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Board approves home‑based massage therapy practice on Daughtry Court with owner‑operator limits
Summary
The Board granted a special exception (TR2613) allowing a licensed massage therapist to operate a single‑table, appointment‑only practice at 7 Daughtry Court under conditions: owner‑operator only, one table, and no on‑street parking; applicant was told to obtain a city business license.
Chair Jerry Spearman introduced a special‑exception application from Gina Woodring to operate a home‑based massage therapy practice at 7 Daughtry Court.
City staff said massage therapy is not explicitly listed as an allowable home occupation but is similar to barber and beautician services. Staff concluded the proposed owner‑operated, single‑table use would meet the ordinance' standards, would not harm neighborhood character, and recommended approval with constraints: owner‑operator only, one table, and no on‑street parking.
"I am a licensed massage therapist and am requesting approval to operate a small private massage therapy practice out of my home," applicant Gina Woodring told the board, adding the service would be appointment‑only with minimal traffic. Board members asked about parking; Woodring said she has a double driveway and would ensure client parking on the property.
Vice Chair Leslie Alexander moved to approve TR2613 with the staff conditions (conform to the testimony and application; comply with the Travelers Rest zoning ordinance; owner‑operator only; one table; no on‑street parking). The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. Staff advised Woodring to apply for a city business license; the city will issue a notice of action to the applicant.
The board's approval includes the stated constraints and preserves the city's ability to enforce parking and other zoning requirements.
