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04 MEMORANDUM
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FROM: Scott Harlicker, Planning Assistant ?
DATE: January 28, 1997
SUBJECT: Deana Larsen Request for Conditional
Use Permit, Public Hearing Case No.
CU 96-29
Request
Deana Larsen is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a therapeutic
message business (Waterfall Day Spa) at 705 Main Street.
Location
The project is located at 705 Main Street, PID # 75-405-0560
• Zoning/Land Use
C1(Central Commercial) / CB(Central Business)
• Attachments
• Location map
• Zoning map
Background
Deana Larsen is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a therapeutic
message business at 705 Main Street. The building is located next to the
Depot restaurant and use to be occupied by Play it Again Sports. Therapeutic
message is a conditional use in all the commercial zones as well as a home
occupation. The City Ordinance was amended in December 1993 to establish
therapeutic message as a conditional use; prior to that it was considered as
an adult oriented business. In addition to being reviewed for a conditional
use permit, therapeutic message businesses must also receive a therapeutic
message license approved by the City Council. The applicant has been issued
a license to operate at this location; however, it was issued with the
• contingency that she applied for and received a conditional use permit. The
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• license review includes a strict list of requirements including a police
background check and minimal number of hours training. The license must
be renewed yearly and requires an annual fee. Only the City Council reviews
the application for a therapeutic message license.
The main advantage to going through the conditional use process is that it
gives the residents and surrounding property owners advance notice of what
is being proposed and an opportunity for input. This process also provides an
opportunity to attach special conditions to address unique situations. Most of
the operational aspects of the business will be will be covered through the
licensing application process. The conditional use permit will deal with site
issues if there are any.
Overview
The applicant will be operating the Waterfall Day Spa at 705 Main Street.
The business includes tanning booths, facials, pedicures, and a retail section
along with the therapeutic message. The applicant is leasing this space until
their permanent location is secured in the Snyder building across the street.
The applicant was forced out of their original location at 657 'Main Street
because of fire damage.
• The applicant has 1 person licensed as a message therapist. The business will
be open Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The applicant has indicated that the majority of her
business is the therapeutic massage and pedicures with seasonal fluctuations
with the tanning booths. During the winter months the tanning booths are
very popular.
The applicant is not proposing any exterior alterations or improvements to
the building except for signage. Parking is provided on street and in the
parking lot at the corner of Jackson and Main streets. They received a sign
permit on January 7, 1997 for a 2' by 8' wall sign.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission recommend approval of
Deana Larsen's request for a conditional use permit to operate a business
which includes therapeutic massage at 705 Main Street with the following
condition:
1. The applicant receives approval of a license for therapeutic message
from the City Council.
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