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Home My WebLink About2399-Z/PDATE: November 18, 2019 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development SUBJECT: Consider a request for a rezoning from A -R (Agricultural - Residential) and RS (Residential Single - Family Dwelling) to GC -MD -2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2) District, and a Specific Use Permit to allow retail and climate controlled storage. FILE: 2399 — Z/P STAFF REPORT Phuc Nhat Le is requesting rezoning and a Specific Use Permit to allow retail and climate controlled storage at 4515 N. Major Drive. The proposed development would consist of 21,000 square feet of storage and 24,505 square feet of retail space. Properties to the north and to the east, across N. Major Drive, are zoned GC -MD or GC -MD -2 (General Commercial - Multiple Family Dwelling - 2). A large number of apartments have been, or are in the process of being constructed in this area. General retail and storage are both encouraged in such areas. Any other uses would require a subsequent Specific Use Permit once the property has been rezoned to GC -MD -2. 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 9 Responses in Favor Responses in Opposition LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ORDINANCE PURPOSES Being Plat RS -5, Tracts 5, 5A, 6 & 17, D. Easley Survey, Abstract 20, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas, containing 5.35 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 compliance 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 Discussion in Staff Report GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: PROPERTY SIZE: EXISTING LAND USES: FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: NORTH: Vacant EAST: Residential SOUTH: Commercial WEST: Residential COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: STREETS: DRAINAGE: WATER: SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: Phuc Nhat Le Phuc Nhat Le 4515 N. Major Drive A -R (Agricultural - Residential) and RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) —5.35 acres, more or less 0. .�� X — Area determined to be outside the 500 year floodplain. SURROUNDING ZONING: RM -M (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Medium Density) RM -H (Residential Multiple Family Dwelling - Highest Density) GC -MD (General Commercial Multiple -Family Dwelling) R -S (Residential Single -Family Dwelling) Neighborhood Growth Unit N. Major Drive — Major arterial with a 165' right- of-way and 80' pavement width. Open ditch 6" water line 8" sanitary sewer line PROPERTY OWNERS NOTIFIED WITHIN 200 FEET BREAKWATER BAY LTD L & M FIRST MUTUAL IINVESTMENTS LLC LAKE BEAU LP LE PHUC NHAT LOWER NECHES VALLEY AUTHORITY RANKIN NICK G STONELEIGH ON MAJOR LLC 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: //��\A/St / /(jr9?2ra j Y7A, t I F APPLICANT'S PHONE#: 10 FAX #: NAME OF OWNER: Y I �/ / . r l In A ADDRESS OF OWNER: �/jnLoo Gv LOCATION OF PROPERTY:Ij (&K Y /Z' ,��[1 U 4rlrl 7 � LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT NO. OR TRACT ZAP- ]le..—�i�-Caew BLOCK NO. PLAT��S ADDITION SURVEY__ NUMBER OF ACRES NUMBER OF ACRESCQ -C For properties not in it 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. CURRENT ZONING DISTRICT: 14 ""' L ,( RK -14 ZONING DISTRICT REQUE�TED: LjC" AV -- 2 HAS THE REQUEST BEEN MADE BEFORE? _IF SO, DATE: IQIA ACTION: 01 /Lh 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 ............................................. x...$650.00 I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE APPLICA DISTRICT. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:�,/ ,✓ / SIGNATURE OF OWNER (IF NOT APPLICANT): l ` PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ANDrSUBMIT TO: FILE NUMBER: 2__ j -7 ' DATE RECEIVED: - ckCj RECEIPT NUMBER: DISTRICT ORA MORERESTRICTIVE TE: � i �a g,11 PLANNING DIVISION, ROOM 201 CITY HALL, 801 MAIN STREET BEAUMONT, TX 77701 P.Q. BOX 3827 77704 (409) 880-3764 FAX (409) 880-3133 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT APPLICATION BEAUMONT, TEXAS (Chapter 30, City Codes) TO: THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS APPLICANT'S NAME; )21--w& APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: Al 14 MI/I 0 , I p W T:� APPLICANT'S PHONE Z1 FAX NAME OF OWNER: tIL116d ADDRESS OF OWNER: 01— fit -:Eal,(Ukw7Yl LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 45' 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: LOT NO. BLOCK NO. ADDITION NUMBER OF ACRES OR TRACT PLAT SURVEY —D� � PL �0-1 NUMBER OF ACRES n A For properties not in a recorded subdivision, submit a copy of a current survey or plat showing the properties k2 proposed for a specific use permit, and a complete legal field note description. �2e�/A jt�A kF (-Criirif I Z-, -ro. ZONE: PROPOSED USE: 91 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 REDUCE, D 8 V711 X 1111 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 ADDRS 8 EACH CONDITION IN DETAIL. ATTACH THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FEE: LESS THAN Y2ACRE. ................................................................. $250.00 %Z ACRE OR MORE AND LESS THAN 5 ACRES ................... $450.00 5 ACRES OR MORE. . ............................................. I ........... I .. .... 1151650.00 1, being the undersigned applicant, understand t condi ' ns, dimensions, building sizes, landscaping and parking _r areas depicted on the site plan shall be adh?ero nde nd approd by City Council.. