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PRB unanimously recommends approval of Shoreside Tattoo special‑exception at 213 S. Second St.
Summary
The Planning & Architectural Review Board recommended approval of a special‑exception application to allow a tattoo establishment (Shoreside Tattoo) at 213 S. Second Street; the applicant and several residents testified in support and the PRB’s recommendation will go to the City Commission on July 9.
The Planning & Architectural Review Board voted unanimously June 2 to recommend City Commission approval of a special‑exception application (PSP26‑2) to allow a tattoo establishment, Shoreside Tattoo, at 213 South Second Street in Flagler Beach’s downtown mixed‑use/central business district.
Staff introduced the application, citing the property’s general commercial zoning, its location within the downtown mixed‑use overlay and findings in the Flagler Beach Land Development Code that permit tattoo studios by special exception if public health, safety and welfare can be maintained. Staff recommended the PRB forward a recommendation of approval to the City Commission.
Applicant Holly Brooks told the board she has been a professional tattoo artist for 10 years and operates a small appointment‑based studio that emphasizes cleanliness and professional standards. She said the Flagler Beach location would expand her current operation from two to four artists and that she has letters of support and neighborhood references included in her packet: “I’ve been a professional tattoo artist for 10 years... we strictly follow all state and health department requirements and take cleanliness and professionalism very seriously,” Brooks said.
Multiple supporters spoke during public comment, including family members and clients who described the shop as clean, professional and a positive downtown business. Speakers who identified themselves included a supporter from Orange City, a repeat client from Palm Coast and family members who said they help with administrative and age‑verification compliance.
After public comment a board member moved to recommend approval of PSP26‑2; a second was recorded and the PRB conducted a roll‑call vote. The roll call recorded the following votes as read into the record: Paul Mckitka — yes; Scott (recorded as Chapas/Javis) — yes; Lisa Smith — yes; Joanne Sman — yes; Chair Johnston — yes. The board packet and discussion identified July 9 as the date the item will appear before the City Commission.
The board’s recommendation is advisory; the City Commission will take final action at the July hearing.
