Key Ultra Lounge permit application continued while Southern Station conducts additional vetting
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Summary
The commission accepted the applicant’s request to continue the Key Ultra Lounge (917 Folsom) permit consideration to permit time for Southern Station’s new commanding officer to complete background checks and for owners to appear; staff noted the 45-city-business-day statutory clock and advised applicants to request continuance voluntarily.
Applicants for Key Ultra Lounge asked the Entertainment Commission for a continuance on their permit application and the commission granted the request to allow Southern Station time to conduct background checks and to let the owners appear in person.
Southern Station’s new commanding officer, Greg McEachern, said he had recently returned to the district and requested a short extension to review the application materials and complete follow-up with the permit officer. Officer Canyon reported site inspections are underway and that proposed renovations will require extensive work (soundproofing, ADA restroom upgrades). Applicant representative Amaris Vasquez said she is general manager and will work closely with police; she indicated that the owners Marco Vasquez and Steven Crooks would be present at the continued hearing.
Commissioners discussed constraints created by Police Code 10.60 (45 city business days for permit approvals) and emphasized that continuances should be voluntary to avoid a forced denial that could trigger a year-long reapplication delay. The applicant agreed to continue to the next meeting and the commission recorded Ayes from present voting members.
Next steps: Southern Station will complete background checks and provide any requested supplemental documentation; the item will return for vote at the continued hearing.
