Euless council unanimously approves specific-use permit for Joe’s Piano Lessons and clears consent purchases

The Euless City Council on Tuesday approved a specific-use permit and ordinance allowing Joe’s Piano Lessons to move into 1010 Village Drive, Suite 104, and unanimously cleared a consent agenda that included several city equipment and security contracts.

Lisa Payne, interim director of planning and development, told the council the permit request covers music instruction and education in a C-2 commercial zoning district. Payne said the applicant currently runs small-group piano lessons from his home and plans to relocate to the 2,040-square-foot suite, where class size would typically be four to six students and the operation could eventually expand to up to four instructors and two administrative staff. Payne said the applicant plans soundproofing between the suite and neighboring tenant space before adding instruments that cannot be played on headphones. "So staff recommends approval," she said.

With no public speakers for or against the request, the council…