Ink In Aktion conditional use permit

The applicant and owner described her 15 years as a tattoo artist and business owner in Oahu, her Polynesian heritage, and her vision of the shop as a welcoming gathering place for Rohnert Park. She asked to extend the proposed operating hours.

The owner's aunt and Rohnert Park resident praised her nephew's success in Hawaii, his custom-design artistry, and his community involvement including a charity golf tournament.

A resident argued the shop keeps tattoo spending local instead of sending residents to San Jose, supports small business and creative culture, and noted tattoos are mainstream across all professions.

The applicant's business partner and third-generation Rohnert Park resident said the Polynesian-owned shop will be open to all, plans custom merchandise partnerships with local schools and groups, and hopes to bring philanthropy to the city.