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Planning Commission approves consent agenda; commissioner seeks clarity on High Road 'club or lodge' permit
Summary
The Planning Commission approved its consent agenda without objection and clarified whether a High Road site’s historic use as a private club by a nonprofit would require a new conditional use permit if operated by a for‑profit. Staff and the applicant said a change in ownership or use could trigger a new CUP.
The Planning Commission approved its consent agenda and the minutes from the Nov. 13, 2025 meeting without objection, then addressed a question about a conditional use permit for a High Road property in District 9.
Commissioner Danielle Skidmore asked staff to explain the definition and implications of a “club or lodge” conditional use after the item was listed on the consent agenda. "I want to make sure I'm understanding what we're being asked about on — are you wanting the definition of club?" Skidmore said, asking whether the designation applies when a nonprofit operator changes to a for‑profit operator.
Gabriel of Development Services read the code definition: the "use of a site for provisions of meetings, recreational, or social facilities by a private nonprofit association, primarily for the members and guests. This includes private social clubs and tribal organizations." Gabriel and the applicant clarified how the rule applies to this property.
"The site has been used for a club or large purpose," said Victoria Hassie of Rover Design, the applicant’s representative. "It was, for a period of time, by a nonprofit organization, and our understanding is when that changes to a for‑profit organization that changes — perhaps rules and regulations requiring a new C.U.P." Hassie waived her allotted public‑hearing time when the item was on the consent agenda.
Vice Chair Haney had read the consent agenda earlier, noting that Item 2 (an East 11th and 12th Street urban renewal plan amendment) and Item 3 (a Council‑initiated Block 16 rezone/NCCD amendment) were being postponed by staff to Dec. 16, while Item 4 (SPC‑2024‑0377A, High Road conditional use permit) was placed on consent. After the brief clarification, Commissioner Bridal moved to close the public hearing and approve the consent agenda; Vice Chair Haney seconded, and the chair said the motion passed without objection.
The action means the consent items — including the postponements to Dec. 16 and the High Road conditional use permit as presented on consent — were recorded as approved on the consent agenda. Commissioners gave brief committee and board updates afterward; most reported no substantive activity. The commission adjourned at 05:18PM.
