HomeMy WebLinkAbout2385-ZDATE: June 17, 2019
TO: Planning Commission and City Council
FROM: Chris Boone, Director. of Planning and Community Development
SUBJECT: Consider a request for a rezoning from RM -H (Residential Multiple Family
Dwelling - Highest Density) to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family
Dwelling) or a more restrictive zoning district.
FILE: 2385 - Z
STAFF REPORT
D'Juana Davillier Fowler is requesting a rezoning of her property located at 1320 Caldwell
Avenue. The purpose of this rezone is to take their current garage and return it to a commercial
use while continuing to live in the house. She intends to open a store and development center,
with retail sales of homemade and natural products for clean living. The development center will
offer home economics education to local youth. Ms. Fowler plans to be open for business from
8:00am to 9:00pm.
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 25
Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition
LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES
Being Block C, North Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.514 acres,
more or less.
APPLICANT:
D'Juana Davillier Fowler
PROPERTY OWNERS:
Lottie Davillier
LOCATION:
1320 Caldwell Ave
EXISTING ZONING:
RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -
Highest Density)
PROPERTY SIZE:
—0.514 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES:
Residential
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE:
X — Area determined to be outside the 500
year floodplain.
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Residential
RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling -
Highest Density)
EAST: Residential
RM -H
SOUTH: Residential R -S (Residential — Single Family)
WEST: Commercial GC -MD (General Commercial — Multiple Family
Dwelling)
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Conservation and revitalization
STREETS: Caldwell Ave — local street with a 51' right-of-way
and 22' pavement width.
Linson St — local street with a 56'right-of-way and
16' pavement width
DRAINAGE: Open ditch
WATER: 6" water line
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 6" Sanitary sewer line
PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET
WITT BRANTLEY PROPERTIES DBA
PATTERSON ELI & JESSICA JO
MCFADDIN WARD FND #651
MCGRIFF ELLA M EST
BROUSSARD TAR.I
HERNANDEZ AMANDA
HEBERT ARTHUR RAY JR
SPIKES ZELMA
STAGG GERALDINE MARIE
STAGG GERALDINE & LIONEL
HERNANDEZ MARIA
AGUIRRE RICARDO
INTERNATIONAL ASSET SOLUTIONS
JOSEPH WESLEY M
BARRY MARIE J
GMK ORIGINAL LLC
CROMWELL FAYE
SMITH LEONA ET AL
BARRY NL DIE J
FRUGE AMBER FORD
DAVILLIER OWENS J & LOTTIE
APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
BEAUMONT, TEXAS
(Chapter 28, City Codes)
TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS
APPLICANT'S NAME AND ADDRESS:
APPLICANT'S PHONE #:— t aq - 01 -7-7 FAX #:
NAME OFOWNER: ' LOfflff/ .7)4,V;1j1e'r
ADDRESS OF OWNER: '93d Ori .0 /C bri 1/451 BeA444noA't 17110-7
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 13v?0 6t // AvPe*tae, ir7o3
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:
LOT NO. OR
BLOCK NO.
ADDITION
NUMBER OF ACRES
TRACT
PLAT
SURVEY
NUMBER OF ACRES
For properties not in a recorded subdivision, submit a copy of a current survey or plat showing the properties
proposed to be changed, and a complete legal field note description.
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CURRENT ZONING DISTRICT: RM tf
ZONING DISTRICT REQUESTED: GCIvy D
HAS THE REQUEST BEEN MADE BEFORE? NO IFSO, DATE:
ACTION:
SUBMIT A LETTER STATING REASONS FOR REQUEST.
ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE:
LESS THAN 1/2 ACRE ........................................................... $250.00
1/2 ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN 5 ACRES .............$450.00
5 ACRES OR MORE ............................................................... $650.00
I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE APPLICATION IS MADE FOR THE REQUESTED DISTRICT OR A
MORE RESTRICTIVE DISTRICT. 'In
SIGNATURE OF APPLICY
SIGNATURE OF OWNER:
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO:
PLANNING DIVISION, ROOM 201
CITY HALL, 801 MAIN STREET
BEAUMONT, TX 77701
P.O. BOX 3827 77704
(409) 880-3764
FAX (409) 880-3133
5030 Oriole Drive
Beaumont, Texas 777U7
May 16,2O19
Commissioners Court
1085Pearl Street
Beaumont, Texas 777O1
Re: Letter of Intent — Rezoning Request for 1320 Caldwell Avenue 77703
Dear Commissioners:
The Davillier Family respectfully request rezoning from RIVID to GCMD for the following reasons:
1. Davillier Family wishes to turn current garage, used as store by a previous owner, back into a
store and development center. The store will offer homemade natural products for clean living
aswell asoffer home economics education toyouth. Store will operate quietly between the
hours nf8amand 9pnn.
2. Store will promote community unification and foster tranquility by offering courses that keep
children busy and off the streets.
3. Size and location of store is suitable for commercial development and will generate local
revenue for the City of Beaumont.
Your consideration of this request is appreciated. Should you have any questions or concerns, please
File 2385-Z: Request for a Rezoning from RM -H (Residential Multiple Family -Highest
Density) to GC -MD (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling) or a more restrictive
zoning district.
Applicant: D'Juana Davillier Fowler
Location: 1320 Caldwell Avenue 0 100 200
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