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Board Upholds Permits for Hole in the Wall at 1369 Folsom After Public Comment
Summary
The Board of Appeals unanimously upheld a building permit and two entertainment permits for the Hole in the Wall at 1369 Folsom Street after neighborhood debate over parking, noise and compatibility; public supporters cited the bar—s community fundraising role.
The San Francisco Board of Appeals unanimously upheld three permits for the Hole in the Wall, a neighborhood bar, after hearing neighborhood objections and community support during an April 2 hearing.
Appellant Jackie Bryson argued the approvals were premature, noting pending actions — including an Alcoholic Beverage Commission review and a Department of Parking and Traffic curb-cut approval — and continued concerns about parking and neighborhood compatibility. "If ABC does not grant the liquor license moving, then there won't be a bar," Bryson told the board.
Jeremy Paul, agent for the permit holder, said the planning commission had already considered neighborhood concerns and that the project had negotiated mitigations. Paul criticized repeated rehearing requests as damaging to the business and said the applications required to open the business were in order.
Planning staff told the board the Planning Commission had reviewed the project at two hearings and voted 6–0 to approve it with conditions covering light, noise, hours and maintenance. Bob Davis, Executive Director of the Entertainment Commission, said the Entertainment Commission posted timely notice and had properly granted a conditioned permit.
Public testimony included dozens of neighbors and representatives from nonprofit groups. Supporters cited long-standing community fundraising and charitable activities connected with the two owners and asked the board to deny the appeal. A coalition of speakers described the establishment as an important cultural and nonprofit resource.
After deliberation, the board voted 5–0 to uphold the building permit for tenancy improvements and two entertainment permits. The board noted the Planning and Entertainment Commissions— prior proceedings and the adopted permit conditions; the permits remain subject to any departmental enforcement or compliance checks.
What happens next: with the Board—s decision the permit holder may proceed to final administrative steps required by each department and any outstanding agency approvals (for example ABC or parking) will continue through their respective processes.
