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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-16-19PCminutes * M I N U T E S * JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS PLANNING COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL City Council Chambers September 16, 2019 A Joint Public Hearing of the Planning Commission and City Council was held on September 16, 2019 and called to order at 3:13 p.m. with the following members present: Commission Members present: Chairman Sina Nejad Vice-Chairman Lauren Williams Mason Commissioner Lynda Kay Makin Commissioner J.P. Colbert Commissioner Roy Steinhagen Commissioner Shawn Javed Commission Members absent: Commissioner Eddie Senigaur Commissioner Johnny Beatty Commissioner Bill Little Alternate Commissioner Sandy Pate Alternate Commissioner Cory Crenshaw Alternate Commissioner Marty Craig Councilmembers present: Councilmember Robin Mouton Councilmember Audwin Samuel Councilmember Mike Getz Councilmember Taylor Neild Councilmembers absent: Mayor Becky Ames Mayor Pro-Tem W.L. Pate Councilmember Randy Feldschau Also present: Chris Boone, Director of Planning and Community Development Adina Josey, Senior Planner Tyrone Cooper, City Attorney Fran Malvo, Recording Secretary 1 Planning and Zoning September 16, 2019 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice-Chairman Mason made a motion to approve the minutes of the Joint Public Hearings held on August 19, 2019. Commissioner Makin seconded the motion. Motion to approve the minutes carried 6:0. REGULAR MEETING 1) Replat-Calder Highlands Lots 4A and 5A: Request for approval of a Replat of Lots 4, 5 and 6, into Lots 4A and 5A, Block 30, Calder Highlands Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. Applicant: Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. Location: 2595 and 2615 West Lucas Drive Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. has requested ap- proval of a Replat of Lots 4, 5 and 6 into Lots 4A and 5A, Block 30, Calder Highlands Addition, Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas. The division of the land is intended to develop two lots for residential use. The location of the subject property is 2595 and 2615 West Lucas Drive. The lots meet the minimum lot requirements for residential property. Slides of the subject property were shown. Twenty-eight (28) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor and one re- sponse was received in opposition. The Planning Staff recommended approval of the request. No questions for Mr. Boone. The pub- lic hearing opened and closed. The applicant, Richard Faust, representing Faust Engineering, 5555 Eastex Freeway, Suite O, addressed the Commission. No questions for Mr. Faust. Commissioner Makin made a motion to approve the Replat of Calder Highlands Addition, Lots 4A and 5A as requested. Commissioner Steinhagen seconded the motion. Motion to approve car- ried 6:0. 2) 898-OB: Request to rename Cuniff Avenue to McKinley Avenue. Applicant: McKinley Avenue Baptist Church Mr. Boone presented the staff report. McKinley Avenue Baptist Church has requested that Cuniff Avenue be renamed to McKinley Avenue. Their current address is 775 Cuniff Avenue. th The church is celebrating their 110 year anniversary and would like to include this name change as a way to memorialize the event. This historic church congregation began meeting in 1909, and in 1913 secured and began worshipping at the current location. Over the years, the church has grown and prospered. As such, the church could be considered a part of the “religious heritage of the City.” 2 Planning and Zoning September 16, 2019 The Street Renaming Policy for the City of Beaumont states that a minimum of “seventy-five (75%) percent of the property owners with street addresses on that street must agree to the pro- posed change.” The policy also states that, “If City Council determines by a ¾ vote of approval that special circumstances surround a street name change request, then City Council may change the name of a street without approval of seventy-five (75%) percent of the abutting prop- erty owners.” There are nine (9) properties using Cuniff Avenue addresses. At the time of the report, the church had obtained signatures from five (5), including the church, that agreed to the name change. Mr. Boone stated that the Street Renaming Policy states that “75% of property owners must agree to the street name change.” He also stated that 8 property owners would make the 75%. Eighteen (18) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. The Planning Staff recommended approval of the request. No questions for Mr. Boone. The applicant was present. Pastor Allen Williams, 775 Cuniff Avenue, addressed the Commis- sion. Pastor Williams stated that he has been the Pastor at McKinley Avenue Baptist Church for th thirty (30) years and the church just celebrated its 110 anniversary. He stated the name change would be a great milestone for the church and the community. He added that the ladies of the church came up with the idea for the name change. No one spoke in favor of or against the re- quest. The public hearing closed. Councilman Getz asked if anyone knows or knew historically who the Cuniffs were. Mr. Boone stated that there was some research done and nothing was found on the family. Chairman Nejad stated that they discussed issues concerning addresses and 911during the pre-meeting. Commissioner Steinhagen made a motion to approve the request to rename Cuniff Avenue to McKinley Avenue as requested for File 898-OB. Commissioner Colbert seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6:0. JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Ames called the Joint Public Hearings of September 16, 2019 to order and explained the purpose of the Joint Public Hearing process. Mayor Ames turned the meeting over to Chairman Nejad to conduct the Joint Public Hearings. 