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Planning Commission approves Crunch Fitness on Union Street with conditions to preserve neighborhood character
Summary
The San Francisco Planning Commission granted conditional-use approval for a Crunch Fitness health club at Union Street after merchants and residents largely supported the proposal; the commission added conditions requiring historic facade retention and park-side beautification. The vote was unanimous.
The San Francisco Planning Commission on Feb. 1 approved a conditional-use permit for a Crunch Fitness health club proposed for a Union Street retail building, adding conditions the commission said would help preserve the street’s neighborhood character. The action followed public testimony from merchants, residents and the applicant and a detailed discussion among commissioners.
Merchants and local business representatives told the commission they backed Crunch’s plan, saying the company would invest in a long-vacant building and drive foot traffic. "This will not create a parking problem," said Joel Yodowitz, representing…
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