Title
Use Permit Application by Rahshodd McNeil for a tattoo parlor at 51-55 N. Mallory Street [LRSN: 12001704]
Purpose
Background Statement:
This Use Permit application is a request to permit a tattoo parlor in an existing commercial building that is a part of the shopping center at the intersection of N. Mallory Street and Mercury Boulevard [LRSN: 12001704]. The space includes multiple stalls that front directly on N. Mallory Street. Please see the attached Exhibit A for the specific area. The property is zoned Phoebus Commercial Transition (PH-3), which allows for tattoo parlors with an approved use permit.
In 2018, the Phoebus Commercial District (PH-1) was split into three zoning districts to better accommodate the appropriate forms of development on different segments of N. Mallory and Mellen Streets. While this zoning ordinance amendment affected physical development standards each district continues to permit the same uses as the original PH-1. In 2016, City Council approved an amendment to add tattoo parlors as a permitted use with an approved use permit in PH-1. This followed a public input process and was clear policy support for tattoo parlors being a part of the arts and cultural scene in main street Phoebus.
The Hampton Community Plan (2006, as amended) recommends mixed-use use for the subject parcel and the main street area of Phoebus. The Phoebus Master Plan (2013, as amended) envisions a mix of uses that create an arts and entertainment regional draw in a traditional main street development pattern.
If approved, staff recommends attaching six (6) conditions to this application to mitigate any potential impacts from the use. These include limiting the use to the stalls shown in Exhibit A, limit on hours of operation, screening of actual tattooing of patrons, adherence to City Code and Health Department regulations, and a review similar to those performed for live entertainment venues with use permits.
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