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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-18-19PCminutes * M I N U T E S * JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers March 18, 2019 A Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on March 18, 2019 and called to order at 3:15 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Chairman Sina Nejad Commissioner Roy Steinhagen Commissioner J.P. Colbert Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Alt. Commissioner Sandy Pate Alt. Commissioner Marty Craig Commission Members absent: Vice-Chairman Lauren Williams Mason Commissioner Shawn Javed Commissioner Johnny Beatty Commissioner Bill Little Alt. Commissioner Cory Crenshaw Councilmembers present: Mayor Becky Ames Mayor Pro-Tem Robin Mouton Councilmember Bill Sam Councilmember Audwin Samuel Councilmember Mike Getz Councilmember W.L. Pate Councilmember Virginia Jordan Councilmembers absent: None Also present: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development Adina Josey, Senior Planner Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney Fran Malvo, Recording Secretary 1 Planning and Zoning March 18, 2019 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Alternate Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on January 28, 2019. Vice-Chairman Mason seconded the motion. Motion to approve the minutes carried 9:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) Preliminary Plat-Faith Estates, Section 1: Request for a Preliminary Plat approval for Faith Estates, Section 1, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Faust Engineering & Surveying, Inc. Location: West of Helbig Road, South of Plant Road Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc., has requested Preliminary Plat approval of Faith Estates, Section 1. The development is located south of Plant Road and west of Helbig Road. The 9.72 acre development is a forty lot residential lot subdivision in an R-S (Residential Single-Family Dwelling) District. The proposed streets will have 60 feet right-of-ways. Grace Lane and Peace Street will have 38 foot pavement widths and Favor Street will have a 28 foot pavement width. Both Grace Lane and Favor Streets will access Plant Road. Water and sewer will be provided by extension of City utilities. Slides were shown of the subject property. The item was sent to all interested parties. Mr. Boone stated that the Water Utilities department had concerns about whether or not the sewer services coming from Plant Road will be adequate enough to serve the entire subdivision. He added there are also concerns regarding drainage and a detention pond. Mr. Boone stated that the Planning staff recommended approval of the request with the following conditions and added an amendment to condition number three (3) see *: 1. Sidewalks must be shown. 2. Temporary cul-de-sac must be installed at the end of Grace Lane. (Fire Department) 3. A temporary ditch will need to be constructed in a private drainage easement which delivers runoff to the DD6 ditch to the south. A storm drain tie in permit will be required with DD6 at the outfall, adhering to DD6 requirements. *All private drainage and detention facilities are to be maintained by the developer and or his assessors or assigns. All public and private drainage facilities must be approved by the City of Beaumont Engineering and DD6. 4. Plans for water and sewer infrastructure adequate to serve the entire Faith Estates, must be approved by Water Utilities prior to construction of any infrastructure and recording of this or any unit of the subdivision. 2 Planning and Zoning March 18, 2019 No questions or comments for Mr. Boone. The applicant was present. Richard Faust, 2525 Calder Avenue addressed the Commission. Mr. Faust stated he had no objections to the conditions and that he was in agreement with the amended condition. Chairman Nejad asked who would be responsible for maintaining the detention pond once all of the lots are sold. Mr. Faust replied the HOA (Homeowner’s Association) will be responsible for maintaining the detention pond. No other questions or comments. Chairman Nejad stated that during the pre-meeting, it was unclear whether or not the subdivision would have a Homeowner’s Association. Alternate Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the request for a Preliminary Plat of Faith Estates, Section 1 with the following amended conditions: 1. Sidewalks must be shown. 2. Temporary cul-de-sac must be installed at the end of Grace Lane. (Fire Department) 3. A temporary ditch will need to be constructed in a private drainage easement which delivers runoff to the DD6 ditch to the south. A storm drain tie in permit will be required with DD6 at the outfall, adhering to DD6 requirements. All private drainage and detention facilities are to be maintained by the developer and or his assessors or assigns. All public and private drainage facilities must be approved by the City of Beaumont Engineering and DD6. 4. Plans for water and sewer infrastructure adequate to serve the entire Faith Estates, must be approved by Water Utilities prior to construction of any infrastructure and recording of this or any unit of the subdivision. Commissioner Senigaur seconded the motion. Motion to approve the amended conditions carried 7:0. 