canadian girl making waves – in a big way. Perhaps the most controversial and well-liked Bachelorette to date, Bristowe started out with big dreams and ballet shoes. Since the end of her season of the hit ABC series “The Bachelorette,” Bristowe has taken the social media world by storm (with 1.8 million loyal Instagram followers) and continues to showcase her personality and unique perspective with KaitlynBristowe.com. She has launched Dew Edit, a stylish hair accessories line; her own line of wine, Spade & Sparrows; her own digital series; and a country-pop song, which reached No. 2 on the U.S. charts within the first 24 hours of release. Her notoriously unapologetic style has landed her appearances on major network talk shows, including the likes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “Good Morning America” and “Entertainment Tonight.”

VERNON DAVIS – Vernon Davis is a former American football tight end. The 15-year NFL veteran was selected by the San Francisco 49ers sixth overall in the 2006 NFL Draft and played his first 10 seasons with the 49ers. He joined his hometown team, the Washington Redskins, in 2016 and spent four seasons there before retiring after the 2019-2020 season. Off the field, Davis is a budding entrepreneur, dedicated philanthropist and actor. Davis owns multiple Jamba Juice franchises in Northern California. He also has his very own supplement company, Timeless; is the co-owner of Q-Collar Innovations; and the co-owner and marketing advisor for Pescavor Jerky. In addition, he is partnered in PathWater as well as RASA. In addition, Davis is a limited partner of Next Play Capital. In 2012, Davis created the Vernon Davis Foundation for the Arts as a way to promote art education and art appreciation among youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. In 2019, VDFA evolved into the Vernon Davis Foundation, which services at-risk youth of all interests and demographics. Davis played roles in movies such as “Baywatch” (2017), which starred Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron, and “Hell on the Border” (2019). His latest role will be the male lead in the upcoming thriller “Red Winter.”

ANNE HECHE – Anne Heche is an accomplished Emmy® Award-winning actor with a wide-ranging body of work. Heche can currently be seen in “The Vanished,” where she co-stars with Thomas Jane. Other recent feature films include “Best of Enemies,” where she starred opposite Taraji P. Henson and Sam Rockwell, and “My Friend Dahmer.” Heche also starred in Lionsgate feature film “Wild Card,” opposite Jason Statham. She followed that with the films “Catfight,” opposite Sandra Oh and Alicia Silverstone; “The Last Word,” opposite Amanda Seyfried and Shirley Mclaine; and “Opening Night” with Topher Grace, Taye Diggs and Rob Riggle. Heche’s television credits include a starring role on “Chicago PD” as Katherine Brennan. Before that, she starred as Deputy Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, Patricia Campbell, on the NBC series “The Brave.” Heche co-created, executive produced and wrote for the NBC series “Bad Judge,” starring Kate Walsh. Heche has three Emmy nominations and one win. She was nominated for a Tony® for Best Performance by a Leading Actress for her performance as Lily Garland in “Twentieth Century.”

SKAI JACKSON – At the age of 18, Skai Jackson has already been named to The Hollywood Reporter’s inaugural Top 30 Stars Under 18 List, Variety’s Youth Impact Report, been deemed one of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential Teens and was listed among EBONY’s Power 100 honorees. Jackson became a household name after her starring role as Zuri Ross in the Disney Channel hit series “Jessie” as well as the spinoff series “BUNK’D.” Her performance earned Jackson a 2016 NAACP Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Performance by a Youth. Jackson is a passionate advocate for anti-bullying and is quickly becoming a role model for younger generations using her large following to stand up to bullies on social media. She hopes to continue to do so with her first memoir, “Reach for The Skai: How to Inspire, Empower and Clapback,” which was released last year.

JUSTINA MACHADO – A talented and versatile actress, Justina Machado continues to endear audiences and earn critical acclaim for her work on stage, television and film. Machado currently stars in the hit comedy “One Day at a Time,” opposite Rita Moreno. Machado stars as Penelope, a newly single war veteran, raising her two children with the help of her mother. In 2018, Machado earned her first Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination, for her portrayal of Penelope Alvarez. She was also awarded an Imagen Foundation Award for Best Actress and the show won for Best Comedy. Machado is perhaps most well-known for her role as Vanessa Diaz in HBO’s “Six Feet Under.” Additionally, Machado appeared alongside Gina Rodriguez in the fourth season of CW’s Emmy Award-nominated comedy series, “Jane the Virgin” and voiced the character Carmen in Disney’s animated series “Elena of Avalor.” In 2009, Machado made her Broadway debut in the Tony® Award-winning musical “In the Heights,” starring Lin-Manuel Miranda. In 2010, Machado joined the production of award-winning director George C. Wolfe’s “A Free Man of Color.”

