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Council sends Market Street gas‑station expansion back for fuller environmental review after 8–1 vote
Summary
The San Diego City Council on July 22 granted an appeal of a Development Services environmental determination for a proposed expansion at 1606 Market St., voting 8–1 to send the matter back to staff so the council can review a completed environmental record before any final decision.
Council members voted 8–1 on July 22 to grant an appeal of the environmental determination for a proposed expansion at 1606 Market St. in East Village, directing staff to complete additional environmental review and return the item to the City Council for a final decision.
The project applicant had proposed an 820‑square‑foot expansion to an existing gas station and convenience market, adding a separate food and beverage vendor and a drive‑through. Development Services staff told council the environmental review was incomplete because driveway deviations that would add up to 60 feet of curb cuts on Market Street raised unresolved safety concerns for pedestrians, bicyclists and bus users. James Alexander of Development Services said staff used CEQA’s disapproval exemption…
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