(CD 11) Martin Quezada Vela & Juana Valdez Guzman / Angela Blochowicz; 2517 - 2531 (odds) Hemphill Street, (0.86 acres) To: Add a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in "E" Neighborhood Commercial for a three year time limit for (5) five Mobile Food Vendors, Potentially Hazardous, with development waivers for a location less than 50 feet from single-family residential and without consent of the adjacent neighbors; 32 Merchandise Vendors, Outdoor Amusement; and development waivers for 54 fewer parking spaces than required, (2) two detached signs less than 100 feet apart, an approximately 45% reduction in landscaping than required, gates located in the supplemental setback, and an office use located in the supplemental building setback; site plan included (Recommended for Approval by the Zoning Commission for a 3 year time limit)

Summary

This item concerns a request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a property at 2517 - 2531 (odds) Hemphill Street to allow for an event venue with multiple vendors and entertainment. The applicant, Angela Blochowicz, seeks to host five mobile food vendors, 32 merchandise vendors, and outdoor amusement for a three-year period. This request comes with numerous development waivers, including allowing food vendors less than 50 feet from single-family homes without adjacent owner consent, a significant reduction in required parking (54 fewer spaces), reduced landscaping (approximately 45% less than required), and allowing gates and office use within supplemental setbacks. The Zoning Commission recommended approval for a three-year term, despite staff's initial recommendation for denial due to incompatibility with surrounding residential uses and inconsistencies with the Comprehensive Plan. The site is currently zoned "E" Neighborhood Commercial and has a history of code compliance issues related to unpermitted land uses.

Citizen Impact

Residents in the vicinity of Hemphill Street may experience increased traffic, noise, and reduced parking availability due to the proposed event venue. The requested waivers, particularly those concerning proximity to single-family homes and reduced landscaping, raise concerns about the impact on neighborhood character and quality of life.

Confidence

high