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Home My WebLink About2380-PDATE: May 20, 2019 TO: Planning Commission FROM: Chris'Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for an amended Specific Use Permit to allow an expansion of the Entergy Helbig Substation. FILE: 2380-P STAFF REPORT Ron Landry, of Entergy Texas, Inc., has submitted an application requesting an amended Specific Use Permit to allow an expansion of the Entergy Helbig Substation at 4950 Plant Road. This expansion is to allow for enhanced electric load capacity. Mr. Landry is requesting an expansion of the existing Helbig substation by approximately 0.264 acres. The extension is on the northwest corner of the existing site. Mr. Landry states that the new extension will be built with similar features as the existing substation and will be fenced properly. He also states that this proposed expansion will not impact surrounding residences. The Planning staff recommends approval of the request. 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 18 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Track 218 out of Track 46, Plat RSI of the Thomas Spears Survey, A-50, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 17.829 acres, more or less. GENERAL INFORMATIONIPUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Ron Landry PROPERTY OWNER: Entergy Texas, Inc. LOCATION: 4950 Plant Road EXISTING ZONING: RCR (Residential Conservation & Revitalization) & R -S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: 17.829 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Entergy Helbig Substation FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: "X" - Areas determined to be outside 500 -year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Residential R -S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) EAST: Residential R -S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) SOUTH: Residential R -S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) WEST: Residential R -S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Growth Unit STREETS: Plant Road — Major Collector, with a 60' right-of-way and a 20' pavement width DRAINAGE: Open Ditch WATER: 8" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET: Alaniz, Joel Bell, Ingrid Benton, Oneal & Bobbi Current Owner Entergy Texas Inc Enterprise Intrastate LP Faith Community Development Ctr LLC Gooden, Betty Guillory, Mary Ann Kozlowski, Donald Lower Neches Valley Authority Real CAD Properties LLC Sharp, Carlton & Gwendolyn Stewart, Herbert Truss, Jeff & Nettie Wright, John Alden Young, Keishon SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION BEAUMONT, TEXAS (Chapter 28, City Codes) TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPLICANT'S Enterav Texas, Inc. (formerly Gulf States Utilities Company) APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 639 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70113 attn: Trevor Dowd, L -ENT -513 APPLICANT'S PHONE #: 337-298-3252 Ron Landry PM FAX NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER: Entergy Texas, Inc. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY OWNER: 639 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70113 attn: Trevor Dowd, L -ENT -513 LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 4950 Plant Road, Beaumont TX LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT NO. OR TRACT 218 out of 46 BLOCK NO. PLAT ADDITION SURVEY Thomas IOn1aS Spec�rS, A-50 17.829 829 NUMBER OF ACRES 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: Extension of the Existing Entergy Helbig Substation ZaNE Residential 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 %2" 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: LESS THAN %Z ACRE.................................................................$250.00 '1 ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN 5 ACRES...................$450.00 5 ACRES OR MORE...................................................................$650.00 1, 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 amended and appro by City Council. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: ��ATE: 3r��sf, aiA#-65r0�mm#%4ADATE: 3 20' Zo�9 SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER: -g. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DIVISION 801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201 �� v BEAUMONT, TX 77701 FILE NUMBER: 7 Phone - (409) 880-3764 Fax - (409) 880-3110 PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON REVERSE SIDE OF CONDITIONS TO BE MET REGARDING THE SITE PLAN AND LETTER OF PROPOSED USES AND ACTIVITIES. Attachment 1 INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON A SITE PLAN. THE PLAN MUST BE DRAWN TO SCALE. 0 Boundaries of the area covered by the site plan; o See attached Location View o See attached Site Plat o See attached Helbig Substation Extension Site Plan 1 o See attached Helbig Substation Extension Site Plan 2 o The location of each existing and proposed building and structure in the area covered by the site plan and the number of stories, height, roof line, gross floor area and location of building entrances and exits; o See attached Elevation View o The location of existing and proposed drainage ways and significant natural features; 0 The new drainage plan will follow the same drainage flow as the existing substation. o See attached Helbig Google Earth Drainage Plan o See attached Helbig EA Drainage Plan 0 Proposed required landscaping and screening buffers (Section 28.04.006(f)); o The new extension will be built with similar features as the existing substation, which does not have landscaping and screening buffers. o The location and dimensions of all curb cuts, public and private streets, required parking and loading areas, pedestrian walks, lighting facilities, and outside trash storage facilities (Section 28.04.002 and Section28.04.006(g)); o The new extension will not require any new entrances and exits onto existing streets. o No additional parking spaces are required. Substation area is used by specialized utility vehicles for construction and maintenance purposes only. o The location, height and type of each existing or required wall, fence, and all other types of screening (Section 28.03.006(f)); o New fencing will be similar to the existing fencing. o The location, height and size of all proposed signs (Section 28.04.003 or 28.03.021, depending on location), o No new signs will be installed. Attachment 2 SECTION 28.04.001, ZONING ORDINANCE REQUIRES THAT THESE EIGHT CONDITIONS MUST BE MET BEFORE A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT CAN BE ISSUED. Please explain how the proposed project will comply with each of these conditions in your application: o That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity: o The use of the property will not change. Entergy is only expanding the existing substation by approximately 0.264 acres. The extension is on the northwest corner of the existing substation, which is approximately 300' from Plant Rd., and should have no adverse impact on property values. The addition of the extension will enhance the electric load capacity, and allow for additional economic development of the area. o That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; o The establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property. The addition of the extension will enhance the electric load capacity of the area, allowing for additional economic development of the area. o That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; o No additional utilities or access roads will be necessary, and proper drainage will be designed into the expansion to utilize the same drainage flow as the existing substation. o See attached Helbig Google Earth Drainage Plan o See attached Helbig EA Drainage Plan o 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 development; a No additional access roads, driveways or parking spaces will be needed. o That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; o The expansion of the existing substation will not cause offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise or vibration. o That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; o Directional lighting will be designed and provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties. o That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; o Landscaping and screening will be installed similar to what is existing at Helbig Substation. o That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. o The proposed use is an extension of the current use of the existing site, to provide electrical energy to serve both the current and future load growth in the area. 0 cd • c 'E o cu uj 0 E -C u 0- u C Ln bo X n 8 0 No Text a tt �t Q ? 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