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to order. It is Monday, December 22nd. Uh we were supposed to begin at 7, but we're starting at 711. We have one item on our agenda. Order number 251009581. Special permit application from
Lifestyle Fit LLC doing business as FRVR athletics for a proposed gym for physical fitness classes team strength and performance training, fitness education, nutrition education. Am I echoing?
and training and the sale of related fitness clothing and merchandise to be in an existing building at 214 Cedar Hill Street. So, we have the applicant with us, Logan Felos. Uh, Logan, if you want to come and sit in the well, and I don't know if you have a whole copy of
the packet >> or if you just have you take that if you want. >> Thank you. I don't know if you have any comments you want to make before I just go over a few things on my list and then we'll get
into the decision. >> Sure. No comments on my part. >> Okay. All right. So, we have the draft decision. We had comments sent to us by the department heads. Uh William Payton from the building commissioner had no comments. Jeffrey Emanuel from the fire
department, assistant chief, no issues with the special permit. Paul Denwy, board of health, no comments regarding the special permit. Priscilla Ryder, conservation sustainability officer, said, "If they aren't doing anything outside the building and it's only a use change, then I don't see any need for
conditions and I'm all set." Dave Georgie, chief Marorrow Police Department, does not have any concerns about this special permit application. and Thomas Deersio, the city engineer. The engineering division also does not have any concerns with the special
permit. So, we all received the draft. I also passed out just a one pager. Um, as I stated, the petitioner did not add any conditions. It just um sort of ends with
that adherence to the conditions as may be required. So, I went back through and looked at a couple of past similar uh special permits that we had that I looked at what they had for their special permit conditions that we put
in. Um, and I just have them listed so we can kind of talk about them at the end when we finish up with the going over the draft. So, the decision on the amendment to a special permit, order number 25100 9581.
I don't know if this is an amendment. It's a decision on a special permit. I don't think we ever had a special permit before, did we? Okay. Um, city council of the city of Marorrow held a public hearing November 17th, 2025 for
the um for the special permit from Lifestyle Fit LLC doing business as FRVR athletics for the proposed use as a gym and physical fitness classes, team strength and performance training, fitness education, nutrition education
and training, and the sale of related fitness clothing and merchandise in the existing building at 214 Cedar Hill Street industrial zoning district and such special permit shall be granted subject to the proposed findings and reasons for approval. The findings of
facts number one the applicant Lifestyle Fit LLC is a Massachusetts limited liability company with an address of six Camelot Circle Dudley Mass. Number two, the applicant is a lease of legal interest in 214 Cedar Hill Street with
5,700 square feet within an existing building of 28,172 ft and lot size of 79,279 square ft. Number three, the use falls under retail sales and service uses less
than 75,000 square feet in zoning district >> I uh and is allowable with a special permit under article 8 section 65059A
the use number four the you >> I'm sorry did you question council >> just uh just a general question I'm not sure if this was brought up earlier but is there going to be shower facilities for members Not upon opening as we had talked to the building commissioner but down the line I do have a contractor
>> who's submitted a proposal. >> Okay. Okay. But at the initial beginning there will be no shower facilities. >> Correct. >> In the long run there will be. Okay. >> There is a shower facility in the building >> next door. >> Okay. >> Me or her?
