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New owners of Playland (former Kimo’s) win permit after outreach and sound‑proofing commitments
Summary
New operators of the former Kimo’s on Polk Street presented a security plan and sound‑proofing investments and won approval for live entertainment; neighborhood groups and a merchants association reported outreach and conditional support.
The commission approved a place of entertainment permit for Playland (the former Kimo’s) at 1351 Polk Street after new owners described investments in soundproofing, hired a professional security company and conducted outreach with neighborhood groups.
Representatives from neighborhood organizations — including the United Merchants and Residents of Polk and the Community Leadership Alliance — said they had met with the owners, reviewed the security plan and received commitments such as exterior surveillance and crowd‑control measures. Some neighbors asked for swift follow‑through on promised actions (signage, removal of advertising signage, and litter control); staff said several noise complaints tied to the prior tenant had prompted the new owners to invest in double‑pane windows, ceiling acoustic tiles and a professional security contract.
Owners emphasized a long‑term commitment to the neighborhood, hired Greater Bay Protective Services (as their security contractor) and said they planned to limit the frequency/intensity of entertainment events rather than hold nightly high‑amplitude shows. The commission adopted the proposed conditions and approved the permit, noting monitoring and enforcement would follow if problems reoccurred.
