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Staff Report Off -Site Parking-King's BBQ October 20, 2011 Special Conditional Use Permit Request: Consideration of Special Conditional Use Permit Request Requested By: Marcos Luna, Property Owner Requested For: Off -site parking lot for a restaurant (King's BBQ). Approximately 0.15 acre tract of land described as lots 7 and 8, Block 41, Town of LaPorte, Johnson Hunter Survey, Abstract 35, LaPorte, Harris County, Texas. The primary facility is located at 521 West Main Street. Present Zoning: Main Street District (MSD) Land Use Map: Commercial Uses Requested Use: The applicant is seeking a Special Conditional Use Permit (SCUP) for the purpose of allowing construction of an off -site parking lot for King's BBQ located at 521 W. Main Street. Background: Previous use of the building was a convenience store. Earlier, the City approved a development site plan for remodeling and renovations of King's BBQ. There are fourteen existing parking spaces in front of the restaurant in addition to parallel spaces along West Main Street. Generally, new parking is not required for businesses within the Main Street Overlay District (MSO). Downtown is primarily designed as pedestrian oriented and decent number of parking spaces are available along adjoining streets running north -south along the Main Street. However, the business grew tremendously and additional parking spaces are needed for the restaurant. The applicant has purchased two lots south of the T-alley to propose twelve additional parking spaces in this regard. The subject property is separated to the primary facility with a 16' public alley and is considered a separate lot. Off -site parking is classified as a 'Conditional' use per Section 106-441, Table A, Code of Ordinances. Analysis: The Code of Ordinance Section 106-217 establishes the following review criteria and conditions for approval of Special Conditional Use Permits: • That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of the other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity. • That the conditions placed on such use, as specified in each district, have been met by the applicant.