Applebee’s Minor Site Development Permit for a Remodel to Incorporate a Dual-Branded Restaurant Concept
Summary
SCH Number
2025100691
Public Agency
City of Ukiah
Document Title
Applebee’s Minor Site Development Permit for a Remodel to Incorporate a Dual-Branded Restaurant Concept
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/15/2025
Document Description
On August 18, 2025, the City of Ukiah received an application from Rodeo Builders (Peyman Kohanbash) for a proposed remodel at 1201 Airport Park Boulevard. The project introduces a dual-branded restaurant concept that would incorporate an IHOP into the existing Applebee’s.
The applicant is proposing a minor remodel with no changes to the building’s footprint or seating layout. The planned updates are primarily cosmetic and include:
• Additional signage for IHOP branding, specifically adding a new can to the monument sign.
• No structural work proposed.
• New flooring finish.
• New paint and artwork.
• New furniture, including booths, tables, and chairs.
• New interior light fixtures (utilizing existing J-box connection).
• New exterior awning colors.
• New exterior paint.
• Extension of the bar die wall and top.
• Reconfiguration of existing kitchen equipment, with the existing hood remaining.
• An ADA Survey is proposed, with plans for compliance with recommendations
Contact Information
Name
Katherine Schaefers
Agency Name
City of Ukiah
Job Title
Planning Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Peyman Kohanbash
Agency Name
Rodeo Builders
Job Title
Agent
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Ukiah
Counties
Mendocino
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Commerce Drive and Airport Park Boulevard
Zip
95482
Other Location Info
1201 Airport Park Boulevard, Ukiah, CA 95482
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301
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). This exemption applies to minor interior or exterior alterations of existing structures within urbanized areas. The project consists of cosmetic renovations to an existing commercial building for continued restaurant use, with no changes to the building footprint, site grading, or disturbance of natural features.
Furthermore, the project is consistent with applicable zoning and planning regulations, including the Ukiah 2040 General Plan, Ukiah City Code, and other relevant local policies. It aligns with the City’s established land-use framework for the site and will not adversely affect sensitive environmental resources such as endangered species habitat, geologically sensitive areas, or sites of historical or archaeological significance.
County Clerk
Mendocino
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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