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Mr. Lasher discussed the recommendations of an organization called Planning Association Services which stated that 1 parking space per 100 square feet is the appropriate number of parking spaces that should be provided for a gym, not the proposed 1 for every 200. Mr. Lasher advised that representatives from Dennis Nelson's and California Athletic Club were in the audience and if asked they would respond that gym patrons from nearby businesses do not walk, they drive to the gym, to squeeze every minute out of their lunch break Mr. Lasher stated the proposed agreement with Raychem is not a practical solution. There would still be insufficient capacity, and patrons would have to walk by toxic wastes. Mr. Lasher advised that the warehouse next to the proposed gym is not "dead storage" as reported in the application, but an active warehouse which required more than the proposed parking spaces. Mr. Lasher stated that the industrial neighborhood should not be required to change its character, his livelihood and survival of the businesses in attendance were at stake, and the Use Permit was inappropriate for the area and the Variance was suspect at best. Mr. Lasher introduced Joe Primo from Dennis Nelson's health club, Gary Fishton from Peninsula Auto Repair and Bob Tupper from Expert Woodworking who were there to answer Council questions. In answer to Council questions, Mr. Lasher advised that the proposed agreement with Raychem would still not provide enough parking spaces, and the warehouse could not be designated as "dead storage." The increased traffic and parking would detrimentally impact deliveries and the loading and unloading of large and small trucks, and the peak usage of the gym would be lunch time, a crucial time for their small businesses. People do not pay attention to signs or stickers and parking stickers would not work. Mr. Lasher stated that the original estimate of 186 parking spaces had not been met, and that in fact, that figure was too low, and should be one parking space per 100 square feet, which would equal 300 parking spaces. Mr. Lasher stated the appropriate use for that property was a warehouse and to cut that building in two was inappropriate. In answer to further questions, Mr. Lasher stated that even now trucks have to load and unload in the street, and every day four or five trucks load or unload at his business. In answer to Council questions, Director Patterson advised that the Redwood City Zoning Ordinances did not have requirements for health club parking so staff surveyed other clubs in surrounding areas. California Athletic Club in San Carlos had 29,000 square feet and required 134 parking spaces and a total of 165 with the concept of shared parking. Clubs in Mountain View and Santa Clara required one space per 200 square feet, fewer spaces than currently proposed for Gold's Gym. Councilwoman Howard stated that the recommended parking spaces appear to be more than any other gym on the peninsula. MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 Regular Meeting Minutes Page No. 374 October 9, 1995 Page 13