REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Public Hearing: Action on a Conditional Use Permit for Planet Granite to Allow a Climbing Gym and Outdoor Workout Area Located at 801 Martin Avenue
Report
BACKGROUND
Planet Granite filed an application on June 20, 2018 requesting a Use Permit to allow a climbing gym in a 29,120 square foot tenant space and a 3,736 square foot outdoor workout area at 801 Martin Avenue. The previous tenant, ClubOne Fitness occupied the space from 1999-2013, under a Use Permit case U.2012. This previous Use Permit became null and void after one year following the closure of ClubOne Fitness and the cessation of the conditional use.
The project site is located on the northeast corner of Martin Avenue and Lafayette Street. There are two office buildings on-site with 447 surface parking spaces. The site is north of the Home Depot and is surrounded by industrial warehouse and office uses. The site is zoned MH (Heavy Industrial) and the General Plan land use designation is Heavy Industrial.
DISCUSSION
The project proposes a conversion of 29,120 square foot of tenant space to construct a climbing gym and remove 12 parking spaces immediately adjacent to the east side of the building to provide a 3,736 square foot outdoor workout area. The gym and the outdoor workout area would be in open from 6:00AM to 11:00PM on weekdays and 8:00AM to 8:00PM on weekends. The interior will be remodeled to allow space for bouldering, yoga, and an ancillary retail use for the sale of snacks, outdoor apparel, and climbing equipment. The outdoor area would be enclosed with permeable fencing and include a jungle gym, slack lines, and lounge area. The applicant's statement of justification for the request is attached to this report.
General Plan and Zoning conformance:
The subject property has a General Plan designation of Heavy Industrial and is zoned as Heavy Industrial (MH). The proposal is consistent with the General Plan's Industrial Land Use Policy 5.3.5...
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