3) 2394-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow a beer and wine tasting room in a GC- MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. Applicant: Traci Tucker Location: 2590 Calder Avenue Mr. Boone presented the staff report. Ms. Traci Tucker would like to open a beer and wine tast- ing room at 2590 Calder Avenue. The bar will offer a low-key comfortable environment. Hours of operation will be from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon until mid- 3 Planning and Zoning September 16, 2019 night on Saturdays and noon until 6 p.m. on Sundays. The bar will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. All food will be catered and served with disposable plates and cutlery. All necessary parking and utilities are currently available. Slides were shown of the subject property. Twenty-three notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. One response was received in favor and none were re- ceived in opposition. Staff recommended 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. The applicant was present. Arthur Tucker, 4760 Fieldwood5 Lane, addressed the Commission. Mr. Tucker stated that he is the co-owner of Cotton Creek Winery and he was speaking on behalf of his wife, Traci Tucker because she could not be present. He stated that they own Cotton Creek Winery located on Phelan Boulevard. At the new location, they plan to serve wine and beer. He also added that he will be partnering with Rao’s to bring in desserts. No other questions, com- ments or discussion. The public hearing closed. Commissioner Makin made a motion to approve the request to allow a beer and wine tasting room in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District as requested for File 2394-P 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. Commissioner Colbert seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6:0. 4) 2395-P: Request for a Specific Use Permit to allow an event center in a GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District. Applicant: Richard Faust-Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc. Location: 3255 North Major Drive Mr. Boone presented the 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 request- ing 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 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. Slides of the subject property were shown. Ten (10) notices were mailed to property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. No responses were received in favor and one was re- ceived in opposition. 4 Planning and Zoning September 16, 2019 Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: 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. pro- gram. Mr. Boone stated that the water and sewer department want to regulate the F.O.G. program since food will be served on the premises. Chairman Nejad asked was it an ordinance to have security present if alcohol is being served at a function. Attorney Tyrone Cooper stated that it is not an ordinance and it is voluntary to have security. The applicant was present. Richard Faust, repre- senting Faust Engineering and Surveying, Inc., 5555 Eastex Freeway, Suite O, addressed the Commission. Mr. Faust stated there are no residential structures behind or adjacent to the proper- ty and there will be no traffic issues. No questions for Mr. Faust. The public hearing opened. Su- sanah Cronin, 2115 North Major Drive addressed the Commission. Mrs. Cronin spoke against the request. Mrs. Cronin addressed concerns regarding an event center near the proposed event center, residential homes near the proposed event center and drainage issues stemming from Hur- ricane Harvey. Mr. Faust addressed the Commission again. Mr. Faust stated that the drainage was designed to meet TXDOT’s criteria. There is currently a retention pond present. He stated that there was little residential property surrounding the proposed event center. He added the hours would be from 8 a.m. to midnight. Mr. Boone stated that Amelia Farm and Market is out- side the city limits and is not considered an issue as being a nearby event center. No other ques- tions, comments or discussion. Commissioner Makin made a motion to approve the request to allow an event center in a GC-MD-2 (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling-2) District as requested for File 2395-P 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. Commissioner Colbert seconded the motion. Motion to approve carried 6:0. OTHER BUSINESS None. THERE BEING NO OTHER BUSINESS, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 3:44 P.M. 5