Commission approves two conditional uses and several procedural motions; continuity across consent calendar

The San Francisco Planning Commission on Nov. 5 approved multiple consent and conditional‑use items and carried out several procedural motions during a remote hearing.

Key actions at a glance:

- Continuances: The commission moved to continue several matters (including conditional‑use items at 1760 Ocean Ave and a discretionary review at 811 Valencia) to later hearings; the continuance motion passed unanimously (7–0).

- Consent calendar and minutes: The commission approved a conditional use authorization for 201 Second Street and adopted draft minutes for Oct. 15 and Oct. 22, 2020 (roll‑call votes recorded unanimous 7–0).

- Wall Beds and More (2675 Mission Street): Staff described a proposal to convert a two‑year vacant 3,605‑square‑foot storefront in the Calle Ocho/Latino Cultural District to a wall‑bed and home‑furnishings showroom aimed at serving smaller apartments. The Mission Merchants Association and other neighborhood groups testified in support. Commissioners raised questions on staffing, loading and timeline; the commission approved the conditional use authorization unanimously (7–0).

- Merry Modern (2843 Gary Boulevard) — cannabis retail CUA: Planning staff found the project met distance and equity requirements and recommended approval. The project sponsors presented outreach plans, social‑equity commitments and a women‑focused brand. Public comment included both supporters and an on‑record residential tenant living above the site who described a separate tenancy dispute with the property owner. Commissioners and the city attorney reminded the panel that the land‑use review should focus on compliance with the planning code and conditions of approval; the commission voted unanimously to approve the cannabis retail conditional use (7–0).

For each action the commission recorded findings and conditions in the staff reports. Where tenants or neighbors raised concerns about landlord communications or lease terms, commissioners noted those are landlord‑tenant disputes outside the land‑use decision but asked staff and the sponsor to clarify property access and tenant service issues (for example, trash access and breaker relocation) as a condition of project approval.

Motions and recorded outcomes from Nov. 5, 2020:

- Motion to continue several cases: passed 7–0. - Motion to approve Item 4 (201 Second Street CUA): passed 7–0. - Motion to adopt minutes (Oct. 15 and Oct. 22): passed 7–0. - Motion to adopt Wall Beds & More conditional use: passed 7–0. - Motion to adopt Merry Modern cannabis conditional use with conditions: passed 7–0.

Next steps: Approved conditional uses will follow standard filing and permit processes; staff will ensure required special‑restriction recordings, permit filings and any tenant‑access fixes described by sponsors are completed before final permitting.