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Commission approves three venue permits for Bellacorra, Seastar and Maybach's
Summary
The commission approved three new place-of-entertainment permits — Bellacorra (565 Green St.), Seastar (2289 Third St.) and Maybach's (2400 Lombard St.) — with 'good neighbor' conditions and staff follow-ups on outreach and permit compliance.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission approved three place-of-entertainment permit applications during its meeting: Bellacorra at 565 Green Street, Seastar at 2289 Third Street, and Maybach's at 2400 Lombard Street.
Bellacorra: Owner Tig Kernan (who introduced himself to the commission as "Tig Kernan, the owner of Bellcore") told commissioners the wine bar is a roughly 650-square-foot space and plans acoustic, minimally amplified performances that would end entertainment by 10 p.m. Staff reported roughly 275 signatures in support and one letter of opposition. Commissioners asked whether the owners had reached the opposing neighbor; Kernan said he would follow up. The commission approved the permit on a recorded roll-call vote (Commissioners Frost, Lee, Joseph, Kevin Young, Thomas, Perez and President Tann recorded “Aye”).
Seastar: Owners Thomas Shaw and Alicia Walton described Seastar as a small Dogpatch bar that would host local bands and DJ sets occasionally and presented about 195 signatures of neighborhood support. Bayview Station recommended approval with a monthly calendar condition. Several public speakers, including performers and long-time Dogpatch residents, spoke in favor. Commissioners approved Seastar with the commission’s good-neighbor expectations attached.
Maybach's: Applicant Aaron said the restaurant would host occasional live jazz (upright bass, saxophone and keyboard) during dinner service, typically on weekends. Northern Station recommended approval with the good-neighbor policy. Commissioners approved the permit on the call.
Across the three approvals inspectors asked for follow-up in cases of outstanding planning or permitting items; staff said they would track compliance, outstanding citations and required certification for security personnel where applicable.
The commission emphasized outreach: in at least two cases owners were asked to reach out personally to neighbors who had expressed concerns as part of the standard good-neighbor practice.
The meeting closed permit business with congratulations to applicants and reminders about compliance obligations.
