15 - Zoning Change - 1225,1245,1247 Clarksville

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Clarksville in relation to this subject property. The fire marshal stated that at this time, he has no fire, explosive, or other Fire Department issues associated with this subject property. (C) Site Plan Requirement: The Paris Zoning Ordinance (and most zoning ordinances in the United States) requires a site plan as part of the evaluation process for an SUP. However, the majority ofSUPs across the country are examined based on the SUP applying for approval on vacant land; therefore, a site plan is of particular importance to determine the size, function, safety, aesthetic, and land use relationships. However, in this case (and similar SUP requests in Paris) the: request is for an SUP within an existing shopping center, with a constructed building, access, and parking areas. Therefore, to assist the staff, commission, and council in their deliberation, the staff is including photographs of the site (as we have done before in similar SUP' requests in Paris). (D) Additional Requirement. The Texas Local Government Code (TLGC, 2016 edition) does not address tattoo parlors. However, licenses, registration, and regulations regarding tattoo and certain body piercing establishments are addressed in the Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 146. As part of the SUP procedure regarding this zoning request, the staff is reconnrnendim4 as a condition that all of said Chapter 146 become part of the approval requirement for this proposed tattoo use. Beyond that, the city planning staff does not have issues with this request; there is apparently a market for this use within Paris and the surrounding region. Again, that use will add to the tax base and employment opportunity, relatively small as it may be. Further, in this situation, a new business will locate in this small shopping center, whereby instead of two of the three business units being vacant, approval of this tattoo business will leave only one vacant unit at this time, (E) Staff sion: One commission member indicated his positive experience regarding the location of two tattoo parlors. Citizens in opposition were concerned with visibility of this proposed tattoo shop and its visibility in a highly trafficked area. They also stated that they were in business in the subject area, and had concerns that the tattoo shop may not remain in business at this location. Nonetheless, the staff continues to support a recommendation for approval, based on staffs above reasoning. BUDGET: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Approve a change in zoning from a General Retail District (GR) to a General Retail District with a Specific Use Pen -nit (SUP) for a Tattoo Shop, located at 1247 Clarksville Street, on the City of Paris Block 103- -A, Lot P'17 of 9, being known as, 1225, 1245, 1247 Clarksville Street, conditioned upon adherence to the requirements of the Texas Health And Safety Code, Chapter 146: Tattoo and Certain Body Piercing Studios. K