1451 International renovations?
Tymeesa Rutledge:
In covering the Fruitvale district and intersections of International Boulevard. I think it is very interesting that there will be a discussion about the operation of businesses on the wide street. Oakland Local states that the proposal will ask that corner stores close at 10 p.m. and for convenience stores to not be open 24 hours in order to prevent crime. There will also be a request for no alcohol to be sold.
On Wednesday, April 4, the Oakland Planning Commission will hear a proposal for the renovation of an existing gas station located at 4251 International Blvd. (corner of High and International Blvd). The renovation calls for the addition of 1,334 square feet to the existing 1,648 square foot market located on the site. The proposal would create a new 2,900 square foot convenience market in conjunction with the current gas station.
The proposal asks for authorization of the full service convenience store (no alcohol sales proposed), to be open between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Additionally, the applicant is requesting approval of a walk-up service window, which they want to keep open between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. (store would be open 24 hours).
Some of the concerns circulating on local lists about the proposal include the following:
Convenience store should not be open 24hrs a day: There is concern about a possible increase in criminal activity in the area such as loitering, prostitution and drug sales if stores are allowed to operate around the clock.What do you think about this proposal and its possible effects on Oakland?
