To: Aaron Rector, City Manager
From: Kalvin Eddleman, Planner I
Subject:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an ordinance approving a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for County Line Records, to operate a retail store with used goods and merchandise sales, located in an approximately 2,500 square-foot lease space, on approximately .86 acres located at the intersection of North Main Street and Johnson Road, legally described as Lot 1R1, Block 1 of the L.L. McDonnell Addition, zoned Commercial (C) and addressed to 600 North Main Street, Building 2. Lorissa Holder, Applicant. Mark Keel, Owner. (SUP-2501-0001).
Background:
In July 2023, City Council approved a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for County Line Records for the sale of used goods at 148 South Elm Street. The business operated at that location until recently, with the sale of both new and used merchandise. The store sells items including records, CDs, 8-tracks, cassettes, record players, speakers, headphones, and vinyl accessories. The store also sells novelty items, vintage t-shirts, and music-related memorabilia.
The Applicant is now requesting an SUP to sell used goods and merchandise at the new location at 600 North Main Street in the Commercial (C) zoning district, where an SUP is also required for the sale of used goods.
Site Design:
County Line Records will occupy an existing 2,500 square-foot lease space at 600 North Main Street. The structure was previously occupied by the A+ Boxes and More retail store. The Applicant has no plans for exterior modifications to the property.
The parking requirement for a retail establishment is one space per 200 square-feet of floor space, for a total of 13 required spaces. The site has approximately 28 parking spots shared between the lease spaces on the lot. Currently, there are no other tenants in the other buildings on the site.
Future Land Use Plan:
The property is designated Retail/Commercial (RTC) on the Future Land Use Plan (FLUP).
Surrounding FLUP Designations:
North: Retail/Commercial (RTC)
East: Patio/Garden/Townhomes (PGT)
South: Retail/Commercial (RTC)
West: Retail/Commercial (RTC) with Tech/Flex Overlay
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Summary:
Section 8.02 (F)(2) of the UDC states that when considering an 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 January 16, 2025, the City mailed out 24 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.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
At the January 28, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Commissioners unanimously recommended approval of the SUP request as presented.
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.