CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Option A: Concur with the petitioner and direct staff to prepare an ordinance approving a variance to Section 6-7D-4 to allow a general service use below the second floor for the property located at 131-33 S. Washington Street (Skinovatio); or Option B: Concur with staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission and deny the variance - PZC 23-1-025
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Gabrielle Mattingly, AICP, Community Planner
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered PZC 23-1-025 on May 3, 2023. The PZC made a motion to deny the variance request (approved 7,0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The property is located on the west side of Washington Street, just north of Jefferson Avenue with a common street address of 131-133 S. Washington Street. The property is zoned B4 (Downtown Core District) and has been improved with a two-story commercial building.
The Petitioner, Skinovatio, seeks to operate a medical spa in the first floor tenant space. Per Municipal Code Section 6-7D-4 (B4: Required Conditions), a variance is required to permit a health spa, which is classified as a general service, on the first floor in the B4 District. The B4 District permits retail, eating and drinking establishments and commercial services (which includes banks, beauty shops/salons, and dry cleaning) on any floor of a building. It also allows general services, such as a health spa, but restricts their location to the second floor.
In January 2023, Skinovatio Medical Spa was issued a permit for demolition only of the interior of the tenant space. This permit was specific to the demolition of the space and did not include the review or approval of any future use of the space. Following issuance of the permit, the Petitioner contacted the City in early February 2023 to inquire about sign regulations. During the discussion, staff notified the Petitioner of the B...
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