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Neighbors push back as Keller Williams affiliate seeks mixed cafe/office at 461 Valencia; commission continues case
Summary
A conditional‑use request to convert a vacant Valencia Street storefront to a Keller Williams business center with a front 'Lunchbox Cafe' drew sharp merchant opposition calling the plan a potential loss of active retail; commissioners asked the sponsor to return with a more distinct, permanent retail frontage and continued the item to June 16.
A proposal by TCGSF (an affiliate of Keller Williams) to convert a vacant ground‑floor space at 461 Valencia Street into a mix of business services in the rear and a micro‑retail cafe in the front drew strong public opposition Thursday, and the Planning Commission continued the matter to give the sponsor time to address merchants' concerns.
Staff planner Ella Symansky said the project seeks conditional use authorization because business and professional services are not "active commercial uses" required on Valencia's street frontage. The…
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