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Entertainment Commission approves place-of-entertainment permit for Republic Sports Bar
Summary
The commission approved a place-of-entertainment permit for the Republic Sports Bar (2400 Lombard) with police conditions and a requirement to provide a monthly events calendar to Northern Station and commission staff.
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission approved a place-of-entertainment permit for the Republic Sports Bar at 2400 Lombard Street, subject to police-recommended conditions and an added requirement that the venue provide a monthly calendar of events to Northern Station and the Entertainment Commission staff.
Applicant Shah Amir Ghassemkhani presented the application and said he had reached out to nearby residents and the Marina Merchants Association. Staff recommended approval and noted the venue is a bona fide restaurant/sports bar. The police conditions discussed included ending music by 1:30 a.m., requiring security when a DJ or entertainment is present, and keeping windows and doors closed during performances. The commission approved the application and added a friendly amendment requiring the monthly event calendar.
Commissioners noted applicant outreach to neighbors and that existing surveillance and lighting were in place. Commissioner (mover) said the application was thorough and recommended approval with the police conditions; another commissioner offered and the applicant accepted a friendly amendment to provide event calendars to police and staff. The motion passed and staff will finalize permit conditions.
Next steps: Staff will issue the POE permit with the stated conditions and monitor compliance through the agreed coordination with Northern Station and Entertainment Commission staff.
