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Home My WebLink About2375-PDATE: April 15, 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 Gaming Room in a GC - MD (General Commercial — Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 2375 — P STAFF REPORT Phong Truong To has requested a Specific Use Permit to allow a gaming facility with 40 games at 1425 College Street. The hours of operation for the business would be 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. with a total of two (2) employees working different shifts. The applicant states that security will be provided during business hours. Gaming facilities that have five or fewer machines tend to be considered accessory in nature, when part of a primary use, and as such tend to result in fewer negative impacts on surrounding land uses. However, larger game rooms with dozens of machines take on the scale of a small casino and as a result, require careful consideration as to their location and compatibility with surrounding land uses. As such, proximity to parks, schools and especially residential uses should be carefully considered in the review of gaming facilities. This proposed game room is adjacent to residential properties and near the Fletcher Mini -Park facility. Late hours, security concerns and excess traffic are reasons game rooms are not ideal in such close proximity to residential neighborhoods. There has been a history of police calls to this type of use. In addition, the site plan submitted does not comply with landscaping requirements. Please note that final occupancy approval is subject to review and acceptance of submitted plans and field inspections to verify compliance with applicable codes. Staff recommends denial of the request. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 17 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being the east 100' of Lots 145 to 147, Block 13, Crary Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.321 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; 6. That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; X 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 GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Phong Truong To PROPERTY OWNER: Ai -Van Nguyen LOCATION: 1425 College Street EXISTING ZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) I PROPERTY SIZE: —0.321 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Vacant commercial structure FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X — Area determined to be outside the 500 year floodplain. SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial GC -MD (General Commercial- Multiple Family Dwelling) EAST: Commercial GC -MD SOUTH: Residential RCR (Residential Conservation Revitalization) WEST: Commercial GC -MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation & Revitalization STREETS: College Street — Major arterial street with a 60' right-of-way and 53' pavement width. Avenue A — Non major street with a 60' right-of- way and 3 0' pavement width DRAINAGE: Curb and Gutter WATER: 2" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 15" Sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET COLE FD PORTFOLIO II LLC COOK OFELIA GONZALES JESUS & MARIA ROSA GONZALES ROY J GONZALEZ ROY GUILLORY CHUCK GUZMAN ESPERANZA ETAL JAIMES SERAFIN & ROSALBA LEBLANC MARY ET AL MARTINEZ VIRGINIA 0 NGUYEN Al VAN ET UX REYES FAMILY INVESTMENTS LLC ROJAS MARIA (CD) SMITH PATSY R SOUTH PARK CYCLE LLC VILLEGAS RAUL G & VILLEGAS RAUL G & ELENA W SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION BEAUMONT, TEXAS (Chapter 30, City. Codes) TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPLICANT'S NAME: �Iy°C�r �- 0�)a b APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 'a 0 a � I,_ ( 0 � A :4 ' APPLICANT'S PHONE #: 03 a r T3 ( al �: _ 31 ^ � NAME OF OWNER:r ADDRESS OF OWNER: ).. 0 161 -W y R C E,—A(j r-fpt�,J' , , T 1-+4--1 �2 LOCATION OF PROPERTY: c LJ CIO LL_E �i" 7gv(. t F-Au. M-D J _t 9'k 77 DO LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT NO. OR TRACT BLOCK NO. _ PLAT ADDITION CAA Ky SURVEY NUMBER OF ACRES l n P Xt� I 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: W o ) ZONE: 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 %." X II" 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 % ACRE............................................................... $250.00 t/z ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN 5 ACRES...................$450.00 5 ACRES OR MORE...................................................................$650.00 I, being the undersigned applicant, understand that all ofthe conditions, dimensions, building sizes, landscaping and parking areas depicted on the site plan shall be adhered to �s amended and approved by City Council. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: SIGNATURE OF NOT APPLICANT) DATE: —� f 0 WA PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DIVISION 801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201 ,. BEAUMONT, TX 77701 FILE NUMBER: 2� DATE RECEIVED: Phone - (409) 880-3764 Fax - (409) 880-3133 PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON REVERSE SIDE OF CONDITIONS TO BE MET REGARDING THE SITE PLAN AND LETTER OF PROPOSED USES AND ACTIVITIES. To whom it may concern: The purpose of this game room is to provide amusement for its customers. There will be only prizes given to customers, and the prize will be less than five (5) .. . I will have two (2) employees working at different shifts from 10:OOAM to 2:OOAM. The business will have security on site during open hours. Phong Truong To Section 30-26.E Zoning Ordinance Requires l. That the specific use will begame room. Itislocated ot1426College Street, Beaumont, T*xas77001. The business next tome isDomnino'sPizza atCollege and Avenue A. There is 8 Dollar Store across the street from me. The specific use will be compatible and not injurious t0the use and enjoyment ofother property. 2. By having the business here, it will not impede the normal and orderly development of surrounding vacant land. There isone vacant lot across from noybusiness, and there are houses around Dlylocation. 3. There are adequate utilities, access roads and drainage supporting that already existed. 4. The design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provide for sale and convenient movement of cars without traffic interference with the general public. There are enough parking spots topark around the business. There is light in the parking lot. 5. This property will not be a nuisance because there would not be any odor, fumes or dust orvibration from this place. The place i5about 1,lOOsquare feet. The door will be insulated, but itisopenfor the public and any inspectors. G. There are existing lights in the parking lot. It will not disturb the affect neighboring properties. 7. The property has some grass that we can put in some plants and trees to insure harmony with the adjacent. 8. The proposed use is in accordance with the comprehensive plan by providing entertainment topeople who likes toplay video games. This place isused for entertainment purposes with only prize less than $G.00. There will benomoney exchanged beside prizes. W_ 0 z W C w THE SCREENING PURPOSES FOR 1425 COLLEGE STREET. BEAUMONT TX 77701 GRAVEL PARKING (TYP. OF 5) CHAIN LINK & BARBED WIRE FENCE GRAVEL PARKING (TYP. OF 11) GRAVEL PARKING (TYR OF 6) 10 7 VIDEO MACHINE 7 VIDEO MACHINE 12 VIDEO MACHINES CONCRETE PARKING (TYP. OF 6) EDGE OF PAVEMENT COLLEGE STREET (60' R.O.W.) 1 . PLANT SHRUBS ON ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE PARKING LOT FOR SCREENING PURPOSE. 1 Q 1 2 3 SCAME: 1"=2D' z r z w m A m r 2375-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a Gaming Room. licant: Phong Truong To ition: 1425 College Street 0 50 100 I I I I Feet