File #: 2017-1644    Name:
Type: Public Hearing - Sworn Status: Passed
File created: 11/9/2017 In control: City Council - Regular Session
On agenda: 12/7/2017 Final action: 12/7/2017
Title: PUBLIC HEARING - Application #PL2017-216 - SPECIAL USE PERMIT for in-home massage therapy - In Good Hands Therapeutic Massage, 1508 SW 9th St; Amy Abbott, applicant
Sponsors: Planning and Special Projects
Attachments: 1. Planning Commission Minutes, 2. Staff Letter, 3. Use Narrative, 4. Plot Plan, 5. Photos, 6. SUP criteria, 7. Location Map
Title
PUBLIC HEARING - Application #PL2017-216 - SPECIAL USE PERMIT for in-home massage therapy - In Good Hands Therapeutic Massage, 1508 SW 9th St; Amy Abbott, applicant

Body
Issue/Request:
The applicant requests a special use permit to operate a massage therapy practice as a home occupation. The applicant is a licensed massage therapist with 14 years of experience that proposes to relocate her practice to her place of residence. The hours and days of operation will be between 10am and 7pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and some Saturdays. The applicant requests a special use permit be granted for a period of 10 years. Staff supports the requested time period.

Recommendation
Recommendation: Staff recommends APPROVAL of the special use permit, subject to the following:
Massage therapy to be conducted as a home occupation shall meet all the requirements of Chapter 28 Division 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lee’s Summit.
The applicant shall acquire a massage therapist business license with the City of Lee’s Summit prior to operating the business at this location.
There shall be only one licensed therapist operating out of the home.
No more than one room shall be used for massage therapy.
Appointments shall be spaced out to eliminate patients waiting for their appointments.
Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A special use permit shall be valid for a period of 10 years.