Legislation Details

File #: PC26-305    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Planning Agenda Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 8/21/2026 In control: Planning Commission
On agenda: 8/26/2026 Final action:
Title: REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION AT 396A MAPLE AVE E IN THE AVENUE EAST (AE) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION FILED BY PINAR TURHAN, CLAY & KILN STUDIOS LLC.
Attachments: 1. 01 - Staff Report - Clay & Kiln Club - 396A Maple Ave E - CUP, 2. 02 - Clay & Kiln Club - Application and Authorization, 3. 03 - Clay & Kiln Club - Applicant Narrative, 4. 04 - Clay & Kiln Club - Floor Plan, 5. 05 - Clay & Kiln Club - Site Plan, 6. 06 - Clay & Kiln Club - Existing Building Photos, 7. 07 - Clay & Kiln Club - Parking Plan, 8. 08 - 390B Maple Ave E_CUP order_Signed, 9. 09 - Relevant Regulations, 10. 10 - Notification Affidavit, 11. 11 - Staff Presentation - 396A Maple Ave E - Clay & Kiln Club CUP
Subject:
Title
REQUEST FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS FOR SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION AT 396A MAPLE AVE E IN THE AVENUE EAST (AE) ZONING DISTRICT. APPLICATION FILED BY PINAR TURHAN, CLAY & KILN STUDIOS LLC.
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The staff report for this application is provided as Attachment 1, which also provides descriptions of Attachments 2-10. The presentation document is provided as Attachment 11.



PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to recommend approval to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Conditional Use permit for Specialized Instruction for ceramics studio and classes at 396A Maple Ave E, located within tax map parcel 0382 02 0029."

Or

"I move to recommend approval to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Conditional Use permit for Specialized Instruction for ceramics studio and classes at 396A Maple Ave E, located within tax map parcel 0382 02 0029 with the following conditions:

(Planning Commissioners state conditions of approval individually)
1.
2.
3."

Staff Recommended Conditions:
1. Classes at 396A Maple Avenue East shall be limited to a maximum of 10 students, with no more than one instructional class occurring at a time.
2. Regular instructional classes shall not occur simultaneously at the existing Clay & Kiln Club location at 390B Maple Avenue East and the proposed location at 396A Maple Avenue East.
3. All classes, workshops, open studio activities, storage, and gatherings associated with the 396A location shall occur indoors.
4. The parking spaces shown on the submitted parking plan shall remain available for shared use by all tenants of the commonly owned properties.
5. Before installation or operation of the kiln, Attachment 5 shall be updated to show the revised kiln location and applicable distances to fire hydrants, and the revised plan and kiln location shall be approved by the Fire Marshal.


Or

"I move to recommend denial to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a Conditional Use permi...

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