>> Yeah. Bring it closer to you. >> You can pull it closer. >> Thank you. Yeah. you can just leave it on for you. >> Okay. >> All right. >> Thank you. >> Of course. >> Um let's see where were we? Uh number four. The use is consistent in business nature to the surrounding area and
similar in effect to those properties and current businesses adjacent to and surrounding 214 Cedar Hill Street and similar to the business uses allowed in the industrial zoning district. Number five, the use will not generate any additional light leaving the property. little to no additional signage or
exterior lighting is anticipated. Number six, the use does not create any additional noise or other nuisance associated with noise and is consistent with the industrial zoning district and poses no concern to adjoining business. Number seven, the use does not create
any addition additional nuisances associated with odors or smoke and will not generate or store any hazardous waste. Number eight, the use satisfies the off- streetet parking city zoning 65048A of more than one spot per two occupants
of off- streetet parking as is required under 65048A. 10, smallcale assembly as shown in plans here with number nine. The applicant submitted an application for a special permit to the city council in accordance with the rules and regulations
promulgated by the city council for the issuance of a special permit. Number 10. Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the city council for the city of Marbor and applicable statutes of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, city council established a date for a public hearing on the application and the city
clerk for the city of Marorrow caused notice of the same to be advertised determined that notice of the same was provided to a butters entitled thereto in accordance with applicable regulations and law. Number 11. This Marble City Council, pursuant to MGL
Chapter 4A, opened a public hearing on the application on Monday, November 17th, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. The public hearing was held at Marble City Hall in City Council chambers. The hearing was closed on November 17th. Number 12, the applicant presented
testimony at the public hearing detailing the use describing its improvements to an existing building. And 13, at the public hearing, no members of the public spoke in opposition to the use and there was no resistance to the use. Um, in number 12,
did was there something besides the and or can we strike the and since number 13 sort of finishes the sentence describing its improvements to an existing building, >> it'll be constructed.
>> I'm sure the solicitor would look at that anyway, but all right. Number 14. The use is similar in character and similar in effect to the business uses of the industrial zone, utilizes an existing building, which unit is currently vacant, and provides the
community with valuable services. Number 15, the applicant has complied with all rules and regulations promulgated by the Malbor City Council as they pertain to special permit regulations. And number 16, the city council finds that the proposed use of the site is in appropriate use and in harmony with the
general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance of the city of Marbor when subject to the appropriate terms and conditions as provided herein, the city council makes these findings subject to the completion and adherence by the applicant to the conditions as may be
may be required. So any comments anything on this? I know I had made one of my notes was that we would have um something in the conditions on parking and I know you have number eight is the
plans um which in the packet everybody got there was a exhibit A and an exhibit B so um I don't know if we need to specify that the plans detail the plans council offing
>> yeah so where it says uh underlined it. I will just make reference to exhibits A and B as shown in the plans here with I would say is shown per exhibits A and B that the applicant submitted that shows where the parking would be. >> Thank you.
>> That will be in number eight. >> Yep. Number eight. Okay. So then, as I stated, I think we need to have some or we could choose to just send this to the solicitor and I'm sure he would add them, but I think we can do some due
diligence and then if he thinks there's anything else that needs to be added, he would do so. Um, so I would suggest that we have the standard compliance with local, state, and federal laws. I can read
what that is if anybody wants me to. based on what's in every other permit that we have. Let me scroll down. >> That's quite all right, Madam Chair. We don't have to go through boilerplate for the sake of >> Okay, everybody's good with that
language compliance. It's in every one of our special permits. It's just a standard. All right. um to add in the condition on the parking and I'm suggesting that it say parking for staff and visitors shall
be in spots 1 through 13 as shown on exhibit A 214 Cedar Street Cedar Hill Street and may use other spots labeled off streetet parking that are not assigned to other tenants of the building >> and if the madam chair >> solicitor wants to work smith it council
>> is there assigned parking for for your unit for the building >> there's no direct direct assigned parking. What they've told me is that on exhibit A 1 through 13 is all my parking. >> Okay. >> They also said that like overflow on
weekends, we could use the other side of the building as well. >> I just want to make sure if it's assigned, you know, if if we're assigning it, we're we're allowed to assign it. So, >> okay. Thank you for that. Appreciate it, >> Madam Chair. >> Councelor Aing. >> So, in the applicant's U submitt, she
actually has a item six here parking. I I you know that's what they put that in there. That's what they the their landlords agreed to. I think that would be the easiest and let the solicitor award Smith it to >> Yeah. Okay. So use I can I have that. Okay. I know it's in >> Thank you.
>> So add parking but take that language specifically. All right. >> I can do that in my Is that okay with everybody else? What's in the Y >> packet on what? page. Was it on or the document?
