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Commission grants VIN Debut limited live performance permit for West Portal wine bar

San Francisco Entertainment Commission · May 4, 2021
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Summary

After a brief presentation by staff and remarks from owner James Robinson, the commission approved VIN Debut's limited live performance permit for 9 West Portal Ave with the Good Neighbor policy and no additional conditions; Taraval Station had no objections.

The Entertainment Commission voted unanimously May 4 to approve a limited live performance permit for VIN Debut, a wine bar at 9 West Portal Avenue that plans to add occasional indoor live entertainment.

Staff said Taraval Station approved the permit with no additional conditions and that a letter of support was on file. Owner James Robinson spoke briefly about the business and its reliance on hiring local musicians as part of recovery. "We've been here since 02/2006...things are picking up at night," Robinson said during his presentation.

Commissioners praised the application and encouraged the business. Commissioner Wang moved to approve the permit and Commissioner Thomas seconded; the vote was recorded as all 'Aye.' Staff will follow up with the permit holder on next steps.

Next steps: staff to finalize permit paperwork and issue the permit to the applicant.

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