HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4384-D Staff AnalysisMay 6, 2004
ITEM NO.: 13 FILE NO.: Z -4384-D
NAME: Curves for Women — Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION: 13420 Otter Creek Parkway, Suites 5 and 6
OWNER/APPLICANT: Woodcliff Industries, Inc., C. O. Circle K/
Greystone/Susan Marshall, Applicant
PROPOSAL: A conditional use permit is requested to allow a
women's fitness and weight loss center (health
studio or spa ) to locate in two lease spaces within
the existing building on this C-1 zoned property.
1. SITE LOCATION:
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The property is located at the northwest corner of Otter Creek Parkway
and Stagecoach Road.
COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The applicant proposes to occupy two lease spaces within this existing
building. No changes will be made to the site. The property is located
within the commercial node established around the Otter Creek
Parkway/Otter Creek Road/Stagecoach Road Intersection. Several other
commercial uses are located within the building, including a convenience
store with gas pumps. A multi -tenant shopping center is located across
the street to the south. Platted, but undeveloped, C-1 zoned properties
are located to the north. A utility substation is located across Stagecoach
to the east and additional C-1 properties are to the west. The proposed
use is compatible with uses and zoning in the area.
All owners of property located within 200 feet of the site, all residents
within 300 feet who could be identified and the Otter Creek and SWLR
United for Progress Neighborhood Associations were notified of this
request.
3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
Access to the site is via a driveway off of Stagecoach Road and two
driveways off of Otter Creek Parkway. A parking lot is located between
the building and Otter Creek Parkway. There is also parking around the
gas pump island. The building has 8 lease spaces. The tenants include
the EZ Mart convenience store, a take-out only pizza shop, EZ Mart
corporate office, a beauty salon, an insurance office and Curves. One
space is empty and Curves proposes to expand into a second space.
May 6, 2004
ITEM NO.: 13 (Cont.1 FILE NO.: Z -4384-D
There is sufficient parking space on the site to accommodate the uses.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No Comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No Comments.
6. UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS:
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Entergy: No Comments received.
CenterPoint Energy: Approved as submitted.
Southwestern Bell: Approved as submitted.
Water: No objection.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
Coun Plannin : No Comments.
CATA: The site is not located on a CATA bus route.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (APRIL 15, 2004)
Susan Marshall and Kay Matthews were present representing the application.
Staff presented the item and noted additional information was needed regarding
signage, days and hours of operation and the number of employees. It was
noted that there were no Public Works or Landscape Comments since no
changes were being proposed to the site.
The Committee determined there were no other issues and forwarded the item to
the full Commission. The applicant was advised to respond to staff issues by
April 21, 2004.
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May 6, 2004
ITEM NO.: 13 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4384-D
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The C-1 zoned property located at 13420 Otter Creek Parkway is occupied by a
small, commercial strip center with 8 lease spaces: The lease spaces are
occupied by a variety of uses including a convenience store, a take-out pizza
shop, a beauty salon and offices. One space is occupied by the applicant
"Curves for Women", a fitness and weight loss center. The site contains an
asphalt paved parking lot.
On August 1, 1999, the applicant commenced operating the business in lease
space No. 5. On January 7, 2004, perhaps after the applicant applied for a
privilege license, she was informed the use was not permitted in C-1. The
applicant subsequently applied for a conditional use permit to allow the use. She
has also made arrangements to expand the business into the adjoining lease
space No. 6. Hours of operation are proposed as Monday through Friday, 6:00
a.m. — 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. —11:00 a.m. Including the applicant,
there are five employees. Signage consists of a wall sign and space on the
tenant, ground sign.
Staff is supportive of the requested conditional use permit. The use is
compatible with uses and zoning in the area. There is sufficient parking on the
site to accommodate the use. The days and hours of operation are consistent
with other commercial uses in the vicinity. No changes to the site are proposed,
other than interior remodeling to allow the proposed expansion. The 1985 bill of
assurance is stili valid and does not address use issues. On April 21, 2004, the
applicant responded to issues raised at Subdivision Committee and reflected in
the analysis above.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the application, as filed.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: . (MAY 6, 2004)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval, as filed. There was no further
discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a vote of
11 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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