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Heated hearing over Castro Theatre: preservation advocates seek language to protect fixed movie‑palace seating while owners' renovation plan draws strong local,
Summary
Supervisors continued a contentious hearing on updating the Castro Theatre’s landmark designation after preservationists urged language to protect 'fixed theatrical seating configured in movie palace style' and Another Planet Entertainment proposed a $15M renovation with flexible seating to make the venue ADA‑compliant and financially viable. The committee continued the item for two weeks to allow city attorney drafting and further stakeholder talks.
Supervisor Rafael Mandelmann introduced a proposal to amend the Castro Theatre’s Article 10 landmark designation to add interior features and better capture the property's historical and LGBTQ cultural significance. Mandelmann said he’d asked the city attorney to draft the amendment requested by preservation advocates and suggested a two‑week continuance to allow negotiations.
Planning staff presented the Historic Preservation Commission recommendation to amend the designation to include exterior and interior character‑defining…
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