To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Alexis Russell, Planner I
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for A House With Books, to operate a retail store with used goods and merchandise sales, located in an approximately 1,600 square-foot lease space, on approximately 5.55 acres located at the intersection of Bear Creek Parkway and Town Center Lane, legally described as Lot 7, Block B of the Keller Town Center Addition, zoned Town Center (TC) and addressed to 201 Town Center Lane, Suite 3123. Hayley Smith, Applicant. T Arthouse, TX, LLC, Owner. (SUP-2409-0008).
Background:
A House With Books has been operating at this location since February 2023 with the sale of new merchandise. The Applicant is requesting a SUP to sell used goods and merchandise.
An SUP is required to sell used goods in the Town Center (TC) zoning district.
Site Design:
The book store currently occupies an existing lease space that is approximately 1,600 square-feet. Parking is shared between the various lease spaces on the lot. There are 9 parking spaces directly adjacent to the lease space.
Future Land Use Plan:
The property is designated Mixed-Use (MU) on the Future Land Use Plan (FLUP).
Surrounding FLUP Designations:
North: Mixed Use (MU), various retail
East: Parks and Open Space
South: Semi-Public, Town Hall
West: MU, Hampton Inn hotel, various retail
The property is zoned Town Center, as are all surrounding properties.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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 September 26, 2024 the City mailed out 12 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 posted on the site.
Staff has received no letters of support or opposition in response to this SUP 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 19, 2024.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Staff Attachment