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Meeting Summary
The San Francisco Board of Appeals denied two appeals regarding recommencement of building permits at 1077 Fell Street, finding DBI properly issued the permits. The board granted an appeal by street vendor Xavier Mikalef against Public Works' revocation of his vending permit, ruling that DPW failed to follow the graduated fine structure required by section 5.9-11(c)(1). The board also denied an appeal against a Place of Entertainment permit for GoldenEye Social at 311 3rd Street, upholding the Entertainment Commission's approval with sound limits of 84 dBA/94 dBC.
Key Decisions (3)
Building Permit Recommencement Appeals at 1077 Fell Street
Appeals 25-049 and 25-050 regarding recommencement of expired building permits for lower unit kitchen/bath remodel and revision work. DBI confirmed permits were properly issued to recommence expired permits without scope changes. The 2026 as-built permit (202601123696) documents existing conditions and addresses structural concerns but does not overlap with the architectural work in the appealed permits.
Street Vendor Permit Revocation Appeal - Xavier Mikalef
Appeal 25-040 granted, overturning Public Works' revocation of street vendor permit 25VDR00012 at Port of San Francisco. The board found DPW did not follow the graduated fine structure required by section 5.9-11(c)(1), which requires $100 first violation, $200 second, $500 third before revocation authority on fourth violation. DPW's citations showed $500, $500, $100, and $1000 fines instead.
Place of Entertainment Permit Appeal - GoldenEye Social at 311 3rd Street
Appeal 26-006 denied, upholding Entertainment Commission's issuance of POE permit EC1906POE to 311 Third Street LLC for indoor entertainment Friday-Saturday plus four additional nights monthly until 2AM. Sound limits set at 84 dBA/94 dBC. Property is in C-30 zoning district where nighttime entertainment is principally permitted. Appellant Museum Park residents (233 units across 3rd Street) raised concerns about noise propagation and late-night patron dispersal.
Development Activity (2)
GoldenEye Social
Augmented reality dart bar with restaurant, opened May 2025. Located in two-story structure adjacent to SoMa Square (433 rental units). Venue includes sound dampening panels throughout, electronic dart lanes with projector systems.
1077 Fell Street Renovation
Lower unit kitchen and bath remodel, ceiling work, electrical panel upgrade, window replacement, lighting upgrades. Multiple permits including structural as-built documentation permit (202601123696) issued to memorialize conditions and address dimensional corrections.
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
Corporate events from Moscone Center conventions driving demand for entertainment venues with POE permits in SoMa, with operators seeking flexibility to host DJs and bands for private events.
Sentiment
SoMa neighborhood contains nearly 20% of all Place of Entertainment permits citywide, with seven active POE permits within 1,000 feet of 311 3rd Street, indicating established entertainment district character.
Housing Demand
Museum Park condominium (233 units) has high owner-occupancy with long-term residents (35+ years mentioned), while adjacent SoMa Square (433 units) is 100% rental with higher turnover.