To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Kalvin Eddleman, Planner I
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for Hillside Assisted Living, an existing assisted living facility, to continue operating with two (2) additional residents up to a total of eight (8) residents within a 3,733 square foot building on .3076 acres, located on the east side of Big Bend Drive, approximately 1000 feet southeast of the intersection of Whitley Road and Big Bend Drive, legally described as Lot 50, Block 2 of the Westpark Addition, zoned Planned Development 769 - Single-Family 12,000 square-foot lot size or greater (SF-12-PD-769) and addressed 553 Big Bend Drive. Christopher Conrad, Applicant. TPDC Real Estate LLC, Owner. (SUP-2506-0023).
Background:
Hillside Assisted Living is an assisted living facility that has been operating at 553 Big Bend Drive since 2023. The facility is currently permitted to house up to 6 residents. The Applicant is now requesting an SUP to allow the facility to continue operating with two additional residents for a total of 8 residents.
In the SF-12 zoning district, an SUP is required for an assisted living facility to exceed a total of 6 residents, up to a maximum of 8 residents.
Site Design:
The 3,733 square-foot home has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, located on an approximately 0.3 acre lot.
Hours of Operation:
Visiting hours are from 9 am to 5 pm daily, with some exceptions made depending on the situation of the resident.
Employees:
The facility currently has 9 total employees, not including the owners. The Applicant has stated that they are actively seeking to hire at least 3 additional employees. The facility has a maximum of 3 employees working at a time, not including new employees in training.
Citizen Input:
On June 26, 2025, the City mailed out 31 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. A public hearing notice sign was posted on the site.
Staff has received 1 letter of opposition in response to this SUP request.
Request:
A Specific Use Permit to continue operating with two (2) additional residents up to a total of eight (8) residents in the SF-12-PD-769 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.
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 August 5, 2025.