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Clinton council approves special-use permit for family arcade at 915 College Street
Summary
The council approved a conditional special-use permit 4–1 for a family-focused arcade at 915 College Street; the applicant agreed to primary clientele aged 15 and under, Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m., and the council noted occupancy and fire-inspector limits.
The Clinton City Council approved a special-use permit for a proposed family arcade at 915 College Street on a 4–1 vote after a public hearing that included neighbors, church leaders and the applicant.
Staff told the council the 1.37-acre property is in a Highway Commercial district adjacent to light-industrial and neighborhood-shopping uses and that the application complied with notification requirements and special-use standards in section 11.4 of the Clinton Land Development Ordinance. Applicant Jessica Strada (identified in the record as Jessica Strada) described the business as a child- and family-friendly space intended to provide after-school activities and said she expects to employ four people.
Johnny Pritchard and deacons from First Baptist Church across from the site voiced objections citing concerns about crowd control, outdoor activity and parking. Pritchard asked the council to consider controls to keep the environment safe.
Council members asked questions about hours (the applicant said Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.), expected attendance (the applicant estimated fewer than 30 people at peak), staffing and security plans. The council discussed occupancy limits and the fire inspector’s role in setting legal occupancy; the applicant agreed to a record stipulation that her primary clientele would be 15 years old and younger.
Ron Davis, owner of a similar downtown business, said his establishment had not had problems and expressed support for the arcade as an opportunity for youth. After closing the hearing, the council moved to approve the special-use permit with the discussed conditions; the motion passed 4–1.
The council emphasized that the approval is conditional and that the city can revoke the special-use permit if the use changes materially or generates problems. The applicant and staff were instructed to ensure compliance with occupancy and other code requirements.
