Agenda Item
Planning Commission
Item #: 5.1. 12/4/2023 File #: 23-0771
TO: Chair and Members of the Planning Commission
THRU: Anna Pehoushek, Assistant Community Development Director FROM: Ani Mnatsakanyan, Associate Planner - Historic Preservation
1. SUBJECT
Public Hearing to consider a new church and coffeehouse at 611 W. Chapman Avenue operated by CedarHouse, and finding of CEQA Exemption (Conditional Use Permit No. 3210-23).
2. SUMMARY
The applicant CedarHouse, a 501(c)(3) organization, proposes to operate a church with limited worship services, classes, community enrichment activities and a coffeehouse.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-23 entitled:
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3210-23, a request by CedarHouse, a 501(c)3 organization for operation of a church with classes, community enrichment activities and a coffeehouse at 611 W. Chapman Avenue.
2. Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” Class 1.
4. AUTHORIZING GUIDELINES
Orange Municipal Code (OMC) Section 17.08.020 and Section 17.10.030.C and 17.30.030 authorize the Planning Commission to review and take action on Conditional Use Permits. A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is also required for the operation of a church in the Old Towne Mixed Use-15S zone, per Section 17.13.030.
5. PROJECT BACKGROUND
Applicant: Cedarhouse/ Pete Shambrook
Property Owner Cedarhouse/ Pete Shambrook
Property Location 611 W. Chapman Avenue
Existing General Plan
Land Use Element
Designation
Old Towne Mixed Use (OTMIX)
Existing Zoning
Classification
Old Towne Mixed Use -15S (SP) (OTMU-15S(SP))
Old Towne Yes
Specific Plan/PC Santa Fe Depot Specific Plan
Site Size 6,037 square feet
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Property Owner Cedarhouse/ Pete Shambrook
Property Location 611 W. Chapman Avenue
Existing General Plan
Land Use Element
Designation
Old Towne Mixed Use (OTMIX)
Existing Zoning
Classification
Old Towne Mixed Use -15S (SP) (OTMU-15S(SP))
Old Towne Yes
Specific Plan/PC Santa Fe Depot Specific Plan
Site Size 6,037 square feet
Circulation Pedestrian and vehicular access from W. Chapman Avenue. The 600 block of W. Chapman Avenue is classified as a 4-lane primary arterial street. Vehicular access is provided from the rear alleyway.
Existing Conditions A two-story historic building converted to commercial use.
There are currently two parking spaces at the rear and four parking spaces at the front of the property which will be removed.
Surrounding Land Uses
and Zoning
Surrounding uses along W. Chapman Avenue are a mix of
restaurant, office, auto sales/service, and residential uses.
The properties abutting the project site to the north are zoned R-3 and comprise of single- and multi-family
development.
Previous
Applications/Entitlements
None.
6. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes to operate a church and a coffeehouse within an existing vacant commercial building in the Old Towne Mixed Use -15S (OTMU-15S(SP)) zoning district. The property is a contributor to the Old Towne Orange Historic District and is located within the boundaries of the Santa Fe Depot Specific Plan. The property is developed with a 2,827 square foot two story Victorian house constructed in 1908 and a 700-foot detached garage located at the rear northwest corner of the property. The existing building was previously used for commercial and retail purposes.
Cedarhouse does not operate as a traditional church as it will not operate any form of family ministry and will not offer a Sunday service. The intent is to operate a space to help people in spiritual, emotional, and psychological health. The coffeehouse, which is permitted by right at 611 W.
Chapman Avenue, is intended to connect the ministry with the community and will be open to the general public.
Proposed hours of operation for the coffeehouse will be Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The proposed hours of operation for the gatherings will be on Friday nights, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for approximately 40-80 people. Counseling and prayer appointments for approximate 5-6 people per week will occur Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Once a quarter, the applicant proposes to operate a 2-day intensive workshop on Friday night from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for approximately 50 people. A leadership meeting will take place once a month on a Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for approximately 12 to 20 people.
Once a month on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., the applicant proposes to host community art classes for 15 individuals. Kids movie nights will be hosted once every other month on Saturday evening for 40 individuals, and marriage enrichment will be hosted twice a year, every City of Orange Page 2 of 4 Printed on 11/30/2023
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Wednesday for 4 weeks, from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for 40 individuals.
The applicant is proposing to remodel the interior space by removing walls in order to make space for the coffeehouse and as a gathering space, and provide ADA access and other associated improvements. Proposed plans are included in this staff report as Attachment 4. No changes are proposed to the exterior of the building or the site except replacement of doors at the rear (north) elevation and removal of onsite parking spaces.
