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Commission splits on Union Street Crunch gym; vote fails and item continued to mid-November

San Francisco Planning Commission · October 5, 2006
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Summary

The commission heard a conditional-use application for a Crunch gym at 1723 Union Street. After business-owners testified that a large gym would threaten small boutiques and debate over neighborhood need, an approval motion failed 3–2; commissioners voted to continue the item to Nov. 16 for further consideration.

The Planning Commission on Oct. 5 debated a conditional-use permit for a proposed Crunch fitness center at 1723 Union Street, a vacant storefront the sponsor said it would renovate without altering the building exterior.

Staff described the proposal as a full-service gym with cardiovascular equipment, free weights, a spin room and locker/shower facilities. Joel Yodowitz, representing the sponsor, said Crunch would preserve…

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