A housing controversy is brewing in San Francisco's Marina District, and even some pro-housing advocates are speaking out against a new development proposal.

A developer filed an application on Friday to replace the popular Marina District Safeway at 1502 North Point with a 25-story housing complex. The project would include a new Safeway and nearly 800 rental units.

Many neighbors are already voicing opposition, describing the proposed two-tower, U-shaped complex as unfit for the neighborhood.

"This thing is monstrous, it's monstrous," said Robert Thorpe, who lives a mile away and has shopped at the Marina Safeway for 50 years.

A supporter of housing, Thorpe said the proposal goes too far.

"It's going to be an eyesore. So I'm beyond against it," Thorpe said. "This is San Francisco, t

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