San Francisco residents who have dreamed of a Target store in the city are finally getting their wish.
Last week, the San Francisco Redevelopment agency gave the green light for Target to move into the Metreon, on Mission and Fourth Street.
Target plans to begin construction in late spring or early summer of 2011 and open in 2012, according to a Target spokeswoman, Donna Egan.
“We are thrilled and excited to the serve the citizens of San Francisco,” said Egan. “For the longest time, San Francisco citizens have been asking for a Target store in the city.”
The 85,000-square-foot store store would be much smaller then some of its bigger stores , but will still offer some of the same products, focusing on the the needs of the city’s residents.
For example, Egan said, patio furniture may not be heavily stocked, but barbecue grills may get more prominence. A fresh produce section also is in the works.
Target plans to have a pick-up service where residents who purchase large items can leave them at a pick-up window and then take delivery in a loading zone.
Target plans to hire about 250 people. The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Target expects to bring in $120,000 in annual payroll taxes, a minimum of $5.4 million in annual sales taxes, and about $1 million in additional parking revenue for the nearby Fifth and Mission Street Garage.
A date has not been set for a second proposed store on Geary Boulevard and Masonic Avenue, but Target officials are continuing to work out final agreements with the city.