CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving a variance to Section 6-7D-4 of the Municipal Code to allow a fitness studio to operate at 50 S. Main Street, Suite 104 (Barry's) - DEV-0103-2025
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Sara Kopinski, AICP
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered the petitioner's request on October 1, 2025, and voted to recommend approval (approved 8-0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located at 50 S. Main Street, Suite 104, and includes an approximately 4,266 square foot tenant space located within the Main Street Promenade East building. Main Street Promenade East (Promenade) includes a mix of retail, office and fitness uses. The property is zoned B4 (Downtown Core).
The petitioner requests approval of a variance to Section 6-7D-4 (Downtown Core District/ Required Conditions) to allow a general service use/fitness facility below the second floor in the B4 zoning district to lease Suite 104 to Barry's. The petitioner has indicated that Suite 104 has not been leased since the opening of Main Street Promenade East in 2014.
Furthermore, staff notes that in November of 2021, Pure Barre received approval of a variance to allow a fitness studio to operate in a nearby, first-floor tenant space in the Promenade. This variance was supported due to the retail proposed at the front of the store and the property's location on the edge of the downtown retail area.
DISCUSSION:
The subject property is zoned B4 (Downtown Core). An objective of the B4 District is to provide opportunities for retail businesses on the street level that create an active pedestrian realm and shopping destination within a concentrated commercial area. This district permits retail, eating and drinking establishments, and commercial services on any floor of a building as these uses often depend on visibility to attract walk-in customer...
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