To: Planning and Zoning Commission
From: Sarah Hensley, Assistant Community Development Director
Subject:
Title
PUBLIC HEARING: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to operate a retail store with used goods and merchandise sales, for Stepping Stones Foundation in a 1,910 square-foot building, situated on a .23-acre lot on the north side of Taylor Street, approximately 170 feet northwest from the intersection of Taylor Street and South Elm Street, being Lot 7, Block 12, Keller City Addition, zoned Old Town Keller (OTK), and addressed as 131 Taylor Street. Stepping Stones Foundation, Owner/Applicant (SUP-23-0007)
Background:
Stepping Stones Foundation received a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in 2014 to operate a retail store with used goods and merchandise at 419 N. Main St. In 2015, the foundation moved to 139 Taylor St. and received another SUP for the same use, valid for five years.
The organization recently relocated to 131 Taylor St., where they hope to continue operating their resale boutique. An SUP is required for the sale of used goods and merchandise in the Old Town Keller (OTK) Zoning District.
Site Design:
The Applicant is not proposing any changes to the interior or exterior of the building; the floor plan showing how the organization will use the space within the structure is included as a Staff Attachment for this item.
The structure has two doors facing Taylor Street; the westernmost door will be used for accepting donations. The Commission may want to consider a condition similar to one included in the 2015 SUP Ordinance that stipulated on-site donations would be limited to the business hours of operation.
The proposed location at 131 Taylor St. is located in the OTK Neighborhood sub-district where outside storage and display of merchandise is allowed per UDC Section 8.03(R)(4). The UDC limits outside storage and display of merchandise to an area not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the gross floor area of the building. Outside storage of bulk items is also allowed if the items are screened from public view. The Applicant intends to display merchandise on the front porch area by the main entrance (approximately 100 square feet).
Proposed Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering a SUP request, the Planning and Zoning Commission 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 February 16, 2023, 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. As of today, staff has not received any responses from the public regarding 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 March 21, 2023.
Supporting Documents:
§ Aerial and Zoning Maps
§ Staff Attachment