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Entertainment Commission accepts temporary surrender of 685 Sutter Street permit; owner to return with plan
Summary
The commission accepted the temporary surrender of the entertainment permit for 685 Sutter Street after staff and police described a severe incident that prompted the voluntary surrender; leaseholder Keith Goodman said he surrendered licenses and will keep the venue closed while exploring options.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission voted to accept the temporary surrender of the entertainment permit for 685 Sutter Street and to allow the permit holder time to propose a reactivation plan.
Staff told the commission that a late-January incident at the venue had "severe consequences" and led to the venue being closed; two previously listed operators are no longer involved. Staff identified Keith Goodman as the leaseholder of the space and said he temporarily surrendered both the ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) license and the entertainment-permit obligations for that location.
"I voluntarily shut down," Goodman said at the hearing. He described surrendering the ABC license and the entertainment commission permit after the incident, said he is exploring options that include selling or partnering with a responsible operator, and told the commission he intends to keep the venue closed until he determines the best path forward. Goodman also said he holds a 25-year lease on the property.
Commission staff and Central Station police said they supported the temporary surrender and that any reactivation would require the leaseholder or a new operator to return to the commission with a business plan and likely be subject to ABC processes. Staff said the surrender was voluntary, not a city-imposed suspension or revocation.
The commission moved to accept the temporary surrender and to invite the applicant to return with a plan when ready; the motion was moved and seconded and passed with recorded 'Aye' votes from Commissioner Frost, Ms. Shirley, Commissioner Thomas, Commissioner Cameron and Vice President Joseph.
The action does not automatically prevent future applications; staff said reinstatement or reapplication would follow ABC procedures and commission review.
