To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Matthew Cyr, Planner I
Subject:
Title
Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a retail store to include sales of used goods, for The Rabbit Hole, proposed in an approximately 1,600 square-foot building, on an approximately .11 -acre property, located on the east side of South Main Street, approximately 425 feet southeast of the intersection of South Main Street and East Vine Street, being Block 9, Lot 14, KELLER CITY ADDITION, zoned Old Town Keller (OTK), located at 130 East Vine Street, Suite B. Geneva Cox, owner. Maria Halley, applicant. (SUP-20-0013)
Background:
• In 2014, Divine Junque, a used goods store, obtained a Certificate of Occupancy located at 130 E. Vine Street.
• Divine Junque recently left the property in late 2018 and the property has since remained vacated.
• On the July 14th and July 28th Planning and Zoning Commission meeting the application was tabled due to additional questions that the Commission would have liked to ask the applicant. The applicant has since confirmed they will be at this upcoming meeting to answer any questions the Commission might have.
• The Applicant proposes to initially occupy approximately 800 square-feet before expanding in the future.
Proposed Hours of Operation:
• Wednesday- Saturday: Noon-6:00 P.M.
o Once the pandemic subsides the applicant plans on opening five days a week and extending the hours to open earlier.
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering a SUP request, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council shall consider the following factors:
1) The use is harmonious and compatible with surrounding existing uses or proposed uses;
2) The activities requested by the applicant are normally associated with the permitted uses in the base district;
3) The nature of the use is reasonable and appropriate in the immediate area;
4) Any negative impact on the surrounding area has been mitigated; and
5) That any additional conditions specified ensure that the intent of the district purposes are being upheld.
Citizen Input:
On July 2, 2020, the City mailed out 29 letters of Notifications for this Public Hearing to all property owners within three-hundred feet (300’) of the subject site. A public hearing notice sign was also posted on the site.
As of August 6, 2020, Staff has not received a response from the public regarding this SUP application.
Alternatives:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has the following options when considering an SUP application:
§ Recommend approval as submitted.
§ Recommend approval with modified or additional condition(s).
§ Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
§ Recommend denial.
City Council Action:
If the Planning and Zoning Commission takes action and makes a recommendation on this agenda item, then this SUP application will be scheduled for City Council action on September 1, 2020.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Exhibit A - Application and Narrative Letter