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Commission recommends six businesses for San Francisco legacy-business registry; two receive exception requests
Summary
The commission recommended six businesses for the legacy business registry — Butter Bar, California Choppers, LeBeau Nob Hill Market, Natural Resources/All Families Foundation, Ocean Cyclery and Soko Hardware — citing community history, services, and displacement risk; two applicants were considered for an exception to the 30‑year rule due to lease pressures.
The Historic Preservation Commission voted May 1 to recommend six businesses for inclusion in San Francisco’s legacy business registry, praising the establishments’ historical significance and community roles and noting displacement pressures for some applicants.
Preservation staff summarized each application and recommended support. Staff said Butter Bar (opened 1999) is an influential nightlife venue; California Choppers (founded 1975) is a longtime motorcycle shop facing steep rent increases; LeBeau Nob Hill Market (founded 1984) contributes a notable mural and rooftop garden; Natural…
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