Project Description
On March 10, 2025, 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 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.
Background
The ±0.78-acre project site (APN 002-247-02) is located at 105 Pomeroy Street, adjacent to the southbound corridor of U.S. Highway 101, immediately southeast of the intersection of East Perkins Street and Pomeroy Street. The site is situated within a commercially developed area that includes a variety of retail, restaurant, and visitor-serving uses.
The existing 3,100-square-foot commercial structure at 105 Pomeroy Street was originally constructed as a Denny’s restaurant, approved under Building Permit No. 251 on August 6, 1968.
Denny’s operated continuously from 1969 until 2023; however, staff notes that building conditions began to significantly deteriorate in 2019. On September 27, 2019, a violation was issued by the City’s Building Inspection Division due to unpermitted remodeling and repairs, as well as concerns related to dry rot and parapet deterioration along the roof. Restaurant operations ceased in 2023, and since that time, the structure has remained vacant.
Permit Review Process
At its regular meeting on March 27, 2025, the City of Ukiah Design Review Board (DRB) reviewed the proposed minor Site Development Permit for the renovation and reuse of the existing commercial structure at 105 Pomeroy Street (APN 002-247-02). Following a presentation by City staff and discussion with the applicant, the DRB considered the site plan, architectural features, and proposed layout, including signage, landscaping, circulation, and parking. With considerations, the Board unanimously approved a motion (Meaux/Hawkes) to recommend the project to the Zoning Administrator.
Planning Division staff has noticed and scheduled the item for review by the Zoning Administrator at a public hearing on April 15, 2025.
Design Review Board (03/27/25)
- Design Review Board Regular Meeting – Video Recording (03/27/25)
- Draft Minutes of the Design Review Board Meeting (03/27/25)
- Design Review Board – Regular Meeting Overview (03/27/25)
- Design Review Board Agenda (03/27/25)
- 105 Pomeroy Design Review Board – Staff Report
- 105 Pomeroy- Design Review Board – Application Materials
- 105 Pomeroy – Agency Referral Responses
Zoning Administrator (04/15/25)
- Zoning Administrator – Notice
- Zoning Administrator – Agenda (04.15.25)
- Zoning Administrator – Staff Report
- Zoning Administrator – Draft Findings
- Zoning Administrator – Draft Conditions of Approval
- Zoning Administrator – Application Materials (All)
- Zoning Administrator – Signage (Historical Documents)
- Agency Referral Responses
