To: Aaron Rector, Interim City Manager
From: Alexis Russell, Planner I
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an ordinance approving a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for A + Boxes & More, to operate a retail store with used goods and merchandise sales, located in an existing multi-tenant building on 0.92 acres, located on the west side of N. Main Street, approximately 240 feet northwest of the N. Main Street and Keller Hicks Road intersection, legally described as part of the Samuel Needham Survey, Abstract No. 1171, Tract 1E, zoned Old Town Keller and addressed 419 N. Main Street. Donald Morris, Owner. Brenda Currier, Applicant. (SUP-2407-0004)
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Background:
A+ Boxes & More has previously been operating out of the secondary building at 600 N. Main Street. The property has recently been approved for an SUP for Fossil Creek Tree Farm, so the Applicant is looking to relocate their existing business.
The business buys and sells new and used boxes, as well as packing paper, bubble wrap, and other moving supplies. The business has been in operation for 14 years under various ownership.
An SUP is required to sell used goods in the Old Town Keller (OTK) zoning district.
Site Design:
The Applicant is proposing to operate out of a lease space in the southeast building of 421 N. Main Street. The building was previously occupied by a loan office. Parking is shared between the various lease spaces on the lot. There are 5 parking spaces directly adjacent to the proposed lease space.
Proposed Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
The company currently has two employees.
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering an SUP request, the 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 August 15, 2024 the City mailed out 18 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 received no letters of support or opposition in response to this SUP request.
SUP Request:
1. To sell used goods in the Old Town Keller Zoning District.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
At the August 27, 2024, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the SUP request as presented
Alternatives:
The City Council has the following options when considering Specific Use Permits:
§ 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.