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2019-016523 · 313 IVY STREET

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Hannah Fenton · email · 2020-01-09 · support · campaign email · source packet

Letter of Support for 415 Native LLC at 313 Ivy St
12/20/19 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am writing to show support for 415 Native LLC, a cannabis equity applicant group applying for a conditional use to open up a cannabis retail location at 313 Ivy Street, San Francisco, California 94114. I have known the applicants for a very long time and are familiar with their business practices and commitment to the community. Owners Mike, Nguey and Angel care about th… show more

Xan Devoss · email · 2020-01-09 · support · campaign email · source packet

Fig and Thistle CU
1/6/2020 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am writing to show support for 415 Native LLC, a cannabis equity applicant group applying for a conditional use to open up a cannabis retail location at 313 Ivy Street, San Francisco, California 94104. I have known the applicants for a very long time and are familiar with their business practices and commitment to the community. Owners Mike, Nguey and Angel care about the … 1/6/2020 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am writing to show support for 415 Native LLC, a cannabis equity applicant group applying for a conditional use to open up a cannabis retail location at 313 Ivy Street, San Francisco, California 94104. I have known the applicants for a very long time and are familiar with their business practices and commitment to the community. Owners Mike, Nguey and Angel care about the community they are in and conduct business in an upstanding and respectable manner. They have been given the opportunity to open a cannabis retail location at 313 Ivy Street through the Equity Program, a program designed by the city of San Francisco to foster the equitable participation in the cannabis industry and to help create business opportunities for those negatively impacted by the war on drugs. Mike, is an equity business owner and longstanding member of the community who runs a youth tennis program and works in cannabis advocacy. Nguey and Angel, owners of the Fig and Thistle Market and Wine Bar have been working in small business for over 6 years now in both the food and beverage industry as well as the cannabis industry. They have been friends for over 20 years and are all from the city, together you have a group of people that have already proven their commitment to creating a space both welcomed by the neighborhood and customers alike and dedication to the community and to the betterment of the city. Stay Gold has the ability to provide the same positive impact that their previous projects have delivered. It is my opinion that this cannabis dispensary will be an asset to the community and I want to support their efforts to provide a safe and welcoming space for cannabis access and education. Please help keep San Francisco special and commerce local by allowing small businesses like this one to operate and thrive in the community. Sincerely, ______Xan deVoss_____________________________ Signature Xan deVoss 763 Haight Street 94117 [email removed] Xan DeVoss Fox and Lion Bread 5273 3rd Street SF 94124 [phone removed]show more

Chandran Param · email · 2020-01-09 · support · campaign email · source packet

Support for Stay Gold Dispensary at 313 Ivy Street San Francisco
1/5/20 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am writing to show support for 415 Native LLC, a cannabis equity applicant group applying for a conditional use to open up a cannabis retail location at 313 Ivy Street, San Francisco, California 94104. I have known the applicants for a very long time and are familiar with their business practices and commitment to the community. Owners Mike, Nguey and Angel care about the commu… show more

Gretchen Buck · email · 2020-01-09 · support · campaign email · source packet

Justan Fondbertasse · email · 2020-01-09 · support · campaign email · source packet

313 Ivy // Letter of Support
Dear Planning Commissioners, I am writing to show support for 415 Native LLC, a cannabis equity applicant group applying for a conditional use to open up a cannabis retail location at 313 Ivy Street, San Francisco, California 94104. I have known the applicants for a very long time and are familiar with their business practices and commitment to the community. Owners Mike, Nguey and Angel care about the community the… show more

