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Planning Commission signals disapproval of Ralph Lauren store on Fillmore after vigorous neighborhood opposition
Summary
After hours of testimony from neighbors and merchants who said a chain would harm Fillmore Street—s character, the Planning Commission voted an intent to disapprove a Ralph Lauren conditional-use request for 2040 Fillmore St.; commissioners asked staff to return with final language March 6.
The Planning Commission voted Feb. 14 to register formal intent to disapprove a conditional-use request by Ralph Lauren to open a retail store at 2040 Fillmore Street, following a lengthy public hearing in which neighborhood groups, merchants and residents urged the commission to keep Fillmore—s locally owned mix intact.
Planning staff had recommended approval with conditions, noting the existing space previously housed Smith & Hawken and would not expand the building envelope. Project representatives said they planned a context-sensitive facade…
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