Planning Board - Public Hearing

TOWN OF NEEDHAM
NOTICE OF HEARING

In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 40A, S.11 and the Needham Zoning By-Laws, Sections 7.4, 1.4.6, 3.2.2 and 5.1.1.6 the Needham Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. in the Media Center of the Needham High School, 609 Webster Street, Needham, Massachusetts, regarding the application of VO2 Max Fitness LLC, 73 Kodiak way, #2415 Waltham, MA 02451, for a Special Permit under Site Plan Review, Section 7.4 of the Needham Zoning By-Law.

The subject property is located at 948 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, Massachusetts. The property is shown on Assessors Plan No. 47 as Parcel 4 containing 10,867 square feet in the Center Business District. The requested Major Project Site Plan Special Permit, would, if granted, permit the Petitioner to redevelop the 2,500 square feet of vacant space that was formerly occupied by Abode into a personal training facility with a small retail component ancillary thereto. The proposal does not include use of the basement. There will be a maximum of three employees on site at one time: two trainers and one manager.

In accordance with the Zoning By Law, Section 3.2.2, a Special Permit is required for a personal fitness service establishment in the Center Business District. In accordance with the Zoning By Law, Section 3.2.2, a Special Permit is required for more than one non-residential use on a lot. In accordance with the Zoning By Law, Section 1.4.6, if applicable, a Special Permit is required for alteration of a non-conforming structure. In accordance with the Zoning By Law, Section 5.1.1.6, a Special Permit is required to waive strict adherence with the off-street parking requirements of Sections 5.1.2 and 5.1.3. In accordance with the Zoning By Law, Sec¬tion 7.4, a Major Project Site Plan Review is required.

Copies of the plan are available upon request in the office of the Planning Board during normal business hours. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing and make their views known to the Planning Board.