AGENDA CAPTION:
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SCW-17-01 (The Cattery Lounge) Hold a public hearing and consider a request by Heather Aidala for a SmartCode Warrant to allow the use of a kennel within a T5 Zoning District located at 235 North LBJ Drive, Ste B. (A. Villalobos)
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Meeting date: May 9, 2017
Department: Planning and Development Services Department
Funds Required: n/a
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BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located at 235 North LBJ Drive, Suite B and was previously occupied by the Stratosphere Hookah Lounge. The property is located within the Downtown T5 SmartCode District, and the development regulations for this district promote dense, mixed use, and pedestrian oriented development.
The applicant is proposing a non-profit adoption facility, Cattery Lounge and Snackery, in partnership with PAWS Shelter of Central Texas. The Cattery will provide temporary care and adoption for cats and kittens and include a lounge to allow interaction between patrons and the adoptable cats and kittens. All cats and kittens will be spayed/neutered and shall have all necessary medications and vaccinations through PAWS. The business will also feature a snack and merchandise area at the front of the space which will include pre-packaged foods and beverages and consignment merchandise and crafts. The cats will be located within an open lounge and will be moved to a smaller enclosed room overnight. The kittens will be in a separate room from the cats at all times.
The space is approximately 1,500 square feet and includes an existing atrium area at the front, an ADA bathroom, and a separate storage and maintenance area at the rear. Proposed improvements to the space include adding walls to create a snack and merchandise area at the front, a partitioned kitten area, and a litter and sleeping area that is separate from the lounge. The applicant will also be making necess...
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