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b. PC UP-80, Koryo Martial Arts Application for conditional use permit approval to operate a martial arts studio in an existing commercial suite located at 3306 Old Santa Rita, Suite A. Zoning for the property is C-C (Central Commercials District. Mr_ Iserson summarized the staff report, and noted that it was located in the Santa Rita Junction Shopping Center. The applicant has operated in that space since September 2002, and is now applying for the use permit, as required in the zoning district. The shopping center has two commercial buildings, and the applicant shares the south building with a bicycle shop_ The proposed hours of operation would Monday through Thursday, 4:15 to 7:00 p.m_, and 7.15 to 8:15 p.nz.; Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon; and closed on Sunday_ There would be a maximum of 15 students and two instructors at any one time. Large events such as tournaments would not be held. Generally, the parents drop their children off and return at the end of class. In addition, some children carpool. In the past, the Plat~tzing Commission has found martial arts studios to be compatible in a neighborhood shopping center with other retail and service uses. Staff believed this use would be compatible with neighboring uses, and none of the shopping center tenants objected to the project. There would be sufficient parking per Code for the children's classes, and the adult classes would require more parking spaces than allocated_ However, the other businesses in the shopping center would be closed at that time, and that the martial arts academy would have the use of all the parking spaces at that time_ There is a condition in the event that some of the businesses change their hours, the parking situation would be reevaluated and the issue would return to the Commission. There would be no amplified music, although there may be some shouted verbal commands, which were not deemed to be a problem by staff. The occupancy issues with the tenant suite had to do with Building and Fire Codes, exiting, acid a handicapped restroom. A condition of approval was included for the applicant to work with the Building Department to resolve those issues within 30 days. Mr. Iserson advised that there was an illegal sign on the back of the building, and that the shopping center's sign program allowed only signage at the front. Staff believed that the use permit findings could be made, and that the business would be a good addition to the community without negative impacts to the neighbors. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions of the staff report_ THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED_ Alan Sim, owner, noted that the illegal sign was in place before he moved in, and added that it would be removed. He inquired about the occupancy requirements and the handicapped accessibility. He noted that would restrict the occupants to l 8 to 20 maximum, and inquired whether one handicapped bathroom would be sufficient PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 9, 2003 Page 5