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Home My WebLink About2373-PDATE: March 18, 2019 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a bible study on property zoned NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. FILE: 2373 — P STAFF REPORT Emanuel 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 occasional bible study classes for college age students from the local university. Meeting times would initially be Sunday morning from 9 a.m. till 10 a.m. and Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. Plans are to eventually have other meetings, primarily in the evening. Staff recommends 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. Either remove the gate on Brockman Street completely, make it a single gate instead of a double, or keep the existing fence and pave the driveway approach with asphalt or concrete. Please note that final occupancy approval is subject to review and acceptance of submitted plans and field inspections to verify compliance with applicable codes. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 22 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Tract A & 1l2 of the adjacent alley, Block 50, Jeff Chaison 2nd Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.555 acres, more or less. ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 28-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Conditions: Application Application is in is not in Comments compliance compliance Attached 1. That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, or significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity; X 2. That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; x 3. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; x 4. The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provides for the safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic without adversely affecting the general public or adjacent developments; X 5. That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; X 6. That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; X 7. That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and, x 8. That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. X n GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Emmanuel Guillory PROPERTY OWNER: Mahendi Karedia LOCATION: 3890 Highland Avenue EXISTING ZONING: NC (Neighborhood Commercial) PROPERTY SIZE: —0.555 acres, more or less EXISTING LANRUSES: Vacant FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X — Area determined to be outside the 500 year floodplain. SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential NC (Neighborhood Commercial) EAST: Residential & Commercial R-S ( Residential Single Family Dwelling) & NC (Neighborhood Commercial) SOUTH: Residential & Commercial R-S & NC WEST: Residential R-S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: STREETS: DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: Special District Highland Avenue — Secondary arterial with a 54' right-of-way and 42' pavement width. Brockman Street — Local street with a 58' right-of- way and 20' pavement width Curb and Gutter 8" water line 10" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET CITY OF BEAUMONT DIAMANTIS INVESTMENTS LLC EGLAND RAYMOND (DECEASED) EVERITT A A FARSHAD SEAN GEORGE CELESTE A GUILLORY HAL HENRY CHARLES JR HENRY CHARLIE W JR HENRY CHARLIE W JR ET UX JOHNSON ALVINEE JUDGE TAMIKO & MAXINE SAVOY LE KIM PHUONG MAZI HIGHLAND INC MENDIETA MIGUEL PILLSBURY HOMER JR REALTY INCOME PROPERTIES 22 RODRIGUEZ JUAN CARLOS & RAQUEL SHELANDER SCOTT F WRIGHT MCGREGOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION BEAUMONT, TEXAS (Chapter 30, City. Codes) TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COiUNCIL� APPLICANT'S NAME:V---&;SA)\A0, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: eit, c Jy P�jr ��! _�Q� i M(1 N�,T , l� `R APPLICAN NAME OF LOCATION OF PROPERTY:��«tLy��'�1� LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: WIT811MCK BLOCKNO.� D • O� NUMBER OF OR TRACT A SURVEY NUMBER OF ACRES For properties not in a recorded subdivision, submit a copy of a current survey or plat showing the properties proposed for a specific use permit, and a complete legal field note description. PROPOSED USE: R0 ZONE: N C--- X ATTACH A LETTER describing all processes and activities involved with the proposed uses. ATTACH A SITE PLAN drawn to scale with the information listed on the top back side of this sheet. ATTACH A REDUCED 8 Iz" X 11" PHOTOCOPY OF THE SITE PLAN. *THE EIGHT CONDITIONS listed on the back side of this sheet must be met before City Council can grant a specific use permit. PLEASE ADDRESS EACH CONDITION IN DETAIL. ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE .APPLICATION FEE: LESSTHAN 'la ACRE.................................................................$250.00 IYZ ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN 5 ACRES ........... :....... $450.00 5 ACRES OR MORE...................................................................$650.00 I, being the undersigned applicant, understand that all of the conditions, dimensions, building sizes, landscaping and parking areas depicted on the site plan shall be adhered to as mended and approved by City Council. _ ^ DATE: r "Af MI NOT APPLICANT) DATE: PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SNMIT TO: CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DIVISION �} 2 801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201 FILE NUMBER: J� ` BEAUMONT, TX 77701 DATE RECEIVED: ILI Phone - (409) 880-3764 ------ — -- — Fax - (409) 880-3133 PLEASE MADE NOTE ON REVERSE SIDE OF CONDITIONS TO BE MET REGARDING THE SITE PLAN AND LETTER OF PROPOSED USES AND ACTIVITIES. SUBJECT: Processes and activities involved with proposed uses The processes and activities that will be conducted at the location will be to conduct bible studies and discussions related to theology. In addition, certain days will be set aside to have bible study classes for college age students from the local university. There will be small group discussions centered around spiritual growth, maturity and development with a specific emphasis on character and integrity. Any and all activities with be centered around personal growth and development and biblical education. EMANUEL GUILLORY SUBJECT: EIGHT CONDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT 1. The specific use will not be injurious to use and enjoyment of other property. The property is compatible with other religious facilities within the immediate area and other educational facilities. The property will be well maintained with weekly maintenance as to not diminish adjacent property values. 2. The specific use will not impede orderly development and improvement of vacant property. Efforts will be made to maintain adjacent vacant properties through community organized events and functions 3. Adequate utilities, access roads and drainage are currently installed and functional and will be maintained. 4. The design and location of the parking is identified and provides for safe entry and exit ways and does not adversely affect the general public or any other development. 5. There will not be any offensive odors,fumes,dust, noise or vibration as a result of the specific use permit for this location. 6. There will not be directional lighting that will adversely affect neighboring properties. All lighting will be utilized as a safety measure for the .facility without disturbing neighboring properties. 7. Landscaping will be maintained weekly to ensure compatibility with adjacent properties. All efforts will be made to ensure property upkeep exceeds standards. 8. The proposed usage is in accordance with a comprehensive plan to ensure good community relations, recreation, educational opportunities and positive land usage. 3990 (A5PH 00. pa . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 gg )MOO 8.00, mnr ❑ ti ra LSFY'tl NINON YO) TO: SITE PLAN REVIEW 0 FOR SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPROVAL Fire Marshal, Engineering, Public Health, Public Works, Traffic Division, Water Utilities and Planning & Community Development Planning Division - Adina Josey SUBJECT: Specific Use Permit Review for FILE: 2373-P Respondby: 3/5/2019 Applicant: Emanuel Guillory Phone 4 (409)504-2282 S.U.P. request for: a Bible study (religious organization) in NC zoning at 3 890 Highland Avenue. ❑ Plans for the proposed use were reviewed and approved. ■ Plans were approved with the following conditions: See attached for comments regarding the parking lot layout and modifications needed to the existing fence/driveway along Brockman Street ❑ Plans were NOT approved for the following reason: PW - Engineering Department Signed 03-04-2019 Date zo CL rj) 0 U) CL ca 0) C 4a) C; ku a) cu U) -1.1cu 4 CL a; 03 CD E— >(D1 105 E -a ccU) > c-- a) (n 4) < cc C0 n E % d) > d0< w 0 D a 0 & 'o 0 E -0 a) CD 0, 0 M 0 45 0) 4- a) 0)— co -0 CD Co c ;-- 0) a) U) a) -�5 R :D > 0 (D CO CL 0 E (a a) -c- a) cL CD (a 0 0 2 -cia CL CD .0 .0 0 0 0 E cc Z3 n CD CM M CC) 0 �;, :tL 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 0 100 200 1 1 1 1 Feet