1 - Village of Palatine

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
JUNE 12,2012
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I Environmental Health
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. Fire Prevention Existing fire alarm system from previous tenant (restaurant) will
need to be removed.
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Ms. Johnson reviewed a photo of the property.
Ms. Roth-Wurster asked if the petitioners would take over the 1 North
yes, the spaces would be combined into 1 North Bothwell Street.
The Petitioners, Aga and Doug O'Neil of Elgin, were sworn in.
studio in St. Charles for four years and want to add a
Barrington and the Palatine area, and they have family
Ms. Wood asked the number of students
classes average 20 people, from 5 to 40 D8ClDI8
age is 30-45, a mix of 12 to 70 years of age.
they are near the train
Mr. Friedman asked
students sweat for
equipment for the heat;
; Mr. O'Neill said the
for them. The average
class. Ms. O'Neill added that
. the temperature of 105 degrees is up, so the
",au""",,,, if there is more mechanical
are existing, and a humidifier.
winter months; he drove by today and counted 35
and the parking lot on Palatine Road. They want good
They will hold 4 classes per day, maximum of 5 classes,
classes on Friday and Saturday evening. They don't have
location
will be ADA compliant; yes, the existing restrooms are currently
procedure is if someone has a health issue like overexertion, is there first
CPR certified. Mr. O'Neill said that 'hot yoga' is not as scary as it sounds.
Mr. Christopher asked is any first aider; no response from the petitioner. Ms. O'Neill stated that
first time students are given an intro with how to prepare for the classes arid told to lay down or leave the
room if needed, that not every posture needs to be done.
Ms. Wood asked about staffing; each of the O'Neills will be at one of their locations, they may hire a
manager for the other (St. Charles) location.