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Commission continues Geary & 11th Jack in the Box extended-hours request after intense neighborhood testimony
Summary
Following extensive public testimony and petitions citing recurring late-night calls and a recent violent incident, the commission voted to continue the Geary & 11th Jack in the Box extended-hours application for two weeks to allow a neighborhood safety summit with the applicant, SFPD, and supervisor staff.
The Entertainment Commission voted on Jan. 10 to continue consideration of an extended-hours premises permit for the Jack in the Box at Geary and Eleventh Avenue following extended public testimony and a call from the supervisor’s office for further outreach and a safety plan.
Applicant representatives described security measures already put in place — lighting, cameras, a private security guard, and commitments to work with SF SAFE — and offered a late-night complimentary coffee program for patrons. Jennifer Koonanan (S43), representing the franchisee, said the company was cooperating with Richmond Station and had implemented recommended security changes.
But neighborhood speakers and groups argued the restaurant had been a recurring source of late-night disturbances for years, presented petition signatures (1,500+) and urged the commission to pause the application and work on a comprehensive community safety plan. One neighborhood representative said the restaurant’s closure since early December had significantly reduced calls for service in the area.
Supervisor’s staff and the supervisor’s representative urged a short continuance so the owner and neighbors could meet face-to-face and convene a community safety summit with SF SAFE and the police station. The applicant agreed to continue the item.
After debate, the commission voted to continue the Geary & Eleventh Avenue application for two weeks. Commissioners said a continuance will allow police, the supervisor's office, SF SAFE, merchants and neighbors to craft stronger, collaborative safety measures; the commission will revisit the item at the next meeting.
