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Local gym owners and a landlord urge board to revisit M‑2 zoning and fee barriers
Summary
Owners of Cheer Icon Athletics told the board their gym has outgrown its San Andreas space but cannot find commercially zoned buildings; an M‑2 property owner offered space but said the zone restricts private recreation uses — supervisors asked staff to examine zoning language and potential process changes.
Owners of Cheer Icon Athletics and a neighboring property owner urged the board to consider zoning and fee changes that could help a youth cheer gym find a safe, appropriately sized facility.
Lauren Millmore, co‑owner of Cheer Icon Athletics, said her program serves about 57 active athletes and over 330 youth since opening; the current San Andreas facility has restricted space that is "almost dangerous" for some activities and she has been unable to find commercially‑zoned alternatives. "All of the zones are just for auto shops or M‑2... nothing is commercial," Millmore said, asking the board to consider fee waivers or expedited zoning changes if an application comes forward.
Melissa DeLong, a business partner, emphasized the gym’s community role and asked for accommodations for the children the facility serves. Perry Willard, owner of a 4,000‑square‑foot M‑2 shop adjacent to the bus barn, said he lowered rent to help the program but noted the M‑2 zoning classification currently permits park and recreation uses only for public or nonprofit entities and does not allow private industry recreation in that zone.
Supervisor Tofinelli suggested staff review whether M‑2 allowances should be revisited to permit private recreational uses or create pathways for conversion; several supervisors agreed to have staff bring options back to the board for consideration.
