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San Rafael zoning administrator conditionally approves use permit for 917–921 4th Street performance venue
Summary
The City of San Rafael zoning administrator conditionally approved a use permit for a new bar, restaurant and live‑performance venue at 917–921 4th Street, setting operating hours, a 1:30 a.m. live‑music cutoff and standard noise and fire‑safety conditions; the decision is appealable within five days.
The City of San Rafael zoning administrator conditionally approved a use permit for a bar, restaurant and live‑performance venue at 917–921 4th Street after a planning staff presentation and brief applicant exchange.
Margaret, a planning staff member, told the hearing the application seeks an ABC Type 47 license and would convert the historic performance space (formerly known as the Phoenix) into an event venue with two bars, a commercial kitchen with a pickup window, offices and a rear assembly area that can host spoken performances, live music and televised sporting events. “They have agreed to a 01:30 cutoff for live music performances,” Margaret said,…
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