DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS - Bryan K. Schafer, Planning and Community Development Director
Title
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A FITNESS AND HEALTH CLUB (UFC GYM) IN THE B-2 ZONING DISTRICT AT 10301 LEXINGTON AVENUE NE. BRENT VOELLER/UFC GYM. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0027/LSJ)
Schedule of Actions
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Planning Commission (Public Hearing) |
06/14/16 |
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City Council (Conditional Use Permit) |
06/16/16 |
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Action Deadline |
07/11/16 |
Planning Commission
Pending action at the June 14th Planning Commission Meeting.
Background
The existing 9,400 square foot multi-tenant building on the northeast corner of Ball Road and Lexington Avenue has been vacant for some time and it used to include a gas station/convenience store and other retail tenants. At this time Brent Voeller wishes to operate a UFC gym in this entire building. We consider such gyms to fall under the use of amusement and recreation, and this use requires a condtional use permit according to the B-2 zoning district requirements.
There will be minor site changes to this property as Mr. Voeller intends to use the site mostly as it is. The only exterior change to the building is that the existing gas canopy will be removed and parking will be added in this area. The floor plan for the gym has been included for your review. Because this building does not contain a fire suppression system, a condition has been added that fire suppression be provided for the entire building. This is a standard condition when the City issues conditional use permits on sites where no suppression has been installed. It is the result of the City’s continued effort to protect its volunteer fire department and the general public in case of emergency situations.
As you know, the City likes to analyze parking in these conditional use permit/gym situations to determine that the site will be able to handle this use. The site, with 48 stalls, meets the general retail parking requirements for the commercial use. According to the narrative provided the gym would average 30 customers during peak times and staff believes the parking provided is sufficient for this use.
The gym will be open seven days a week. The typical hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. More information about the UFC gym and the owner can be found in the attached narrative.
With regard to landscaping for this property, the site has several large existing trees on site so the site would meet the requirements for overstory trees on site. The site does lack the required number of conifers and ornamental trees, however, so staff is requiring that the following landscaping be provided on site:
Conifer trees: 5
Ornamental trees: 5
With the addition of this landscaping the site will meet ordinance requirements for landscaping. The applicant will need to submit a new landscape plan that indicates where the trees will be planted prior to issuance of interior building permits. In addition, the applicant must provide an escrow in the amount of $3,000 to cover the cost of the installation of the trees. This money would be returned when the trees have been planted and deemed healthy.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Attachments
Zoning and Location Map
Site Plan
Landscape Plan
Exterior Elevations
Floor Plan
Narrative
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Brent Voeller/UFC Gym as Conditional Use Permit Case File No. 16-0027; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Blaine Planning Commission on June 14, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine Planning Commission recommends said Conditional Use Permit be approved; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council has reviewed said case on June 16, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that a Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved per Section 30.14(b) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for a fitness and health club (UFC Gym) in the B-2 zoning district based on the following conditions:
1. The business to operate as described in the attached narrative.
2. The applicant will need to manage his parking demand by limiting class size and time slots if necessary so as to not create a parking issue on site.
3. No activity/training is to be conducted outside the building.
4. The interior tenant finish work to be completed with review and permit meeting all Building and Fire Code requirements.
5. A Certificate of Occupancy is required prior to occupying the space.
6. All business signage by separate review and permit.
7. The following trees must be planted on site:
Conifer Trees: 5
Ornamental Trees: 5
8. The applicant will need to submit a new landscape plan that indicates where the trees will be planted prior to issuance of interior building permits. In addition, the applicant must provide an escrow in the amount of $3,000 to cover the cost of the installation of the trees. This money would be returned when the trees have been planted and deemed healthy.
9. Fire suppression to be provided for the entire building.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 16th day of June, 2016.