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Commission hears new interim controls aimed at protecting Mezzanine and other nighttime venues
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Executive Director Wyland told the Entertainment Commission that Supervisor Haney announced interim controls (resolution file 190,689) to require conditional-use review for changes from nighttime entertainment uses; staff said the measure could be extended beyond 18 months and may reach the full Board in July.
Executive Director Wyland told the Entertainment Commission that the legislative effort called “Save Mezzanine” has produced a resolution (file 190,689) proposing interim controls to the planning code that would require a conditional-use authorization from the Planning Commission for any change of use away from nighttime entertainment.
Wyland said the measure is intended to protect Mezzanine and similar venues from displacement and noted the resolution was filed after the commission agenda published. She said the interim controls would initially last 18 months but could be extended if the Board of Supervisors approves further action. “If it passes, it could be extended beyond the 18 months that it currently has,” Wyland said.
Commissioners asked whether the control would be retroactive to cover Mezzanine’s current lease; Wyland responded that it would not be retroactive and that Mezzanine’s lease runs through October. She said the city hopes to act before lease expiration but acknowledged the timing could slip into July due to the budget season.
Wyland also offered to brief the commission or bring a formal letter of support if the commission wished to take a position. The director’s report that evening included the resolution reference and the annual report for the commission; Wyland said the new senior inspector hire will begin July 8.
The commission took no formal action on the resolution that evening; Wyland said staff will monitor the legislative process and update commissioners on next steps.
