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Planning Commission approves Haight Ashbury'area cannabis retail store led by social-equity applicants
Summary
The commission unanimously approved a conditional use authorization for a social-equity cannabis retailer at 1685 Haight Street. The locally owned team emphasized neighborhood outreach, security and community benefits, and pledged sales contributions to neighborhood nonprofits.
The Planning Commission on Feb. 14 unanimously approved a conditional use authorization for a cannabis retail store at 1685 Haight Street, the first social-equity applicant to appear before the commission under the city's retail cannabis program.
Sean Richard, CEO of Coe Ashbury Group, and partner Connor Johnston described an extensive neighborhood outreach program, a good-neighbor policy and security measures including third-party door security and camera coverage. Richard, who described his personal history and community work, said…
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