Board overturns Planning Commission denial for 5 Leland cannabis store after week of testimony

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 10–1 on July 27 to overturn the Planning Commission’s May 27 denial of a conditional use authorization for a proposed cannabis retail store at 5 Leland Avenue and 2400 Bayshore Boulevard, allowing the project to proceed with conditions. Supervisor Rafael Mandelman made the motion to overturn the Planning Commission’s disapproval and approve the conditional use authorization; Supervisor Preston seconded. The motion passed following a full public hearing that included an appellant presentation, planning staff analysis and dozens of callers for and against the project.

Appellants and project supporters described the proposal as a social-equity effort led by long-time neighborhood residents and community groups that would provide jobs and community investment. “This project will create 10 to 15 jobs and…