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ROLL CALL VOTE AYES: Commissioners Arkin, Fox, Kameny, Maas, and Roberts. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Sullivan. Resolution No. PC-2004-33 was entered and adopted as motioned. c. PCUP-108, US Gymsnorts Application for conditional use permit approval to operate an indoor gymnastics and cheerleading training facility within an existing industrial building located at 1056 Serpentine Lane. Zoning for the property is PUD-I (Planned Unit Development -Industrial) District. Mr. Iserson presented the staff report and described the use and layout of the project. He noted that 44 pazking spaces existed on-site as well as two loading docks that would not be used. An additional four pazking spaces would be added in that azea. The building previously housed similar recreation facilities, and staff was not aware of any major issues associated with those previous uses or with the current use, which has been in operation for some time. All of the activities would be located indoors, and US GymSports would be the sole tenant. Staff believed that there would be no adverse impacts on neighboring businesses and added that the closest residential neighborhood was located approximately 300 feet away; he noted that the neighborhood was protected by sound walls. Staff wished to ensure that there were sufficient parking spaces on-site. Staff noted that parents of the team athletes were not allowed to stay and observe the practices, which would relieve the parking situation. Carpooling was also strongly encouraged by the applicant. Staff believed that there would be sufficient parking on-site to handle the maximum possible number of students, staff, and parents. He noted that if the applicant held any special events, they must provide the Planning Department with details on pazking, hours of operation, and other arrangements required to accommodate the visitors. Staff recommended approval of this item subject to the conditions listed in the staff report and the supplemental staff memo. Commissioner Kameny noted that the business had been operated for seven months without complaints from the neighbors and was surprised to find that 12 conditions were required of the applicant. In response to an inquiry by Commissioner Fox concerning the safety of small children, Mr. Iserson noted that the Commission could require that the exterior doors be locked for the smaller children's safety, as long as they could be opened from the inside. He noted that had not been a problem in the past. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES May 26, 2004 Page 6 of 15