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Tradition bar wins entertainment permit after staff and neighborhood outreach
Summary
Commission approved a place‑of‑entertainment permit for Tradition (441 Jones St.) after the applicant described prior insulation work, outreach to nearby hotels and a programming plan focused on live jazz on off‑nights.
The commission approved a place‑of‑entertainment permit for Tradition, a bar at 441 Jones Street inside the Fantagio Garland Hotel, after staff reported that inspections were largely complete and the Police Department raised no blocking concerns.
Applicant representatives described past renovations (2012) that included insulation and said they had conducted outreach with neighboring hotel property managers, who provided letters of support in the packet. The applicant emphasized an entertainment program featuring live jazz on slower weeknights—modeled on the company’s Local Edition location—and said there would be no cover charge tied to entertainment.
Commissioners asked about neighborhood outreach and complaint procedures; the applicant said cell numbers for management would be made available around the clock for neighbors to report issues and that a general manager and other staff would be reachable. After discussion, a motion to approve the permit passed by roll call.
Staff and the applicant said they will continue to implement outreach and monitor compliance with noise and safety conditions attached to the permit.