JEANNIE MAI – Emmy® Award-winning host Jeannie Mai can be seen each weekday on the nationally syndicated talk show “The Real” and on ABC’s hit summer series “Holey Moley.” Mai serves as a sideline correspondent for the extreme mini-golf competition series. In 2018, Mai and her fellow “The Real”  co-hosts received a Daytime Emmy  Award  for Outstanding Talk Show Host. A style expert and producer, Mai recently launched her web series titled “Hello Hunnay,” which takes fans on her journey through fashion, fitness, finances and relationships. Mai also hosts the podcast “Listen Hunnay.” Deeply committed to charities that advance women’s interests, Mai serves as a board member for various organizations, including Dress for Success and Same Sky. As a first-generation daughter of immigrant Vietnamese and Chinese parents, Mai strives to give back to her homeland by traveling to Asia to volunteer her time with organizations dedicated to helping those who are less fortunate. For the last several years, she has served as an advocate to fight human trafficking and has been an ambassador for the Pacific Links Foundation, Step Up, Nightlight International,  Not For Sale  and Heartbeat Vietnam. In 2017, Mai executive produced “Stopping Traffic: The Movement to End Sex Trafficking,” a documentary that investigates the international crisis of human sex trafficking from a deeply personal point of view. She is currently working on the follow-up.

AJ McLEAN – For 27 years, AJ McLean has been a part of the Backstreet Boys, one of the most successful groups in music history. He may be a legend of the ’90s boyband era, but McLean has always been a cultural vanguard. A multiple award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated performer, McLean has continually delivered the finest pop music one has to offer – tightly crafted songs, floor-shaking rhythms and unmistakable harmonies – making him one of pop’s most influential performers. Along with the other members, McLean received a star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, performed for the president of the United States, and made an unforgettable appearance in the Seth Rogen hit film “This Is The End,” which earned the guys a Best Musical Moment award at the MTV Movie Awards. McLean’s work with BSB has gone gold and platinum in 46 countries; the group’s first nine albums all debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard Top 100, and the Los Angeles Times recently raved “the Boys’ talents … will survive almost any pop-culture apocalypse.”

JESSE METCALFE – One of the busiest actors in Hollywood, Jesse Metcalfe is clearly among its most coveted stars. Most recently, Metcalfe was seen as the lead in action-packed thriller “Hard Kill,” opposite Bruce Willis. On television, he continues to be featured (and contribute original songs) as former country star Trace Riley of the popular Hallmark family drama “Chesapeake Shores.” Last year, his presence drew audiences to two action films including the thriller “Escape Plan 2: Hades” with Sylvester Stallone and the horror flick “The Ninth Passenger.” In 2006, Metcalfe showcased his comedy chops as the title character in the 20th Century Fox feature “John Tucker Must Die.” Metcalfe recently portrayed a bachelor on the Hallmark Channel’s original holiday movie “Christmas Next Door,” and a country music sensation on the network’s original romantic drama “A Country Wedding.” Metcalfe is well remembered for his breakout role as forbidden teen lover John Rowland opposite Eva Longoria on the Golden Globe®-winning ABC series “Desperate Housewives.” He earned a Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Breakout Performance-Male and shared a SAG Award for Best Television Comedy Ensemble. He is also active in several charities including North Texas Food Bank, The Go Campaign, Weingart Foundation and UNICEF.

