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Neighbors split as Planning Commission moves to continue Whole Foods/1600 Jackson debate
Summary
The commission held a daylong, often emotional hearing on a proposed Whole Foods 365 at 1600 Jackson (the Lombardi building), where supporters urged relief for a grocery‑poor corridor while opponents said the sponsor should build housing instead; the commission voted an intent to disapprove and continued the matter to Nov. 29 for further action.
The Planning Commission heard hours of testimony and saw a revised application on Nov. 8 for a proposed Whole Foods 365 store at 1600 Jackson Street (the former Lombardi building). Sponsor counsel described changes since the prior hearing: the addition of eight second‑floor residential units, on‑site bicycle parking, and a voluntary restriction on distilled spirits sales. The sponsor also said delivery patterns and building uses had been modified in response to prior concerns.
Residents, merchants and neighborhood groups were deeply divided. Many immediate neighbors and neighborhood…
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