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

The City of Watsonville is processing an Administrative Use Permit under file number PP2025-9606 to allow for the establishment of a new Planet Fitness commercial fitness facility. The project involves tenant improvements to convert 20,229 square feet of floor area within an existing commercial building located at 1702 Freedom Boulevard, Watsonville, California. The scope of work includes interior and exterior alterations such as the installation of interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances. The project is designated as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines, as it consists of tenant improvements within an existing structure. Administrative oversight is managed by Matthew Orbach, the Assistant Community Development Director for the City of Watsonville. A documentary handling fee of 50 dollars is required for the CEQA document filing, payable to the County of Santa Cruz via check, money order, or cash.