Commission approves three entertainment permits, including new late-night record-store concept at 177 Eddy

The San Francisco Entertainment Commission approved a slate of permits on Nov. 2, clearing one consent item and two regular-agenda applications after staff recommended conditions intended to limit neighborhood impacts.

On the consent calendar, the commission approved a Limited Live Performance permit for Sewell Bar and Lounge with staff'recommended conditions and the Good Neighbor Policy, with no public opposition.

On the regular agenda, the commission approved a place-of-entertainment application for a new record-store concept at 177 Eddy Street. The owner, Rick Hanes, represented by Mark Rennie, described a 4,000-square-foot venue with 10 private dining/karaoke rooms, a main lounge and a plan to offer late-night food and sometimes DJs. Staff recommended a sound limit not to exceed ambient at 50 feet from the property plane because the applicant requested only pre-recorded amplified sound and the closest sensitive receptor is within 100 feet. Commissioners voted to approve the permit with staff conditions (unanimous Ayes).

The commission also approved a place-of-entertainment permit for Tai Sho (1161 Post Street), which will continue the prior establishment's restaurant and private karaoke-room operations; staff reported neighborhood outreach and no opposition. That permit was approved with staff recommendations and the Good Neighbor Policy.

Each approval was passed by roll-call vote with all commissioners present voting Aye. Commissioners asked applicants about outreach, safety and late-night operations and directed applicants to follow up with staff on final conditions.