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Commission permits one karaoke machine at Grant Avenue restaurant with conditions after divided vote
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a conditional-use authorization limited to a single karaoke machine on the ground floor of 1268 Grant Ave., with conditions on hours, signage and noise; the police opposed the request citing concern that restaurants can evolve into nightclubs. Vote: 4–3.
After extended oral testimony that included both cultural defense of karaoke and police expressions of concern, the Planning Commission on July 29 approved a narrowly tailored conditional-use authorization permitting one karaoke machine at 1268 Grant Avenue (King of Thai). The authorization is limited to a single karaoke unit on the Ground Floor and includes conditions restricting hours, amplified volume and exterior signage.
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