To: Aaron Rector, Interim City Manager
From: Sarah Hensley, Director of Community Development
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an ordinance approving a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to allow Office/Medical Use in an existing 1,260 square-foot structure, on 0.17 acres located on the south side of Taylor Street, approximately 85 feet southeast from the Taylor Street and South Main Street intersection, legally described as Lot 2A, Block 11 of Keller, City Addition, zoned Old Town Keller (OTK) and addressed 110 Taylor Street. David Simmons, Owner. Cary Stillwell, Applicant. (SUP-24-0005)
Background:
The Applicant intends to convert the property from a residence to be utilized as medical and/or office space. The subject property is located in the Neighborhood Subdistrict of the Old Town Keller (OTK) Zoning District, where a Specific Use Permit (SUP) is required for administrative, professional or corporate offices exceeding 1,200 square-feet on the first floor of a building, and for any medical uses. The existing structure the Applicant hopes to occupy at 110 Taylor St. is approximately 1,260 square feet.
This request first came to City Council on Feb. 6, 2024, where the request was denied by a vote of 4-3. The Applicant contacted staff shortly after the City Council meeting and requested to go back through the process.1.
Site Details:
The existing structure was previously used as a single-family residence. The Applicant intends to remodel the interior to be conducive to life coaching or office use. On the exterior, the Applicant plans to update the siding and modify the front ramp and access. The existing detached garage will remain on the property.
The Unified Development Code (UDC) parking requirement for office is one space per 350 square-feet of gross floor area, bringing the total requirement for this applicant to 4 spaces. The property has a drive off Taylor Street that will allow the Applicant to accommodate about three vehicles on site. The Applicant has submitted a site plan with variances that is on the agenda as a separate item.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Citizen Input:
On Feb. 8, 2024, the City mailed out 28 Letters of Notification for this Public Hearing to all property owners within three-hundred feet (300’) of the subject site. A public hearing notice sign was posted on the site.
Staff has not received any comments from the public regarding this SUP request. The Applicant provided surrounding neighbors notification of the proposed SUP and included their acknowledgement signatures in their submittal.
SUP Request:
1. To allow a Medical/Office use in the Neighborhood Subdistrict of the Old Town Keller Zoning District in a structure that exceeds 1,200 square feet.
Planning and Zoning Commission Action:
At the February 27, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the SUP request as presented.
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.
Alternatives:
The City Council has the following options when considering a Specific Use Permit:
§ Approve as submitted.
§ Approve with modified or additional condition(s).
§ Table the agenda item to a specific date with clarification of intent and purpose.
§ Deny.