7. ANALYSIS AND STATEMENT OF THE ISSUES
The subject property is located in the Santa Fe Depot Specific Plan area where a mixed of land uses is encouraged and a flat parking rate of 4 spaces 1,000 square foot is required for non-residential land uses. The introduction of the proposed uses to the site would bring new vitality to a property that has had an understated presence along West Chapman in a gateway location to the Depot and Plaza. While there are aspects of the proposed operations that the site conditions can reasonably accommodate given on-site parking, the key issue for the requested CUP is consideration of the manner in which activities involving 40-80 participants can be accommodated so as not to impact the adjacent residential and commercial uses.
Issue 1: Parking
The site currently has six parking spaces; four located in the front and two located at the rear, accessed through the rear alley. All parking spaces will be removed.
Per Assembly Bill 2097, a public agency may not impose any minimum automobile parking requirements on any residential, commercial, or other development project if it is located with ½ mile of public transit. 611 W. Chapman Avenue is located one block West from the Orange Transportation Center (Metrolink) station. Due to the property’s proximity to public transit, the applicant is not required to provide any parking.
However, the applicant is conscious of the residential zone to the north of the subject property and intends to direct visitors to walk, take public transportation, or park in the City’s public parking structure on N. Lemon Street so that visitors do not park along the residential streets on N. Parker Street and N. Pixley Street when they stay over two hours.
A condition of approval has been added requiring the Ministry and Coffeehouse staff to monitor the neighborhood prior to services and for applicant to provide parking information on social media and with movable signage. In addition, conditions of approval have been included in the attached Resolution (Attachment 1) that upon removal of the parking spaces at the front of the property, the curb cut shall be filled in and the sidewalk re-established per the City standards and that street trees shall be planted in coordination with the City’s Street Tree Coordinator.
Issue 2: Noise
The block to the north of the project site is zoned R-3 for multi-family development, separated from the project site by an alleyway. According to the applicant, all services will be enclosed in the garage or structure and will not cause any impact to the residential properties.
Amplified live music will occur on Friday nights, but it will be indoors only and in relation to the size of the room. The sound is primarily acoustic and the applicant does not intend to have a drum kit or bass guitar. A condition of approval has been included in the Planning Commission Resolution requiring that noise not be audible from outside of the building.
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8. PUBLIC NOTICE
On November 21, 2023, the City sent a Public Hearing Notice to a total of 224 property owners/tenants within a 400-foot radius of the project site and persons specifically requesting notice.
The project site has been the notification on that same date.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Categorical Exemption: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 - Existing Facilities) because the request consists of a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a religious institution in an existing private structure.
10. ADVISORY BOARD ACTION
None.
11. ATTACHMENTS · Attachment 1 Draft Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-23 · Attachment 2 Vicinity Map
· Attachment 3 Letter of Explanation, Hours of Operation, and Coffeehouse Menu · Attachment 4 Project Plans
· Attachment 5 Proposed Seating Chart
· Attachment 6 Site Photographs
· Attachment 7 Parking Plan
· Attachment 8 Sample Parking Direction Letter to Customers · Attachment 9 Noise and Amplification Plan
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c COPYRIGHT; Oldham Architects expressly
reserves all rights to these plans by common
copyright privileges. These plans may not be
reproduced, changed, or copied in any manner or turned over to a third party without the expressed written consent of Ryan E. Oldham.
architects
oldham architect s
680 Langsdorf Drive, Suite 202B
fullerton, california 92831
714.482.8296 | oldham-architects.com
oldham
ISSUE:
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PROJECT No.: Interior Renovations To 611 W. Chapman 611 West Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92868
07.13.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #1
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611 W. Chapman
09.07.23 BLDG SUBMITTAL #1
09.01.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #2
Governing Agencies
NAME
ROOM #
Abbreviations and Symbol Legend Sheet Index
Project Contacts
Vicinity Map
Architect's Notes to Contractor / Owner Description of Work ·
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Owner Architect
Plot Plan Scale: 1" = 10'-0" 1
A0.0
Project Information
Plot Plan
WEST CHAPMAN AVENUE
(E) STRUCTURE
(E) GARAGE
Occupancy & Egress
Zoning Information
Building Code Information
(E) ALLEY
C.U.P. PLANS
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PROJECT No.: Interior Renovations To 611 W. Chapman 611 West Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92868
07.13.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #1
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23017
611 W. Chapman
09.07.23 BLDG SUBMITTAL #1
09.01.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #2
A2.0
Existing 1ST Floor &
Demo Plan
Scale: 1 1 Existing First Floor Plan 4" = 1'-0"
Keynotes
(E) BATH (E) BATH
Plan Legend
Demo Plan Notes
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PROJECT No.: Interior Renovations To 611 W. Chapman 611 West Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92868
07.13.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #1
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23017
611 W. Chapman
09.07.23 BLDG SUBMITTAL #1
09.01.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #2
A2.1
Existing 2nd Floor &
Demo Plan
Scale: 1 1 Existing Second Floor Plan 4" = 1'-0"
Keynotes
(E) BATHROOM
(E)OFFICE (E)KITCHEN
(E)CLOSET
(E)OFFICE
Plan Legend
Demo Plan Notes
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oldham
ISSUE:
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PROJECT No.: Interior Renovations To 611 W. Chapman 611 West Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92868
07.13.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #1
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23017
611 W. Chapman
09.07.23 BLDG SUBMITTAL #1
09.01.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #2
A2.2
New First Floor Plan - Scale: 1 1 1st Floor Plan 4" = 1'-0"
COFFEE BAR
A.G.R.R.