Felicity Chen · email · 2020-01-16 · support · campaign email · source packet

Letter of Support for 415 Native LLC
Dear Planning Commissioners, I am writing to show support for 415 Native LLC, a cannabis equity applicant group applying for a conditional use to open up a cannabis retail location at 313 Ivy Street, San Francisco, California 94104. I have known the applicant for a very long time and are familiar with their business practices and commitment to the community. Owners Mike, Nguey and Angel care about the community th… Dear Planning Commissioners, I am writing to show support for 415 Native LLC, a cannabis equity applicant group applying for a conditional use to open up a cannabis retail location at 313 Ivy Street, San Francisco, California 94104. I have known the applicant for a very long time and are familiar with their business practices and commitment to the community. Owners Mike, Nguey and Angel care about the community they are in and conduct business in an upstanding and respectable manner. They have been given the opportunity to open a cannabis retail location at 313 Ivy Street through the Equity Program, a program designed by the city of San Francisco to foster the equitable participation in the cannabis industry and to help create business opportunities for those negatively impacted by the war on drugs. Mike, is an equity business owner and longstanding member of the community who runs a youth tennis program and works in cannabis advocacy. Nguey and Angel, owners of the Fig and Thistle Market and Wine Bar have been working in small business for over 6 years now in both the food and beverage industry as well as the cannabis industry. They have been friends for over 20 years and are all from the city, together you have a group of people that have already proven their commitment to creating a space both welcomed by the neighborhood and customers alike and dedication to the community and to the betterment of the city. Stay Gold has the ability to provide the same positive impact that their previous projects have delivered. It is my opinion that this cannabis dispensary will be an asset to the community and I want to support their efforts to provide a safe and welcoming space for cannabis access and education. Please help keep San Francisco special and commerce local by allowing small businesses like this one to operate and thrive in the community. Sincerely, Felicity Chen 601 4th Street Unit 112 San Francisco CA 94107 [email removed] -- Felicity Chen co-founder & ceo / Potli /(510) 303 - 9686 Sender notified by Mailtrack 01/15/20, 12:57:17 PMshow more

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Comments by hearing (38)

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2020-01-09 · 9 comments · 9 / 0

Doug Ridgway · email · 2020-01-09 · support · source packet

415 Native LLC / Dispensary Application
To Whom it May Concern I<U+2019>m writing to the Commission in support of the conditional use permit to open 415 Native LLC, a cannabis retail location in Hayes Valley (313 Ivy). My Business is located approximately a block away on Octavia and I have come to know Angel (one of the owners) through various community organizations and events, including her participation in the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Assn Ho… show more

Matt Coelho · email · 2020-01-09 · support · source packet

2019-016523CUA: In Support of CUA for Cannabis Retail at 313 Ivy St
Hi- Please see attached for my letter in support of the CUA for Cannabis Retail at 313 Ivy St. Thanks, -matt -- sent from somewhere

Lorrie French · email · 2020-01-09 · support · source packet

Letter of Suppor
Please see attached letter of support for 313 Ivy Street. Best Regards, Lorrie French Compass Broker Associate <U+2013> CIPS, GRI, RRC, SRES License # 00910990 [phone removed] _____________________________________________________________________________________ COMPASS 1699 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109 [phone removed] [email removed] | www.lorriefrench.com <U+201C>Where the Accent is… show more

Suzanne Roberts · email · 2020-01-09 · support · source packet

Re: Letter of Support for Angel // Fig & Thistle is Moving!
Support letters for 313 Ivy Street and 669 Mississippi for 415 Native. -- -- Suzanne Roberts General Manager | Tartine Manufactory San Francisco, California W: [phone removed] C: [phone removed] www.tartinebakery.com

Christine Hille · email · 2020-01-09 · support · source packet

Letter of support 313 Ivy St.
Letter of support 313 Ivy St.

