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Commission approves multiple permits, including long-standing Castro cafe change of ownership and late-hour event authorization
Summary
The commission voted to approve a set of permit applications including recurring POPOS programming in SoMa, a Front Street hoedown series, fitness classes at Page Street Fit, new LLPs for several restaurants, a parklet music permit, and a change-of-ownership/place-of-entertainment for Cafe with monthly 5 a.m. EHP allowance.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission approved a package of permit actions on a range of one-time and recurring events and venue permit changes. Several approvals were routine staff-recommended actions; commissioners voted by roll call on each item.
Key outcomes (motions and vote results summarized):
- Eastcutt POPOS (SoMa) — Amendment to a one-time outdoor entertainment event permit with extended duration for a recurring lunchtime activation series (Tuesdays & Thursdays, June'October 2025). Motion: "Move to approve with staff recommendations." Vote: passed (President Blyman: Aye; Vice President Wong: Aye; Commissioner Davis: Aye; Commissioner Poggio: Aye; Commissioner Schlander: Aye).
- Hoedown on Front Street — Amendment to a one-time outdoor entertainment event permit for a monthly street series (first Thursdays, June 2025'April 2026; hours revised to 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.). Motion: "Approve staff recommendations." Vote: passed unanimous.
- Page Street Fit — One-time outdoor amplified sound permit (weekly fitness classes behind New Antioch Baptist Church; June 6, 2025'June 4, 2026; weekdays 4 p.m.'7 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.'4 p.m.). Motion: "So moved." Vote: passed unanimous.
- Papuseria Metapont 2 (2778 20th/4th Street) — Limited live-performance permit for outdoor patio entertainment (mariachi, DJs) and prerecorded music for outdoor diners; staff set site-specific internal sound limits and recommended approval. Motion: "Motion to approve with staff recommendations." Vote: passed unanimous.
- Gallinet (3560 Taraval Street) — Limited live-performance permit to add outdoor speakers and host occasional live/recorded music for diners; staff recommended approval with internal limits. Motion: "So moved." Vote: passed unanimous.
- Boosh/Bouche (603 Bush Street and adjacent parklet) — Jam permit / EF pass to allow amplified sound in parklet (daily 10 a.m.'10 p.m.). Motion: approved with staff recommendations; vote: unanimous.
- Cafe (2369 Market Street) — Change in ownership for an existing place-of-entertainment permit, with continued indoor entertainment until 2 a.m., outdoor amplified sound daily 9 a.m.'10 p.m. (not to exceed six hours daily), and an extended-hours permit (EHP) to allow one after-hours event per month ending at 5 a.m. contingent on a Planning Department temporary use authorization. Motion: "Approve with staff recommendations, including 5 a.m. one-time per month." Vote: passed unanimous.
Staff and applicants told commissioners outreach was completed for each application; in several cases (Eastcutt, Hoedown, Page Street Fit, Papuseria, Gallinet, Boosh/Bouche, Cafe) staff reported no opposition in the mailed notice radius and no added SFPD conditions in the response windows. For the Hoedown on Front Street staff described an early neighbor complaint about an initial proposed 10 p.m. end time; staff required a south-facing stage orientation and the organizer revised the event hours to 4 p.m.'9 p.m., after which no further complaints were reported.
Several permit approvals included site-specific internal sound limits or conditions requiring good-neighbor practices, real-time contact information for neighbors, and adherence to standard enforcement protocols. Commissioners urged permit holders to maintain open lines of communication with nearby residents to quickly resolve noise complaints.
All permit approvals were recorded in the meeting minutes and staff told applicants to follow up with commission staff for next steps and compliance documentation.
