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Commission approves 2Jacks performance permit and allows King of Thai extended hours under police condition
Summary
The Entertainment Commission approved a limited live-performance permit for 2Jacks (Lower Haight) after police and neighborhood support, and granted King of Thai a one-hour extension to 3 a.m. with a one-year review and police conditions; motions passed by roll call.
At its July 10 meeting the San Francisco Entertainment Commission approved two permit items following police recommendations and public comment.
2Jacks (Limited live performance permit): Erica Perry Cooper, the second-generation owner of a seafood restaurant at the Lower Haight, applied for a limited live-performance permit to allow music and poetry. Officer Boyle of Northern Station told the commission neighborhood groups support the application and reported no objections. After a motion to approve, commissioners recorded unanimous "Aye" votes in roll-call (Commissioner Perez; Commissioner Hill; Commissioner Gerson; Commissioner Leete; Commissioner Tan; President Newman) and the permit was granted.
King of Thai (extended-hours premises permit): Applicant Sarah Tang (represented at the hearing) sought permission to stay open past 2 a.m. Tenderloin Station recommended approval limited to operations ending by 3 a.m. for now, with a one-year review if no issues arise. Officer Mike Torres described a walk-through with the applicant and said the applicant agreed to the 3 a.m. limit and a one-year review; Community Leadership Alliance spoke in support. Commissioners moved to approve with the police agreement; roll-call recorded unanimous approval.
Why it matters: permit approvals affect neighborhood quality of life and business viability. In both cases the commission relied on local police input and neighborhood support when making decisions.
Next steps: staff will file the permit approvals and monitor King of Thai for a one-year review, at which point police and staff may recommend extended hours if compliance remains satisfactory.
