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Planning Commission approves Relief Herbal's 5801 Mission dispensary after heated public debate
Summary
After contested public testimony both for and against, the commission approved a conditional use authorization for Relief Herbal at 5801 Mission Street (an equity applicant), voting 4–2. Commissioners cited the applicant's equity status and staff findings; opponents raised concerns about proximity to schools and potential clustering.
The commission considered a conditional use authorization for a 2,500‑square‑foot cannabis retail store at 5801 Mission Street in the Excelsior/Outer Mission neighborhood. Staff reported the project complies with zoning and the city's 600‑foot spacing rule, described outreach and opposition/support letters, and recommended approval to activate a vacant storefront and advance equity program goals.
Equity applicant Heidi Hanley (Relief Herbal) described more than a decade of community service at a prior Mission Street location, including veteran…
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