To: Aaron Rector, City Manager
From: Kalvin Eddleman, Planner I
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an ordinance approving a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for The Kindred, a commercial event venue, in an existing 1,048 square-foot building on 0.17 acres, approximately 230 feet east from the intersection of South Main Street and Taylor Street, legally described as Lot 3R, Block 11 of the Keller, City Addition, zoned Old Town Keller (OTK) and addressed 126 Taylor Street. Morgan Bianchi, Applicant. 10K Real Estate Holdings LLC, Owner. (SUP-2502-0009)
Background:
The Applicant has requested a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to operate The Kindred, a commercial event venue, in an existing building at 126 Taylor Street.
An SUP is required for a commercial event venue in the Old Town Keller (OTK) zoning district.
Business Details:
The Kindred is a proposed publicly available studio space offering multiple rooms and outdoor spaces for photography, videography, podcasting, or hosting events.
The Applicant has stated the business will not initially have any employees on payroll and will be operated by herself and her husband. The Applicant intends on hiring a coordinator in the future, who would oversee daily operations.
The proposed hours of operation will be Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday through Sunday, 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Events and studio bookings will be scheduled by customers online.
Site Design:
The business will occupy an existing 1,048 square-foot building at 126 Taylor Street, previously occupied by Golden Haus Spa.
The Applicant is not proposing any facade improvements but has communicated intent to improve the backyard landscaping.
Parking:
Parking in Old Town Keller is shared. Per Section 9.02 of the UDC, “event venue” parking is calculated based on 1 parking space for every 3 people. The Building Official has estimated an approximate occupant load of 50 people for this property, which would bring the total number of required spaces to 17. An exact calculation of required parking spaces will be determined during the Certificate of Occupancy approval process.
There are currently 5 public parking spaces and 1 accessible space adjacent to the front of the building. Additional public parking is located along Taylor Street.
Surrounding Land Use Designations:
North: Mixed Use (MU)
East: Mixed Use (MU)
South: Mixed Use (MU)
West: Mixed Use (MU)
The subject property is zoned Old Town Keller (OTK) and designated Mixed Use (MU) on the city’s Future Land Use Plan (FLUP).
Citizen Input:
On March 13, 2025, the City mailed out 23 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 not received any public feedback related to this SUP request.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
At the March 25, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the SUP request as presented.
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering a 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.
Alternatives:
The City Council has the following options when considering a Specific Use Permit:
§ 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.