OFFICE
A.G.R.R.
Keynotes
BACK ROOM
Plan Legend
(E) GARAGE SPACE
COFFEE HOUSE &
GATHERING SPACE
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architects
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680 Langsdorf Drive, Suite 202B
fullerton, california 92831
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oldham
ISSUE:
CHECK:
DRAWN:
PROJECT No.: Interior Renovations To 611 W. Chapman 611 West Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92868
07.13.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #1
RO
CG
23017
611 W. Chapman
09.07.23 BLDG SUBMITTAL #1
09.01.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #2
A2.2B
General Use &
Occupancy
Scale: 1 1 General Use & Occupancy 4" = 1'-0"
COFFEE BAR
A.G.R.R. A.G.R.R.
Keynotes
BACK ROOM
Plan Legend
ART ROOM (GARAGE)
COUNSELING
MEETING SPACE · · ·
COFFEE HOUSE
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WALL TYPES:
WALL SIGNAGE
Keynotes
BACK ROOM c COPYRIGHT; Oldham Architects expressly
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oldham architect s
680 Langsdorf Drive, Suite 202B
fullerton, california 92831
714.482.8296 | oldham-architects.com
oldham
ISSUE:
CHECK:
DRAWN:
PROJECT No.: Interior Renovations To 611 W. Chapman 611 West Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92868
07.13.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #1
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CG
23017
611 W. Chapman
09.07.23 BLDG SUBMITTAL #1
09.01.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #2
A2.2C
Friday Night Use &
Occupancy
Scale: 1 1 Friday Night Use & Occupancy 4" = 1'-0"
COFFEE BAR
A.G.R.R.
OFFICE
A.G.R.R.
Plan Legend
ART ROOM (GARAGE)
FRIDAY NIGHT GATHERING
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reproduced, changed, or copied in any manner or turned over to a third party without the expressed written consent of Ryan E. Oldham.
architects
oldham architect s
680 Langsdorf Drive, Suite 202B
fullerton, california 92831
714.482.8296 | oldham-architects.com
oldham
ISSUE:
CHECK:
DRAWN:
PROJECT No.: Interior Renovations To 611 W. Chapman 611 West Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92868
07.13.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #1
RO
CG
23017
611 W. Chapman
09.07.23 BLDG SUBMITTAL #1
09.01.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #2
A2.3
New Second Floor Plan
2nd Floor Plan Scale: 1 14" = 1'-0"
Private Kitchen &
Employee
Break
Office
Office
Additional Dry
Food Storage
Private RR
Keynotes -
Plan Legend
Area Calcs & Customer Seating
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oldham architect s
680 Langsdorf Drive, Suite 202B
fullerton, california 92831
714.482.8296 | oldham-architects.com
oldham
ISSUE:
CHECK:
DRAWN:
PROJECT No.: Interior Renovations To 611 W. Chapman 611 West Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92868
07.13.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #1
RO
CG
23017
611 W. Chapman
09.07.23 BLDG SUBMITTAL #1
09.01.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #2
A3.0
Exterior Elevations - Front Exterior Elevation (South) Scale: 1 14" = 1'-0" Material Legend
Keynotes
Right Side Exterior Elevation (East) Scale: 2 Elevation Notes 14" = 1'-0" c COPYRIGHT; Oldham Architects expressly
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680 Langsdorf Drive, Suite 202B
fullerton, california 92831
714.482.8296 | oldham-architects.com
oldham
ISSUE:
CHECK:
DRAWN:
PROJECT No.: Interior Renovations To 611 W. Chapman 611 West Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92868
07.13.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #1
RO
CG
23017
611 W. Chapman
09.07.23 BLDG SUBMITTAL #1
09.01.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #2
A3.1
Exterior Elevations - Rear Exterior Elevation (North) Scale: 1 14" = 1'-0" Material Legend
Keynotes
Left Side Exterior Elevation (West) Scale: 2 Elevation Notes 14" = 1'-0" c COPYRIGHT; Oldham Architects expressly
reserves all rights to these plans by common
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reproduced, changed, or copied in any manner or turned over to a third party without the expressed written consent of Ryan E. Oldham.
