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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes December 11, 2014 Page 5 of 17 1817 Highway 42 (Core Power Yoga), Resolution 22, Series 2014: A request for a special review use (SRU) to allow for the operation of a private fitness studio (CorePower yoga studio) with retail sales in the commercial business (CB) zone district at 1817 Hwy 42 (Christopher Plaza). • Applicant, Owner and Representative: • Case Manager: Lauren Trice, Planner 1, Troy Russ, Planning Director Public Notice Certification: Published in the Boulder Daily Camera on October 26, 2014. Posted in City Hall, Public Library, Recreation Center, Courts, and Police Building and mailed to surrounding property owners and property posted on October 24, 2014. Conflict of Interest and Disclosure: None stated. Staff Report of Facts and Issues: Trice presented from Power Point. • This item was continued from the November 13, 2014. Zoned Commercial business (CB), private fitness yoga studio, limited retail sales, located in Trek Building. Goes to public hearing because it is adjacent to residential, and SRU required for private studios in CB zone district. • Primary access from Hwy 42 on the east and South Boulder Road. • Staff reviewed Louisville Municipal Code, Section 17.40.100 which lists five criteria to be considered by the PC in reviewing an SRU application. The PC is authorized to place conditions on their recommendation of approval, if they believe those are necessary to comply with all of the criteria. • 1. That the proposed use /development is consistent in all respects with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan and of this chapter, and that it would not be contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city or the immediate neighborhood; The private fitness studio with retail is similar to uses allowed by right in the CB Zone District. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and will not be detrimental to the economic prosperity of the City or the immediate neighborhood. • 2. That such use /development will lend economic stability, compatible with the character of any surrounding established areas; The proposed yoga studio will be located in an existing building that has been vacant since 2012. The private fitness studio will help lend economic stability to the area that is compatible with the existing residential and commercial areas surrounding the building. • 3. That the use /development is adequate for the internal efficiency of the proposal, considering the functions of residents, recreation, public access, safety and such factors including storm drainage facilities, sewage and water facilities, grades, dust control and such other factors directly related to public health and convenience; There is no new development associated with the proposed use. • 4. That external effects of the proposal are controlled, considering compatibility of land use; movement or congestion of traffic; services, including arrangement of signs and lighting devices as to prevent the occurrence of nuisances... The yoga studio and it expected class sizes, and sign placement would be compatible with the surrounding residential and commercial uses. The site will continue to be accessed from the existing entry off of Highway 42. No additional signs, lighting, or landscaping beyond the existing PUD are requested. • 5. That an adequate amount and proper location of pedestrian walks, malls and landscaped spaces to prevent pedestrian use of vehicular ways and parking spaces and to separate pedestrian walks, malls and public transportation loading places from general vehicular circulation facilities.