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Planning Commission pauses Paina Lounge entertainment permit, orders independent acoustical workup
Summary
The Planning Commission continued a contentious application by Paina Lounge to expand live amplified performances after neighbors, Sundance Kabuki and the Entertainment Commission raised noise‑bleed concerns. Commissioners ordered a mutually agreed independent acoustical study and continued the item to April 11.
The San Francisco Planning Commission on Feb. 7 voted to continue a disputed conditional‑use request by Paina Lounge, a new restaurant in Japantown seeking broader live amplified entertainment and extended hours, ordering an independent acoustical study before any approval.
Neighboring businesses and residents, including Sundance Kabuki and Kabuki Hot Springs and Spa, told the commission they have repeatedly experienced sound bleed from Paina’s performances and said the cinema had issued customer refunds because noise intruded on screenings. Planning staff and the Entertainment…
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