Just a note regarding my previous post on Thursday’s Planning Commission hearing: the vote was 4 to 2 in favor of the new ultra-restrictive legislation creating the North Beach Special Use District to ban any new bars, cafes and restaurants. Many projects not in the pipeline will die on the vine and we can expect more boarded-up buildings in North Beach.
It will be heard next by the Board of Supervisors' Land Use Committee; soon, maybe next week.This is a committee that Supervisor Peskin sits on...
On another note, there are economic woes in Chinatown and have been for years. The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development has held several forums to try to address the issues affecting merchants and restaurant owners. The downturn in the economy just makes matters worse.
Looking to expand his restrictions beyond North Beach, Supervisor Peskin has now introduced a retail chain store ban for Chinatown. I would hope that he consulted with merchants and community leaders in Chinatown. I said hope; there's no guarantee.
Enough with the Plywood!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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