DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS - Lori Johnson, Associate Planner
Title
GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE OPERATION OF A YOGA STUDIO IN A MULTI-TENANT RETAIL BUILDING, LOCATED AT 10611 BALTIMORE STREET NE #140. ELEVAGE DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC (BLISSTOPIA YOGA) (CASE FILE NO. 17-0030/LSJ)
Schedule of Actions
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City Council (Conditional Use Permit) |
08/17/17 |
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Action Deadline |
09/11/17 |
Background
There is an existing 16,200 square foot multi-tenant building at 10611 Baltimore Street that is currently home to the United Stated Post Office, a running store and a nutrition store. At this time the owner of the building is requesting the approval of a conditional use permit to allow for a yoga studio in one of the vacant tenant spaces in this building. The City considers such studios to fall under the use of amusement and recreation, and this use requires a conditional use permit according to the PBD (Planned Business District) zoning district requirements.
Last year, the City Council approved a conditional use permit for Milo’s Strength gym in this tenant space. Since this use is very similar in nature to that gym that was approved, this item has been presented directly to the City Council for approval to change the name on the conditional use permit.
There will be no site changes associated with this use. This site was developed within the last 10 years so all site improvements on this site are current. The owner of the property may be working on overall site changes when the adjacent lot to the north develops into the proposed hotel.
The City routinely does an analysis of available parking in these conditional use permit/gym situations to determine that the site will be able to handle this use. The site meets the general retail parking requirements for the commercial use of the building. According to the narrative provided and peak usage times, staff believes the parking provided is sufficient for this use.
Blisstopia Yoga, as described in the attached narrative, is a yoga studio with two studios and a small retail area. Classes will start as early as 6 a.m. and go until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be an average of 4 classes per day. Weekends will generally have 2-3 classes on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Classes will consist of 10-15 students.
As a general note, fire suppression is already installed in this building. This tenant will occupy one of the vacant spaces, approximately 1,850 square feet, in the middle of the building.
Recommendation
By motion, approve the Resolution.
Attachments
Zoning and Location Map
Narrative
Floor Plan
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Elevage Development Group LLC (Blisstopia Yoga) as Conditional Use Permit Case File No.17-0030; and
WHEREAS, said case involves the land described as follows:
TRACT C, REG LAND SURVEY NO 277, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council has reviewed said case on August 17, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that a Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved per Section 31.33 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the operation of a 1,850 square foot yoga studio in a multi-tenant retail building at 10611 Baltimore Street NE #140 based on the following conditions:
1. The business to operate as described in the attached narrative.
2. The applicant will need to manage 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.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 17th day of August, 2017.