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Home My WebLink AboutORD 23-099ORDINANCE NO. 23-099 ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE ISSUING AN AMENDED SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO EXPAND A PREGNANCY RESOURCE CLINIC IN AN RM-II (RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING -HIGHEST DENSITY) DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3740 LAUREL STREET IN THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS. WHEREAS, on April 30, 2019, City Council approved Ordinance No. 19-024 to allow a specific use perinit for the expansion of a pregnancy resource clinic in a RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District for property located at 3740 Laurel Street, being Lots 14, 15, 29, & 30, and Lots 13 & 31, Tract 2 and Lots 16 & 28, Tract 2, Block 4, Laurel Heights & Tract C Abandoned Liberty Avenue, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.3727 acres, more or less, as shown on Exhibit "A," attached hereto; and, WHEREAS, Hope Women's Resource Clinic wishes to amend the specific use permit for the expansion of a pregnancy resource clinic in a RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) District for property located at 3740 Laurel Street, being Lots 14, 15, 29, & 30, and Lots 13 & 31, Tract 2 and Lots 16 & 28, Tract 2, Block 4, Laurel Heights & Tract C Abandoned Liberty Avenue, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 1.3727 acres, more or less, as shown on Exhibit "A," attached hereto; and WHEREAS, the Plaruiing and Zoning Commission of the City of Beaumont considered the request and is recommending approval to amend the specific use peen- it to expand a pregnancy resource clinic in an RM-H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -Highest Density) District for property located at 3740 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 requirements of the City's back- flow, pre- treatment and/or FOG program; and, 2. Construction plans shall comply with all applicable Building and Fire Code requirements; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the anhendment of such specific use permit to allow the expansion of a pregnancy resource center 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, Section 1. That Ordinance 19-024 be amended by anhending a specific use permit granted to 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, to allow the expansion of a pregnancy resource clinic subject to the following conditions: 1. Construction plans in-ust 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. Construction plans shall comply 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, 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 Government Code, Chapter 551. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Beaumont this the 5th day of December, 2023. Mayor Roy West LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 14, 1 S, 29 & 30 and Lots 13 & 31, 'Tract 2 and Lots 16 & 28, Tract 2,131ock 4, Laurel Heights & Tract C Abandoned Liberty Avenue, Beaumont, Jefferson County, ,roxas, containing 1.3727 acres, more or less. BEAUMONT nlnt7rtl11g & Cnitvyutrtlty Development Case Typo: Planning and Zoning CaSe Sub Type: SpoCIAC Use Permit Case 11: PZ2023-445 Location: 3740 LAUREL ST, BEAUMONT, 77707 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 M PZ2023-445 Case Stattis: REVIEW Tag Name: Specific Use Permit for bullding extension. Initiated On: 10125/2023 9:38:14AM Home Phone: 4095271819 Work Phone: Cell Phone: 4095271819 E-Mail: blake@m3ranger.cont Home Phone: Work Phone: 4098984005 Cell Phone: E-Mail: jeanotte@hope-ciinlc.com Home Phone: 4095271819 Work Phone: Cell Phone: 4095271819 E-Mail: blake@m3ranger.cont Page 1 of 2 Printed On: 1012712023 BEAUMONT nlanftiite1 & Gotnlnuttity Developmem Legal Description Hope academy building extension. Number of Acres 1.26 Proposed Use Sae Letter That the specific use will be We will be extending and existing building on the property which Is compatible with and not InjurlouS to surrounded by a privacy fence; therefore It will be cotnpatible and non the use and enjoyment of other injurious to (lie use and enjoyment of adjacent properties, property, nor significantly dlhnlnish or Impair property values within the Immediate vicinity 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 provention 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 Notes: This will be an extension of the educational and material assistance program and will not impede on any improvements of surrounding vacant property. The plans for the extension will not affect existing utilities, access roads, Drainage will be modified as needed. There will be added parking spots In front of the existing building for convenience. All nuisance measures have been and will be taken for the prevention and control of offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise, and vibration, There will be no now lighting Installed on the building extension. There is currently a privacy fence around the back side of the property that will screen the adjacent properties, Provide additional educational and material resources to women and their families. Case Type: Planning and Zoning Case It. PZ2023A46 Page 2 of 2 Printed On: 10/27/2023 VVQ W-- e H F HOPE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CLINIC To Whom It May Concern; Our clients receiving medical services are primarily of no or low Income. They are encouraged to enroll In The Hope Academy program which offers group and online classes designed to educate and empower the clients In positive relationships, parenting skills, and life skills. Through the Hope Academy, clients earn points through class attendance, maintaining employment, attending high school or college, completing prenatal doctor visits, taking baby to well -check visits, and much more. All of the points earned are spent In the Blessings Boutique, which Is a store for clients where they can "purchase" diapers, wipes, cribs, car seats, strollers, clothing, and anything else for baby's needs until the baby's first birthday, The combination of education and rewards Is essential In building positive reinforcement through the early stages of parenthood and a child's life. The benefits of the program not only provide material assistance to clients but also build a community within itself. Most clients do not know each other when they begin the program. However, throughout the in -person classes, friendships are formed and support systems are put in place making In -person attendance vital to the program. The operations of the Clinic have outgrown the current facility. This became even more evident over the past year. The total number of enrolled and active clients In hope Academy doubled over the past year. Additionally, clients completed 6 times as many online classes as the previous year. In -person shopping days not only Increased in frequency but also in attendance, with more than four times as many clients attending In a Boutique that Is approximately 327 square feet. The space Inside the main facility is limited and therefore we have endured the need to move the entire class, boutique, and limited childcare services to a larger, more easily accessible building that will also provide extended hours. Expansion of services can only happen with an exterior building for activities related to the Hope Academy (classes, Boutique, and childcare). This new parenting center will allow us to have classes and shopping 4 days a week. The open hours will be 10 am-2 pm Monday -Thursday. This expansion will allow us to offer more services to smaller groups at a time. As well as expand our current program to the child's Bin birthday which we have seen has become a greater need in this economical situation. Jeanette Harvey Executive Director 3740 La,(1w Ave., 73ecut~nt, 7'&xa/v77707 409,898,4005 m � �z ------------ ------------ fa) IL A I m I I F. i'MAW.111PAM.1 LAUREL AVENUE HOPE WOMEN'S RESOURCE w CLINIC PROJECT 3740 LAUREL AVE. BEAUMONT TX 77707 Z023-445: Request for an Amended Specific Use Permit to expand a pregnancy resource e e RM-H (Residential Multiple -Family Dwelling —Highest Density) District. iplicant: Blake Laughlin for Hope Women's Resource Clinic cation; 3740 Laurel Street 0 100 zoo 1 a - 1- I Feet