The new gym location will add 24-hour fitness opportunities in the NorthPark Village Square Shopping Center on McBean Parkway off Decolo Drive, right next to a popular pizza place and family dentist office. Become.
Planet Fitness Valencia is seeking a minor use permit to convert the former Rite Aid store at 27716 McBean into one of its 24-hour gyms.
“We believe that the application for a Minor Use Permit should be granted for the following reasons: First, it is a community-friendly option for people who want to improve or maintain their overall health and fitness,” the application states. It presents great opportunities.” “Second, the health club will draw more people to the area for additional shopping and dining experiences.”
The space is currently vacant next to Everbright Family Dental and Tomato Joe’s in the shopping center.
The property is managed by an Illinois-based real estate company and an Ohio-based consultant and architect, according to city records. Property owners submitted letters supporting the plan.
“Based on the previous use of this tenant space, the impact on the surrounding area should be very minimal,” according to the applicant. “The biggest impact for local businesses is an increase in potential customers.”
After filing for bankruptcy that year, Rite Aid closed more than 800 stores starting in 2023 as part of an ongoing settlement with lenders the U.S. Department of Justice and drug supplier McKesson Corp., Reuters reported.