2) Replat-Part of Lot 10, Block 4, Lucas Acres: Request for a Replat approval of part of Lot 10, Block 4, into Lots 10A and 10B, Block 4, Lucas Acres Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Mark W. Whiteley & Associates, Inc. Location: 3265 & 3275 Charles Street Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Thomas Rowe, representing Mark Whiteley and Associates, Inc. has requested a replat of Lot 10, Block 4 into Lots 10A and 10B, Block 4 of the Lucas Acres Addition. The purpose of the replat is to create two (2) residential lots, both of which exceed the minimum lot area depth and width requirements. Water and sewer are provided by the city. The property is located in flood zone “X” which is outside of the flood hazard. Eleven (11) notices were mailed to property owners with 200 feet of the subject property. None were received in favor or in opposition. Slides were shown of the subject property. The Planning Staff recommended approval of the request. The applicant was present. No questions or comments for Mr. Boone. Tom Rowe 3 Planning and Zoning March 18, 2019 representing Mark Whiteley and Associates, Inc., 3250 Eastex Freeway, addressed the Commission. Mr. Rowe stated that Jeff Akhtar is the owner of the property. No questions or comments for Mr. Rowe. Alternate Commissioner Craig made a motion to approve the request for a Replat of part of Lot 10, Block 4 into Lots 10A and 10B, Block 4, Lucas Acres Addition. Alternate Commissioner Pate seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 7:0. 3) 892-OB: Request for a sidewalk waiver. Applicant: Faust Engineering & Surveying, Inc. Location: West of Helbig Road, South of Plant Road Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Soutex Surveyors & Engineers is requesting a waiver to the sidewalk requirement for property located across from 8015 Old Voth Road. The applicant states that sidewalks would create an economic hardship, impacting the developer’s ability to move forward with the project, as the ditch would need to be filled with reinforced concrete pipe and inlets. This item has been reviewed by Engineering and they have no objection to the request. The request is unique in that the property is quite narrow and has a long right-of-way frontage. The sidewalk could potentially be used by school children, as development increases along RFD Road for access to Roy Guess Elementary. However, pedestrians would first need to walk down RFD Road’s narrow right-of-way (bordered by deep ditches). Next, they would need to cross Old Voth Road to access the sidewalk and cross Old Voth Road a second time to reach the school. Conversely, the property to the north installed all required sidewalks. Mr. Boone stated that there is a development just to the north that installed sidewalks. Slides of the subject property were shown. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS 1) File 2373-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a bible study on property zoned NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. Applicant: Emmanuel Guillory Location: 3890 Highland Avenue Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Emmanuel Guillory has requested a Specific Use Permit to allow a bible study (religious Organization) at 3890 Highland Avenue. The applicant states that the property would be used for bible study, discussions related to theology and ocassional bible study classes for college age students from the local university. Meeting times would initially be Sunday morning from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. and Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Plans are to eventually have other meetings, primarily in the evening. Property owner notices were mailed to twenty-two (22) property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. None were received in favor and one was received in opposition. 4 Planning and Zoning March 18, 2019 Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 1. Stripe the parking area with the alternative parking layout supplied by City Engineering and install proper ADA signage. 2. Remove the fence on Brockman Street completely and make it a single fence instead of a double fence or keep the existing fence and pave the driveway approach with asphalt or concrete. 2) File 2374-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a wholesale food preparation facility in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Applicant: Prentiss Semien Location: The northeast corner of Grand Street at Miller Street Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Prentiss Semien is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow the construction of a wholesale food preparation facility at the northeast corner of Grand and Miller Streets. Mr. Semien plans to construct a new facility to prepare, cook and package pork skins, also known as cracklins. In August of last year, Mr. Semien received a Specific Use Permit, with the same purpose, for the property located at 1195 Grand Street. Unfortunately, the building was not repairable, so Mr. Semien’s plans have changed. Hours of operation will be 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. with a store front open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. The largest shift will have five employees. Th OTHER BUSINESS None. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:04 P.M. 5