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Home My WebLink AboutORD 23-097ORDINANCE NO.23-097 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A BOARDING HOUSE IN A GC-MD- 2(GENERAL COMMERCIAL -MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING-2) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3875 LAUREL STREET, IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. WI-IEREAS, The Hope Women's Resource Clinic has applied for a specific use permit to allow a boarding house in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3875 Laurel Street, being Tracts C& D, Block 1, Russell Place Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.282 acres, more or less, as shown on Exhibit "A," attached hereto; and, WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Beaumont considered the request and is recommending approval of a specific use permit to allow a boarding house in a GC-MD-2 (General Conrnrercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3875 Laurel Street, subject to the following conditions: 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requiren-ients of the City's back- flow, pre- treatment and/or FOG program; and, 2. No permanent structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easement property; and, 3. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code requirements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the issuance of such specific use permit to allow a boarding Douse is in the best interest of the City of Beaumont and its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT: THAT the statements and findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby, in all things, approved and adopted; and, \Prt7 nv� � THAT a specific use permit to allow boarding house in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District for property located at 3875 Laurel Street, being Tracts C& D, Block 1, Russell Place Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.282 acres, n-iore or less, as shown on Exhibit "A," attached hereto is hereby granted to The Hope Women's Resource Clinic, their legal representatives, successors and assigns, as shown on Exhibit "B," attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, subject to following conditions: 1, Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's back- flow, pre- treatment and/or FOG program. 2. No permanent structures or appurtenances shall be placed within the easeinent property. 3. Construction plans shall coinply with all applicable Building and Fire Code requirements. Section 2. That the specific use permit herein granted is expressly issued for and in accordance with each particular and detail of the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "B," and made a part hereof for all purposes. Section 3. Notwithstanding the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit "B," the use of the property herein above described shall be in all other respects subject to all of the applicable regulations contained in Chapter 28 of the Code of Ordinances of Beaumont, Texas, as amended, as well as comply with any and all federal, state and local statutes, regulations or ordinances which may apply. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was in all things conducted in strict compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Goveriu-nent Code, Chapter 551. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Be umont this the 5th day of December, 2023. Roy/West - LEGAL llESCRIP'TION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tracts C & D, Block 1, Russcil Place Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, 'texas, containing 0.282 acres, more or less. BEAUMONT Plannhig & Commmilty Development Case Type: Planning and Zoning Casa Sub Type: Specific Use/Rezone Case M PZ2023-444 Location: 3875 LAUREL ST, BEAUMONT, TX Individuals listed on the record, Applicant Blake Laughlin 7354 S. Major Drive Beaumont, TX 77705 Property Owner Jeanette Harvey 3740 Laurel Street Beaumont, TX 77707 Agent Blake Laughlin 7354 S. Major Drive Beaumont, TX 77705 Case Type: Planning and Zoning Case #: PZ2023.444 Case Status: REVIEW Tag Name: Specific Use Permit and Rezone for existing building, Initiated On: 10/26/2023 7:40:17AM Home Phone: 4095271819 Work Phone: 4095271819 Cell Phone: 4095271819 E-Mail: Blake@m3ranger,corn Home Phone: Work Phone: 4098984005 Cell Phone: E-Mail: Jeanette@home-ollnic.com Home Phone: 4095271819 Work Phone: Cell Phone: 4095271819 E-Mail: blake@m3ranger.com Page 1 of 2 Printed On: 10127/2023 BEAUMONT Plaitning & Comrrimilty Development Legal Description Hope House New Housing Building. Numbor of Acres 0.28 Proposed Use See Letter That the specific use will be This property has been vacant since 20i9 and has boon an attraction compatible with and not Injurious to point for homeless and drug activity. We will be rebuilding and the use and enjoyment of other relandscaping as well as putting In security measures to make (lie property, nor significantly diminish or atmosphere around the building much more enjoyable. We will also Impair property values within the be occupying the building with woman and children which will bring Immediate vicinity much joy to the community. That the establishment of the specific use will not Impede the normal and orderly development and Improvement of surrounding vacant property; That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property That the proposed use Is In accordance with the Comprehensive Plan !Votes: The surrounding property is a car wash and family homes and therefore we will not Impede on any vacant property. There will be no new building footprint or additional buildings on the property. The properly will not gain nor lose any green space. all necessary adequate utilities, roads, drainage, etc. are already In place. There will he very little change to the layout of the driveways and parking so we will continue to provide safe and convenient movement of (raffle, The building will be used for housing women and children; therefore we will not have any offensive odor, fumes, dust, nolso, or vibration, The outdoor lighting will strictly be used for security purposes and will not disturb or adversely affect the neighboring properties. We plan to landscape the property to provide security for the women and children living there and therefore will be a benefit to the adjacent properties as well, Our comprehensive plan Is to provide much needed housing for women and their children while they work to finish their education, seek employment, and find more permanent housing. Case Typo: Planning and .Zoning Case M PZ2023-444 Page 2 of 2 Printed On: 1012Y12023 vvQ vr-%, -w- HOPE WOMEN's RESOURCECLINIC To Whom It May Concern. Transitional housing, along with an accountability and education program, Is greatly needed in our community and the Clinic aims to fill a vold In housing services In this area. Many clients need a place to stay while they stabilize their living situation. Finding suitable services and housing for these cllents has repeatedly been challenging. Currently, the local housing authorities (two total) are operating with a 2- year waiting list. The women eligible to be housed In the Hope House will have no other viable option for housing. This generally Is associated with a woman who is unemployed, dependent on a spouse or family rnember(s), or unable to financially support herself and her child(ren). The facility will not be a permanent solution but will give the woman time to find long-term solutions to housing, food, and income. The Hope House which will be located at 3875 Laurel plans to have the ability to sleep a small family consisting of a mom and her children) In each room and/or adjoining room. These rooms will have locks that will allow only the family access. There will be 5 rooms total with beds and a wardrobe for storage. Included will be a commercial kitchen to provide all meals for residents throughout their stay which Is critical to the health and welfare of the residents, 2 private bathrooms for all residents to share, a common area for all residents, a utility room for residents to do their laundry as well as an Intake area and office for processing new residents. There will also be a small apartment for the caretaker of the Hope House which will Include a bedroom, bath, kitchen, sitting area, and utility room. Residents will be required to attend the Hope Academy program which will be at our clinic location at 3740 Laurel. The location Is currently zoned NC (Neighborhood Commercial) and we respectfully request the location at 3875 Laurel to be rezoned GCMP2 (General Commercial Multl-Famlly District 2) to allow us to serve the families of our community in an area that Is greatly in need, tit Jeanette Harvey Executive Director 3 740 La.r 6bAm c3eay.yvt.o-Kt, ra a* 77707 409,898,400.5 m r W zz -C w--� m 9 C n W c HOPE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CLINIC - INTERIOR BUILD OUT � u Du v � � � m xl 3875 LAUREL AVE, BUMMONT TX 77707 PZ2023-444: Request fora Specific Use Permit and Rezone from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District to GC-MD-2 (General Commercial -- Multiple Family Dwelling-2) to allow a hoarding house, Applicant: Blake Laughlin for Hope Women's Resource Clinic Location: 3875 Laurel Street 0 100 200 1 1 1 1 Foot