NELLY – Diamond-selling, multiplatinum, GRAMMY® Award-winning rap superstar, entrepreneur, philanthropist and actor Nelly has continually raised the bar for the entertainment industry since stepping on the scene in 2000 with his distinctive vocals and larger-than-life personality. Currently, Nelly has again topped the country music charts with a collaboration with Kane Brown, “Cool Again,” and hit the No. 1 spot with “Good Times Roll” with Jimmie Allen. Some of his other hits include “Hot in Here”; “Dilemma” featuring Kelly Rowland; “Country Grammar”; “Ride Wit Me”; “Just a Dream”; “Cruise”; “The Fix” sampling Marvin Gaye; and summer sixteen’s dance anthem “Millionaire” with Cash Cash and Digital Animal Farm. He has won three GRAMMY Awards, released six top-selling studio albums, and graced both the small and big screens alongside Adam Sandler and Chris Rock, as well as played himself in BET’s “Real Husbands of Hollywood” with Kevin Hart. Nelly’s “Country Grammar” album and his song “Cruise,” his collaboration with Florida Georgia Line, both achieved diamond status in 2016; and he is only one of seven rappers to reach this honor. He is also the CEO of his own label Derrty Ent. and co-owner of the Charlotte Bobcats with Michael Jordan. Nelly supports Make a Wish and is the only rapper/music artist to own his own college, EI University, which provides education surrounding the music industry and personally provides scholarships for students.

CHARLES OAKLEY – Charles Oakley is a basketball legend and one of the most beloved Knicks players of all time. The ninth overall pick in the first round of the 1985 NBA Draft, Oakley went on to play 19 years in the NBA, 10 of which were with the New York Knicks – and all 10 of which the Knicks made the playoffs. Oakley was named to the NBA All-Star Game and the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 1994. He was also named to the NBA All-Rookie Team in 1986 and the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 1998. As a power forward, he ranked as one of the best rebounders in the NBAand was known for his tough defense, such that he is often referred to as “The Enforcer.” Most importantly, he was beloved by his teammates and always respected by his fellow competitors. Oakley is now a player and coach for the Killer 3s in the NBA Big3 Basketball League. Alongside his playing and coaching, Oakley’s dedication to giving back to the community and passion for cooking led him to start the Charles Oakley Foundation, a nonprofit organization that is focused on helping impoverished and underprivileged communities through direct impact projects with the mission to #OakOutHunger. He has long been an advocate for the cause of hunger relief and has cooked and served thousands of meals as a part of the Foundation’s 2020 Feed America Campaign.

NEV SCHULMAN – Nev Schulman is an American producer, photographer and TV host. He is best known for the 2010 documentary film “Catfish” and the follow-up TV series “Catfish: The TV Show,” of which he is the host and executive producer on MTV. Aside from his impressive entertainment career, Schulman spends time supporting local organizations and charities in New York City and nationwide. He served on the youth board for the Canadian-based organization Leave Out Violence and hosted the annual Dance Against Cancer. In 2014, Schulman published his first book, “In Real Life: Love, Lies & Identity in the Digital Age,” in which he gives both personal history and observations gleaned from his work on “Catfish.” “Catfish” is more than just a popular TV series, but it is a commentary on our society today. It was because of Schulman and older brother Rel Schulman that the phrase became so widely understood today and has since been added to The Merriam Webster Dictionary. Schulman and his wife, Laura Perlongo, host the Facebook series called “We Need to Talk.” Additionally, Schulman and Laura have created series of socially focused videos online (around issues like parental leave and gender roles) which have garnered over 250 million views.

CHRISHELL STAUSE – Chrishell Stause is from Kentucky and can most recently be seen starring in “Selling Sunset​,” an original docu-series for Netflix. A realtor in the high-end luxury market, the show follows Stause breaking into the industry. In addition, Stause has made herself a known name in the daytime community. She has starred on “All My Children,” “The Young and the Restless” and as Jordan Ridgeway on “Days of Our Lives,” which earned her a Daytime Emmy® Award nomination this year for Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series. She also recently starred in the Netflix thriller “​Staged Killer​.” In her spare time, Stause is very active in her charity work. Having experienced being homeless at times growing up, she is passionate about raising money and volunteering at Upward Bound House. It is an organization committed to eliminating homelessness among families with children by providing housing, supportive services and advocacy. For more information, please visit ​upwardboundhouse.org.

