Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An Ordinance of the City of Pflugerville, Texas, Amending Ordinance No. 1203-15-02-24 of the City of Pflugerville, Texas, as amended, by approving a specific use permit for a body art studio on Lot 2, Settlers Ridge commercial Subdivision, Locally addressed as 1101 W. Pecan St. to be known as the Forged in Inc Tattoo Specific Use Permit (SUP1812-01); providing a cumulative and repealer clause; providing for a severability clause; and providing and effective date.
Summary
The property is located along the south side of Pecan St, between 10th St and 12th St. The proposed use is planned for Suite 10, an approximate 700 square foot tenant space, located near the western end of the multi-tenant building. The property is zoned General Business 1 (GB1), which requires a Specific Use Permit for a Body Art Studio. Forged in Ink Tattoo is a new start up business proposed to offer body art work to the community. The applicant has indicated the proposed business will provide new body art to clients with a clear mind who are “committed to their decision”, which may include law enforcement and veterans. At this time they plan to only offer tattoo, however may in the future offer piercings as well as tattoo removal, both of which fall under the Body Art Studio definition. If approved, the proposed business will provide service to 1-3 clients at a time, Monday through Saturday from 1pm to 9pm. Vehicle traffic and parking is not anticipated to conflict with the existing office and retail tenants currently located in the multi-tenant building. The applicant has stated all applicable licenses and certificates will be obtained prior to any service.
Land uses surrounding the proposed tenant space consist of various office and commercial services, the library, and restaurants. The proposed land use will utilize existing parking dedicated to the site and is not anticipated to create significant traffic or congestion to the area. The proposed land use is not anticipated to have a negative impact on surrounding land uses.
Staff Recommendation
Located along Pecan St, the proposed Body Art Studio is anticipated to be a destination location that will provide services to the community and may attract patrons to the area. The proposed hours of operation are similar to Freedom Machine Tattoo, Pflugerville’s first and only other tattoo shop. Parking will be provided on-site and is not anticipated to be an issue. Staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions:
1. The use shall be limited to 1101 W. Pecan St.
2. The hours of operation shall be as presented with exception that no new services shall begin after 9pm.
3. No tinting of windows, doors, or similar modifications to the suite to differentiate the suite from other suites in the multi-tenant facility shall be permitted, including but not limited to different paint color, murals, posters, banners, or similar.
Planning and Zoning Commission Action
On February 4, 2019 the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing and recommended approval of the proposed ordinance with a vote of 7-0.
Prior City Council Action
The City Council held a public hearing and approved the ordinance on first reading on February 26, 2019.
Supporting documents attached:
1. General Location Map
2. Staff Report
3. Ordinance
Recommended Actions
1. Conduct the public hearing.
2. Close the public hearing.
3. Approve the ordinance on second reading of the Forged in Inc Tattoo Specific Use Permit with the conditions.