The Garland Plan Commission on Oct. 13 unanimously approved a 30-year specific use provision for a personal-service hair salon in Suite B at 2241 Peggy Lane.

Planning staff recommended approval, citing the site’s business-center comprehensive-plan designation, the office/medical character of the plaza, and sufficient parking for a small single-operator salon. Staff said it mailed 90 notice letters and received no responses.

The applicant, who identified herself as Darlin Chuang, described a single-station salon specializing in customers with special needs and older adults. "My name is Darlin Chuang and I request approval of special use permits for my hair salon. It's very important to me to help community, also taking care of my older mother," she said. She told commissioners the suite is about 1,200 square feet, that the salon will operate one chair and one shampoo bowl, and listed business hours as Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Planning staff said the property is currently zoned community office and that the comprehensive plan identifies the area as a business center, a designation staff described as appropriate for business offices and low-impact industry. Staff recommended a 20–30 year SUP range and supported the applicant’s request for a 30-year term, saying the use could serve patients visiting nearby medical offices.

Commissioner Parrish moved to close the public hearing and approve the SUP for 30 years; Commissioner Dalton seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The commission record notes the salon will be a small single-operator operation intended to serve children and adults with Down syndrome, autism and other special needs, and persons with limited mobility. Staff confirmed available parking in the plaza and described the use as low-intensity and compatible with surrounding offices and medical tenants.

Votes at a glance: special use provision for personal services (hair salon) at 2241 Peggy Lane Suite B approved for 30 years; staff recommended approval; no public responses to mailed notices.

Next steps include final permitting and any building-permit reviews under the city’s standard processes.