Applebee’s Minor Site Development Permit for a Remodel to Incorporate a Dual-Branded Restaurant Concept

On August 18, 2025, the City of Ukiah received an application from Rodeo Builders, represented by Peyman Kohanbash, for a minor remodel of the existing Applebee’s location at 1201 Airport Park Boulevard to introduce a dual-branded IHOP concept. The project involves no changes to the building’s footprint, structural elements, or seating layout, and is classified as a minor alteration eligible for a CEQA Class 1 categorical exemption under Section 15301. Scope of work includes cosmetic and functional upgrades such as new IHOP signage on the existing monument sign, updated exterior paint and awning colors, new interior flooring, paint, artwork, lighting fixtures using existing electrical connections, furniture including booths and tables, an extension of the bar die wall and top, and reconfiguration of kitchen equipment while retaining the current hood. An ADA compliance survey is required to ensure accessibility recommendations are implemented. The project adheres to the Ukiah 2040 General Plan and local city codes, with all work to be performed on-site at the specified address in Ukiah, California. No financial data, contract value, pricing, or federal acquisition clauses are included, as the process is governed by municipal permitting and environmental review rather than competitive procurement. Approval was granted on October 3, 2025, under the city’s administrative authority, with Katherine Schaefers, Planning Manager, serving as the primary point of contact for regulatory and planning matters. No federal contracting mechanisms, payment terms, invoicing systems, solicitation numbers, or commercial certifications such as UEI, SAM registration, or small business status are applicable or referenced.