Robert Van Horne · email · 2020-01-09 · support · source packet

Support for Local SF Businesses
Hello Please see my attached letters of support for 415 Native LLC at 313 Ivy St. and also Stay Gold at 669 Mississippi street. Thank you for your consideration of these letters. best Robert ................................................................................ Robert van Horne // r.vH design 2130 Folsom St. San Francisco CA. 94110 phone: [phone removed] e: [email removed] ..........................… show more

Aaron Hulme · email · 2020-01-09 · support · source packet

In support of Angel Davis, 313 Ivy, SF Equity Program
Hello SF Planning Commissioners, Please see my letter in support <U+2013> as a fellow SF business owner <U+2013> for 313 Ivy attached here: Sincerely, Aaron Hulme BIERGARTEN / RADHAUS

Jonathan R. Cummings · email · 2020-01-09 · support · source packet

Re: Letter of Support - 415 Native LLC
Copy with signature. Jonathan R. Cummings +1.[phone removed] On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 11:04 AM Jonathan R. Cummings [email removed]> wrote: To whom it may concern: Please find my attached letter of support for 415 Native LLC located at 313 Ivy St. Thank you for your time and consideration. Jonathan R. Cummings +1.[phone removed]

Jason M Henderson · email · 2020-01-09 · support · source packet

HVNA T & P Support of 313 Ivy Street Cannabis Dispensary CU at CPC Jan 23rd 2020
Dear Ms. Hicks and Planning Commissioners, As chair of the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association's Transportation and Planning Committee, I want to express my full support for the CU for a cannabis dispensary at 313 Ivy Street. I am currently out of the country until the end of January so will not be able to speak at the Jan 23rd Planning Commission Hearing, but I want to share a few observations about the propr… show more

2020-01-16 · 6 comments · 5 / 1

Gail Baugh · email · 2020-01-16 · support · source packet

Supporting 313 Ivy St cannabis equity partnership
January 11, 2020 To: Planning Commissioners Cc: Bridget Hicks, Planner; Office of Cannabis; Supervisor Dean Preston D5; Craig Hamburg, President Hayes Valley Neighborhood Assn Re: Support for 415 Native LLC, Cannabis equity applicant for CU to open at 313 Ivy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am writing to support 415 Native LLC to open a retail shop at 313 Ivy Street, a loca… January 11, 2020 To: Planning Commissioners Cc: Bridget Hicks, Planner; Office of Cannabis; Supervisor Dean Preston D5; Craig Hamburg, President Hayes Valley Neighborhood Assn Re: Support for 415 Native LLC, Cannabis equity applicant for CU to open at 313 Ivy Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Dear Planning Commissioners, I am writing to support 415 Native LLC to open a retail shop at 313 Ivy Street, a location within the Hayes Valley merchant district. Owners Nguey and Angel has shown community engagement and support since their business Fig and Thistle opened in Hayes Valley. Their business has been a member of the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Assn, sharing their space with HVNA for community events, and provided donations for merchant-friendly events. In particular, Angel and Nguey provided funding for one of the pilot Big Bellies in Patricia<U+2019>s Green, showcasing children<U+2019>s artwork for John Muir Elementary School. I<U+2019>ve known Angel Davis for 20 years and come to know her business partner Nguey since their Hayes Valley business Fig and Thistle opened. I met equity partner Mike Hall informally several years ago through my community work. Mike has shown through his example how he has overcome adversity and injustice through being mentored and mentoring other young people in our community. Through his professional tennis experience and coaching children in our community to learn tennis, he continues to show his commitment to our community and our families. He has proven his capacity to emerge from negative experiences to become an example for a new positive life. This equity partnership, to be located at 313 Ivy Street, will be an asset to the merchant community. Their existing business at this location has proven their business practices to be sensitive and respectful to the surrounding community. And, as a former retailer myself, I believe we keep the Hayes Valley merchant corridor active, one of the most vibrant in San Francisco, by continuing to provide retail businesses that reflect cultural change. Stay Gold has the ability to provide the same positive impact that theirprevious projects have delivered. I believe this cannabis dispensary will contribute to the Hayes Valley merchant community as well as our Hayes Valley community through welcoming access and education for cannabis retail.Please support this unique, local San Francisco cannabis equity business to open in Hayes Valley. Sincerely, Gail Baugh Hayes Valley resident and community activist Former president of Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association [email removed] [phone removed] Craig Hamburg Hayes Valley resident, community activist, and former business owner [email removed]show more

