Administrative Use Permit to allow a new Commercial Fitness Facility for Planet Fitness

The City of Watsonville is processing an administrative use permit application to enable the conversion of 20,229 square feet of existing commercial space at 1702 Freedom Boulevard in Watsonville, California, into a new Planet Fitness commercial facility. This project is governed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption, which applies to minor interior alterations of existing structures without significant environmental impact. No formal federal contract or procurement process is involved; instead, the action is a local land use approval process requiring compliance with CEQA statutory provisions and associated local regulations. The project applicant, Jillian Sanchez of Grand Fitness, is responsible for submitting a complete CEQA packet to the Santa Cruz County Clerk of the Board, with filing confirmed on December 11, 2025, and publicly posted on January 30, 2026. The only financial transaction referenced is a $50 documentary handling fee, payable by check, money order, or cash, related solely to administrative processing and not tied to any construction cost or contract value. No federal acquisition regulations, contract clauses, line items, pricing structures, or procurement mechanisms are applicable. The City of Watsonville, through Assistant Community Development Director Matt Orbach, serves as the approving authority, overseeing compliance with local codes and environmental exemptions. There is no defined period of performance, delivery schedule, or contractual obligation beyond the permitting requirement, and no formal inspection, acceptance, or contract administration protocols are established by federal standards. The entire process is administrative and localized, centered on environmental compliance rather than competitive acquisition.