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Commission moves Metro Slopes indoor‑ski proposal at 50 Broderick Road to action after applicant absence
Summary
Staff presented a study session for Metro Slopes, an indoor‑ski training facility proposing extended evening hours and an increase from 43 required parking spaces to 70 via restriping. Because the applicant was not present to answer questions, the commission voted to move the item to action so the applicant can respond and revise plans.
City staff described a proposal on Oct. 14 to convert a two‑story commercial building at 50 Broderick Road into an indoor ski instruction and training facility called Metro Slopes.
According to staff, the use would include indoor ski instruction, ski simulation (including ski treadmills) and associated fitness training for beginner through professional users. Proposed hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with anticipated heaviest use from 5 to 9 p.m. Staff said the zoning parking requirement is 43 spaces and that the applicant proposes to restripe the existing lot to provide 70 spaces. "The proposed commercial recreation use, called Metro Slopes, offers indoor ski instruction, ski simulation, ski tread treadmills, and associated fitness training where visitors are active participants," staff said.
Staff recommended revitalizing front-setback landscaping and noted that landscaping details would be submitted with the building permit. When asked whether the applicant was present, staff suggested a name; an attendee responded that he was Joe Camorada and that he was "not the applicant" but the real estate agent on the transaction.
Commissioners expressed support for reusing an underused warehouse and for improving landscaping but raised practical concerns about safety and circulation. One commissioner flagged the shared driveway and a loading dock as potential safety hazards if large delivery vehicles back into the dock while patrons enter or exit the facility; staff said the applicant can address signage, curbing or plan revisions to resolve that potential conflict. Another commissioner asked whether food and beverage service was planned.
Because the applicant was not present to answer questions and to allow the applicant an opportunity to respond and revise plans, Commissioner Lowenthal moved to advance the project from study session to action; Commissioner Seay seconded. The motion passed by a 5–0 roll-call vote. The chair said the action is not appealable.
