Planning Commission Agenda
Memo to:
Manteca Planning Commission
From:
Jesus Orozco, Deputy Director of Development Services - Planning
Prepared by:
Nzuzi Mahungu, Assistant Planner
Date:
June 18, 2026
Subject:
Giri Martial Arts Academy (CUP 26-36)
Recommendation:
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Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and consider finding the Project exempt from further environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, and adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP-26-36) for Giri Martial Arts Academy to operate a School, Specialized Education and Training/Studio use located at 232 W Yosemite Avenue, Manteca, CA. (APN:219-400-02)
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Background Information:
APPLICATION NO.: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 26-36
APPLICANT: Amarjit Giri
PROJECT LOCATION: 232 W Yosemite Avenue, Manteca, CA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project proposal entails a development application filed by Amarjit Giri ("the Applicant") proposing the operation of an Indian martial arts academy ("the Project") for self-defense training. The Project is subject to a conditional use permit,, which is required for School, Specialized Education and Training/Studio (martial arts studio) uses in the Mixed-Use Downtown Zoning District to ensure compatibility with surrounding areas and uses. The Project is proposed within an existing 2,650 sq. ft. tenant suite located on a ? 0.18-acre parcel. No site or building alterations or modifications are being proposed but a tenant improvement building permit will be required due to its change in use and change in occupancy prior to any occupancy by the tenant
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The proposed Project was determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). This exemption applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor altera...
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