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Planning panel approves two CVS proposals; neighbors ask for design and loading safeguards
Summary
The commission approved conditional-use actions for a 15,000 sq ft CVS at 1760 Ocean Avenue and a new CVS at 701 Portola Drive, amid debate over formula-retail classification, loading and cumulative impacts on small businesses. Staff said code treats the proposals as retail; approvals included conditions and design follow-up.
The Planning Commission approved two separate CVS proposals on April 28: an adaptive reuse at 1760 Ocean Avenue (approx. 15,000 sq ft) and a new-build CVS at 701 Portola Drive that requires demolition of a gas station and several variances.
Planning staff framed both projects as code-compliant retail (sales-and-service category) and recommended conditional-use…
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