Council approves specific-use permit for tattoo studio at 1208 E. Henderson, vote 4–1

The City Council approved a specific-use permit to allow a tattoo studio, Dark Stride Tattoo, to operate in Suite A at 1208 East Henderson Street. Planning staff said the property is zoned regional commercial within the Henderson Street overlay and the applicant proposes appointment-based operations Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 8 p.m., two employees and three stations; five off-street parking spaces will be required. Planning staff noted the request includes a variance from a 300-foot separation requirement because the property backs to a residential district. "The applicant is proposing to operate a tattoo studio in Suite A only to be known as Dark Stride Tattoo," staff said during the presentation.

Staff reported that property owners within 200 feet were notified and no opposition was received; the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on a 7–0 vote. Council moved and seconded the item and approved the ordinance with a recorded outcome noted in the transcript as "the motion passes four-one." The transcript does not include a roll-call listing of each member's vote; the record provides the overall tally only.