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Home My WebLink About1267 .' . PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1267 A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 84-17 FOR THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING HEALTH CLUB AT 9956 LAS TUNAS DRIVE. WHEREAS, on July 23, 1984, an application was filed by Daniel Amero on behalf of the Arcadia Nautilus Health Club for the expansion of the existing Health Club, Planning Department Case No. C.U.P. 84-17, on property commonly known as 9956 Las Tunas Drive, more particularly described as follows: Portion of Lot 1, Block W, Santa Anita Land Company Tract, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California as recorded in Map Book 6, Page 137 in the County Recorder's Office. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 14, 1984, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Planning Department in the attached report is true and correct. . Section 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. 6. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment. Section 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants a . - 1 - 1267 . . . " Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of the Health Club upon the following conditions: 1. That the site shall be improved and maintained in substantial compliance with the plans on file in the subject case. 2. That Fire safety shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Fire Chi ef. 3. That a modification be granted for 157 parking spaces in lieu of 162 spaces required. 4. That C.U.P. 84-17 shall not take effect until owner and applicant have executed a form available at the Planning Department indicating awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. Section 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the Commission's action of August 14, 1984 and the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Dixon, Fee, Jahnke, Szany, Wells, Harbicht NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Hedlund Section 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 28th day of August, 1984 by the fo 11 owi ng vote: AYES Commissioners Fee, Hedlund, Jahnke, Szany, Dixon NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Harbicht, Wel Is /J~ 14/ Ch i ' Pl . C I. . arman, annlng ommlsslon City of Arcadia ATTEST: ;;rr/Jf/JM1/~d. Secretary, Planning Commission Ci ty of Arcadi a - 2 - 1267 . . . August 14, 1984 TO: FROM: CASE NO.: PREPARED BY: ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING DEPARTMENT C.U.P. 84-17 DONNA L. BUTLER ASSOCIATE PLANNER GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: LOCATION: REQUEST: Daniel T. Amero, dba Arcadia Nautilus 9956 Las Tunas Drive Conditional Use Permit to expand the existing Arcadia Nautilus Health Club LOT AREA: 89,188 sq. ft. (2.04 acres) FRONTAGE: 251.11 feet along Las Tunas Drive 280.00 feet along Rowland Avenue 76.11 feet along Baldwin Avenue EXISTING LAND The subject site is developed with Monterey Park Savings USE AND ZONING: and Loan, Aaron Brothers and the Arcadia Nautilus Health Club; zoned C-2 and PR-3. SURROUNDING LAND North: Service Station and church; zoned C-2 USE AND ZONING: South: Apartment buildings and single family dwellings; zoned R-3 and R-l* East: Wendy's and Pic 'N Save; zoned C-2 and C-2 & D West: Bank; zoned C-2* *properties located in Temple City GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial . . . SPECIAL INFORMATION The existing 19,200 sq. ft. building was constructed in 1950 and was occupied by a market until 1977. In 1981 the building was renovated; Aaron Brothers occupies approximately 9,600 sq. ft. of area; Monterey Park Savings and Loan occupies approximately 3,600 sq. ft. of area and presently the Arcadia Nautilus Health Club occupies 6,000 sq. ft. of area. In 1981, C.U.P. 81-8 was granted for the existing health club. PROPOSAL The applicant proposes to convert the existing mezzanine area into exercise rooms, office area, restrooms and storage area which will occupy approximately 1,788 sq. ft. There will be approximately 922 sq. ft. of fl oor area remaining which will be converted into office space at a later date (the total area of the mezzanine including the stairway landing is approximately 2,726 sq. ft.). The total floor area for the health club will be approximately 8,726 sq. ft. The maximum occupancy of the mezzanine area including the umimproved office area will be 49 persons based upon the Fire Department's review. 157 parking spaces are provided within the parking area which includes the Wendy's drive-thru eating establishment. Based on current code requirements, 162 parking spaces are required for the entire site: Wendy's Monterey Park Savings & Loan Aaron Brothers Arcadia Nautilus 48 spaces 22 spaces 48 spaces 44 spaces 162 spaces ANALYSIS A health club is a permitted use in the C-2 zone with an approved conditional use permit. It is staff's opinion that this expansion will increase the types of activities and equipment available to the health club members but that it will not cause a significant increase in the demand for parking. Pursuant to the. provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this document. RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department recommends approval of C.U.P. 84-17 SUbject to the following conditions: C.U.P. 84-17 August 14, 1984 Page 2 - . . 1. That Fire safety shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief. 2. That a modification be granted for 157 parking spaces in lieu of 162 spaces required. 3. That C U.P. 84-17 shall not take effect until owner and applicant have executed a form available at the Planning Department indicating awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. FINDINGS AND MOTIONS ~~~~ If the Planning Commission intends to take action to approve this project, the Commission should move to approve and file the Negative Declaration and find that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution incorporating the specific findings and conditions of approval set forth in the staff report (or as modified by the Commission). Denial If the Planning Commission intends to take action to deny this project, the Commission should move to deny and direct staff to prepare an appropriate resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and findings in support of that decision. C.U.P. 84-17 August 14, 1984 Page 3