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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7573-B Staff AnalysisJuly 6, 2006 ITEM NO.: A 104l►_1Ji1:1 LOCATION: OWNER/APPLICANT FILE NO.: Z -7573-B Hicks Beauty Products and Salon — Revised Conditional Use Permit 6805 West 12th Street, Suite H Danny Thomas Prope rties/Aundria Hicks PROPOSAL: A revision to a previously approved conditional use permit is requested to allow for an expansion of this beauty salon and associated retail sales of beauty products. The property is zoned 1-2. ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS - SITE LOCATION: The property is located on the south side of West 12th Street; Y2 block east of Westpark Drive. The suite is located in the second building off of the street. 2. COMPATIBILITY WITH NEIGHBORHOOD: All surrounding properties south of West 12th Street in this area are zoned 1-2 and are occupied by a variety of warehousing, wholesaling and commercial uses. Allowing the proposed expansion of this existing use appears to be compatible with uses 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 Leander and University Park Neighborhood Associations were notified of this request. 3. ON SITE DRIVES AND PARKING: The existing business occupies 2,800 square feet. The proposed expansion will add 1,600 square feet, for a total 4,400 square feet; requiring 22 parking spaces. Parking spaces are located in front of, behind and beside each of the buildings on the site. Other than for the spaces directly adjacent to West 12th Street, much of the parking appears unused. There appears to be sufficient parking available on the site. 4. SCREENING AND BUFFERS No Comments. July 6, 2006 ITEM NO.: A [Cont.] FILE NO.: Z -7573-B 5, PUBLIC WORKS COMMENTS: No Comments, 6. UTILITY FIRE DEPT. AND CATA COMMENTS: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Reliant: No Comments received. Southwestern Bell: No Comments received. Water: No objection. Fire Department: No Comments received. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: A CATA bus route is located along West 12th Street, in front of this site. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (FEBRUARY 9, 2006) The applicant was present. Staff presented the item and requested additional information regarding number of employees and days and hours of operation. Staff asked the applicant to provide information on proposed "school and classes" which were included in the application. There was no additional discussion. The applicant was instructed to respond to staff issues by February 15, 2006. The Committee forwarded the item to the full Commission. STAFF ANALYSIS: On June 9, 2005, a conditional use permit was approved to allow this applicant to operate a beauty salon and to sell beauty products in this 2,800 square foot lease space. This 1-2 zoned property contains three buildings which are leased to a variety of wholesale, warehouse and commercial uses. The business was approved to operate Monday — Saturday, 8:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. with 5 to10 employees. 2 July 6, 2006 ITEM NO.: A (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7573-B The applicant proposes to expand into the remaining 1,600 square feet of the lease space; for a total of 4,400 square feet. The applicant proposes to expand both the beauty salon and retail beauty product sales aspects of her business. Additionally, she proposes to add school training and classes in cosmetology. Classes are to be offered only to licensed stylists and would be held twice a month for one or two days; typically on Mondays and Tuesdays. To accommodate the growth in the business, the applicant proposes to add an additional 5 to 10 employees. No changes are proposed to the previously approved days and hours of operation. Signage is to consist of a wall sign and space on the center's tenant identification ground sign. To staff's knowledge there are no outstanding issues. There is no bill of assurance issue. With the current tenant use mix on the overall site, parking should not be an issue. The property owner/management company has authorized this action. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the C.U.P. application, as filed. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MARCH 2, 2006) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented a recommendation of deferral. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the April 13, 2006 Agenda. The vote was 10 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (APRIL 13, 2006) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had not completed the notification requirement. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the May 25, 2006 Agenda by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (MAY 25, 2006) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had failed to complete the required notification and attempts to contact the applicant had gone unanswered. Staff stated they would support one last deferral. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda 3 July 6, 2006 ITEM NO.: A (Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7573-B and deferred to the July 6, 2006 meeting by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes and 4 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 6, 2006) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the Commission that the applicant had again failed to send the required notices or to respond to staff inquiries. Staff recommended withdrawal of the item. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved for withdrawal by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. E SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENTS FEBRUARY 9, 2006 ITEM NO.: 15 HICKS BEAUTY PRODUCTS AND SALON CONDITIONAL USE PERMT LZ -7573-B) Planning Staff Comments: 1. On June 9, 2005, a conditional use permit was approved to allow this applicant to operate a beauty salon and to sell beauty products in this 2,800 square foot space. The business was approved to operate Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. — 9:00 p.m. with 5-10 employees. The applicant proposes to expand to take in the remaining 1,600 square feet of this space. 2. Provide days and hours of operation. 3. Provide number of employees. 4. Provide description of proposed "school and classes". Is this to be a cosmetology school? Provide days and hours of school and number of students. Variance/Waivers: • None requested. Public Works: 1. No Comments. Utilities and Fire Denartment/County PIannina: Wastewater: Sewer available, not adversely affected. Entergy: Approved as submitted. Centerpoint Energy: No comments received. Southwestern Bell: No comments received. Water: No objection. Fire Department: No comments received. County Planning: No Comments. CATA: A CATA bus route is located along West 12`h Street, in front of this site. Planning Division: No Comments. Landscape: No comments on this use issue only. Other: Submit responses to staff issues no later than Wednesday February 15, 2006.