31C - CUP - 2800 N MAIN STREET UNIT 3100

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Variance No. 2014 -05 August 25, 2014 Page 2 Project Description The proposed project consists of interior tenant improvements and exterior changes to an existing building to allow a 24 Hour Fitness health club. As stated previously, 24 Hour Fitness will be occupying approximately 42,207 square feet of floor space within an existing, three -level commercial building that once functioned as a large box/anchor retail store, most recently a Men's Macy's. This building is currently undergoing significant alterations to accommodate a variety of uses, including retail, eating establishments, indoor commercial recreation, and the health club that is the subject of this application. Among the various building improvements currently in progress are significant exterior modifications and new points of entry. The project will feature a new, unique entrance for 24 Hour Fitness members and employees from the south side of the building. This element will contain a combination of glass, metal, stucco, and other materials that will form a modern look that is compatible with the entire building's reconfiguration. In addition, the project features an outdoor pool deck that will be constructed into the side of the existing third floor. This deck will feature metal and glass elements that will be visible from Main Street and Mainplace Drive, allowing the health club's members to experience an outdoor setting from the pool area. Finally, the project features a rooftop shelter for an outdoor basketball court that is proposed to be set back from the south and east elevations, assisting with screening its visibility. The project's interior will feature an entry lobby and reception area, tanning facilities, dressing rooms, a primary area for fitness and exercise, several smaller rooms with various exercise equipment, and miscellaneous storage and utility rooms, as well as the outdoor pool area and rooftop basketball court. A total of 31,655 square feet of interior area will be devoted to physical activity. The remaining area of the third floor portion of the building is currently being configured for use as storage space for Westfield MainPlace for use by the landlord. Primary access to the project site will be provided from the existing roadways stemming from Main Street, Mainplace Drive, and Broadway (Exhibits 4, 5, and 6). Proiect Background Westfield MainPlace contains nearly 200 stores, restaurants, a cinema, and a handful of anchor stores that underwent a major remodel in 1987. Before its opening, the site contained a Bullock's department store that was constructed in 1954. Subsequent additions in 1958 enlarged the site, then known as Fashion Square, to a total of 35 stores. In 1986, the majority of the project site was redeveloped into the current indoor mall that exists today. This redevelopment included the construction of the former Robinson's anchor building, which later became the Men's Macy's store building that is the subject of the current reconfiguration. 31 C -4