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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 16 <br /> February 20, 2001 <br /> Page 5 <br /> 1 Thomas asked if Tedlund was planning to provide bicycle racks. Tedlund answered that he would <br /> 2 be willing to add bicycle racks if it is within ordinance requirements. <br /> 3 Hatch commented on the volume of rush hour traffic. He also asked if the number of showers in the <br /> 4 facility will be sufficient. Tedlund noted that, based on comparisons he has made with facilities of <br /> 5 similar size, the lock rooms and number of showers will be satisfactory. <br /> 6 Thomas asked about the maximum number of people which the center can accommodate. Tedlund <br /> 7 estimated that it will comfortably maintain 150 people. <br /> 8 Hanson inquired about the sandwich/juice bar as to the walk-in traffic, and if a caterer has been <br /> 9 selected. Tedlund explained that he -has not selected a caterer and does not consider the <br /> 10 sandwich/juice bar as a shop-within-a-shop, but rather as a convenience for clients. <br /> 11 Melsha asked about compliance with the building inspector requirements as outlined in a letter of <br /> 12 January 18,2001 from Greg Schmit. Tedlund noted that the fitness center does meet these building <br /> 13 inspector requirements. <br /> 14 Tedlund reviewed the number of employees planned,8 full-time positions.and 9 part-time positions, <br /> •15 and detailed the types of positions. <br /> 16 Hanson inquired as the monthly fee for clients to which Tedlund responded that he plans on a fee <br /> 17 of approximately$45/month for a single membership and also a 20%discount for seniors. He plans <br /> 18 to pre-sell in April for the opening in May. <br /> 19 In conclusion, Tedlund stated that this project will prove to be a great benefit to the community as <br /> 20 a convenience for residents and working neighbors as well as a complement with area businesses. <br /> 21 He noted it will be a wonderful fit in the St. Anthony Village Shopping Center and should help to <br /> 22 continue an improving trend of that Center and the neighborhood. <br /> 23 Chair Melsha closed the.public hearing at 8:18 p.m. <br /> 24 A discussion was held regarding the parking available for the fitness center noting that number of <br /> 25 parking spaces is usually determined based on the square footage of the facility and, in this case, <br /> 26 there is ample parking available. <br /> 27 Melsha stated that he agreed that the fitness center will be a positive addition to the business <br /> 28 community. Hanson noted his agreement as well. <br /> 29 Motion by Melsha, second by Stille, to recommend that the City of St. Anthony approve the <br /> • 30 conditional use permit for a health club and tanning salon for the vacated space in the St. Anthony <br /> 31 Shopping Center, 2912 Pentagon Drive, subject to the following conditions: <br />