Commission approves conditional use authorization for cannabis retailer at 4221 Geary Boulevard

The San Francisco Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use authorization for a cannabis retail business proposed for 4221 Geary Boulevard.

Laura Aiello of Planning Department staff described the proposal as a tenant‑improvement of a vacant storefront in the Geary Boulevard neighborhood commercial district. Staff reported the project meets applicable planning code requirements, does not displace tenants, and proposes daily business hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The draft motion and staff recommendation prohibit on‑site cannabis consumption and require compliance with the Office of Cannabis Good Neighbor Policy; staff said outreach included mailed notice within 300 feet and online meetings conducted in April 2021.

Project sponsor Burke Hanson (proposed CEO and equity partner) said he and his business partner are longtime neighborhood residents, emphasized security plans and limited on‑site storage, said the store would sell medical cannabis useful for patients across the street at Kaiser, and said he would serve as community liaison. Staff reported one public comment in opposition citing proximity to a preschool at 4228 Geary Boulevard and 15 emailed comments in support after packet distribution.

Commissioner Diamond moved to approve the conditional use authorization with conditions; the motion was seconded and passed 7–0. The published record shows staff recommended approval and the commission approved the CUA with conditions, though the transcript does not list the full text of those conditions in the hearing record.