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Town of Reading <br />Meeting Minutes R €CEIYEg <br />TOWN CLERK <br />cEADING. MASS. <br />Board - Committee - Commission - Council: P 2 L <br />Community Planning and Development Commission X01] NOV 2b <br />Date: 2013 -11 -04 Time: 7:30 PM <br />Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Selectmen Meeting Room <br />Address: 16 Lowell Street <br />Purpose: General Business <br />Attendees: Members - Present: <br />Charlie Adams - Chair <br />John West <br />David Tuttle <br />Jeff Hansen <br />Members - Not Present: <br />Nick Safina <br />Others Present: <br />Ramzi Elshrafi - Anthony's Roast Beef <br />Joe Torretta - D'Amici's Bakery <br />Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jessie Wilson, Recording Secretary <br />Topics of Discussion: <br />There being a quorum the Chair called the meeting to order at 7:35 PM. <br />46 Haven Street: Presentation of Plans for Snap Fitness <br />Ms. Delios told the CPDC that Snap Fitness will be fitting out the last tenant space in the new <br />Oaktree Building. Addressed as 46 Haven Street, Snap Fitness is a small fitness facility geared to <br />serve neighborhood residents. Ms. Delios said a review by Staff has determined that Impacts are <br />limited and they would like to request a determination from the CPDC as to whether the project <br />may receive administrative approval through Town Planner. <br />Mr. Dave Crowley, owner of Snap Fitness added that the idea behind the facility is that it is not <br />intimidating and serves individuals who want a quick workout. There is a Fitness on Demand (FOD) <br />Studio which is a room In which a person may take a virtual class such as spinning or aerobics. <br />Mr. Hansen asked about staffing. Mr. Crowley replied that the gym will be staffed about 70% of the <br />time and will be accessible via keycard entry, similar to how hotel gyms operate. Mr. Adams asked <br />about the lanyards. Mr. Crowley said they are to supplement the emergency buttons that are <br />placed throughout the facility. A member could wear the lanyard and if a safety Issue arose, they <br />could activate the lanyard which will signal the police and fire authorities. <br />Mr. Adams asked about sound attenuation. Mr. Crowley said that the space is located under the <br />garden terrace so there are no residential units directly above. However, there is some existing <br />sound proofing within the building. In addition, the Ns In the space will have volume control and <br />the POD will also be controlled for volume. No music is piped into the facility. <br />Page I 1 <br />