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Home My WebLink About2390-PDATE: July 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 tequila bar in a GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) District. FILE: 2390-P STAFF REPORT Ashley Hernandez has requested a Specific Use Permit to allow a new, "high-end Tequila Bar" at 4210 Calder Avenue. Ms. Hernandez, along with her husband and grandfather, plan to teach the art of selection and enjoyment of premium and collector tequila in a small neighborhood establishment. Seating will accommodate up to 36 customers. Hours of operation will be Tuesday - Thursday, 4 p.m. till midnight, Friday & Saturday, 4 p.m. till 2 a.m., and closed Sunday & Monday. For the busiest shift, Ms. Hernandez anticipates 9 employees will be present. Staff recommends approval with the following condition: 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sewer services, including requirements of the City's pre-treatment program. 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 14 Responses in Favor JV Responses in Opposition_____ LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Lots 1 & 2 and Tract 1 of Lot 8, Block 1, Calder Highlands, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 0.324 acres, more or less. ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 28-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Conditions: Application Application Discussion is in is not in in Staff compliance compliance Report 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 S. 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 C GENERAL INFORMATIONIPUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: Ashley Hernandez PROPERTY OWNER: Nej ad Family L.P., Ltd. LOCATION: 4210 Calder Avenue, Suite A EXISTING ZONING: GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) PROPERTY SIZE: —0.324 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Commercial FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: X — Area determined to be outside the 500 year floodplain. SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial GC -MD -2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling -2) EAST: Commercial GC -MD (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling) SOUTH: Commercial GC -MD WEST: Commercial GC -MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: Calder Avenue — Secondary arterial with a 70' right- of-way and 46' pavement width. W. Lucas Drive — Local Street with a 50' right-of- way and 26' pavement width. DRAINAGE: Curb and Gutter WATER: 16" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 15" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET JONES JAIMIE DENARD NEJAD FAMILY LP LTD SPECTOR DORIS MAZZOLA BROS PROPERTIES LTD HANNA DARLENE PARIGI FAMILY LIMITED DAHN KATHY P SAFIEH MARY EUGENIA LLC O'QUINN ROGER DALE & SANDRA L BROOKNER FAMILY TRUST COURON KEVIN & BARBARA REESE SHIRLEY SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION BEAUMONT, TEXAS (Chapter 30, City Codes) TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPLICANT'S APPLICANT'S APPLICANT'S NAME OF OWNER: AI's �� LTD. ADDRESS OF OWNEF.; LOCATION OF PROPERTY: A I O C � ��Y� "z-�A k. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT NO. OR TRACT I -rL6Z41 I ADDITION PLAT SURVEY I►IT) ul: -' i • ' S� 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: 7 PO 1 ? � �C�tV� 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 %z" 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 % ACRE.................................................................$250.00 V2 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 amended and approved by City Council i SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:_ SIGNATURE OF OWNER: S � PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: FILE NUMBER:�q ` 1 NOT APPLICANT) DATE: CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DIVISION 801 MAIM STREET, ROOM 201 BEAUMONT, TX 77701 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. Ashley Hernandez — Applicant 710 W Evangeline Drive Beaumont, Texas 77706 Percy Pitzer . Owner 710 W Evangeline Drive Beaumont, Texas 77706 Mr. Chris Boon Director Planning & Zoning Department City of Beaumont Beaumont, Texas 77701 Dear Sir, My name is Ashley Hernandez, and with my husband and my grandfather, we intend to establish a new high-end tequila bar named 'The Lacuna Tequila Bar' featuring exclusive, traditional tequila for the consumers. We are asking for a specific use permit for our new venture. We will provide an exceptional atmosphere to enjoy premium and collectors tequila. Our menu will give our patrons a selection of small delish appetizers as they enjoy high-end tequila for their pleasure. Our goal is to not just provide a small neighborhood establishment, but an enjoyable and compelling experience. Our study shows, that there are no such establishments to teach the art of selection as well as enjoyment of premium and collectors tequila between Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA. 1. Our tequila bar will seat 36 people and will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment other property. We will bring value to the vicinity and not diminish or impair property value within the immediate vicinity. 2. Our tequila bar will not impede the normal and orderly development. Our goal is to help improve the surrounding vacant property. 3. We will have adequate utilities, access road, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities. 4. The property's design, location and arrangement of all driveways and parking spaces provide a safe and convenient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, without adversely affecting the general public or adjacent development. S. Adequate nuisance prevention measures have and will be taken to prevent offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise, and vibration. 6. The exterior and interior lighting will be provided and will not disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties. 7. There will be sufficient landscaping and screening to ensure harmony and compatibility with the adjacent property and other establishments. 8. Our tequila bar will be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and enjoin with the City of Beaumont requirements. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to your approval of this request. Ashley Hernandez [N 3�N� b re act ��b� z Qa �� \ b � �n �`/ � O� 390-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a tequila bar in a GC-MD (General ommercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. pplicant: Ashley Hernandez Dcation: 4210 Calder, Suite A 0 100 200 1 1 1 1 Feet