To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Katasha Smithers, Planner II
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for The Missing Peace Autism Therapy Center to occupy a 5,300 square-foot lease space, within a 11,600 square-foot multi-tenant building, located on the east side of South Main Street, approximately 300 feet north of the Bear Creek Parkway and South Main Street intersection, on 1.02 acres, legally described as Lot 1, Block A of the Bear Creek 97 Addition, zoned Old Town Keller (OTK), and situated at 651 South Main Street, Suite 102. Manu Group, L.P., Owner. The Missing Peace Autism Therapy Center, Applicant. (SUP-22-0016)
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Background:
On September 3, 2002, the Old Town Keller (OTK) overlay was established. The base zoning district was Commercial.
On August 1, 2006, City Council approved the Site Plan for Keller Medical Office Center, a proposed 11,600 square-foot medical office building. The building has been utilized for medical office uses since the building was first occupied.
On July, 7, 2015, the OTK overlay zoning district was converted into a straight zoning district with a detailed use chart; medical offices were not permitted within the district.
On August 16, 2016, the City Council amended the OTK Zoning District to permit ‘Medical Offices’ by Specific Use Permit (SUP).
Today, the Applicant is proposing to operate a therapy center. Because this is a medical use, an SUP is required within the OTK zoning district.
In recent months, the City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission and staff have discussed the potential development of the North Main Overlay District (NMOD). As part of that discussion, Staff proposed the properties south of Bear Creek be rezoned from OTK to Retail The proposed rezone is scheduled for consideration at the June 28, 2022 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting and the July 19th City Council Meeting.
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Citizen Input:
On June 2, 2022, the City mailed out nine 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 also posted on the site.
As of today, Staff has not received any responses from the public.
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 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 July 5, 2022.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Staff Attachment - Application and information