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Entertainment Commission approves Konya limited‑live permit with strict conditions after neighborhood pushback
Summary
After extended debate and neighborhood testimony about noise and safety, the commission approved a limited‑live permit for Konya (500 Florida) with police‑recommended conditions on hours, staffing, exterior recording and no outdoor entertainment; commissioners emphasized enforcement and advance notice for party buses.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission voted to approve a limited‑live performance permit for Konya (doing business as Konya Cuban Parlor) at 500 Florida Street after extended public comment and amendments to police conditions.
Gary Mitchell, the venue’s managing partner, described outreach efforts and new controls the business said it would adopt: carded in‑house security, a plan to walk and monitor patrons outside up to 100 feet from the venue, and a commitment to pursue sound‑containment and purchase a dedicated sound system. “We will have 1 security officer per 50 guests,” Mitchell said, describing staffing the venue will use for scheduled events.
Neighbors and many speakers told commissioners they worried…
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