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Commission continues decision on Spice and Tea Exchange proposal to Nov. 10 after CRB review
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Summary
The commission agreed to continue Resolution No. 98-2025, which concerns a conditional use exception and waiver of the 300-foot formula-business separation for a proposed Spice and Tea Exchange at 39 SW Osceola St., to a date-certain Nov. 10 and asked applicants to meet with commissioners beforehand.
Staff presented Resolution No. 98-2025 seeking approval of a major urban code conditional use exception for Gordon Enterprises Stewart LLC (operating as the Spice and Tea Exchange) at 39 Southwest Osceola Street and a waiver of the required 300-foot separation between formula business establishments.
Mr. Baggett read Land Development Code Section 11.03.11 on continuances for quasi-judicial proceedings and commissioners discussed whether to set a date-certain continuance. Vice Mayor Collins moved to continue the item to Nov. 10; Commissioner Clark seconded the motion.
Speakers at the meeting included Will Laughlin, who identified himself as a CRB member and said the CRB had approved the application and that the applicants should be given an opportunity; Marcela Candler, representing Marcela Candler & Associates and assisting the Gordons, said downtown businesses were likely supportive and asked commissioners to review CRB materials. Will Laughlin and other speakers emphasized that the proposed outlet is a niche business and not expected to displace local small businesses.
The commission approved the continuance to Nov. 10 on a unanimous roll-call vote and asked that the applicants attempt to meet with commissioners before the rescheduled hearing. Staff also asked commissioners to review CRB findings and the formula-business code language to ensure the code functions as intended.
