To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Amber Washington, Planner I
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Alpha & Omega Chiropractic, a chiropractic office on .59 acre located on the west side of Elm Street, northwest of the intersection of Elm Street and Pecan Street, legally described as Lots 5 and 6, Block 7 of Keller, City Addition, zoned Old Town Keller (OTK) and addressed as 252 S. Elm St. Keller Kidz Holdings LLC/Sridhar Gajula, Owner. Morgan Himango, Applicant. (SUP-22-0004.)
Background:
The Applicant applied on March 15, 2022 for a Specific Use Permit to operate a chiropractic office at 252 South Elm Street Building A. The Applicant proposes to provide cash-pay-only chiropractic care to the prenatal, pediatric, and young-family population, and sell merchandise including T-shirts, coffee mugs, essential oils, self-care products, and supplements. Chiropractor practices are considered medical uses and fall under Medical Offices in the UDC, which require an SUP in the Old Town Keller zoning district.
Hours of Operation:
The proposed hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Applicant also proposes to hold after-hours events with local small businesses and educational seminars relating to holistic health.
SUP Request:
To operate a Medical Office in the Old Town Keller zoning district.
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 April 1, 2022, the City mailed out 32 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.
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 May 3, 2022
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Staff Attachment - SUP Application