Habit Burger & Grill - 105 Pomeroy Street - Renovation and Reuse of an Existing Structure
Summary
SCH Number
2025040767
Public Agency
City of Ukiah
Document Title
Habit Burger & Grill - 105 Pomeroy Street - Renovation and Reuse of an Existing Structure
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/15/2025
Document Description
Approval of a Minor Site Development Permit to renovate and repurpose an existing commercial structure and utilize its previously approved signage allowance for continued restaurant use. The project includes the integration of a drive-through component, as permitted under Ukiah City Code (UCC) §9081, and in compliance with the off-street parking requirements of UCC §9198(D); File No. 25-000241.
The applicant, UK 105 Investments, LLC, formally applied to renovate and reuse the existing commercial structure at 105 Pomeroy Street. The structure, originally constructed in 1969, has historically operated as a ‘Formula Restaurant – Eating & Drinking Establishment’. The most recent tenant vacated the structure in 2023, and it has remained unoccupied since. The Applicant proposes to renovate and reuse the existing 3,100-square-foot structure within its current footprint for continued restaurant use as a ‘Habit Burger & Grill’, integrating a drive-through component as allowed under Ukiah City Code (UCC) §9081 – (Allowed Uses – C1) and in compliance with UCC §9198(D) (Off-Street Parking – Drive Through). A Minor Site Development Permit is required to facilitate façade updates, expand landscaping, and reconfigure parking and site circulation.
Contact Information
Name
Jesse Davis
Agency Name
City of Ukiah
Job Title
Chief Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
UK 105 Investments, LLC (Victor Chiang)
Agency Name
Letap Group, Inc.
Job Title
VP of Development | Leasing
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Ukiah
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
East Perkins Street at Pomeroy Street
Zip
95482
Total Acres
.78
Jobs
10
Parcel #
002-247-02
State Highways
US 101
Railways
N/A
Airports
UKI
Schools
Oak Manor Elementary; River Oak Charter School
Waterways
Gibson Creek
Base
50
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Article 19, Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) (a), Minor interior or exterior alterations.
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and qualifies for a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Class 1, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) (a), which covers minor interior or exterior alterations. The project involves relatively limited renovations to an existing 4,400-square-foot commercial structure, avoiding any significant changes to the building's footprint or surrounding site. The project involves renovations to an existing 3,100-square-foot commercial structure previously occupied by a sit-down restaurant, for reuse as a quick-service restaurant with a drive-through. The building’s footprint will remain unchanged, with proposed improvements including interior remodeling, exterior façade upgrades, and the addition of a drive-through lane. No major site grading or disturbance to natural features is proposed with the exception.
The project is consistent with the site’s Highway Commercial land use designation, community commercial zoning district, the 2040 Ukiah General Plan, and all relevant local planning policies. Staff has determined that the project will not impact sensitive environmental resources, including habitats for endangered species, geologically sensitive areas, or sites of historical or archaeological significance, nor will it result in a substantial change from the previous long-term restaurant operator.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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