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Planning Commission approves Boxcar Theatre at 644 Broadway with strict alley‑use conditions
Summary
After hours of public testimony from neighbors and businesses, the Planning Commission approved Boxcar Theatre's conditional use authorization for a live performance venue with an accessory bar, but limited patron use of the alley to supervised entry before 8:30 p.m., forbade alley exits, required greeters and mandated a six‑month staff review.
The Commission granted conditional use authorization for Boxcar Theatre at 644 Broadway on July 28 but imposed conditions aimed at limiting impacts to adjacent residents in Kenneth Rexroth Place. The vote was unanimous.
Staff described the proposal as a live performance theater with accessory alcohol sales; the draft motion included updated language to require a new conditional use if the site later altered the accessory bar to a different use. Andrew Perry said the Department recommends approval with conditions because the project "complies with the applicable provisions of the planning code and is…
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