CC MEETING: December 2, 2025
DATE: November 19, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Loren Shapiro, AICP, Planning Manager
Shannon Hicks, Assistant City Manager
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Hold A Public Hearing To Consider An Ordinance Amending The Zoning To Establish A Special Use Permit To Allow An “Amusement Arcade (Excluding Adult Arcade)” Located At 4070 SH 121, Suite 312, And Zoned (PD 197) Planned Development For The (LR-2) Local Retail District; Amending The Official Zoning Map Accordingly. Case No. PLSUP 2025-157 Claw Arcade.
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BACKGROUND:
This is a request for approval of a Special Use Permit to allow an Amusement Arcade (excluding adult arcade) in Suite 312 of the shopping center addressed as 4070 SH 121.
The amusement arcade will consist of 50, single player only arcade machines. These are claw gaming machines (see attached photo for reference), offering prize redemption. Suite 312 is located within Building 3 of K-Towne Plaza and is approximately 2,160 square feet.
Two (2) public comments have been received in support of this request.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no financial implications on the current and future operating budgets regarding this request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
On November 6, 2025, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended APPROVAL with stipulations.
Staff is recommending APPROVAL with stipulations and adoption of the proposed ordinance.