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Commission conditionally grants Live at the RAS permit, orders sound test for Patti LuPone engagement
Summary
Owners of Live at the RAS asked the commission for a place‑of‑entertainment permit but neighbors reported persistent low‑frequency noise; an acoustical engineer showed mitigation plans and an estimated $65,000 retrofit. The commission gave a conditional POE, instructed staff to run a sound check for the first Patti LuPone night and to issue subsequent one‑day permits only after staff verified acceptable sound readings.
Live at the RAS owners Rory Paul and Robert Catanley sought a place‑of‑entertainment permit for their venue at 1000 Van Ness. The hearing turned into an extended technical and community debate over low‑frequency sound transmission into residences above the venue.
Kevin Sarais, the acoustical consultant engaged by the owners, presented test results showing pronounced low‑frequency peaks (about 13–14 dB above ambient near 160 Hz) reaching apartments three…
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