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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Mindi Hurley, Director of Community Development
Date: February 13, 2018
Reference: Consider approval of an Ordinance for S-1263-C (Special Use Permit-1263-Commercial)
to allow a grocery store, restaurant and retail sales in a 3,466- square foot lease space to
be located in Suite 505 of 751 S. MacArthur Blvd, on 1.07 acres of land, and authorizing
the Mayor to sign.
2030: Business Prosperity
Executive Summary:
The request is to convert the use of a portion of the existing building into a grocery store, restaurant and
retail sales.
Introduction:
The applicant is proposing approximately 1,998 square feet of restaurant; 562 square feet meat
department; 594 square feet grocery store; 223 square feet of retail boutique area; and 89 square foot of
office space. The grocery store portion triggers the requirement for a Special Use Permit. The grocery
store will specialize in selling Halal meat, among other grocery items. The facility is proposed to be open
seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. There are no proposed changes to the exterior façade other
than new signage as illustrated with one wall having the restaurant name “Biryani Express” and the
adjacent wall “Halal Meat”, written in all white lettering on a raceway matching the building.
Analysis:
On January 9, 2018, the City Council approved this SUP subject to the conditions as recommended by
the Planning and Zoning Commission
On December 21, 2017, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended Approval (5-0) of S-1263-
C Biryani Express, with the following conditions:
1. There may be additional comments during the review of a building permit.
2. Any expansion of the use will trigger the requirement for a fire sprinkler system.
Legal Review:
The city attorney reviewed this ordinance
Fiscal Impact:
None
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Recommendation:
The Planning Department recommends approval.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance
2. Exhibit A – Legal Description
3. Exhibit B - Site Plan
4. Exhibit C - Floor Plan
5. Exhibit D - Elevations
6. Exhibit E - Signage