HomeMy WebLinkAboutAdministrative Permit APX2008010 - Project Description (4)Date: 04/21/2008
This letter is to notify you that FIT-N-FUN ZONE INC. is proposing to open a Fitwize
4 Kids - a Healthy Life Style Center Just for Kids ages 6 1/2 to 15 at 19093 Beach
Blvd, Huntington Beach , CA 92648. The activities include a 45 minutes circuit
workout , nutrition education , classes such as yoga , dance , etc., and other fun
programs between the hours of lam to 12 mitnight . The number of employees will
be determined based on the number of members enrolled . Pursuant to Section 241.24
of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, the Neighborhood
Notification process is required. You may review the proposed plans at the Planning
Department, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA from 04/23/2008 to 05/06/2008
(minimum 10 days), or contact the Planning Department at (714) 536-5271. All
comments must be submitted to the Planning Department prior to the expiration date for
review of the proposal.
Under the provisions of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, the
action taken by the Director of Planning becomes final, unless appealed. A person
desiring to appeal the decision shall file a written notice of appeal with the Planning
Department within ten calendar days of the date of the Planning Department's action.
The notice of appeal shall include the name and address of the appellant, the decision
being appealed, and the basis for the appeal. A filing fee shall also accompany the notice
of appeal. The appeal fee is $409.00 for a single-family dwelling property owner
appealing the decision on his/her own property. The appeal fee is $1,063.00 for all other
appeals. The appeal period starts at the end of the 10-day review period.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (714) 396 2979.
Sincerely
FIT-N-FUN ZONE INC.Cityof Huntington Bear''
APR 23
Cc: City of Huntington Beach Planning Department
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Narrative of the Fitwize 4 Kids Pro'ect
Fitwize 4 Kids is a leader in the children's health services industry and is the
largest and fastest growing provider of Children's Lifestyle Centers in the nation. It is an
innovative youth resistance circuit training program specifically designed for kids
between the ages 6 '/2 to 15 years. The Franchise Corporate Headquarters is Novato,
California. The Mission Statement is "Fitwize 4 Kids is the leading provider of Healthy
Lifestyle Centers Just for Kids! We offer fun and innovative programs for kids between
the ages of 61/2 to 15 yrs, that build self-esteem and stronger bodies. Our mission is to
empower the youth of today and tomorrow, by teaching them the life-long benefits of
staying fit, eating right and living a healthy lifestyle".
The activities include an assisted/supervised 45 minutes circuit workout, nutrition
education, classes such as yoga, dance, etc., and other fun programs and activities
including Birthday Parties and Kids Night Out Programs. Circuit training is a form of
strength training in which the participant performs a series of strength exercises which
are of one minute duration under the supervision of trained staff using exercise
equipment that is designed for children. Members and parents participate in nutrition
seminars, classes and workshops to promote healthy food habits. The other classes may
include Yoga, Pilates, Cardio, Kickboxing and other fitness and nutrition related classes.
During school breaks, Fitwize 4 Kids Lifestyle Centers offer a variety of camps and
clinics designed to keep kids active, such as summer fitness camps, winter conditioning
camps, youth sports resistance training camps, health clinics, nutrition clinics, etc. Our
Kids Night Out monthly event is a 3 to 4 hour long fitness party just for kids. We also
celebrate birthday parties at Fitwize 4 Kids.
The location of the project is at 19093 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA-
92648. The total area of the location is about 2500 square feet. The activity and
multipurpose area (together is less than 75% of the total area) is situated behind the main
entrance, lobby and office area in the building layout. The bathrooms, storage and the
break area are situated at the far end of the building. The hours of operation for the
Fitwize Studio at the HB Garfield Center is between 7 am to 12 midnight. The number of
employees will be determined based on the number of members enrolled.
The reason for initiating this Administrative Permit is to open and run a Fitwize 4
Kids Healthy Life Style Center Just for Kids. The plans for the proposed project are
submitted to the City Planning Department along with the Application.