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Council approves conditional zoning for pediatric therapy provider 'Complete Kids' near schools
Summary
The council approved a conditional rezoning to convert 913 and 917 9th Avenue to a medical/institutional conditional zoning district for Complete Kids (Care Partners). The applicant will reuse an existing 11,441 sq ft building, provide 30 parking spaces, and coordinate hours and traffic flow with nearby schools.
The Hendersonville City Council on Oct. 2 approved a conditional zoning (MIC‑CZD) to allow Care Partners, operating as Complete Kids, to use existing buildings at 913 and 917 9th Avenue for pediatric therapy services including physical, occupational and speech therapy.
Planner Mr. Hayes introduced the application and said the site—an existing 11,441‑square‑foot building—would not be expanded on the exterior and that required parking (29 spaces) was provided with a 30‑space parking lot. Staff reported the applicant will preserve existing tree lines, install buffer fencing where required, and adjust sidewalk connections; the site plan includes a one‑way entrance off Orleans and a one‑way exit onto 9th Avenue to coordinate with school drop‑off patterns.
Jennifer Lan, regional vice president for Care Partners, and a colleague (identified as Josh) told council they have coordinated with the adjacent middle school and will stagger their program hours to avoid peak drop‑off and pick‑up times. Josh said normal center hours run roughly 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., but starts will be staggered with some activity beginning after school drop‑off.
Resident Ken Fitch, speaking during the public hearing, recommended the ordinance specify pediatric therapy or pediatric medical office as a permitted use to avoid future tenants that might be incompatible with the site. Staff and council noted that conditional zoning is site‑specific and that permitted uses in the motion (office, business, professional and public) were consistent with the requested MIC designation. Planning Board recommended approval.
Council voted to adopt the ordinance and conditions by voice vote.
