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Polk Street redevelopment that would house Hemlock Tavern clears commission recommendation with noise and lighting conditions
Summary
Commissioners recommended that planning approve a proposed mixed-use project at 1145 Polk that would retain the Hemlock Tavern, but urged additional sound mitigation and a Friday/Saturday noise retest plus exterior lighting and security conditions to limit neighborhood impacts.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission on Nov. 7 recommended that planning move forward with a 5‑story redevelopment at 1145 Polk Street that would incorporate the Hemlock Tavern in a basement entertainment space, subject to additional conditions addressing noise, bass isolation and public-safety lighting.
Developer and project representatives described an intent to retain and modernize the Hemlock as part of the new building. Acoustical consultants working for the project presented a noise study and mitigation plan, including resilient ceiling connections, furring and other measures to reduce bass transmission to occupied floors above and to adjacent…
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