>> I'm not sure. >> Everybody has where it is. >> Um, it's almost like we have two >> seven pages into the package. on page eight of if you
your email copy it says see the off streetet parking plan exhibit A and it really says labeled 1 through 13. So we'll just take that language. Um signages similar to other permits and any signage installed or
erected on the site shall meet the requirements of the signed ordinance of the city of Marbor without variance. Everybody's okay with that? >> Yep. Mhm. And the hours of operation, I don't know if we everybody else seem to have them listed. I don't know if you know what your hours are going to be
>> right now. 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. is what I'm working within. There won't be classes that entire time. So, it'll close in the middle of the day, things like that. >> And that's Monday through >> Friday. And then no weekends? >> Weekends will start later, 6:00 a.m., and then close earlier, 2 p.m.
>> So, I'm sorry, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. >> 2 p.m. Yep. And that's Saturday and Sunday, >> correct? >> Is everybody okay with that? Y >> if we list it that way and you change though, then you need to come back in to amend the special permit. Is that
>> correct? Councelor, >> I was going to ask you if you had any intentions of increasing your hours at any point in the future. >> Um, I don't think not the weekday hours for sure. Um, and the weekend hours are shorter just to make sure that there's
ample cleaning time. So, the only thing I think might change is an extension on Saturday, but not on Sunday. >> Okay. >> But that's not something I have plans for. >> Okay. You would have to come here to to get >> Yeah. So, uh, one of them, the Ninja
Twins, theirs reads, "The hours of operation of the facility shall not be earlier than 8:00 a.m. or later than 8:00 p.m. on any given day." So, we could word it that way. Not earlier than 5:00 a.m., not later than >> 8 p.m.
>> 8:00 p.m. We can go later if you'd rather it be later. And then you don't have to open that late, but at least then you wouldn't have to come back if you think you might want to open till 10:00. >> Um, say if I had a cleaning company come in at 900 p.m., would that >> cleaning's independent? That wouldn't be
operational. I would just I would do 5 to 900 p.m. >> I didn't Okay. Is that all right for everybody? So it would it will have the same way. She'll not be earlier than 5:00 a.m. and later than >> 900 p.m. on Monday through Friday and
then 6:00 a.m. to 2 Saturday and Sunday still works. >> Can we just do the same hours for everything? >> Sure. Yep, >> I'll do that, please. >> Okay. Um on any day. It's easy enough. And then uh the certificate of occupancy
required. No use of the premises will be made pursuant to this until a certificate of occupancy has been obtained from the building commissioner regarding the use. And I know you're waiting to have this done so you can go get that done. Um the other the one part
though that concerns me is if you are going to have um shower facilities whether that changes anything but we can worry about that when the time comes. Okay. >> Cuz my next one was some of the prior
permits had something called a required approval regarding sanitary conditions where the board of health had to do an inspection. >> Yep. >> And I I was going to call them today, but I then I was not home all day long and so I didn't get a chance. I don't know if they have to inspect gyms. >> Okay.
>> Or not. So, this one I'm going to leave off, but let the solicitor add if he thinks it needs to be there, >> Madam Chair. >> Councelor Oing. >> Yeah. So, so the the board of health Paul Denwood said that he was all set
with no comment. So, I'm going to >> make the assumption, but if he finds he needs something, I mean, that that's that should be simple enough to add. >> Yeah. And I would have guessed that if there is um shower facilities, that would be something he would inspect.
>> Okay. >> But again, when that happens, then I don't know if you need to go back to the building commissioner to amend your special permit. So that could be a discussion with him. Okay. When you do that, all right. So we we will not include that. I'll still mention it so
that the solicitor could or I can double check with uh Mr. didn't Woody to see and then let the solicitor know. Is there anything anybody else feels there's no food? You're not providing food. You are doing retail sales which was the second part of
what's in our rules for um I'm sorry who councelor Vital. >> Thank you ma'am. Um the retail portion of it, our vision is like a a large room with some stuff that members can go, "Oh my god, I need to get something here."