JOHNNY WEIR – Johnny Weir is one of the superstars of figure skating and a pop-culture icon. Born in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, he is a two time U.S. Olympian, three time U.S. National Figure Skating Champion, 2008 World bronze medalist, two time Grand Prix Final bronze medalist and the 2001 World Junior Figure Skating Champion, as well as NBC’s lead figure skating commentator, ambassador to the Olympic Games and cultural icon. Weir is known for his commentary and provocative style during NBC’s coverage of the Kentucky Derby, the Super Bowl, National Dog Show and Beverly Hills Dog Show. He’s also known for producing and starring in the award-winning, Epix-produced 2014 documentary film, “To Russia With Love”; and for producing and starring in “Be Good Johnny Weir,” and hosting the Facebook Watch series “Trading Faces.” Most recently, Weir starred as Gabe in the Netflix drama “Spinning Out” and hosted Food Network’s “Wedding Cake Championship.” He continues his role as Winter Village Skating Ambassador for Bryant Park in New York City, commentating for NBC’s coverage of the 2019-2020 figure skating season, and dazzling audiences with his skating while on tour around the world.

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Career Bump: 12 Contestants Who Got Biggest Boost (Photos)

• From Kim Kardashian to Alfonso Ribeiro, TheWrap takes a look at the celebrities who have gone on to bigger and better things.

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  Kim Kardashian  

  When Kim Kardashian was on Season 7 of “Dancing With the Stars,” “Keeping up With the Kardashians” was just a year old, but it went on to become one of the most successful franchises in reality TV history.

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  Mark Cuban 
  

  After his stint on Season 5 of “Dancing With the Stars,” Cuban went from regular billionaire to famous billionaire when he became one of the investors on ABC’s hit “Shark Tank.”

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  Julianne Hough/Derek Hough 
  

  “Dancing With the Stars'” most successful alums weren’t even stars before they were on the show. Brother-sister duo Derek and Julianne Hough entered the show as professional dancers, but have since branched out into their own acting careers. Julianne also took on the role of judge on the show beginning with Season 19.

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  Brooke Burke-Charvet 
  

  Brooke Burke-Charvet won the seventh season of ABC’s reality competition series in 2008 then parlayed that success into a nine-season run as co-host of the show.

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  Erin Andrews 
  

  Like Burke-Chavert before her, Andrews went from “DWTS” alum to co-host when she assumed the role for Season 18. Andrews also assumed several new roles as a sportscaster for Fox Sports.

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  Lisa Rinna 
  

  Daytime soap vet Lisa Rinna competed in the second season of “DWTS,” finishing in fourth place. Since then, she’s gone on to a fruitful reality TV career, including her role as one of the regulars on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”

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  Jennie Garth 
  

  “Beverly Hills, 90210” star Jennie Garth finished in fourth place on Season 5 of “DWTS,” then went on to star in the CW’s “90210” revival the following year.

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  Candace Cameron Bure 
  

  “Full House” star took home the bronze in Season 18, then wrote a book about the experience, called “Dancing Through Life.” She also serves as a host on the ABC daytime talk show “The View” and will star in the Netflix sequel series “Fuller House.”

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  Melissa Joan Hart  

  In 2009, Melissa Joan Hart competed on Season 9 of “Dancing With the Stars,” and in 2010 she made her return to TV in ABC Family’s “Melissa and Joey” alongside Joey Lawrence (who also competed in Season 3). 

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  Kellie Pickler 
  

  “American Idol” vet Kellie Pickler put her reality TV experience to use on Season 16, this time walking away a winner. In 2015, Pickler and her husband Kyle Jacobs scored a CMT reality series called “I Love Kellie Pickler.”

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  Alfonso Ribeiro 
  

  “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” alum Alfonso Ribeiro won Season 19 of “Dancing With the Stars,” then went on to take over for Tom Bergeron as host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” in 2015.

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  Bobby Bones 

  The country-music radio host won Season 27 in fall 2018 despite landing the second lowest scores in the final 4 with partner Sharna Burgess — and then parlayed that appearance into a full-time mentor role on ABC’s “American Idol” reboot. He even subbed in as host in April 2019 when Ryan Seacrest was too sick to tape the live show.

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From Kim Kardashian to Alfonso Ribeiro, TheWrap takes a look at the celebrities who have gone on to bigger and better things

From Kim Kardashian to Alfonso Ribeiro, TheWrap takes a look at the celebrities who have gone on to bigger and better things.

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