Title
Request for Conditional Use Approval for Mitten Muay Thai, a health, recreation and physical education facility to occupy space in the EC Employment Center zoning district at 1928 Star Batt Dr., Suite D, located on the north side of Star Batt and east of Crooks; Nick Bismack, Mitten Muay Thai Gym, LLC, Applicant
Body
Resolved, the Rochester Hills City Council hereby approves the Conditional Use to allow for a health, recreation and physical education facility, Mitten Muay Thai at 1928 Star Batt Dr., Suite D in the EC Employment Center zoning district, based on documents received by the Planning Department on June 20, 2024 with the following findings:
Findings
1. The proposed use will promote the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The existing building and proposed conditional use have been designed and is proposed to be operated, maintained, and managed so as to be compatible, harmonious, and appropriate in appearance with the existing and planned character of the general vicinity, adjacent uses of land, and the capacity of public services and facilities affected by the use. The limited maximum occupancy of 20 people for this business will be no greater than or even less than the occupancy for a light industrial type user that would be permitted by right.
3. The proposed addition of a health, recreation, and physical education facility should provide additional services being sought within the greater Rochester Hills community. There do not appear to be any similar type facilities that offer Muay Thai training along with ancillary promotional content creation within the City.
4. The existing development and proposed use are served adequately by essential public facilities and services, such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, water and sewer, drainage ways, and refuse disposal.
5. The existing development and proposed use should not be detrimental, hazardous, or disturbing to existing or future neighboring land uses, perso...
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