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Council affirms permit for Matcha Swag Dance studio at Newpark Mall after review; council faults mall condition but approves business
Summary
The City Council reviewed a call for review of a Community Development Director approval for a minor use permit to operate Matcha Swag Dance at Newpark Mall. After debate about the mall’s tenancy and property management, the council voted 5–0 to affirm the director’s decision and approve the permit with no changes.
The Newark City Council on Sept. 11 affirmed the Community Development Director’s July approval of a minor use permit allowing Matcha Swag Dance to operate in Unit 1093 at Newpark Mall.
Assistant planner Yvonne Winn summarized the permit approval process, noting the use is categorized as “instructional services” under Newark Municipal Code section 17.08.0.02 and that the director found the requested findings could be made. The studio proposes evening and weekend classes, small sessions with two instructors and 5–15 students per class, minimal interior changes (wall-mounted mirrors) and portable sound equipment. Staff reported the…
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