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:Y, DATE: z2e2:v-L9 SIGNATURE OF OWNER: Y (IF NOT APPLICANT) DATE: PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT AND SUBMIT TO: CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DIVISION 801 MAIN STREET, ROOM 201 FILE NUMBER:-25MA 7-N BEAUMONT, TX 77701 DATE RECEIVED: Phone - (409) 880-3764 Fax - (409) 980-3133 PLEASE MAKE NOTE ON REVERSE SIDE OF CONDITIONS TO BE MET REGARDING THE SITE PLAN AND LETTER OF PROPOSED USES AND ACTIVITIES. Phue Nhat Le, Property Owner Citrus Plaza, 4515 N Major Drive Beaumont, TX 77713 September 27, 2019 The proposed retails and climate control storage project will be 5 pre-engineered metal buildings at 5000 sf each, plus their various architectural aesthetics. We will provide total management of the property with onsite/offsite staff and 24-hour video surveillance at climate control area and at each retail building and any additional assistance if need be. The site will be fenced on all 3 sides at 8' as per code and will provide the camera and security systems for monitoring the premises. We had a pre -development meeting with the City staff on 09/26/19 to discuss all requirements and compliance with the building code, fire, public works, dd6 and water utilities. All those comments we received during our meeting will be implemented into our design phase for construction permitting. The property is located in the flood "X". All structures will be constructed a minunum of 18" inches above the Base Flood Elevation or be flood proofed to 18" inches above the Base Flood Elevation per City requirements. We would like to start the project in the Spring 2020 with ground break and construction. Our goal when approach this project is to use excellent quality and safe/effective workmanship in accordance to the city ordinance. We believe this will help to catapult economic growth and development in these communities. We truly believe in ourselves and the people that we serve in these communities that they too would have an extraordinary experience when they visit our shopping plaza and climate control facilities. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to be a part of this great community and the City of Beaumont. Looking forward to hearing a positive approval on this proposed development. "Welcome to Citrus Plaza!" Sincerely, 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; The management team as well as the responsible party of the proposed project will be unequivocally committed and complied to all the building regulations and safety standards set forth by the city upon approval of permit, In addition to providing much needed services/resources, our management team will also be faithfully committed to future business growth at various capacity that would help in the social and economic transformation of this landscape, thus leading to appreciation of values of our property as well as for those properties and Businesses in the proximal vicinity. o That the establishment of the specific use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of surrounding vacant property; The objective of the proposed retails & climate control storage is to primarily provide and fulfill essential resources/services recognized by the surrounding communities. In the event of future growtb and expansion, everything will be done in accordance to city ordinance requirements as to avoid any potential impediment of progress in development of nearby properties Band/or businesses. o That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and other necessary supporting facilities have been or will be provided; The proposed site will be designed by license professional engineer in state of Texas which will provide adequate drainage calculation with detention pond and outfall discharge point as per drainage study. All the private utilities will comply with the plumbing codes requirements and 8" C-900 waterline extension within the proposed 10' exclusively waterline easement and provide fire hydrant as per fire code. All roadways will be 6" reinforced concrete pavement with drainage and grading design. 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; The proposed retails & climate control storage will be designed for all safety requirements of TxDot drainage criteria, one or two 36' wide entrance and radii to mect the guidelines and provide safety ends at each side of driveway. All roadways are design for 20' wide fire truck accessibility with all turning radii of 25' as shown on site plan. o That adequate nuisance prevention measures have been or will be taken to prevent or control offensive odor, fumes, dust, noise and vibration; The proposed retails and climate control storage: will be regulated by the property management: team, as part of theirjob descriptions, will be monitoring the site for QA/QC of physical appearance and cleanliness. The dumpster provided with enclosure doors and fenced surrounded with shrubs. There will be guideline and brochure for not littering and reap of the site for dumpster location. Since there are no dirt roadways, dust will not be issue. If any noise or vibration noted at the site, the tenet will be notified for warning. o That directional lighting will be provided so as not to disturb or adversely affect neighboring properties; The proposed retails and climate control storage will have the sign and light for directional as per City ordinance requirement All the lighting system at the site will be LED with proper design lurninis to not disturb or affecting neighboring properties, o That there are sufficient landscaping and screening to insure harmony and compatibility with adjacent property; and The proposed retails and climate control storage will have the 6' landscape buffer in front of property with shrubs at 24" C-C and trecs at 25' apart per City ordinance and 1°' water meter irrigation with RPZ in cage. ZD o That the proposed use is in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed retails and climate control storage will be designed and as per all City of Beaumont Codes, Ordinance. TxDot, DD6 and County. VICINITY MAP If I m e Vergil Ray Rutledge a ------ ------ �8�8 acres C 9404745 Dill- s zElR I dti Z OPRJCT a �' ■ " --- y ---- Ilop Typical Retail SCALE: 1/37'= F -a' I £ ❑ E "" i ' ❑ Retail Area -PHASE I O — - - -- ---- 3 IN 00°Od'40"W 157.27) W _ L--yr-N O;rSflid" W I57.27 MAJOR DRIVE PARKING CALCULATIONS REQUIRED PARKING - 135 SPACES PARKING PROVIDED STANDARD SPACES=138 ADA SPACES =6 TOTAL SPACES= 144 SPACES LANDSCAPE CALCULATIONS ACRES I % GREENSPACE: 1.728 34.28% IMPERVIOUS: 3.313 6572% TOTAL: I 5.041 1 180% O II HUS PLAZA Concept Site Plan q-1 ABSTRACT NO. 20 [-t] = 4515 Major Drive Beaumont, Texas JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS PLANT SCHEDULE FIRE HYDRANT & WATER LINE CLASS aApp—. 6-11.11 rerift 14001t at d" C-900 Water SHRUBS -' fine- Lopped Rne EXISTING O II HUS PLAZA Concept Site Plan q-1 ABSTRACT NO. 20 [-t] = 4515 Major Drive Beaumont, Texas JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS 2399-Z/P: Request for a Rezoning from A -R (Agricultural -Residential) and RS (Residential Single- N Family Dwelling) to GC -MD -2 (General Commercial -Multiple Family Dwelling -2) District, and a Specific Use Permit to allow a retail and climate controlled storage. Applicant: Phuc Nhat Le Location: 4515 North Major Drive 0 100 200 300 400 1 1 1 1 1 1 Feet