Noisy Safeway lot angers neighbors

In today’s Chronicle. columnist C.W. Nevius writes about noise issues in the parking lot of the Safeway located near the end of Fulton Street by the beach. The Ocean Beach Homeowner’s Association has asked Safeway to beef up their security and put an end to the late night loiterers that hang out there.

Jean Lombard, a resident who lives across the street, doesn’t appreciate the groups of teenagers that drive in and park, speakers blasting, in the middle of the night. She’s been known to walk over in her bathrobe and “leopard-print eyeshade” to tell them what’s what.

Read the full story on SFGate.com

Apparently Safeway thinks it’s the responsibility of the SFPD to police the lot and deal with neighbor’s noise complaints. Our District 1 Supervisor, Eric Mar, thinks a community meeting is needed to address the issue. “It seems to me that Safeway should bear some of the responsibility for the trash, noise and fighting that is taking place on their property,” Mar said.

That Safeway is open 24 hours a day, so they should have better control over their property and how it’s used no matter what time it is. Let’s hope Jean gets a good night’s sleep soon and doesn’t have to put on any more late night fashion shows for the local teens.

Get on it Safeway!

Sarah B.