Plans For Islamic Center Move Forward
by Tony Shin
SAN DIEGO -- An Afghan Islamic community center and mosque is one step closer to being built in Serra Mesa.
On Thursday night, the Serra Mesa Planning Group approved a conditional permit to construct the building, designed to accommodate 257 people, on Sandrock Road.
The center has been a center of controversy since the plans were announced last year. After that, someone began circulating fliers saying "No terrorists in our community!"
During Thursday night's meeting, members of San Diego's Afghan community assured residents that labels are ignorant and unfair. They told residents that Afghans are peaceful people and should not be stereotyped because of the Taliban.
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