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Planning commission approves reopening of Julius' Castle with neighborhood conditions
Summary
The San Francisco Planning Commission voted unanimously to allow Julius' Castle to reopen as a restaurant, approving a conditional‑use authorization and related variance with operational conditions aimed at reducing traffic and noise and a mandatory six‑month follow‑up review.
The Planning Commission on July 6 approved a conditional‑use authorization and associated variance that will allow the historic Julius' Castle at 302 Greenwich Street to reopen as a restaurant, subject to conditions intended to limit neighborhood impacts.
Paul Scott, the property owner and applicant, told commissioners he bought the long‑vacant landmark to restore the restaurant use and preserve the building. Planning staff recommended approval with conditions including restricted hours, a required operations plan, a ban on amplified live entertainment, and a six‑month performance update after the restaurant opens. Scott said he had worked with neighborhood representatives to draft measures…
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