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Commission approves Holly’s cabaret and restaurant at 1000 Van Ness
Summary
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional‑use authorization to convert vacant second‑floor space at 1000 Van Ness into a restaurant, bar and cabaret (Holly’s), with conditions on acoustics, crowd control and parking; sponsor describes it as a 'green' comedy club.
The Planning Commission approved a conditional‑use request for a full‑service restaurant with bar, cabaret and comedy at 1000 Van Ness (case 2009.0417C). Planning staff said the project meets applicable code requirements for the Van Ness corridor and recommended approval with conditions addressing noise, crowd control and parking.
Sharon Young of the planning department described the project scope: roughly 5,575 square feet on the second floor and a first‑floor kitchen/bar footprint, with a maximum capacity under 200 patrons and late‑night operating hours (through 4 a.m. on some nights). The project sponsor, Holly Horne, told the commission she plans a women‑run operation and described the venue as "the first green comedy club in San Francisco." She said the project would create 20–30 jobs and generate revenue for the city.
Neighbors raised standard concerns about traffic, parking and noise; staff noted an underground garage with available nighttime parking and a planned acoustical barrier to prevent sound reaching residential floors, and recommended conditions to mitigate impacts. The commission approved the conditional use on a unanimous vote.
