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Planning Commission backs allowing bowling alleys and single‑screen theaters to serve alcohol in Mission SUD
Summary
The commission voted to recommend a supervisor ordinance that would allow bowling alleys (with associated restaurant service) and single‑screen movie theaters to sell alcohol within the Mission Alcohol Special Use District, with staff urging wider future SUD review.
Supervisor Kim's office and Planning Department staff asked the Planning Commission to recommend an amendment to the Mission Alcohol Special Use District to permit alcohol service at bowling alleys (when coupled with a restaurant) and to add single‑screen theaters as an exception to the SUD's general prohibition. April Veneraso (Supervisor Kim’s legislative aide) said the changes were intended to support recreational uses and community amenities while preserving a community‑led review process for larger SUD changes.
Planning staff described the amendment as narrow and technical (updating code references) and reported briefings with the City Small Business Commission, which endorsed the change. Supporters — including the proposed bowling‑alley operator and representatives of the Roxy Theater — said limited alcohol service would help make these community and arts uses economically viable and help preserve neighborhood anchors. Commissioners discussed potential cumulative impacts and asked staff to pursue a broader review of alcohol SUD controls citywide later.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward the amendment to the Board of Supervisors with an added exception for single‑screen movie theaters.