architects
oldham architect s
680 Langsdorf Drive, Suite 202B
fullerton, california 92831
714.482.8296 | oldham-architects.com
oldham
ISSUE:
CHECK:
DRAWN:
PROJECT No.: Interior Renovations To 611 W. Chapman 611 West Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92868
07.13.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #1
RO
CG
23017
611 W. Chapman
09.07.23 BLDG SUBMITTAL #1
09.01.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #2
A3.2
Exterior Elevations
Front Exterior Elevation (East) 1
Rear Exterior Elevation (West) Left Side Exterior Elevation (North) 3 Right Side Exterior Elevation (South)
Scale: 4 3 8" = 1'-0" 2Scale: 3 8" = 1'-0"
Scale: 3 Scale: 8" = 1'-0" 3 8" = 1'-0"
(Garage)
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A.G.R.R. A.G.R.R.
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BACK ROOM
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PROJECT No.: Interior Renovations To
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611 West Chapman Avenue, Orange, California 92868
07.13.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #1
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611 W. Chapman
09.07.23 BLDG SUBMITTAL #1
09.01.23 OCEH SUBMITTAL #2
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Friday Night Use &
Occupancy
Scale:
1 1 Friday Night Use & Occupancy
4" = 1'-0"
COFFEE BAR
A.G.R.R.
OFFICE
A.G.R.R.
Plan Legend
ART ROOM (GARAGE)
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Chairs
Stage Area
Couch
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West Elevation
North Elevation
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Ani Mnatsakanyan Monday, November 20, 2023
City of Orange
300 Chapman Ave.
Orange, CA 92866
Dear Ani,
You requested an example of a letter or notification that we might send to people who attend CedarHouse and CedarHouse Coffee. Please see the example below.
Dear Valued Customer – we are so thankful that you choose CedarHouse to be your communal coffee beverage/Ministry space.
Because we are community minded we desire to be a blessing to our neighbors so we would ask that if you are desiring to settle in and enjoy this space for more than an hour that you would park at the Train Station West parking lot or the Public Parking structure on Lemon (See map below). Keep in mind that walking is good for you and inconvenience is a part of life. ;)
Bless you and have an amazing day.
The CedarHouse Team
City of Orange
Planning Commission
December 04, 2023
MINUTES - FINAL
The Planning Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.
1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Chair Vazquez called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Simpson led the flag salute.
1.2 ROLL CALL
Present: Martinez, Simpson, Vejar, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, and Vazquez
Absent: None
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1. Approval of meeting minutes of the City of Orange Planning Commission Regular Meeting held on November 6, 2023.
ACTION: Approved minutes as presented.
Approval of the Consent Calendar
A motion was made by Vice Chair Martinez, seconded by Commissioner Simpson, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Martinez, Simpson, Vejar, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, and Vazquez Noes: None
Absent: None
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
4.1. General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California.
A motion was made by Commissioner Vejar, seconded by Commissioner Maldonado, to receive and file the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Martinez, Simpson, Vejar, Maldonado, Tucker, McCormack, and Vazquez Noes: None
Absent: None
Planning Commission Minutes - Final December 4, 2023
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1. Public Hearing to consider a new church and coffeehouse at 611 W. Chapman Avenue operated by CedarHouse, and finding of CEQA Exemption (Conditional Use Permit No. 3210-23).
Note: Chair Vazquez recused himself from item 5.1 due to a potential conflict with employment and left the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Vice Chair Martinez conducted the remainder of the meeting.
Vice Chair Martinez opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers:
The following spoke on behalf of the project:
Peter Shambrook, Applicant; Patti Shambrook, Applicant; Danny Kurimay; Kylee Simonton; Jeff Stingley; and Christopher Key.
The following people spoke in opposition of the project:
Scott Bolt, Pat Hetherington, Ginger Conrad, Jeremy Chadwick, Jonathan Salmon, Karen Fremen.
Vice Chair Martinez closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner McCormack to continue the item to a date uncertain, but failed due to lack of a second.
A motion was made by Commissioner Simpson, seconded by Commissioner Maldonado, to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 20-23.
Resolution No. PC 2023. A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Orange approving Conditional Use Permit No. 3210-23, a request by CedarHouse, a 501(c)3 organization for operation of a church with classes, community enrichment activities and a coffeehouse at 611 W. Chapman Avenue. Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” Class 1.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Martinez, Simpson, Vejar, Maldonado, and Tucker
Noes: McCormack
Absent: None
Recuse: Vazquez
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
The next Regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on December 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange California
Planning Commission Minutes - Final December 4, 2023
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/s/Anna Pehoushek____________________________
Anna Pehoushek, FAICP
Assistant Community Development Director