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Commission approves Atwater Tavern and Hex Bar permits; continues Bayview Opera House — Armory approval follows contested hearing
Summary
In addition to the Armory decision, the commission approved a limited live-performance permit for Atwater Tavern and a place-of-entertainment permit for Hex Bar & Kitchen with standard conditions; the Bayview Opera House item was continued.
After the Armory hearing, the Entertainment Commission handled several other permit items. The commission approved a limited live-performance permit for Atwater Tavern (295 Terry Francois Blvd.) with port and SFPD-recommended conditions; applicant representatives said they agreed to the conditions. The commission also approved a place-of-entertainment permit for Hex Bar and Kitchen (2080 Van Ness Ave.) under the Good Neighbor Policy; commissioners discussed but ultimately left off a police recommendation to prohibit "party buses" as not clearly enforceable in that permit form.
The commission continued the Bayview Opera House item at the applicants request to a future meeting. The consent calendar and meeting minutes were also approved with minor corrections and a continuing item for March 1 minutes.
Votes at a glance - Atwater Tavern (limited live performance permit): Approved with port and SFPD conditions (unanimous among present commissioners). - Hex Bar & Kitchen (place of entertainment): Approved with Good Neighbor Policy conditions; police wording about party buses left off. - Bayview Opera House: Continued to next meeting at applicant request.
Staff also briefed commissioners on ongoing compliance work: the department confirmed ongoing investigations at multiple venues and staff were directed to investigate the Armorys unpermitted February events and issue notices of violation or citations if supported by evidence.