This the retail is not going to be marketed to anyone other than members. Correct. >> Correct. >> That's what I thought. Thank you, Madam Chair. >> And will you have members or is this kind of like an open >> Yes, it will be membership based. >> Membership. Okay. Council,
>> thank you. Um there will be uh drinks, bottled water. >> Bottled water. Yes. Um and I know we had talked to the building department about putting in a water facility like a water bubbler type of thing to be up to code
>> to fill water fountain water fountain. >> Yes. Exactly. >> Okay. Yeah. Okay. That's fine. Thank you. >> All right. Um, I think water is probably a good thing to have for people that are especially when they forget their water bottle or need to fill it back up again.
Is any anything else? Anybody have any issues? Councelor Aie. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. No, I think that this is good. I mean, we want to fill vacant office buildings. I mean, you heard council or state that during the tax classification meeting. I think this is a good good use. So, commend that. So, I think, you know, the use is okay.
I would just make sure we send it when the solicitor gets it to put any what I call the other standard conditions and what I call the normal format that we see a special permit come back in. But I'm sure he'll take care of that. >> Yes. What's missing is the very last one. Um which must have gotten when I was trying to do it all in one. The
recordordation and he'll add all that stuff on it. >> I was trying to go through and make sure I had everything on my list but that one got >> motion to approve to send to the solicitor for final form. >> I'm sorry. Motion to approve
>> as we have added >> as amended and sent to the solicitor for final form. >> All right. It's been moved and seconded to approve the special to recommend approval of the special permit with the conditions that we've added with any others that the solicitor may add in. Is
there further discussion? Councelor, sorry, councelor Presiato. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. Um, I just wanted to echo Councelor Rosing's um, statement that it is exciting to have a a small business open up, especially in that area. Um, it'll definitely fill up
a a a missing piece. I think that that should go there. Um, and it's great that you're you know, I don't think you're going to bother any neighbors around there, which is nice. So, um, excited to have you there. >> Thank you. >> I think we all concur. So, it's uh, it's good. All right. No further discussion.
All those in favor? One, two, three, four, five. All those opposed. All right. Um, councelor Sergeant voted. Is he a member or not a member? >> I haven't I I still need to sit down with councelor Sergeant to let him know.
>> Okay. So, >> it's it's just >> one, two, three, four, >> and we're missing a member, so technically um we do have five members, but councelor Naven is absent tonight. All right. So, four to one. I know you're very excited about raising your
hand and voting, so it'll be happening soon enough. That's quite all right. Um motion to adjurnn. I'm sorry. >> Before you move to adjourn, what I will suggest because I know you're anxious to do this. We have a organizational
meeting on January 5th where we will elect a new president and that president will then appoint the new chairman and new committees. It could be basically the same. We do have two new members of
the council. So assuming I remain on urban affairs or regardless weather, I'm going to report this out. But what I hope to do is see if the solicitor can have this ready to be in proper form on the second meeting in January, which
would be the Monday before um Martin Luther King or the Monday after. And I'm not sure what date that will be yet until whoever's president sets the calendar. If it's the latter one, it makes it more likely he could get it done. If it's on the agenda, I
can suspend the rules and we can vote on it that night. If it's not on the agenda, then I'll report it out. It'll lay on the table. Actually, I'll suspend the rules to refer it to the solicitor where it would then lay on the table until our next meeting. Councelor Oing.
>> Thank you, Madam Chair. Yes, if the urban affairs committee is okay, I would just say if you since you voted for zero to approve the amended with conditions and send with subject to the solicitor review, Karen will get that to the solicitor. Now, if you want to get your
report ready, the solicitor will have it available for whenever the next meeting is for the city council and we can address it at that time. So, it's either the 12th >> to say I mean there's a lot of time, but there the office had been one person. We do have the assistant solicister coming
back after the first of the year. So cross your fingers it's actually on the agenda but be prepared if it's not. Does that work for everybody? So I know she's anxious to get this going and the sooner we get it approved the sooner she can then I mean it has to then sit for 20
day 21 days 24 appeal. >> But once that's done and there's no issues you can then move to go see the building department. All right. Now ready for >> motion to adjurnn. >> It's been moved and seconded to adjurnn. All those in favor?
>> 1 2 3. >> Are you voting councelor AI? >> I just waving goodbye to Logan making sure she has. >> So we are adjourned at 7:34. >> Thank you.