To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Amber Washington, Planner I
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Keller Prenatal Massage to operate in an existing 150-square-foot lease space, within a 1,744-square-foot multi-tenant building, approximately 100 feet southwest of the intersection of Pecan Street and South Elm Street, legally described as Tract 19, Abstract 1171 of the Samuel Needham Survey, zoned Old Town Keller (OTK) and addressed as 140 Pecan Street, Ste. B. Jennifer Land Wellness LLC, DBA Keller Prenatal Massage, Applicant. Ronald Lee, Owner. (SUP-22-0034)
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Background:
Finding no prenatal-specific massage businesses in the City, the Applicant requests a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to perform massage services for pregnant and postnatal clients in an existing suite at 140 Pecan Street. The Applicant plans to offer massage by appointment only.
Economic Development:
There are nine massage-only businesses currently operating in Keller, with one of the nine advertising prenatal massage as one of their services. There is one chiropractic office offering prenatal massage services. There will be no product or retail sales.
Parking:
The Applicant is the massage business’ sole employee, requiring one parking space for her and two for clients (one she is seeing and one who is waiting for the following appointment). There are two psychologists also at 140 Pecan Street who see one client each per session and therefore require up to six parking spaces. There is an administrative office with no in-person client traffic, requiring one parking space. All services at 140 Pecan combined require 10 parking spaces.
Parking in the Old Town Keller Zoning District is shared. Shared parking is available on the street, both east and west of the building, and across the street. On site, there are two regular parking spaces and one handicap space.
Because The Well Church is also on Pecan Street, the Applicant has adjusted her business hours to afternoon only on Sundays to allow the Church as much parking as possible.
Hours of Operation:
By appointment only: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 2-5 p.m.
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 October 13, 2022, the City mailed out 19 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. As of this date, staff has not received any responses either in support or opposition to the request.
Alternatives:
The Planning and Zoning Commission has the following options when considering a Specific Use Permit:
§ 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 Specific Use Permit application will be scheduled for City Council action on November 15, 2022.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Staff Attachment - Narrative Letter and Photos
§ Application