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Planning Commission backs staff to deny After Bar and Grill late-night permit

San José Planning Commission · November 20, 2025
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Summary

The San José Planning Commission voted 9-0 to accept staff’s recommendation to deny a conditional-use permit to extend After Bar and Grill’s hours to 2 a.m., citing prior ABC violations, undercover police findings and concerns about impacts on nearby residences.

President Carlos Rosario opened the meeting and the Planning Commission considered CP24-036, a request to allow After Bar and Grill (1692 Story Road) to operate until 2 a.m. on Friday through Sunday. Planning staff told the Commission the project was incompatible with city policy and municipal code because of a history of licensing and noise violations and an explicit opposition from the San José Police Department. "El bar y restaurante After Bar and Grill violó su licencia ABC..." staff told the Commission, summarizing…

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