Sarah Young · email · 2020-01-16 · support · source packet

Supporting Fig & Thistle
Dear Planning Commissioners, January 12, 2020 We are writing to support Fig & Thistle in their plan to open a cannabis retail business at 313 Ivy. We have gotten to known Angel Davis over the last year and have seen how much commitment she has in making Hayes Valley a great community. We don<U+2019>t… show more

Mary S · email · 2020-01-16 · oppose · source packet

Conditional Use Request For 313 Ivy St.
January 15, 2020 Dear Planning Commissioners, We are writing to request the Planning Commission deny the application for a Conditional Use Authorization at 313 Ivy Street (Cannabis Retail: Fig and Thistle Apothecary). Our district already has enough cannabis dispensaries to serve the neighborhood and surrounding areas, the applicant<U+2019>s comments are in conflict with San Francisco<U+2019>s Planning… January 15, 2020 Dear Planning Commissioners, We are writing to request the Planning Commission deny the application for a Conditional Use Authorization at 313 Ivy Street (Cannabis Retail: Fig and Thistle Apothecary). Our district already has enough cannabis dispensaries to serve the neighborhood and surrounding areas, the applicant<U+2019>s comments are in conflict with San Francisco<U+2019>s Planning Code and General Plan, and the proposed business location is not designed to handle the added traffic. Conflicts with San Francisco<U+2019>s Planning Code and General Plan According to the San Francisco Planning Code, Sec. 761, the Hayes-Gough Neighborhood Commercial Transit District <U+201C>contains a limited range of retail commercial activity, which primarily caters to the immediate need of the neighborhood. The few comparison goods that it does provide attract clientele from a wider area outside its neighborhood, mostly the Performing Arts and Civic Center workers and visitors.<U+201D> The city planners recognize visitors are coming to the Hayes Valley area to enjoy concerts and shows, popular restaurants and bars, and fine retail shops; they are not coming to purchase cannabis products. San Francisco<U+2019>s General Plan recognizes the importance of strong neighborhood commercial districts that not only bring money to the city but provide jobs to SF residents. One could argue that a marijuana dispensary would discourage visitors, especially those with children, from supporting Hayes Valley restaurants and shops before or after a performance or event. Even a perceived threat of possible harm would deter people from frequenting areas with cannabis shops. Also, the proposed change at the location from a wine bar to a marijuana dispensary would not remove a vacant storefront as the applicant stated in their Conditional Use Authorization form since they would take over a space currently occupied. The project would also not generate any new jobs - the current wine bar staff would be replaced by the new employees. Community Outreach and Education Concerns The applicant states they want to work <U+201C>on outreach and education to the community about the positive and medicinal uses of cannabis.<U+201D> The conditional use authorization is requesting permission to open a recreational cannabis store and therefore no one should be making any medical claims or giving medical advice. Plus, in order to truly educate the community about cannabis products, you must discuss the positive and negative effects of the drug. Detrimental to the Safety, Convenience and General Welfare of Residents and Visitors Traffic issues are also a concern. Ivy is a narrow, one-way street that has no parking meters and just a few restricted parking spaces on one side. Customers who want to just quickly run in or pickup an online order will either pull up on the sidewalk, block a driveway, or double park which will completely block the street inconveniencing residents, backing up traffic onto Gough, and creating a dangerous situation for pedestrians. There are many conflicting studies concerning crime in neighborhoods with cannabis stores. However, even those studies that do not find an increase in violent crimes do show a link between marijuana dispensaries and an increase in property crimes, particularly in adjacent areas (University of California, Riverside study, Ohio State University study) and The Criminogenic Effect of Marijuana Dispensaries in Denver, Colorado: A Microsynthetic Control Quasi-Experiment and Cost-Benefit Analysis paper also found <U+201C>street segments with a recreational marijuana dispensary experienced a statistically significant increase in the level of property crime relative to controls.<U+201D> Our neighborhood already has problems with vandalism, theft, and auto break-ins; the addition of a marijuana dispensary will just add to existing problems. Not Necessary or Desirable for the Neighborhood Hayes Valley does not need a marijuana dispensary. Anyone wanting to obtain cannabis products today can easily purchase them through any of the 77 permitted cannabis retail locations in the city with over half offering delivery service (data from SF Office of Cannabis website). Plus, there are another 180+ proposed cannabis retail locations that are waiting for a permanent permit (data from SF Office of Cannabis website). In the Hayes Valley area, there are currently seven recreational and medical dispensaries that are less than a 15-minute walk from the neighborhood. Plus, District 5 which includes Hayes Valley, already has three cannabis storefronts (data from SF Office of Cannabis website). With one more shop, District 5 would claim the third spot for San Francisco districts with the most cannabis dispensaries. The Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association (HVNA) describes Hayes Valley as, <U+201C>home to hundreds of families who contribute to the fabric of our vibrant community, and our goal is to make Hayes Valley the best place in the City to raise a family.<U+201D> Furthermore, the HVNA website<U+2019>s future goals include <U+201C>encouraging local businesses to hire neighborhood youth for temporary jobs and internships, and encouraging more neighborhood-serving businesses, such as hardware stores, shoe repair shops, laundromats and others, to locate in the many new retail locations opening in Hayes Valley.<U+201D> Permitting an adult-only marijuana dispensary does not serve any of these HVNA goals. In addition, Hayes Valley is the home to many schools, organizations (Boys & Girls Club and Seesaw), and activities (Patricia<U+2019>s Green playground and the Proxy) that cater to children and their families. Given that some of these organizations and activities are less than 600 feet from 313 Ivy, many families and children will pass by the proposed site on a daily basis. Our residence has a pedestrian and garage entrance on Ivy Street - both are used daily. The approval of this application would not only negatively affect us as immediate neighbors of the site, but would also be in conflict with the goals of the Hayes Valley community and the city of San Francisco. A cannabis dispensary does not benefit Hayes Valley in any way and could actually threaten the wonderful community we have now. Sincerely, Mary & Joeshow more

