The commission will have a public hearing at 8 p.m. May 26, in commission chambers, 710 Washington Road, to hear residents' comments about a proposed zoning ordinance change that would allow health clubs as a conditional use in certain areas of the municipality.
Kossman Development Co. would like to build a health club on property it owns at Castle Shannon and Mt. Lebanon boulevards and lease the space to LA Fitness. Kossman previously had plans that received final approval for two office buildings on the site. The land currently is cleared and vacant.
While Kossman has not submitted a formal development plan, the club could be 46,864 square feet with 286 parking spaces, 129 of which would be covered. The fitness center would have free weights, cycling, yoga, Pilates, personal training, aerobics, a pool, racquetball and basketball courts, a juice bar and a babysitting center.
The club has 280 locations in 21 states and typical operating hours are 5 a.m. to midnight weekdays and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. The nearest club is in Bridgeville.
Currently, health clubs are not permitted in districts with the "mixed use transitional overlay" designation. The overlay is meant to buffer the area between a residential community and a nearby commercial area. Mt. Lebanon has two such areas: the Kossman property and 1145 Bower Hill Road, near the post office.
In March, the Mt. Lebanon Planning Board voted not to recommend the zoning change but the commission has the final word and wants to hear from residents.
Link: www.post-gazette.com/pg/09120/966518-55.stm
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