From: Andrea Oreck Fine Arts
Sent: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 7:26 PM
To: John Jay <[email protected]>; Victoria Henkel <[email protected]>; City Council <[email protected]> Subject: Request to deny Grocery Outlet Project in Sebastopol Subject: Please Uphold Sebastopol's General Plan and Protect Local Economic Vitality Dear Planning Commissioners and City Council Members,
I respectfully urge the City to deny the proposed Grocery Outlet project at the former Rite Aid site.
Sebastopol's General Plan envisions a vibrant downtown supported by a diverse mix of businesses and policies intended to protect the economic vitality and unique character of the community. With 7 grocery stores already serving the area, I do not believe an additional grocery use at this location advances those goals. This is a prime property and the city should be able to attract a business that enhances services to the public, not just settling on the first few applicants that come along.
I encourage the City to consider uses for the site that would better contribute to a balanced and diverse downtown and remain consistent with the vision established in the General Plan.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Andrea Oreck
Andrea Oreck Fine Arts
Sebastopol, CA 95473