Becca Minkoff · email · 2020-01-16 · support · source packet

Letters of Support for 313 Ivy St and 669 Mississippi St. Permits
To Whom it may concern, Please see attached for my letters of support for 313 Ivy St and 669 Mississippi St. Thank you for your time, Becca Minkoff -- Becca Minkoff [email removed] [phone removed]

Tyler Tiedeman · email · 2020-01-16 · support · source packet

313 Ivy Letter of Support
Attached is my support letter of 313 Ivy. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Tyler Tiedeman [email removed] 2110 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94115 Regards, Tyler

Tim Larson · email · 2020-01-16 · support · source packet

Letter of Support- 313 Ivy Street in San Francisco
Dear Planning Commission, Please see my letter of support regarding 313 Ivy attached to this email. Sincerely, Tim Larson

2020-01-23 · 22 comments · 20 / 2

Sabrina Mekhalfa · email · 2020-01-23 · oppose · source packet

IMPORTANT - Fig and Thistle project
Dear Commissioner and Planner, I am writing this letter to express our concern and to oppose the planned opening of a cannabis dispensary at the current location of the bar, Fig and Thistle on 313 Ivy Street. As parents of two teenagers living opposite to the planned store at 300 Ivy St., I am concerned about the apparent availability of cannabis that this store would contribute to Ivy street. Our street is cu… show more

