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Request for recommendation to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Conditional Use Permit for a private indoor recreational use at 432-436 Mill Street NE to include 438-440 Mill Street NE in the Mill District zone.
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The applicant, Brett Wilson of The Mill Crossfit gym at 432-436 Mill Street NE in the Mill District zone, requests a Conditional Use Permit for a private indoor recreational use at 432-436 Mill Street NE to include 438-440 Mill Street NE. A Certificate of Occupancy was issued on July 23, 2015 for 432-436 Mill Street NE to operate as a Crossfit gym. Under the previous zoning ordinance, the subject was in the CM zone, which allowed "Recreation" uses by right; however, in the current zoning ordinance, "Recreation" was replaced with "Indoor Recreational Uses, Private," which requires a Conditional Use Permit in the Mill District zone. While 432-436 Mill Street NE may continue to operate under its prior approval, the proposed expansion into 438-440 Mill Street NE constitutes an intensification of use under the current code and therefore requires a Conditional Use Permit before a new Certificate of Occupancy may be issued.
The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan's goals to maintain the overall balance among residential, commercial, and industrial areas; and to support resident wellness, economic development, and small business growth. Further, staff find that the proposal does not introduce adverse impacts related to traffic, noise, parking, trash and litter, and odors. Staff recommend approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit.
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Recommended Action
* "I move to recommend approval to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Conditional Use Permit for a private indoor recreational use at 432-436 Mill Street NE to include 438-440 Mill Street NE, in the Mill District zoning district, described as tax map parcel 0382 02 0145."
* "I move to recommend approval to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Conditio...
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