Friday, July 24, 2009
7-Eleven Decision Delayed 1 Month
The Harbor Area Planning Commission this week delayed action on the proposed 7-Eleven in coastal San Pedro until next month. Following testimony by supporters and opponents of the proposed store at 19th Street and South Pacific Avenue, commissioners moved to postpone a decision until the August 18 meeting. 7-Eleven is no longer seeking authorization to sell alcohol right away but may apply for permission a year or two after opening, according to Councilwoman Janice Hahn’s office. The store is seeking approval for 24-hour operations, a point of contention among some neighbors and community activists.
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check out the re-cap in this week's RL
I was somewhat frustrated by the continuation, especially after hours of testimony from both sides. On the other hand, since 7-Eleven withdrew their request for the beer and wine sales permit at the last minute, another hearing will allow us to better focus on the remaining issue regarding hours of operation.
Personally, I am disappointed in 7-Eleven’s unwillingness to negotiate on this point, as well as their tactic of holding a development gun to the community’s head by threatening no development of any kind if the City does not allow them to operate 24 hours a day. 7-Eleven stores in Rancho Palos Verdes and all the nearby independent convenience and liquor stores in the neighborhood manage to operate successfully with limited hours, so I feel they are attempting to take advantage of the depressed economy and count on us to be desperate enough for any economic development to acquiesce. Yet, if the topless bar, Norm’s Place, wished to come back to Pacific Avenue and promised to fund some beautification projects and community programs and employ a handful of local residents, would we agree to that, too? Between the two, Norm’s would probably pay a higher wage.
I am hopeful that the Commission will ultimately uphold the Zoning Administrator’s decision, and if 7-Eleven decides not to build, then I hope we can find another use for the site that will be truly neighborhood serving and help diversify the mix of goods and services offered in the Pacific Avenue commercial corridor.
Erin Strelich
Editor’s note: Strelich is a board member of the Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council and chair of the planning committee. These opinions are her own, not necessarily those of the committee or the council.
Norms Place...... wow, I had no idea the CSPNC was behind them making a return to Pedro...... Higher wages...
I would rather have an empty lot than another 7-11 nine blocks away from an existing store. That store will be a catalyst to further drive down the area. Just look at any of the three stores currently on Gaffey. All are gathering grounds for unsavory folk.
If the Chamber or Janice Hahn is truly behind improving the business environment in San Pedro they would stand strong against this proposed store. There are already liquor stores and markets within a block of 19th & Gaffey.
I'm on my way to 7-11 right now to coffee up for my drive to Los Alamos. Every day I stop by I usually wait in line with many others who are on their way to work. What a bunch of unsavory folk we must be........
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