Robert Barnwell · email · 2020-01-23 · support · source packet

Letter of support
Commissions Secretary, Please find attached letter in support of Angel Davis's application for a cannabis retail store at her current business location of 313 Ivy. For many years Angel has been one of the outstanding business leaders in Hayes Valley. I am confident her new business will create no public safety concerns. If you want to find one of the best and safest owners of a cannabis business then approve… show more

Michael Hall · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Alexa Goldberg · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Angel Davis · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Gail Baugh · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Jim Warshell · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Christopher Renfro · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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John Donohue · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Roberto De Julio · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Ben Harod · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Mac Conway · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Bob Haser · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Noel Bonner · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Angela Vanjoss · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Sabrina Macalfa · spoken · 2020-01-23 · oppose

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Andres Landel · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Oliver Mar · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Alex Chan · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Tiffany Hall · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Martha Arbow · spoken · 2020-01-23 · support

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Amy Krahe · email · 2020-01-23 · support · source packet

Good Afternoon,
I would like to submit two letters of support for 415 Native LLC in reference to their application for cannabis retail location located at 313 Ivy St, SF CA 94104. Thank you, Sincerely, Amy M Krahe Aaron M Bryan 1380 S Van Ness Ave SF, CA 94110 -- Amy M Krahe [phone removed] Tag + Jug Cider Co. divergent vine Conduit Wine

2023-01-19 · 1 comments · 1 / 0

Barbara <U+201C>Babs<U+201D> Early · email · 2023-01-19 · support · source packet

Support letter | Fig & Thistle | 429 Gough and 313 Ivy Streets, San Francisco
Dear Planning Commissioners, Matthew Chandler and Office of Cannabis, Attached please find a letter of support for Fig and Thistle<U+2019>s application from the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association. Kind regards, Barbara Early HVNA Corresponding Secretary Via Email January 11, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commission [email removed]) Matthew Chandler, Planner [email removed]) San Francisco Office of Cannabis [em… Dear Planning Commissioners, Matthew Chandler and Office of Cannabis, Attached please find a letter of support for Fig and Thistle<U+2019>s application from the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association. Kind regards, Barbara Early HVNA Corresponding Secretary Via Email January 11, 2023 San Francisco Planning Commission [email removed]) Matthew Chandler, Planner [email removed]) San Francisco Office of Cannabis [email removed]) Re: Statement in Support | Fig & Thistle | 429 Gough and 313 Ivy Streets, San Francisco Dear Planning Commission, Mr. Chandler, and Office of Cannabis members, The Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association (HVNA) is writing to express our support for Fig & Thistle<U+2019>s application to move their current dispensary and consumption lounge (adult-use and medicinal cannabis retail establishment) at 313 Ivy Street to the space next door at 429 Gough Street in the same building, and simultaneously relocate Fig & Thistle Wine Bar back to its original location at 313 Ivy Street. Angel Davis of Fig and Thistle presented the proposal to the board at our January 5, 2023 board meeting. After a positive discussion, we voted to formally support Fig & Thistle<U+2019>s proposed relocation. We believe this change in the venue is a positive move for the business and the neighborhood and we are in full support of the proposal. As a neighborhood association, one of our main goals is to support and improve the community. In light of the current pandemic, we believe it is important to support local businesses in pivoting their models to ensure the neighborhood retains unique and positive establishments like Fig & Thistle. The business and its owner, Angel Davis, have been active members of the community, providing entertainment and hosting a photo booth at our holiday block party for several years, operating a popular wine bar and dispensary, and even hosting a Lion Dance in celebration of Asian New Year. The HVNA board is confident that Fig & Thistle will continue to be a positive addition to the neighborhood and are in full support of their proposed move. Sincerely, Barbara Early, Corresponding Secretary The Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association 400 Grove Street, Suite #3 San Francisco, CA 94102 cc: Jennifer Laska, HVNA President Angel Davis, Fig & Thistle HVNA Board 400 Grove Street, Suite #3, San Francisco, CA 94102 www.hayesvalleysf.orgshow more