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Home My WebLink About2395-PDATE: September 16, 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 an event center in a GC -MD -2 -(General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) District. FILE: 2395-P STAFF REPORT Mr. Richard Faust of Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc., is requesting a Specific Use Permit to allow an event center at 3255 North Major Drive. This property is under construction and received an S.U.P. in June of 2018 to allow a shopping center with uses restricted to restaurant, retail and professional office space. The owner is now requesting permission to develop 8,000 square feet of the building as an event center. The event center would be for rental only, and intended events may include, but not be limited to, business meetings, weddings, and receptions. All food would be catered and alcohol will be permitted, but not sold on the premises. The property owner has no plans to provide security. Staff recommends approval of the request with the following condition: 1. Construction plans must meet all requirements by Water Utilities for water and sanitary sewer services, including any requirements of the City's pre-treatment and/or F.O.G. 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 10 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being THAT CERTAIN 3.37 acre tract or parcel of land out of the Almanzon Huston Survey, Abstract No. 33, and being out of the remainder of a 44.79 acre tract conveyed to Paret Interests, L.L.C., as described in Clerk's File Number 2010043851 of the Real Property Records of Jefferson County, Texas; said 3.37 acre tract being more particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: COMMENCING at a 1/2" rebar found in west right-of-way line of North Major Drive; said rebar being the southeast corner of a tract conveyed to Beaumont Providence, LP, as described in Clerk's File Number 2014008926 of the Real Property Records of Jefferson County, Texas; THENCE South 02°52'54" East (called South 00°01'20" West) along the west right-of-way line North Major Drive and the east line of the said Paret Interests, L.L.C., tract, a distance of 389.73 feet to a 1/2" rebar found and capped "FAUST" for the northeast corner of the herein described tract and being the POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE South 02°52'54" East (called South 00°01'20" West) along the west right-of-way line North Major Drive and the east line of the said Paret Interests, L.L.C., tract, a distance of 455.00 feet to a 1/2" rebar set and capped "FAUST" for the southeast corner of the herein described tract; THENCE South 870712" West, a distance of 322.80 fee, to a 1/2" rebar set and capped "FAUST" for the southwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE North 02°52'54" West, a distance of 455.00 feet to a 1/2" rebar found for the northwest corner of the herein described tract; THENCE North 870706" East, a distance of 322.80 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING and containing 3.37 acres of land, more or less. ANALYSIS CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SECTION 28-26.E, ZONING ORDINANCE) Conditions: Application is in compliance 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 Application Discussion is not in in Staff compliance Report APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: OPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Commercial EAST: Commercial SOUTH: Vacant WEST: Vacant COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: STREETS: DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: Richard Faust - Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. CNA Rental Management, L.L.C. 3255 North Major Drive GC -MD -2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) -3.37 acres, more or less Under Construction X - Area determined to be outside the 500 year floodplain. SURROUNDING ZONING: GC -MD -2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) GC -MD -2 F0411311-10- GC-MD-2 su1► GC-MD-2 Neighborhood Growth Unit S outh Maj or Drive - Maj or Arterial with a 13 0' right-of-way and 80' pavement width. Open Ditch 24" water line 54" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET BEAUMONT PROVIDENCE LP CNA RENTAL MANAGEMENT LLC FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION HARBOR HOSPICE OF BEAUMONT MCNEILL GP LLC SMITH RONALD G WESTCHASE PROPERTY HOMEOWNERS ZULAG PROPERTIES LLC SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION BEAUMONT, TEXAS (Chapter 28, City Codes) TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPLICANT'S NAME: Richard Faust - Faust Engineering and Surveying Inc. APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: 5550 Eastex Freeway, Suite O, Beaumont, Texas 77708 APPLICANT'S PHONE #: 409-813-3410 FAX #: 409-813-3484 NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER: CNA RENTAL MANAGEMENT LLC ADDRESS OF PROPERTY OWNER: 4410 FOLSOM BEAUMONT TX 77706-7435 LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 3255 North Major Drive Beaumont Texas 77713 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT N0. BLOCK NUMBER OF ACRES OR TRACT A PORTION OF TRACT 2 PLAT PARCEL # 000400347 SURVEY AB HOUSTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT 33 NUMBER OF ACRES 0.18 ACRES 8 000 SQFT 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; 8,000 sgft of the structure is to be used as an Event Center ZONE. GC -MD -2 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'/2 ACRE.................................................................$250.00 /2 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 amende approv by 'ty Cok o .• SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: DATE: SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER: DATE: -77 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT T CITY OF BEAUMONT FILE NUMBER: TS15-1 P PLANNING DIVISION 801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201 BEAUMONT, TX 77701 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. . FAUST Engineering and Surveying, Inc. Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors E-MAIL ADDRESS INFO@FAUSTENG.COM 5550 Eastex Freeway, Suite O Beaumont, Texas 77708 Surveying Firm Registration No. 100024-00 Engineering Firm Registration No. 4800 August 7, 2019 City of Beaumont Planning and Zoning Commission 801 Main Street Beaumont, Texas 77701 To Whom It May Concern: Telephone (409) 813-3410 Fax (409) 813-3484 Re: Specific Use Permit Application — 3255 North Major -Drive, Beaumont Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc., is presenting a Specific Use Permit Application for the property on 3255 North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas. The site provides lease spaces with appurtenances including parking, utilities, and drainage. The owner wants to include a portion of the lease space as an event center. This will be used for events such as business meetings, weddings, receptions, or other social gatherings. These events will be catered and minimal food preparation will be required. The site does have a grease trap in the sewer system if required. In granting the permit, please note the following: • The granting of this request will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other properties in the area. The lease site is part of a larger strip mall under construction. A Specific Use Permit was previously granted for several different uses in the building. The parking will provide adequate traffic flow and the entrance was constructed as part of the original site to the north. Traffic flow will not be adversely altered by this permit. • The granting of this permit will not impede the normal development of the surrounding area. The neighborhood is being developed with commercial and residential sites. This specific use request meets the current trend in this area. • The granting of this permit will not require additional supporting facilities. Utilities are available along North Major Drive and the project is presently under construction. It will not be necessary to extend the utilities to the site. Drainage is provided by TXDOT. • The existing parking facilities will provide for the safe and convenient movement of traffic within the area and will not adversely affect vehicular or pedestrian traffic. • The granting of this permit will not create offensive odors, fumes, dust, noise, or vibration. 190432 specific use permit 8-7-19 — 1 — Specific Use Permit 3255 Major Drive Beaumont, Texas • Directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties. • The landscaping and screening meets the City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance requirements and will provide sufficient screening to insure harmony and compatibility with the adjacent properties • The granting of this permit will be in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. If you have any questions, I may be reached by telephone at 409-813-3410. For The Firm, rct_�� Richard F. Faust, P.E., R.P.L.S. 0* r. I RICHARD F. 58169 Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. Page 2 s 8e 9 OWT d z N G� }�}{{ u: O 3'3 Q W a Z W Vq9 day a� Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an event center in a GC -MD -2 (General ,cial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) District. it: Richard Faust - Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. 3255 North Major Drive 0 100 200 300 400 1 1 1 1 1 1 Feet