This resolution allows Nihon SF Inc. to obtain a liquor license for their establishment, Nihon Whisky Lounge, at 1779 Folsom Street, as it is deemed beneficial for the community. It also requests that the state impose specific conditions on the license's issuance.
Resolution determining that the issuance of a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to Nihon SF Inc., to do business as Nihon Whisky Lounge, located at 1779 Folsom Street (District 9), will serve the public convenience or necessity of the City and County of San Francisco, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code, Section 23958.4; and requesting that the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control impose conditions on the issuance of the license.
How it got here
The legislation originated from Nihon SF Inc.'s request for a Type-48 liquor license for their Nihon Whisky Lounge at 1779 Folsom Street, prompted by the need for a whiskey-focused establishment in the area.
Nihon SF Inc. submitted an application to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a Type-48 on-sale general public premises liquor license to operate as Nihon Whisky Lounge.
The Clerk of the Board referred the liquor license application to the Planning and Police Departments for their review and recommendations.
The Police Department reviewed the application and filed zero protests, recommending approval with conditions for the liquor license.
The Planning Department confirmed that the area is properly zoned for the proposed liquor license and recommended approval.
The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee prepared and recommended the resolution for the liquor license issuance.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution determining that the issuance of the liquor license will serve the public convenience or necessity.
Mayor London N. Breed approved the resolution for the liquor license issuance.
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