September 12, 2013

Mr. Russo asked if the dumpster enclosure met the accessory structure setbacks; Mr. Regan said that the Planner will answer that question. There were no further questions for Mr. Sparone from the Board or the Professionals. Chairwoman Gabry asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Sparone; seeing none, Mr. Sparone was excused. Chairwoman called for a recess at 9:33 pm. Chairwoman Gabry resumed the meeting at 9:45 pm. Mr. Regan called his next witness. Lance Blake approached the podium and was sworn under oath, Mr. Blake detailed his educational and professional background as a licensed Professional Architect in the State of New Jersey. He stated that he has testified before numerous Boards and worked on many fitness center applications. Chairwoman Gabry accepted Mr. Blake as an expert in Architecture. Mr. Blake presented architectural plans dated 3/26/13. Mr. Regan asked Mr. Blake if he prepared the plans that were submitted; Mr. Blake replied yes. Chairwoman Gabry asked to have the architectural plans dated 3/26/13 marked as Exhibit A-3 for identification. Mr. Blake stated that he has prepared architectural plans for other L.A. Fitness Centers. He said that the plans he is presenting are the exact plans that were submitted in the architecture package. Mr. Blake detailed the ground floor plan; the underground parking, the main entrance, the children’s room, the locker room and the indoor pool. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Blake why the electrical room does not have access from inside of the building; Mr. Blake said that it is not necessary. Mr. Bullock asked Mr. Blake how big the swimming pool was; Mr. Blake said he did not know the exact size but said it is not an Olympic size pool. Mr. Blake detailed the second floor plan, the exterior elevations and described the exterior of the building, He noted on the plans a small portion of the building that is being “bumped out” and said that the air conditioner unit will be hidden behind it. Mr. Blake described the signage on the building. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Blake how far the two mounted signs on the building jut out from the building; he replied four to five inches. Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Blake to find out exactly how far the signs project out from the building. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Blake what color the lettering will be on the signage; he replied white. Mr. Buechler asked Mr.

Mr. Blake to find out exactly how far the signs project out from the building. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Blake what color the lettering will be on the signage; he replied white. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Blake if they are requesting a variance for signage; he replied yes. 9