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Plan Commission approves zoning permit for Strength Collective gym at 6334 Copps Avenue
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Summary
The Monona Plan Commission approved a zoning permit for Strength Collective LLC to open a 24/7 strength-focused gym at 6334 Copps Avenue (case 2232025). The location will be a key-fob access, personal‑training model occupying about 3,000 square feet and staff recommended approval with conditions.
The Monona Plan Commission voted to approve a zoning permit for Strength Collective LLC to open a strength‑focused gym at 6334 Copps Avenue, case number 2232025.
Planning staff told the commission the property is in the Community Design District and that the city’s comprehensive plan identifies the site for commercial, retail‑service and office uses. Staff said the proposed tenant build‑out would cover just over 3,000 square feet and include only minor interior changes and installation of exercise equipment.
Griffin, the applicant’s architect from JLA Architects, described the business model: “We’re just a small independent owned gym, with a strength emphasis. We cater to everyone from competitive strength athletes to people that wanna get down on the ground and play with their grandkids,” and emphasized a staffing model built around personal training and a small membership base. He said the facility would operate 24 hours a day with member access controlled by key fob.
Commissioners asked about parking and typical occupancy. The applicant said the gym expects roughly 30–35 customers per day with sessions averaging 40–60 minutes; at peak times the applicant expects at most three trainers active simultaneously. Staff noted on‑street parking on Copps Avenue is available and suggested a parking condition could be added if needed.
A motion to approve the zoning permit with the staff recommendations was made, seconded and carried unanimously. No dissenting votes or conditions beyond staff’s recommendations were recorded in the hearing.
The approval allows the applicant to proceed with building permits and the site’s planned interior work; staff will monitor compliance with conditions listed in the staff report.
