Administrative Relief from parking requirements for Orange Bakery (File No. 00977991- PAR)

The City of Irvine is granting administrative relief to the Orange Bakery facility, allowing it to operate with 29 fewer parking spaces than mandated by the Irvine Zoning Ordinance. This adjustment is specifically for an industrial bakery located in Irvine, California, and is intended to accommodate the facility’s unique operational needs while remaining compliant with broader land use goals. The relief was requested by the applicant, Sang Kim, and is being processed under File No. 00977991-PAR, with the city’s Associate Planner, Adam Wong, serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries and documentation. The request falls under general administrative discretion rather than formal zoning amendments and does not require a public hearing or environmental review under CEQA, as indicated by its listing on the CEQA Net portal. The relief is not tied to a solicitation or procurement and does not involve federal funding or set-asides. The adjustment reflects a pragmatic approach by the city to align parking requirements with the actual demand of the facility, which may generate lower vehicle traffic compared to traditional retail or commercial uses, while still ensuring adequate access for employees, deliveries, and customers.