02-22-2007 Planning Commission Minutes - Special Meeting

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when no on-street parking is allowed. The applicant has agreed to have patrons park on �- the north side of the building. Mr. Marohn stated that numerous parking spaces were added to the Downtown Mixed Use district in the Downtown Plan. Public improvements are needed to increase parking in the downtown area. The City recognizes the need to improve parking. The Ordinance does not have a requirement for off-street parking in the Downtown Mixed Use zone. Applicant stated her staff will not be there 24-hours. She stated the maximum patrons at one time could be ten,with five a more realistic number. The studio for aerobics, karate and dance is a"Plan B"in the space next to the one proposed for the fitness center. She is working with Community Ed and several instructors,but there are no concrete plans at this time. It would be two separate businesses in separate spaces. Back-to-back classes and parking was discussed. Retail stores would not need as many spaces as the proposed studio. The applicant stated that the studio space can be addressed at a later date. The Planning Commission stated that they can only address the CUP application for the 24-hour fitness center. The applicant stated there would be no noise generated. Patrons would use personal headsets. The signage meets the approved sign concept plan for the entire building. A motion was made by Scott Pederson, seconded by Mark Hallan,to approve the Conditional Use Permit request for a 24-Hour Fitness Center,to be situated in Suite 108, based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. The proposed use is an appropriate conditional use in the Downtown Mixed Use District. The Land Use Matrix indicates the unclassified commercial uses are considered conditional uses in the Commercial zone. 2. The proposed use conforms to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which indicates that the City must keep the agglomeration of its businesses and seek to infill and redevelop commercial properties as they become available. 3. The proposed use, with conditions, would be compatible with the existing neighborhood. The downtown mixed use area provides for many business types such as professional offices, retail, food and beverage related businesses and the use of the property for a fitness center facility is consistent with these uses. 4. The proposed use would not be injurious to the public health, safety, or welfare as it is located in an existing building in an established retail/service area. 5. The proposed use is unlikely to be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other properties in the immediate vicinity. Operations would be housed indoors and will likely experience the same seasonal fluctuation as other area businesses. Security cameras and motion detection devices will be in place to address potential concerns with 24-hour operation. Planning Commission Minutes 2 Special Meeting February 22, 2007