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Commission narrowly approves CorePower Yoga at Divisadero despite merchant and neighborhood opposition

San Francisco Planning Commission · October 11, 2018
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Summary

After renewed public testimony and a split commission debate over formula retail and community impacts, commissioners approved a conditional-use authorization for CorePower Yoga at 619 Divisadero Street by a 4–3 vote; opponents cited wage disputes and corridor gentrification while supporters emphasized property-owner rights and vacancy concerns.

The Planning Commission voted 4–3 to approve a conditional use authorization allowing CorePower Yoga, a multi-location formula retail operator, to lease a storefront on Divisadero Street.

The hearing focused on Prop G criteria: whether the formula retail use is necessary or desirable and compatible with the neighborhood. Opponents — merchant associations, neighborhood groups and residents — argued…

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