CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance granting approval of a conditional use for a massage establishment for the subject property located at 552 S. Washington Street (Soma Sage Health & Healing) - PZC 21-1-116
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Ashley Green, Community Planner
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered PZC 21-1-116 on December 1, 2021 and provided a positive recommendation on the request (approved 9,0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The Petitioner, Nikole Clay of Soma Sage Health and Healing, is requesting approval of a conditional use for a massage establishment. The 749 square-foot tenant space is located on the second level of an existing two-story, 29,920 square-foot mainly medical and business office building.
The subject property is located on the east side of Washington Street, near the intersection of Porter Avenue and Washington Street with a common address of 552 S. Washington Street. The lot is zoned OCI (Office, Commercial, Institutional) and the Petitioner intends to occupy Suite 207.
The East Sector Plan (1998) identifies the future land use of the subject property as Office/Research & Development; the tenant is compatible with this designation.
DISCUSSION:
Conditional Use for a Massage Establishment
Per Section 6-7F-3 of the Municipal Code (OCI District: Conditional Uses), a massage establishment is a conditional use in the OCI zoning district. Suite 207 is located on the second floor as depicted on the floor plan. It is generally accessed through the lower lobby entrance and use of the stairs or the elevator.
There are no exterior changes or modifications proposed to the building. The Petitioner's tenant space meets the required building and life safety codes.
The existing building is served by parking areas located on two sides with a total parking space count of approximately 130 spaces. After a review of the ...
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