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Commission approves four LLP permits, continues Canton Coffee Shop after neighbor noise complaints
Summary
The Entertainment Commission approved LLP permits for 800 Larkin, an Institute of Possibility street event, Ocean Ale House and Old Bus Tavern; a Canton Coffee Shop karaoke permit was continued to Oct. 4 after a neighbor complaint about loud bass and other compliance questions.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission voted on multiple limited-license-permit (LLP) applications and inspection reports at its regular meeting.
800 Larkin: Deputy staff presented an LLP for 800 Larkin (Tenderloin). Owner Martina McGrath told the commission she has done outreach and submitted "over 100 signatures of support" and plans to partner with Larkin Street youth services for occasional events; she said the bar's occupancy is 49. Commissioners voted to approve the LLP with the police-recommended good-neighbor policy as a condition.
Institute of Possibility: A representative of the Institute of Possibility described an immersive street performance and short parade planned for Oct. 1 that would use a short amplified soundtrack plus a non-amplified marching band; the commission discussed amplification specifics and timing and approved the loudspeaker permit.
Ocean Ale House: Applicant Miles Escobedo described Ocean Ale House at 1314 Ocean Ave., recounted neighborhood outreach and a letter of support from the Ocean Avenue Association, and said he plans mostly family-friendly live music through 10 p.m.; the commission approved the LLP.
Canton Coffee Shop (continued): Canton Coffee Shop (431 Eddy St.) sought an LLP to host karaoke from 7–10 p.m. Tenderloin station recommended disapproval and inspections staff reported multiple complaints from a neighbor living above the premises. The neighbor told the commission the music "was too loud for me" and described repeated late-night bass and a history of unpermitted events. Commissioners decided to continue the item to Oct. 4 and asked that the owner bring a family member who can answer operational and licensing questions; the chair also reminded the applicant that karaoke must stop until the shop is permitted.
Old Bus Tavern: Owner James Simpson asked to add small local musical acts (primarily acoustic) for Sunday afternoons; commissioners asked about outreach and sound and approved the LLP.
Inspector reports: Inspectors Sean Burke and permit staff summarized recent enforcement and sound-testing activities at venues including the Black Cat, 969 Market (the Village), Monroe's weekly event, the old Mint, Harper and Rye, Maze and Amnesia. Most follow-ups resulted in corrective steps and compliance; matters that remain active factored into the Canton Coffee Shop continuation.
Next steps: The Canton Coffee Shop matter was continued to Oct. 4 for the applicant to return with additional representation and information; approved permittees will proceed under the conditions recorded in their permits, including the good-neighbor policy.
