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Planning Commission legalizes Chez Poulet arts venue, allows extended hours conditional on future code changes
Summary
After months operating as an informal arts incubator, Chez Poulet (Shea Poulet) won conditional use authorization to operate as an arts/performance venue with an upstairs artist‑residence room and a site‑specific mural; the commission removed the mural's advertising text and encouraged the applicant and staff to pursue legislative changes to allow later closing hours.
The Planning Commission voted 6–0 on Nov. 2 to grant conditional use authorization that formalizes the Chez Poulet arts venue at 3359 Cesar Chavez Street (operating as Shea Poulet/Shea Palais). The permit legalizes a mixed program — performance space, gallery, community events and a single artist‑residence hotel room — subject to conditions intended to limit noise and protect nearby residential units.
Project lead Paul (applicant) and supporters described the site as a longstanding, volunteer‑run incubator for arts and community…
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