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Three Rivers approves special-exception permit for Eden Spa after neighbor raises ordinance concerns
Summary
The City Commission unanimously approved a Special Exception Use Permit for Eden Spa at 740 S. US‑131 after a public hearing in which neighbor Lynn Hall McLeod urged review of the city’s ordinance language for massage establishments; commissioners asked staff to review Chapter 5‑7.
The Three Rivers City Commission on Feb. 3 approved a Special Exception Use Permit for Eden Spa, located at 740 S. US‑131, following a brief public hearing and questions from commissioners.
Mayor Angel Johnston opened the hearing, and neighbor Lynn Hall McLeod expressed concerns about the ordinance language governing massage establishments and referenced public‑comment procedures. Commissioners asked staff to review Chapter 5‑7 of the municipal code to clarify standards or definitions for such businesses.
After discussion, At‑Large Commissioner Torrey Brown moved to conduct the scheduled public hearing and approve the permit; At‑Large Commissioner Lucas Allen seconded the motion. The commission carried the motion unanimously.
The action approves Eden Spa’s request under the city’s special‑use framework; the minutes do not record conditions attached to the permit or any dissenting votes. Commissioners directed staff to review the relevant chapter of the code for possible clarifying revisions. The commission closed the hearing the same evening.
