HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6860 Staff AnalysisJune 22, 2000
ITEM NO.: 15 FILE NO.: Z-6860
NAME: Perritt Massage Clinic - Conditional Use
Permit
LOCATION: 5300 West Markham
OWNER/APPLICANT: Dr. Bert O. Miller / Rob Perritt
PROPOSAL: To obtain a conditional use permit to use
part of an existing building for a massage
therapy clinic at 5300 West Markham on
property zoned 0-3, General Office.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. SITE LOCATION:
The proposed site is located on the north side of West
Markham on the northwest corner of Markham and Harrison
Street in the Miller Plaza Building.
2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD:
The proposed site is located on property zoned 0-3, General
Office. The other building in the Miller Plaza houses an
Optometric Physician's Office. The front part of the
building this use would be located in, contains a hospital
pharmacy lab. Across Harrison Street to the east the
property is zoned C-3, General Commercial, and contains a
motel. Across Markham to the south there is a Golf Course
on R-2 zoned property. A Masonic Lodge lies directly to the
west and the second property to the west contains an
insurance office. The zoning continues to be 0-3 to the
west. The properties to the north across `A' Street are
zoned R-2, Single Family Residential and they contain
single family homes.
Staff believes the proposed use would be compatible with
the neighborhood and would not have any adverse effect on
surrounding properties.
The Hillcrest Residents Association, all property owners
within 200 feet, and all residents within 300 feet that
could be identified, were notified of the public hearing.
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3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING:
There are two parking spaces adjacent to the building along
Harrison Street. Five more parking spaces exist immediately
to the north of this site along the alley. To the northwest
on the other side of the alley is a 17 space parking area.
Those 24 spaces would be shared by all occupants of the two
buildings. Business and professional offices have a parking
requirement of one space for each 400 square feet of gross
floor area. The two buildings would generate a requirement
for 17 parking spaces.
4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS:
No comments.
5. PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS:
No comments.
6. UTILITY AND FIRE DEPT.AND CATA COMMENTS:
Water: No objection. Contact the Water Works if larger
and/or additional water meters are needed.
Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected.
Southwestern Bell: No comments received.
ARKLA: Approved as submitted.
Entergy: No comments received.
Fire Department: Approved as submitted.
CATA: No affect. Site is located near bus route #5.
7. STAFF ANALYSIS:
The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a
massage therapy clinic in the existing building located in
the Miller Plaza which is zoned 0-3, General Office.
The purpose of the use would be for a professionally
licensed massage therapy clinic which would provide
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ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.)
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therapeutic, sports, relaxation, and stress relief massage
treatment, and paraffin treatment for arthritic problems.
There clinic would not be doing showers, Jacuzzis, hair, or
anything pertaining to a "Day Spa" type of operation. The
clinic would operate from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
No exterior changes to the building would be accomplished
so there are no siting issues. Parking and vehicle access
is adequate. The Miller Plaza consists of two buildings
with a total of 6,726 square feet, divided into three
sections. The Optometric Physician occupies the largest
section with 4,160 square feet. Central Pharmaceutical
Medicine occupies the second section,with 1,439 square
feet. The massage clinic would occupy the third section
with 1,127 square feet.
Staff believes this would be a reasonable added use to this
site and would not cause any adverse effect on the
surrounding area.
8. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
subject to ensuring the two -space parking area immediately
east of the building is used as designed, and that cars do
not block the sidewalk there.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS: (JUNE 1, 2000)
Rob Perritt and Vicki Kapaun, the therapists that would operate
the clinic, were present representing the application. Staff
gave a brief description of the proposal.
Since there are no proposed changes to the exterior of the
building, there were no siting issues. The applicant was asked
to provide the proposed operating hours, and was asked if any
additional signage was anticipated. He stated that the proposed
use would be added to the existing sign which already contained
enough space within the current sign area.
Staff commented about the excessive number of vehicles that were
currently using the two parking spaces directly to the east of
the building, and blocking the sidewalk.
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June 22, 2000
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ITEM NO.: 15 (Cont.)
FILE NO.: Z-6860
There being no further issues, the Committee accepted the
proposal and forwarded the item to the full Commission for final
action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(JUNE 22, 2000)
Rob Perritt and Vicki Kapaun were present representing the
application. There were no registered objectors present. Staff
presented the item with a recommendation for approval subject to
compliance with the condition listed under "Staff
Recommendation," paragraph 8 above.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
submitted to include staff comments and recommendations. The
vote was 9 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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