Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Nightlife Permits topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Entertainment Commission approves Magnolia Brewing Company LLP permit after neighborhood outreach
Summary
The commission approved an LLP permit for Magnolia Brewing Company at 1398 Haight Street to allow occasional indoor entertainment (DJs and small acoustic sets) after the owners completed re-outreach to neighbors; staff set an internal sound limit under MPC Article 29.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission on Wednesday approved a limited live-performance (LLP) permit for Magnolia Brewing Company, 1398 Haight Street, enabling occasional indoor entertainment such as DJs and small acoustic sets. Commissioners voted to approve staff recommendations after hearing from the new ownership and staff that the applicants completed neighborhood outreach.
Deputy Director Azevedo told the commission that the new owners had redone outreach using a professional mailing service to properties within 150 feet and that staff had set an internal sound limit for the space in accordance with MPC Article 29. Brandon Phillips, one of the new owners, told the commission the venue expects to host mainly vinyl DJs and one- or two-piece acoustic performances, typically during brunch hours and on limited weekend evenings; he said regular amplified outdoor programming was not intended and had been removed from the application.
Commission discussion noted that neighbors who had opposed the application at the previous hearing had met with the owners and that staff had no added conditions from SFPD Park Station. Commissioners praised the owner for outreach and for providing a direct phone contact to neighbors to handle complaints. The commission moved to approve staff recommendations; the vote was recorded as unanimous approval.
Clarifying details: staff said outreach used a professional mailing service to addresses within a 150-foot radius; internal acoustic paneling predated the current ownership (installed in 2022); the application as approved was for indoor entertainment only (no outdoor amplified sound) and set an internal sound limit and a closing time in line with staff recommendations.
