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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: October 24,2002 ITEM NO.: Department Approval: Name Paul Weinberger Title Zoning Administrator Adminbtrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: Zoning Item Description:#02-2831 Hope Chest For Breast Cancer 38S0 North Shore Drive Commercial Site Plan Review and Finding of a Substantially Similar Use List of Exhibits: A B Site Plan October IS, 2002 • Staff Report and Exhibits Application Summary: OCT 2 8 2002 CIfy Ur- UMONO This application is two fold: I. Finding of Similar Use: The B-S zoning district does not specifically list furniture store as either a permitted or conditional use. The zoning code does give the Planning Commission and City Council the authority to interpret when a proposed use is substantially similar to other uses in a specific zoning district. 2. The second part of this application is the commercial site plan review . The applicant, Barbara Hensley, intends to purchase the property at 3850 Shoreline Drive which is currently operated as “Bay Furniture.” The applicant intends to operate an upscale resale store called “Hope Chest foi Breast Cancer”. The proposed business will continue to sell furniture, antiques, crystal/china, jewelry and home accessories such as lamps, pictures and rugs. There will be a limited amount of clothing and accessories. There will also be a section devoted to gifts for women with breast cancer and books, supplies, etc. regarding breast cancer. The proceeds of “Hope Chest for Breast Cancer” will go to organizations dedicated to breast cancer research, education and care for the under-served (limited or no health insurance). The property is zoned B-S, Limited Neighborhood business District. A furniture store is not listed in the B-S district as either a permitted or conditional use. In April 1986, the City Council determined that the furniture store was compatible with the other uses in the zoning district and would operate substantially similar to a “gallery”. In October 1986, the City Council approved the commercial site plan for the furniture store. Again in June 1998, the City Council approved the commercial site plan for the current furniture store. Ms. Hensley is asking for the same consideration that was granted, noting “Hope Chest for Breast Can''"- ” is compatible w ith the other uses in the zoning district and would operate substantially similar to a “gallery'” and furniture store (as the property has functioned since 1987). “Hope Chest for Breast Cancer” is very similar in use to the furniture sales use currently in the building, the only difference being resale of “pre-owned” furniture and accessories versus sale of new furniture and accessories.